Where to Get a Custom Wedding Monogram or Crest Designed (and What to Include in Yours)
Your wedding monogram is more than initials intertwined, it’s a symbol of belonging.
It captures who you are together: your shared story, your aesthetic, your roots. Within its curves and motifs, the personal becomes permanent - a modern heirloom in painted form.
At Ofelia Botella Studio, every crest and monogram begins as a conversation. “We always start by asking what defines the couple,” Ofelia explains. “Where they met, what colours make them feel at home, what textures belong to their world.”
What to Include in a Wedding Crest
A custom crest can hold as much or as little symbolism as you like. Some couples prefer quiet elegance; others weave in details from their life together.
Common elements include:
Initials or intertwined letters — the foundation of the design.
Florals or botanicals — inspired by your bouquet, home region, or family garden.
Animals or pets — subtle nods to beloved companions.
Architectural motifs — arches, gates, or facades that frame your composition.
Natural elements — waves, shells, stars, or mountains reflecting a sense of place.
Banners or mottos — romantic, historical, or simply your wedding date.
Each element is sketched, painted, and layered with a light touch.
“A crest should feel like poetry, not pattern,” Ofelia Botella says. “It’s not just decoration, it’s devotion.”
Where to Use a Custom Crest
Once created, a crest becomes a visual anchor for your entire event.
Couples often weave it across:
Save the dates and invitations
Wax seals or envelope liners
Menu headers and thank-you notes
Wedding websites
Embroidered napkins or signage
Many even frame the original watercolor as a keepsake, the first artwork of their married life.
How to Commission a Crest with Ofelia Botella Studio
Inspiration Call — share your story, palette, and any symbolic elements.
Sketch Phase — the design team composes early pencil studies.
Watercolour Painting — the final crest is rendered by hand in Ofelia’s signature style.
Digital Delivery — you receive both print and digital-ready files for versatile use.
FAQs
1. What’s the difference between a crest and a monogram?
A crest is a full illustrated emblem; a monogram focuses on stylised initials.
2. How long does the process take?
Typically 3–4 weeks, depending on complexity.
3. Can I include florals or pets?
Yes — we specialise in integrating meaningful motifs seamlessly.
4. What file formats are included?
High-resolution print files and transparent PNGs for digital use.
5. Will it match my stationery design?
Perfectly — each crest is colour-matched to your chosen palette.
6. Can I reuse it after the wedding?
Yes — many couples use it for stationery, gifts, and home décor.
7. Do you offer painted or digital-only options?
All crests begin as original hand-painted artwork.
8. Do I need to know what I want before commissioning?
Not at all — our artists guide you through discovery and symbolism.
9. Can you design in specific styles (modern, classical, botanical)?
Yes — every crest is bespoke to your aesthetic.
10. Do you ship internationally?
Yes, across the U.S., U.K., and Europe.
