A wedding monogram is the small mark that ties the stationery together: the two first-name initials joined by an ampersand, usually with the wedding date underneath. It goes on the invitation suite, the welcome sign, the cake topper, napkins, the dance floor decal and the thank-you cards. This free wedding monogram maker sets two initials in a script font, adds the ampersand from the same font at a smaller size, and puts the names and date in spaced capitals below with a thin rule either side. Everything exports as a paths-only SVG for cutting, a transparent PNG for stationery layouts, and a PDF sized in inches for print.
Etiquette. A couple’s monogram is built from first-name initials, not surnames, and traditionally the bride’s initial comes first (“A & B” for Anna and Ben). Many couples now simply choose the order that looks better in the chosen font. The joint surname initial is not part of this style; if you want a single shared initial, use the single initial or vine monogram instead. Do not use the married monogram (with the new surname) on anything sent before the wedding; invitations use the two first initials only.
Fonts. Great Vibes, Pinyon Script and Allura are the classic choices; Herr Von Muellerhoff and Monsieur La Doulaise are more elaborate. All of them have a decorative ampersand, which the tool uses automatically. For a modern wedding try Cormorant Garamond or Playfair Display capitals. The names and date use a separate text font; Cinzel gives the engraved look, Montserrat a cleaner one.
Sizing. On a 5 x 7 inch invitation the monogram is usually 1.5 to 2 inches wide at the top of the card. For a welcome sign it is 8 to 12 inches. For a cake topper cut from card or acrylic, 4 to 6 inches; the thin hairlines in copperplate scripts are the first thing to break, so use the bolder Tangerine or Alex Brush below 3 inches. For a vinyl dance-floor decal, 36 to 48 inches.
Examples
Fonts that suit a wedding monogram
- Great Vibes: The most popular monogram script: flowing capitals with long, elegant tails.
- Pinyon Script: A round-hand copperplate script with high-contrast strokes, very close to classic engraved monograms.
- Alex Brush: A brush script with smooth, connected strokes; softer than a copperplate.
- Allura: A clean formal script with modest flourishes that stays legible at small sizes.
- Tangerine: A calligraphic script based on 16th-17th century chancery hands; used here in bold.
- Herr Von Muellerhoff: A fine copperplate with very large, ornate capitals built for initials.
- Monsieur La Doulaise: A formal French-style script with slender strokes and elaborate capitals.
- Italianno: A narrow, upright italic script with tall ascenders; fits well in circles.
- Cormorant Garamond: A refined Garamond-style serif with delicate strokes; use bold for cutting.
Frequently asked questions
Whose initial goes first in a wedding monogram?
Traditionally the bride’s first initial, then the ampersand, then the groom’s. Same-sex couples and most modern couples pick whichever order looks best in the font; there is no rule that has to be followed.
Should the wedding monogram include our new surname?
Not on anything sent before the wedding. Invitations and save-the-dates use the two first initials only; the married monogram with the shared surname initial is for after the ceremony (thank-you cards, home goods).
Can I leave out the date or names?
Yes. Both lines are optional; leave a field empty and the tool drops that line and closes up the space.
What size should the monogram be on an invitation?
About 1.5 to 2 inches wide on a 5 x 7 card. Download the PNG (transparent, 300 dpi at the size you set) and place it in your invitation template.
Are these fonts allowed for commercial wedding stationery?
Yes. Every font in the tool is licensed under the SIL Open Font License or Apache 2.0, both of which allow commercial use of what you make with them.
Free files and guides
- Free wedding monogram SVG files
- Monogram etiquette: initial order
- Monogram size chart
- Using the SVG in Cricut Design Space
Other monogram styles
- Circle monogram
- Split monogram
- Vine monogram
- Diamond monogram
- Old English monogram
- Bubble letter monogram
- Script monogram
- Two-letter monogram
- Single initial monogram
Last reviewed: 25 September 2026. The fonts are open-licensed (SIL OFL or Apache 2.0); see the font list for each licence. The frames are drawn by our own code. Something not working? Please let us know.