Timeless Wedding Invitation Ideas with Monograms

Combining the first letter of the bride and groom’s names has become a classic staple of wedding stationery. Whether it’s intricate and fit for royalty or whimsical with modern twists, a custom monogram can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like it to be – and the best part is that it’s completely unique to you and your beloved. Utilize an experienced stationery service to personalize details or work closely with a professional stationer who can fully customize your paper goods to include other elements that are representative of you as a couple. 

It’s ideal to first introduce your one-of-a-kind monogram in the save the date, then later have it prominently displayed within the wedding invitation suite. Most couples also emblazon the motif on their menu cards, seating chart, dance floor, and more. Be creative and even consider having it featured on ice cubes for cocktails or throw pillows at an after-party. Couples can also incorporate their special monogram long after the big day and use it throughout the home – embroidered on towels or special-occasion napkins.

A custom monogram or motif is definitely a detail to consider that’s worth the splurge. Be inspired by a few of our favorites below from talented couture stationers and online retailers, below:

Monogrammed Wedding Invitation Ideas

Floral Monogrammed Wedding Invitation

Especially if you're having a springtime wedding, consider incorporating floral designs into your invitation suite like this couture design!

“Foiled Monogram with Watercolor Florals” invitation featuring hand-painted details and foil-stamped monogram and text by Momental Designs; momentaldesigns.com

Emerald & Gold Monogram Wedding Invitation

If you're having a green-and-gold wedding, why not introduce the color theme to your wedding guests with your invitation? This regal style is full of inspiration.

Custom stationery suite featuring an acrylic invitation, gold-foil monogram and printing, and personalized map of wedding locale by Arabella Papers; arabellapapers.com

Southern Wedding Monogram Invitation

Take your wedding invitation monogram one step further and use it as a tag tied a chiffon ribbon for a couture-looking belly band alternative.

Colorful invitation suite – inspired by the couple’s South Carolina wedding destination – featuring a custom monogram crest, traditional Southern aesthetics, and contemporary flair by The Native Lion; thenativelion.com

Art Deco-Inspired Monogram Wedding Menu

Whether your wedding invitation includes a monogram or not, you can always incorporate your wedding monogram on your wedding menus! We love this Art Deco-inspired design.

Roaring Twenties-inspired custom menu featuring a three-letter monogram, gold foil, and a mixture of classic script and serif fonts by Paper Daisies Stationery; paper-daisies.com

Regal Swan Crest Wedding Invitation

Inspired by The Met in New York City, this elegant invitation has a playful look with a regal design that creates a timeless style for your nuptials.

“Swan Crest” stationery suite featuring crests and bows from Minted’s debut wedding collection with The Met by Cass Loh for Minted; minted.com

For an elegant, luxurious look, be sure to incorporate a golden monogram on the back of the envelope, as well as the enclosure cards. This regal design is wow-worthy!

“The April Suite” featuring flocked horizontal trifold suite with handmade paper, foil text, and embossed details by By Dami Studios; bydamistudios.com

Formal Golden Wedding Invitation Suite

Set the tone for a formal fête with this stunning invitation suite featuring luxurious golden elements, gorgeous personalized details, and of course, an exquisite monogram. 

Custom formal invitation with satin sash and personalized medallion in gold foil with hand-colored elements, mailing envelope lined with coordinating textured gold liner, matching ceremony program tied with a silk ribbon, and monogrammed thank-you note by Elizabeth Grace; elizabethgrace.com

Monogram Foil-Pressed Wedding Invitation

If you're looking to incorporate a wedding monogram in a modern way, consider this invitation style featuring a foil-pressed element. The best part is it can be purchased online and customized with your desired fonts, colors, and more. 

Foil-pressed “Over Monogram” personalized wedding invitation in Ivy by Jessica Williams for Minted; minted.com

City-Inspired Wedding Invitation with Monogram

Consider working with a couture stationer to personalize your wedding invitation to share details about who you two are as individuals and as a couple – like this stunning suite! 

Custom invitation suite featuring an elaborate crest representing the groom’s Chinese heritage as well as symbols from the university where the couple met, gold-foil elements, grey letterpress printing, a gold bevel edge, and laser-cut panels of the New York City skyline by Ceci New York; cecinewyork.com

Golden Tropical Invitation Suite with Monogram

Even the most luxury wedding invitation can incorporate the style of your nuptials. We love how this formal suite features tropical elements in a subtle way with a timeless golden look. 

“Tropical Paradise Suite” featuring a custom stamped outer box with an embedded gold mirror acrylic and screen-printed medallion, white velvet folio with laser-cut gold mirror acrylic monogram, and foil-stamped clear acrylic invitation by Oda Creative; odacreative.com

Watercolor Invitation Suite with Floral Crest

This invitation suite is perfect for couples who want to incorporate flower prints with classic monogram details! 

“Watercolor Floral Crest with Victorian Monogram” suite featuring a watercolor-painted floral crest, an envelope with a patterned liner in warm shades of burgundy, dusty rose, and pink, and an invitation with a watercolor crest encasing a Victorian-style duogram combining the bride and groom’s first initials and their names in the banner below by Cardinal and Straw Fine Paper Goods; cardinalandstraw.com

Luxurious Gilded Wedding Invitation

Don't be afraid to use color when designing your wedding invitation! We love how this couple carried over the colors from the unique envelope liner into the crest of their elegant wedding invitation.

Impressive custom invitation and program showcasing hand-colored elements, metallic engraving, gilded beveled edging, and hand-lined envelope using Japanese silk screen paper by Elizabeth Grace; elizabethgrace.com

Classic Monogram Wedding Invitation

If you long for a classic wedding invitation, you'll love this black-and-white design that can be customized with your desired fonts, details, and more.

“Leafy Wreath” timeless invitation featuring a classic type and a rustic hand-drawn wreath monogram by Kate Ahn for Minted; buy here at minted.com

Luxurious Velvet Monogram Invitation

For a regal look, consider a gilded invitation suite with velvet details, golden floral accents, and a die-cut design.

Luxe invitation suite featuring custom hand-illustrated florals and calligraphy, die-cut elements, gold beveled edges, and velvet with gold-foil printing by Kara Anne Paper; karaannepaper.com

Elegant Simple Wedding Invitation

This invitation is simplistic, yet elegant. If you're looking for a classic wedding invitation, you don't need a ton of frills to introduce your upcoming nuptials to your guests.

“Gray Marble” simple, elegant wedding invitation featuring a typographic monogram by Cordially; cordiallyinvite.com

Rose Gold Wedding Invitation with Monogram

We love this ornate wedding invitation with a laser-cut sleeve that will wow your guests. The silver and rose gold elements are also a lovely touch!

“Carolina & Jason” hand-beveled invitation in rose gold and silver with laser-cut sleeve by Atelier Isabey; atelierisabey.com

Modern Classic Wedding Invitation

Instead of using a monogram featuring both of the couple's initials, consider having two monograms – one for each half of the couple! It makes a statement and is a unique take on a classic monogram wedding invitation.

Wedding invitation from the “Classical Monogram” suite by Papier; papier.com

Mirrored Wedding Invitation

For a modern look, consider mirrored design details in a geometric pattern. In this case, the design was inspired by the pair's venue, which is a lovely custom touch!

“St. Regis Romance” invitation inspired by the mirrored interior of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort featuring a modern laser-cut design in silver foil by RedBliss Design; redbliss.com

Tropical Monogram Wedding Invitation

If you're hosting a tropical wedding, look to this fun invitation suite for inspiration! We love the tropical design elements in the monogram itself, as well as the handwritten elements for a personal addition.

“Pamela and Alexander” custom-designed invitation featuring hand-calligraphed fonts and a watercolor monogram inspired by the tropical wedding location and the groom’s family crest using gold foil-stamped highlights by Katie Fischer Design; katiefischerdesign.com

Ornate Gold Gate Monogram Invitation

Since this couple's monogram was inspired by a wrought-iron gate, the couture stationer created a custom illustration of the gate on the invitation as well.

“Filigree Watercolor Monogram” invitation featuring a hand-painted filigree watercolor monogram inspired by a wrought-iron gate and custom illustration of the gate on the gatefold by Momental Designs; momentaldesigns.com

If you're having a "Roaring Twenties" themed wedding or just want to incorporate some Art Deco style into your wedding, take inspiration from this couture invitation design.

Ceci Couture deco-inspired invitation in black and gold foil by Ceci New York; cecinewyork.com

Engraved Invitation with Monogram

This ornate invitation suire features elegant silver detailing and a beautiful gatefold that will wow your loved ones the moment they open the envelope.

Engraved invitation printed on deckle-edge stock with custom monogrammed laser-cut wrap and handmade envelope with deckle edge, paired with a letterpressed liner by Elizabeth Grace; elizabethgrace.com

Bold Monogram Invitation

For a bold, modern look, this large initial monogram invitation creates a statement!

Flat wedding invitation in Buttercream from the "Modern Initials" suite by Lori Wemple for Minted; minted.com

Laser-Cut Monogram Invitation

If you're hosting a bold wedding, introduce the design to your guests with a bold invitation suite! We love the envelope and the unique gatefold on this couture invitation.

Luxurious ebony invitation with rose-gold foil featuring a laser-cut gatefold and matching statement monogrammed envelope from "The Amber" suite by Oda Creative; odacreative.com

Modern Monogram Invitation

For a simple, yet modern design, look to this wedding invitation featuring the couple's first initials separated by a plus sign.

"Today's Modernist" clean invitation with a bold design by Paper Culture; paperculture.com

Laser-Cut Wrap Invitation

Make a statement with this beautiful black-and-white invitation suite with a monogram. It's perfect for black-and-white weddings!

"Wrapped in Love" engraved invitation with gold bevel nestled in a laser-cut black wrap and finished with a chroma monogram by RedBliss Design; redbliss.com

Elegant White-and-Gold Invitation Suite

This full invitation suite features the couple's elegant monogram with gold-and-white design elements "fit for a queen."

"Fit for a Queen" elegant gold-and-white invitation suite with monogram by Cheree Berry Paper; chereeberry.com

Colorful Monogram Invitation

Perfect for couples who love art, this artistic colorful wedding invitation features shades of blue and abstract art with a custom monogram.

"Buckley Suite" custom calligraphy invitation suite in shades of blue featuring an illustrative crest and abstract art envelope liner by Lowcountry Paper Co.; lowcountrypaperco.com

These invitations were originally published in the You're Invited features of Inside Weddings magazine. To order a copy, visit our library of Inside Weddings back issues available for purchase.

Opening photo by Elizabeth Messina; From Real Wedding: Summer Ranch Wedding with Whimsical, Victorian Décor Details