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sunni96sunni96 member
500 Comments Second Anniversary Name Dropper First Answer
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So I am looking at handkerchiefs so that I have one on my wedding day to pass down to my daughter. I found one that I love and they embroider a letter on it. Do I selected the letter of my first name or last? And if last, is that before or after ceremony? Lol. So confused. I'm probably making a bigger deal than this has to be.
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  • melissah07melissah07 member
    10 Comments First Anniversary
    Oh gosh I never thought about that haha! I would say your 'new' last name initial. Assuming her last name is/will be the same it will be nice for it to have her maiden initial to start passing down as well. And if not, it is still just as meaningful for it to be yours and a great story for her to tell!
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  • kanviskanvis member
    Eighth Anniversary 10 Comments 5 Love Its Name Dropper
    I think your daughter will be proud to carry it, no matter what you choose. But I agree with PP your new last name will also be hers, so double duty monogram
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  • EmiliaC01EmiliaC01 member
    500 Comments Second Anniversary 5 Love Its First Answer
    edited May 2013
    Its not a stupid question. I say put either initial, whichever you prefer, or can you put both, first and last initials now or after marriage? Or only one letter? Technically, your children will be from both families and the wedding is partially celebrating the joining of both families so both last initials may be cool too, like how they do joining family crests, instead both family initials. I'm probably saying that too since I am not dropping my last name. Haha, i dont think i helped any, just gave more options... What a sweet idea, and way to start a tradition!! May have to think about that myself
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  • sunni96sunni96 member
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    Thanks everyone for the input.  I ended up calling my great-grandmother and asked her and she said that a ladies handkerchief is supposed to have the first initial of the first name.  Leave it to my great-grandmother to know about etiquette.  lol.  I have been looking for a unique and timeless one.  The one that I feel in love with comes from Spain.  I pasted the link below Emilia in case you wanted to see.  


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  • EmiliaC01EmiliaC01 member
    500 Comments Second Anniversary 5 Love Its First Answer
    Very pretty!! Can't go wrong with timeless. I love Etsy! Glad you grandma was able to set the record straight...
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  • fablovefablove member
    Fifth Anniversary 500 Comments 25 Love Its Name Dropper
    Before reading your post about what your great grandmother said, I was saying to myself it should be your first name initial not the last. Glad grandma helped me out here LOL
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  • mbenoit03mbenoit03
    100 Comments 5 Love Its Name Dropper
    In Response to Re: Stupid question:
    [QUOTE]Thanks everyone for the input.  I ended up calling my great-grandmother and asked her and she said that a ladies handkerchief is supposed to have the first initial of the first name.  Leave it to my great-grandmother to know about etiquette.  lol.  I have been looking for a unique and timeless one.  The one that I feel in love with comes from Spain.  I pasted the link below Emilia in case you wanted to see.   http://www.etsy.com/listing/73565047/monogram-wedding-hanky-bridal-shower?ref=shop_home_feat
    Posted by sunni96[/QUOTE]
    very pretty, i love it

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