Wooden letters, words and inscriptions in the interior: master class on decor

Anna Kuznetsova Updated March 5, 2020

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A monogram is a symbol consisting of one or more letters. It usually represents the first letters of the name of the company or its founder. It is often placed on the logo. In this article, we'll look at free online services that can help you create an eye-catching monogram quickly and easily. Just a few simple steps and you are there! Enter any letters that you want to see on your future design. Choose a font, style and colors. Ready! Download the resulting design and place it on your business card, wedding invitations, etc.

Letter monogram

A monogram is a large figure with interestingly designed letters in the middle.
It can be used in creating photos. This option allows you to display, for example, the love story of newlyweds. What could be an original accessory?

It is a beautiful decor for any wedding, as well as a non-standard and impressive solution. By helping to create interesting and memorable photos, you can highlight not only the newlyweds, but also the people present at the wedding.

The style of such decor can be varied:

• with a minimum number of details;
• with a chic design in a carved frame;
• with an abundance of various openwork and other curls.

After the celebration, you can take it home and leave it as a new home decor.

Many organizations offer different monogram options. Thinking that it might be a waste of money can deny you the pleasure of standing out and leave a memorable opportunity in the past. This is not necessary, because there are classic options for such decor that do not require losing a large amount of money.

Fabric pillow letters

You will need: red and white cotton fabric, sewing machine, scissors, thread, pins, centimeter, ruler, sheets of paper, pencil, filler - synthetic fluff or holofiber.

1. Draw letters on sheets of paper.
2. Transfer the letters onto red fabric in 2 copies.
3. Make patterns, taking into account an allowance of 1 cm.
4. Cut strips for the sides 7 cm wide from white fabric (5 cm width of the side, 1 cm allowance on each side).

5. Start with a simple letter L: fold the blank right sides together, leaving 5 cm of the sides free, then stitch the bottom of the letter, 1 cm from the edge.
6. When the stitching approaches the corner, make notches to make the corner even.
7. Sew the side to the part without finishing 4 cm - this will be the opening for turning it inside out.

8. Attach the second part of the letter L and make marks with a pencil on the sides opposite the existing corners so that the letter is even.
9. Attach the piece, secure with sewing pins and make cuts in the corners so that the fabric does not wrinkle.
10. Sew the second piece, leaving 4 cm for turning.
11. Fill the letter with filler and sew the hole closed with a blind stitch.
12. Start creating the letter O: fold the two parts of the letter and make symmetrical marks with a pencil every 2cm on two blanks on the outer and inner sides of the fabric. Also make marks on the sides of the outer and inner rings.
13. Make notches (cuts) along the marked marks.
14. Sew the outer ring on one side, matching the marks, leaving 4 cm for turning.
15. Sew the inner ring on one side.
16. Stitch the edges of the inner ring strip to form a “tube”.
17. Sew the free part of the outer ring.
18. Turn the workpiece inside out, secure the inner ring with pins and sew it by hand with a blind seam.
19. Fill the letter with filler and sew the hole closed with a blind stitch.
20. Sew the remaining letters using the same pattern.

• make sure that the material you choose is enough to make all the letters;
• take a piece with a yakrim and a motley pattern or print: the pattern will help you create a stylish and memorable accessory for a wedding photo shoot.

Letters for decorating a wedding hall or for a wedding photo shoot can be written not only in the names of the newlyweds. Any deviation from the template is welcome: confessions and words of love, bright and succinct statements.

Designing an intricate inscription requires a non-standard approach: the bride and groom can decorate the products with floral and decorative arrangements, dry leaves, tree bark or yarn. Letters made in eco-style, covered with moss and berries, have become especially popular. You can create an unforgettable accessory by decorating the blanks with fringe or garland, pearls, wool or satin.

Take care of colorful wedding decorations. An unusual inscription made of decorative letters will help you create a unique photo session and enliven the decor of the festive hall, leaving only pleasant memories of the happy event.

Varieties of wedding letters and their creation on your own

Letters for a wedding can be bought in a store or made to order. But this may require additional funds, which may not be enough due to the upcoming special event.

At the moment, there are many ways to create wedding letters, taking into account their varieties. The most popular at present are three-dimensional letters, which can be created from various materials with your own hands.

Foam letters

To create letters from foam plastic, you need the following: foam plastic, sandpaper, paper, glue (except for moment), paper knife, scissors, ruler, marker, decorative elements, template.

Creation technology:

• place the template on the foam and trace it with a marker;
• use a knife to cut out the contours;
• clean the edges of the foam letters using sandpaper;
• painting or gluing letters requires additional steps: at a ratio of 2 to 1, pieces of paper are dipped in glue and placed on foam plastic. After drying, you can start working.

Cardboard letters

Cardboard letters can be created as follows. You will need: corrugated cardboard, scissors, cutter, pencil, tracing paper, various types of tape, elements for decoration, template.

Creation technology:

• the template is transferred to cardboard (including two parts, which are then connected with tape) using tracing paper or a pencil;
• the letter is cut out with an increase of 2 cm. The excess edges are folded to allow gluing with double-sided tape;
• many strips of equal width are cut out;
• the resulting strips are connected with letters;
• work with decoration.

Wooden letters

Wooden letters can be made as follows. Tools: electric jigsaw, sandpaper, paper, template.

Creation technology:

• attaching the template, circle it;
• cutting out parts with an electric jigsaw;
• sanding;
• you can decorate a wooden letter with fabric or paper;
• decoration of finished letters.

Volume letter made of roses

You will need: artificial roses, cardboard, glue gun, spray paint, scissors.

1. Cut strips of cardboard and form a letter with a loose top.
2. Spray paint the letter on all sides.
3. Cut off the rose buds.
4. Glue roses to the bottom of the letter.
5. Glue twigs and leaves, filling the space between the buds.

The three-dimensional letter of roses is ready!

Options for making monograms

A wedding monogram is an inscription that is located in any of the shapes: heart, oval, circle. Some couples use templates to develop. You can come up with them yourself or find options on the Internet. If future spouses are afraid to make a coat of arms with their own hands or want to create the perfect symbol, then it is better to turn to a designer for help. He will work on the sketch, show it to the young couple, and then begin work. All necessary elements are created in the vector program. If this is not possible, then it is sent to a workshop or printing house, where three-dimensional structures are made.

A wedding monogram can not only be created on paper, but also made on other materials:

• polystyrene foam;
• tree;
• gland;
• plywood;
• glass

Family symbolism looks good on a topper. It is made of wood, and the coat of arms itself is located on a stick. It can be placed on a cake or other dishes from the presented menu. The wooden coat of arms will be preserved as a memory of the celebration for a long time.

The monogram should emphasize the overall style of the wedding celebration, match the design and match the appearance of the future spouses. Some designers experiment with colors, make the coat of arms on a white background or give it an airy feel. Others choose large fonts, thus showing the importance of the event.

A monogram can be made not only from the first letters of the newlyweds, but also from the last name and the date of the celebration.

This is interesting: Three-dimensional letters made of foam plastic - DIY celebration decor!

What can it be made from?

Letters for a wedding photo shoot can be ordered in specialized wedding salons, or you can make them yourself with your own hands from available and available materials, such as:

1. Cardboard. For self-production, you can use a thick cardboard sheet as the simplest and most affordable material available. If it is possible to use corrugated cardboard, the letters will be more voluminous. Unfortunately, cardboard accessories can only be used in the dry season when there is no precipitation.
2. Styrofoam. Dense polystyrene foam with a thickness of 20 to 50 mm lends itself well to processing, the letters from it are light and voluminous, easily connected to each other.
3. Plywood or wood. Any woodworking specialist can make blank letters from wood or plywood, after which the letters can be painted with varnish. Nowadays fashionable natural letters without coating are in trend - this type of wedding accessory is ideal for eco-weddings.
4. Plastic. Letters made from plastic panels are practical and durable. The only difficulty is processing the outer edge of the cut piece. Therefore, it is worth considering using decorative cord or edging tape to process the outer sections.
5. Fabric and foam. Fabric volumetric letters are filled with synthetic filler - padding polyester or foam rubber. The accessory turns out to be decorative and even cozy. Fabric letters can be used not only for a wedding photo shoot, but also for room decor. The fabric cover can be made removable - if it gets dirty, it can be easily removed and washed.
6. Flowers. Letters decorated with flowers have a charming appearance. First, a cardboard or plywood blank is made, on which roses, daisies, chrysanthemums or other favorite flowers of the bride are fixed. Letters made from flowers are perfect for a photo shoot against the backdrop of wildlife.
7. Corrugated colored paper. Letters made from corrugated paper are fluffy and lush. The decor is fixed to a cardboard or plywood piece using glue or a stapler.
8. Forged metal. For lovers of high-tech or retro style, we can recommend metal letters made using artistic forging. An effective and stylish decoration can be used not only during a wedding photo shoot, but also for room decor.
9. Lit candles. Letters from the lights of lit candles can be used to form individual words or the initials of the young, located on the ground or snow. “Fire” letters will look especially romantic in the evening and at night.

You can easily make letters for decoration and photo shoots yourself, just use your imagination and imagination, and then the date of the wedding celebration will be imprinted for a long time.

To select options for the shape and appearance of letters, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with creative design ideas from the Internet or be inspired by original decorations from wedding photo shoots of friends and acquaintances.

Creating a wedding monogram design

When designing a wedding logo, you need to pay attention to several important points:

• Create your wedding monogram or monogram in high resolution format. If you plan to download a monogram from free stock services, then be prepared for the fact that, firstly, it will not be unique, and secondly, the images will not be of very high quality.
• If you have a color monogram, then also create another one in black and white, since not all decorative elements on which you plan to use it will look beautiful.
• If you plan to use your wedding monogram on anything other than printed materials, we recommend avoiding super-fine lines. They may be too fragile or inconspicuous.

For example, this is what the invitations to the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton looked like (2011)

Pay attention to the monogram, quite modest, right?. This is what the invitations to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looked like in 2018

And this is what the invitations to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looked like in 2022.

This is interesting: Floral arrangements with monograms at a wedding - our view on the issue

Wedding photo shoot ideas with letters

To ensure that the bride and groom don’t get confused during the photo shoot, we offer various options for posing photos with three-dimensional letters:

The finished letters can be placed in the created photo zone for the wedding. Want to know how to design it yourself? Another article will help you with this. From it you will learn what is needed for this, what should be taken into account when organizing it, and where it is best to do it.

Another article will also help you learn how to pose beautifully. It contains the most interesting poses for a wedding photo shoot.

It will be possible to distribute a letter to all guests who line up the congratulation “Be happy!” or “Congratulations on your marriage!” By the way, don't forget about punctuation marks. If commas or periods can be ignored, then you will definitely need exclamation and question marks to convey emotions as accurately as possible.

Letters can be used not only for a photo shoot, they will also help entertain guests. Here is a video of a fun competition with them:

Options for placing letters and arranging people for photos are usually born on the spot. If the photographer is a professional, he can also suggest some interesting ideas.

How to create a monogram using the Logaster service

We know how difficult it can be to explain to the artist or company that is working on your wedding exactly how this element of decor should look. That's why we've prepared a little guide for you on how to create a monogram online.

1. On the Logaster website, in the “Name” field, enter the initials of your couple and click the “Create logo” button.

2. Now you can select the category that interests you and the color scheme. You can also indicate the date of your wedding in the “Slogan” field. Choose the best one from many options.

3. Click the “Edit” button to change/add text, font size, font, text, ornament.

4. Now you can download your favorite monogram in PNG, JPEG, SVG and PDF formats.

A logo is a great and easy way to create a personalized theme and bring all the elements together harmoniously. We know that with so many options you can get a little confused, but with a little guidance (like the tips above) you can create something amazing. Good luck...and congratulations!

With a photo of the newlyweds and text

Colorful stickers for a specific event and bases of a certain shape are presented on the Internet in a huge assortment and are available for free download. For a banquet on the occasion of a wedding, sets for champagne (sparkling) wines are the most popular.

Various types of such designs can be arranged according to the degree of complexity of obtaining the final result (the number of editing operations of the original template).

The easiest way to decorate a bottle of drink in accordance with the wedding theme is to find it on the website, print it on a color printer and stick on the finished label you like. An example is the resource templeit.net (https://www.templeit.net/shablon_etiketka.php?section=9&p=1)

Stickers containing photographs of the bride, groom, their parents and relatives, witnesses and friends help fill mass-produced bottles with personal content and “revive” them. For such inserts, free spaces are left on the blank field, often with ready-made frames, where you need to paste a photo adjusted to size.

You can get acquainted with such templates, ready for inserting the necessary additions on the topic (downloaded in a 1: 1 scale for good image clarity), for example, on the website tutsvadba.ru (https://tutsvadba.ru/shab/shab_shamp)

The team of wedding event organizers does not always have advanced users working on professional resources.

For those who want to create a truly exclusive design with dates, personal inscriptions, composition of patterns and symbols in the required color scheme, there are online programs in which the necessary options are available.

This approach is the most practical, because photographs will be taken long before the ceremonial moment of uncorking the drink, and this moment needs to be played up both by the inscription on the label and in the speeches of the toastmaster.

You can try your hand at a service such as effectfree.ru (https://www.effectfree.ru/photoeffects/1267.html).

Wedding monogram

What is a monogram

Continuing the theme of “Letters at a wedding,” we want to tell you about such an option as a monogram. Let’s immediately make a reservation that a monogram is not exactly a decorative element; it is, rather, a branded family sign or, if you want, the coat of arms of your future family, but at the same time it can be included in the design of almost any wedding. In general, a monogram is called the initial letters of a first and last name people connected to each other - it’s like one letter out of several.

A monogram can also be part of a name or even a small image of something. Nowadays, monograms are most often used on works of art - they are placed instead of a signature, and previously they were actively used as a designation of ownership on coins, medals, seals, and some personal items.

A complicated monogram with a special intricacy of letters and additional elements is called a monogram.

ugs and their surnames - or four letters - the first letters of the spouses’ names and their surnames, if the girl does not take her husband’s surname.

How to use a monogram at a wedding

1) Invitations. Just as theater begins with the wardrobe, so the design of any (at least traditional) wedding begins with invitations. The monogram can be placed both on the invitation card itself and on the envelope for it.

A monogram on a wax seal will look very original (if desired, invitations can generally be issued in the form of a scroll sealed with wax).

And for themselves, newlyweds can create a collection in the same style from: a cover for a marriage certificate, an album for wedding photos, etc.

3) Monogram on the wedding cake. Give a sketch of the intricacies of your letters to the pastry chef and surprise your guests with not only a delicious, but also a “signature” dessert.

You can also decorate any other baked goods or other dishes with monograms.

4) Monogram on the car. A wedding car can also be decorated with a monogram by placing it on the hood or any other convenient place.5) Monogram on seals. As we already mentioned above, a monogram can be applied to a wedding seal, and to any seal, not just sealing wax.

Wedding hangers

We offer ready-made options for wedding hangers, and we can also make an exclusive option according to your order. Usually they order hangers with the word bride or groom. Looks very cool in wedding photos or videos as hangers for a wedding dress or suit. You can place any other word or name. Ready-made options can be purchased in our online store.

DIY wedding coat of arms

You can buy a ready-made coat of arms for your wedding or make one yourself. In the latter case, you will need a printer and some MS Word skills. First, decide on the color scheme. Each of the shades carries some hidden meaning. More details about the characteristics:

• red: love, courage, fire;
• golden: sun, justice, generosity, generosity;
• azure: sky, faith, justice;
• silver: innocence, purity, prototype of the moon;
• green: associated with plants, youth, hope;
• purple: combines dignity, wisdom, nobility;
• black: humility, modesty, education.

It is also important to decide on the style of writing initials for the wedding. To do this, consider a few examples:

• if the wedding is classic, then options with curlicues are suitable;
• for a celebration in the Baroque style, use more additional elements, bends, curls;
• Rectangular fonts with curves work well for medieval style;
• for a modern wedding, use letters with monograms and rounded shapes.

It is recommended to start making a coat of arms for a wedding from paper. There are many specialized software applications online for creating a monogram, but you can use MS Word. Instructions:

• Create a large text field, click on “Insert” and select “Table”. Place the initials of the newlyweds and, if desired, various additional elements.
• Once you've entered your initials for your coat of arms, try out different font options. Choose the one you like and increase it to 180-200 in the “Font Size” window. You can use the options to create monograms, but they need to be downloaded separately.
• Choose a color for the text. If you want to insert additional data, for example, a holiday date or last name, then add more text fields. Place them below or above the title block.
• Remove the border around the text by right-clicking the field and selecting Format Label. Then click on "Fill" and "No Color". This way you will remove the background - it does not allow you to see the capital letters of the monogram. In the “Line” section, remove the frame by clicking on “Apply”.
• Follow the described procedures for all elements on the coat of arms. Through the “Insert” and “Drawing” sections, place additional graphic elements. Choose pictures that have a transparent background.
• At the end, print out the finished image for the coat of arms. You can cut out the blank and transfer it to cardboard. Then carefully cut out the monogram along the contour using a stationery knife.

How to make a family coat of arms yourself?

The easiest way is to order such a coat of arms from specialists. But especially creative people make it with their own hands. This is quite easy to do if you have wood carving or jigsaw skills. Create a template on your computer, print it and cut out your coat of arms. There are a lot of samples and programs on the Internet. But this process is very long and labor-intensive. But doing it manually is very difficult; it requires skill and experience. Watch the video:

Consider creating your own wedding crest template. And order the manufacturing work from specialists who will professionally arrange everything using special equipment.

Such products are made from a variety of materials. The most common are:

• made of wood;
• from plywood;
• from foam plastic;
• made of plastic.

Letters and words made from string or twine

Rope words will be a very unusual decoration for a holiday table, chairs, buffet or walls. Making them will take no more than 10-15 minutes.

Before work, you should prepare your work table by covering it with film, and also put on an apron and sleeves to protect your clothes from getting glue.

The only materials you will need are cornstarch, PVA glue, some warm water, jute twine and wax paper.

— On wax paper we write a word that we will lay out from twine.

— In a deep container, mix 100 g of PVA glue, 100 g of corn starch, 50 g of warm water. Stir until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

— Now all that remains is to saturate the jute twine well, lay out the words from it and let the composition dry (at least 12 hours).

Wedding decorations

Beautiful and unusual decoration of the festive space is the key to the success of the wedding celebration. And for it to amaze and delight, you need to not only decorate the room, but also add some zest to the decor. It can be a wedding monogram applied to the following decorative elements prepared for the wedding:

• tablecloths or table covers;
• chair covers;
• napkins, plates or even cutlery;
• a banner at the newlyweds’ table (the letters can be printed on canvas or even made from fresh flowers);
• a paper stand with a printed monogram or a huge monogram made of wood or metal, as one of the ideas for decorating a photo zone, etc.

In addition, a symbolic interweaving of letters can be beautifully projected onto the floor or wall of the wedding hall. Such spectacular lighting will be especially appropriate during a wedding dance!

Advantages of foam letters

Foam decorations are especially good because they can be made in any shape, size, color and design. In addition, the products are quite light and even large shapes will not cause any particular inconvenience when moving.

When creating letters from foam plastic, you can show your imagination and embody any of your own ideas or look for inspiration somewhere else. They can be decorated to match the tone of the surrounding interior or, conversely, make a bright accent in the design of the festive area.

In any case, such a decoration will make the event stand out from the rest and will become not just a successful photo zone, but a real highlight of the holiday, which will surprise and inspire everyone who sees them in photographs for a long time to come!

What you should pay attention to when creating a monogram

The first step when creating a wedding monogram or monogram is to figure out:

• Do you want to use only letters or other patterns as well?
• Do you prefer handwritten fonts or something more modern?
• do you have a color scheme that you want to incorporate into the design?

When creating a monogram, you can use any fonts. The main goal is to choose one that will look aesthetically pleasing with all the decorative elements. Use symbols such as "&", "+" or the word "and" to link letters together. For example, a monogram for Anna and Maxim will look like this:

In the classic version, the monogram also includes the first letter of the now common surname.

Wedding monogram – Lawedding

As you know, a monogram is the calling card of a family.

Since ancient times, it has been considered no less important in status than the coat of arms itself! Nowadays, newlyweds order a monogram for their celebration and actively use it in wedding decor, accessories... In the modern world, the meaning of a wedding monogram has lost its former status and greatness

Today it serves only as a decoration for the celebration, and, of course, remains as a souvenir for the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the newlyweds

In the modern world, the meaning of a wedding monogram has lost its former status and greatness. Today it serves only the function of decorating the celebration, and, of course, remains as a keepsake for the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the newlyweds.

So what is this wedding monogram? This is a beautiful interweaving of letters. A wedding monogram differs from a regular monogram in that it uses the first letters of the names of two people - the bride and groom. The monogram may also contain the first letter of the newlyweds’ surname. If the bride decided to leave her maiden name, then the monogram, accordingly, is made up of four letters.

A family monogram, as it is commonly called a wedding monogram, can also include the full surname of the newly-made spouses.

The wedding date may also appear there. It all depends on the imagination and wishes of the young people.

The shape, type, size of the monogram does not matter. But the rectangular and round outlines of the monogram are considered classic.

As for the design of the wedding monogram, it can be anything: in the form of a standard copybook, or with fancy Gothic curls, or in the style of a lush floral “Baroque”...

However, there are two general rules for creating a monogram: it must match the color of the wedding itself and harmoniously combine with its theme. So, if your wedding is romantic, light and airy, then a monogram, say, in a graffiti style will definitely not suit you. And in terms of color, if the celebration is, for example, lilac, then the monogram should be the same; emerald - this means that this shade is also used in the monogram.

Invitations If the bride and groom took care of creating their own monogram, then it must be present on the wedding invitations. This gives them special significance, status and sophistication. With a polygram, the invitations look incredibly stylish and beautiful!

Accessories The wedding monogram is often used in the images of the bride and groom by applying it to accessories. For example, on a bride's veil.

Also, a monogram can be present on a pillow for wedding rings, candles, a bride’s garter, a guest book... It should be noted that a beautifully and professionally executed monogram can change any thing beyond recognition, turning it into almost a masterpiece.

Place cards It is logical to use a monogram on place cards. This gives solidity to the event, and is simply beautiful!

Decor In wedding decorations, the monogram can be seen on everything. But first of all, of course, it is used to decorate the place where the newlyweds will sit.

Even the backs of chairs at your wedding reception can be personalized with a family monogram!

And the monogram can also be used, like in the old days, on dishes, napkins...

Wedding cake A voluminous wedding monogram can crown the top of the cake instead of the usual figures of the bride and groom. It looks unusual and stylish.

Also, the cake itself can simply be decorated with a monogram using cream, mastic and other confectionery techniques.

“Heirloom” weaves - stylish, elegant, artsy and extraordinarily beautiful (we don’t need others, right?) - will become the most important decoration of your wedding decor!

What are our products for?

To decorate wedding photos

Thanks to our words, surnames, monograms, you will receive very beautiful and original photographs from your wedding. Your friends and family will definitely appreciate the resulting beauty in the photo.

To add some flair to your wedding video

Our products will be wonderful accessories in a wedding video. For example, a wedding dress looks very cool on the BRIDE hanger, which is carried to the bride when she gets ready. The whole secret of the amazing effect is hidden in the little things.

For banquet decor

Your guests will be pleasantly surprised by how you approached the banquet design. Monograms with the initials of the newlyweds will look wonderful in the design of the podium - a table for the newlyweds. A charming plastic name will look nice on the table.

Memory of the wedding

The words and surname from the wedding can later decorate the room of an already married couple. We can also make a photo frame with your family's name, which you can also hang on the wall or put on the chest of drawers.

Decoration of letters for a wedding

Sometimes the question of how to make letters for a wedding is not as pressing as the question of their subsequent decoration.

Wooden letters can be transformed by painting them in the color you like. You can make them in different colors, or stick to just one option.

It is enough to simply decorate such letters with self-adhesive paper. You can also wrap them in fabric, and then the tree will become a strong base.

It is difficult to decorate plaster letters other than by simply painting them or applying some patterns using the same paint.

Foam letters are most often decorated with artificial flowers. You can make them yourself or purchase them ready-made. All you have to do is make wire legs of the appropriate length and insert them into the base.

However, this is not the only option. The recently fashionable eco style allows you to decorate polystyrene foam with branches, berries or other similar materials.

The easiest ones to transform are wedding letters made with your own hands from cardboard. This material can be covered with beautiful paper or wallpaper. They can be painted by first covering them with putty.

And when adding paint to the putty itself, give the letters color immediately during its application. Plus, such letters can be sprinkled with glitter or beads glued to them.

The fabric letters themselves are ready to use. The only thing we can recommend is to initially choose a material with a bright and interesting print.

You can also use materials that are different in texture and density for different letters. This will make each letter memorable and add more color to the decoration.

What you need to make and design decorative letters

To make letters for a wedding photo shoot with your own hands, you only need a little patience, imagination and auxiliary materials.

Stencil templates

It is not profitable to buy stencils, since it will not be cheap (especially if you order the whole alphabet). One letter can cost 100 rubles or more. Therefore, it is much easier to download ready-made templates from the Internet using the following links:

Here you can also download the letter template in PDF format. After receiving the sample, all that remains is to print it, glue it on cardboard and carefully cut it out.

Dye

Anyone can paint cardboard letters, whether personalized or any other, with gouache, watercolor, oil, or acrylic. Foam props can be colored using spray paint. Metal letters will require special metal paint. It is best to work with it in the air.

Frame

An original solution would be to place the initials of the newlyweds or the wedding date in a frame. It is difficult to make one with your own hands, so frames are usually ordered from workshops. They can be made of plastic or wood. The contents of the frames are combined with a frame of decorative ligature.

Finishing

To design letters you can use:

• rhinestones (placed on glue);
• ribbons (adhesive or tied);
• decorative flowers, hearts, bows;
• lace (suitable for soft fabric letters);
• garlands needed to create glowing letters.

How to create a wedding monogram?

Typically, newlyweds make a wedding monogram to order from a master who either draws a family monogram in special programs for applying it to wedding accessories and other small items, or produces a three-dimensional wedding monogram from any material: wood, fresh flowers, textiles, etc. P.

There is an alternative option - you can use all your imagination and independently develop a family logo! How to create a wedding monogram without the help of professionals? There are several useful programs and services, which we will discuss below (in the attached videos you will find instructions on how to make monograms or logos in them - the principle of their creation is the same).

Office Word

You can draw a wedding monogram with your own hands using Office Word, experimenting with fonts, color and size of letters, as well as filling the background, inserting frames and decorative details.

This option is quite easy, but it is unlikely that you will be able to create something truly original. But if you need a simple version of a monogram for a wedding photo shoot, in particular, to create three-dimensional letters from cardboard, then this is a completely workable option.

Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop

You can draw a monogram yourself using special programs: Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop. You can use any font, color and size of letters for the inscription, as well as take advantage of various effects and additionally decorate the inscription with any original patterns and designs. The possibilities are endless!

The advantages of this option are that you will get a very impressive result, but only if you know how to work in these programs. Otherwise, this may turn off many newlyweds, because it will be very difficult to find time to learn the basics of Photoshop before the wedding.

Paint

An assistant in developing a monogram can be Paint, in which you can create an inscription using the desired font for the monogram, the size and color of the letters, and also add decorative elements. As in the case of Word: everything is simple and free, but, alas, not always impressively beautiful!

Free online services

If none of the above options suits you, pay attention to free online services that can help you create a beautiful monogram for your wedding. These can be either special sites for creating monograms or services for developing logos - they have the same principle! Working with such services is quite simple and easy, the main thing is to have access to the Internet and follow the step-by-step prompts

On the downside: some features may only be available in paid mode, so you need to be prepared for some expenses

Working with such services is quite simple and easy, the main thing is to have access to the Internet and follow the step-by-step prompts. On the downside: some features may only be available in paid mode, so you need to be prepared for some expenses.

We will talk about the last option below so that you can see with an example how you can create a monogram on one of these online services, spending a minimum of time and effort.

3D letters made from wine corks

You will need: wine corks, cardboard, pencil, stationery knife, glue gun.

1. Draw the letter on the cardboard.
2. Cut it out.
3. Glue the corks to the letter.
4. Cut some corks into 4 pieces and glue them, filling in the gaps.
5. Make the rest of the letters in the same way.

3D letters made from wine corks are ready!

What does a wedding coat of arms look like?

Before you make a coat of arms for your wedding with initials, find out what it is and what it is needed for. This element is a monogram that was borrowed from Western celebrations. This is a kind of symbol of the family, in which the initial letters of the names and surnames of the newlyweds are intertwined in the form of a single inscription. It turns out beautiful, fashionable and very original. The monogram can contain from 2 to 4 letters, but at the request of the bride and groom, the date of the wedding celebration is entered into it.

Elements

To make a family coat of arms for a wedding, you can use any flowers and fonts (even non-standard ones), because the main thing is to emphasize the signature style of the celebration. Popular forms of monogram design are round, oval and curved in the form of a shield. A wedding coat of arms may include the following elements:

• A kind of “base” for initials in view of fancy images is the background. It can be different - it all depends on the imagination of the designer and the newlyweds.
• Monogram, which represents complicated images of combinations of the initial letters of the groom and bride in the form of ligature. It also includes some kind of common line connecting the first letters of the names. This principle is always preserved, because the coat of arms should display something that unites the future married couple.
• Inscriptions. The most important elements of a wedding coat of arms. These can be either the initials of the newlyweds or some additional elements.
• Symbols that are associated with love and fidelity. For example, it could be a pair of hearts connected to each other or two rings. A good option is the infinity sign, a pair of wolves or swans.
• If desired, the wedding monogram is applied to a wooden frame into which the photograph is subsequently inserted. It can capture the moment when the newlyweds put on their wedding rings and smile happily at their loved ones.

Materials

To make an accessory with a family monogram on it, you can use paper, wood or foam.

The first option is the most affordable and easiest to use, but it can easily break if moved carelessly. Wood (plywood) is stronger and more reliable, but working with it is much more difficult - you may encounter the problem of rigidity of the structure and fragility of the edges

Polystyrene foam is a good alternative, but this material crumbles (it is very fragile) and therefore it is very difficult to cut out an original shaped coat of arms from it. To begin with, it is recommended to use paper.

Professional workshops often use decorative plastic because... it has the necessary flexibility, reliability, and lightness. The appearance of this material is attractive. The thickness of the plastic depends on the plans for using the finished accessory for the wedding. If it involves intense loads, then 10 mm thick plastic is suitable. If you are planning to order the production of a coat of arms, then check out the approximate prices (in thousands of rubles):

Use of the coat of arms after the wedding

The monogram accompanies the married couple not only during the event, but also in later life. Therefore, it is worth taking care of preserving memory in advance. For example, you can order a family album with a coat of arms from a printing house. Not only photos from the wedding, but also from future family life will be placed there.

The monogram can be located in the hallway of the house, above the fireplace. Some spouses create key holders with the image of a coat of arms. This symbol can be used in the future during family holidays or children's birthdays.

This decorative element is considered a unique detail that each couple creates independently. The process of selecting a symbol must be treated responsibly. You should take into account all the stylistic features of the wedding event. The finished coat of arms should not contradict the created decor.

If young people have doubts, they can turn to a designer for help. He will offer the newlyweds design options, which include fonts, shapes and colors. With the correct selection of a wedding symbol, it will become a real coat of arms of the family and will accompany it throughout its life.

How to make a monogram for a wedding?

Most often, newlyweds order a family symbol from professionals. He sketches the monogram in a specialized program. If you need little things in the form of wood, fresh flowers or textiles, then the master makes the appropriate adjustments.

There is also an alternative option. It involves using your own imagination. But how to make a coat of arms without the help of designers? There are several programs and services that will help solve the problem.

Office Word

This program is familiar to everyone and is found on almost any computer. It is enough to use the tools to draw a coat of arms, select the desired font and insert decorative elements.

This option is considered the easiest, simplest and most affordable. But this will not help in creating original ideas. If newlyweds are looking for an easy way to create a monogram for a photo shoot and create 3D letters, this is a great workaround.

Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop

You can make a sketch in other programs. Fonts, colors and sizes for letters will help diversify the symbolism. The use of various effects and original patterns is allowed.

The advantage of this method is that a young couple will be able to get an effective result without putting in a lot of effort. But there is one drawback - basic knowledge of such programs is required. If you don’t have time to study the material, then you should abandon this idea.

Paint

Another simple assistant in creating wedding symbols. This program allows you to use different colors, fonts and shapes. Adding decorative elements is allowed. But it won’t be possible to create spectacular symbolism. The letters will have no volume.

Initials of the newlyweds

If you need the initials of the newlyweds for a photo shoot or for decoration, then you can order them from us in any font and any size. We will make it from materials of your choice: plywood, plastic, solid wood. You can choose the font yourself on special services on the Internet or choose one of our options. Write to us and fill out a request for making initials.