We will create your item exactly as you specify on your order. If the product calls for you to pluralize your name, please do so in the custom field provided. Items will be produced exactly as you specify/approve. Please see below for common usage regarding Possessive/Non-possessive and Monograms:
Personalization Guide
Non-possessive
No Apostrophe needed. In most cases, just add an “s” at the end.
- Wrong:
- The Smith’s
- Right:
- The Smiths
Possessive
Your family name is NOT possessive unless you are claiming something is yours.
- Wrong:
- Smith Kitchen
- Right:
- Smith’s Kitchen
Non-Possessive Exceptions to the S rule
There are some exceptions with names that end in:
- “o” add “s” Example: The Blancos
- “x” add “e” Example: The Boxes
- “z” add “es” Example: The Morenezes
- “s” add “es” Example: The Hugheses
- “y” add “s” Example: The Harrys
- “ch” add “es” Example: The Belches
- “sh” add “es” Example: The Marishes
Monogram Guide
Female
Initials – Center Larger | Single Initial |
---|---|
SJA (first, last, middle) | J (last) |
Male
Initials – Center Larger | Single Initial |
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JSA (first, last, middle) | S (last) |
Married Couple Monogram
Initials – Center Larger | Single Initial |
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ASJ (wife’s first, married last, husband’s first) | S (married last) |
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