Celebrate National Monogram Day: Make It Personal with Jane & Lizzee
October 12, 2026
A beautifully set table becomes even more meaningful when it carries a personal touch. A family initial, a couple’s shared monogram, or the initials of someone you love can turn dinnerware into a treasured part of everyday life.
Today is National Monogram Day, celebrated each October 12 to recognize the personal style and individuality expressed through monograms. At Jane & Lizzee, we’re celebrating with something special for your table—and your gift list.
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Celebrate with 25% off our Monogram Collection.
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Offer ends Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
Choose a meaningful gift, begin your own monogram dinnerware collection, or add coordinating pieces for the gatherings ahead.
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Dinnerware with a Personal Story
Monogram dinnerware brings your own story to the table. It can celebrate a new marriage, honor a family name, or simply reflect the style of the person who makes a house a home.
At Jane & Lizzee, our pieces are custom decorated in our New Iberia, Louisiana studio. Explore dinner plates, salad plates, cups and saucers, platters, and serving pieces that bring a personal touch to meals and celebrations.
Discover a style you love:
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Divine Monogram Collection — Explore personalized dinnerware for your table.
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Chic Monogram Collection — Find coordinating pieces for entertaining and everyday enjoyment.
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Bernadotte Platinum Banded Monogram Collection — Discover European porcelain with platinum bands and custom monograms.
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Monogram Gifts — Browse ring dishes, catchall dishes, coasters, trays, and more for thoughtful gift giving.
Monogram Etiquette: Which Initials Go Where?
Choosing a monogram should be enjoyable. These familiar conventions can help you select the right arrangement.
A Personal Three-Letter Monogram
When the center letter is larger, the customary order is:
First name • Last name • Middle name
For Emily Rose Carter, the monogram would read E C R, with the C larger in the center.
When all three letters are the same size, initials generally follow normal name order:
First name • Middle name • Last name
Emily Rose Carter would then use E R C.
A Couple’s Monogram
For a couple sharing a last name, a popular arrangement places the shared surname initial in the larger center position, with each partner’s first initial on either side.
For Anna and James Baker, that arrangement would be A B J, with the B larger.
Traditionally, for a wife and husband, the wife’s first initial appears on the left and the husband’s on the right. Couples may also choose the order they prefer. If partners keep different surnames or use a hyphenated name, confirm their preferred arrangement before ordering.
A Single Initial
A single surname initial is a lovely choice for shared dinnerware and serving pieces. It creates a simple, coordinated look that represents the household. A first-name initial can also make an individual gift feel personal.
Choosing Monograms for Dinnerware and Gifts
For your family table: Consider a shared surname initial or a couple’s monogram. Use the same arrangement across coordinating pieces for a consistent look.
For a personal gift: Choose the recipient’s own initials. A monogram ring dish, catchall, or tray makes a thoughtful birthday, graduation, or thank-you gift.
For a wedding or anniversary: Check the couple’s registry or ask which initials they prefer. A monogram platter or serving piece can celebrate their life together without assuming either partner will change their name.
For a gift presented before the wedding: You may order a gift intended for the couple’s future married home, but confirm their planned monogram first. Traditional etiquette reserves use of a married monogram until after the ceremony.
Before placing any personalized order, double-check the spelling, initials, and desired letter order. Specify which initial belongs in the center when choosing a style with an enlarged center letter.
For more guidance, visit our Monogram Etiquette page.
A Thoughtful Start to Holiday Giving
With holiday gatherings approaching, National Monogram Day is a lovely time to choose gifts with lasting meaning. Picture a personalized platter brought out for family celebrations, a cup and saucer enjoyed each morning, or a little ring dish placed beside the bed.
These are useful pieces that can become part of someone’s daily rituals and favorite memories.
Celebrate National Monogram Day with 25% off the Monogram Collection using MONOGRAM25 through Friday, October 16, 2026.
