A Very Personal Honor: Our Wedding Monogram is Selected for LogoLounge 14
A Very Personal Honor: Our Wedding Monogram is Selected for LogoLounge 14
A 2024 Milestone That’s Both Professional and Personal
It is always a profound honor to have my work selected for publication in a LogoLounge book. This year, I am thrilled to announce that for the third time, my work has been published in the LogoLounge book series, earning a place in the newly released LogoLounge Book 14.
This achievement marks a significant milestone, but what makes this particular honor so special is the story behind the design. The logo the international jury selected wasn’t for a client project. It was the monogram I designed for my own wedding.
The Story Behind the Mark: A Monogram for Mark & Ana
On August 25, 2023, I married my best friend, Ana. As we planned our wedding, we wanted a personal crest to represent the start of our new family. Our last name, Boehly, doesn’t have an official family crest, so I decided to create something new for us: a custom monogram built around our first initials.
The design is a direct reflection of our story:
The “M” for Mark: The outer strokes of the M are designed as double lines, resembling the iconic pillars of Greece—the place where I proposed.
The “A” for Ana: The inside of the design forms the clear archway of the letter A.
The “MA” Union: When placed together, the letters form a single, inseparable “MA” emblem, representing our union.
Then, to create the full crest for our wedding, we added our theme:
Decorative Elements: A delicate flower icon was placed below the monogram for a touch of elegance.
Wedding Colors: The entire emblem was then set within a dark green circle, framed by a rose gold border to perfectly represent our wedding’s color palette.
The Power of Simplicity: The Winning Version
For our wedding, this monogram was part of a larger crest, adorned with a small flower and set in our wedding colors. It was perfect for our invitations.
However, for the LogoLounge submission, I presented the core “MA” emblem in its purest form. This is the version the judges selected, and I completely understand why. When a mark is distilled down to its essential elements, its strength, balance, and story can shine through with absolute clarity.
To see how this single, meaningful emblem was expanded into a complete brand experience for our wedding, you can explore the full case study.
About the Award: Judged by Design Luminaries
To fully appreciate this honor, it’s important to understand the rigorous standards and esteemed reputation of the LogoLounge book series.
Who is LogoLounge?
LogoLounge is the world’s most prestigious and comprehensive logo design resource. Published by Indicia Press, their book series is an internationally best-selling collection that celebrates the leading edge of identity design.
The Judging Process for Book 14 (Released 2024)
For this much-anticipated 14th edition, thousands upon thousands of logos were submitted by designers from across the globe.
The immense task of selecting the “best of the best” fell to an esteemed panel of international design luminaries. The jury was composed of some of the most influential and respected minds in the branding world, including titans like Brian Collins (founder of the globally acclaimed agency COLLINS) and Natasha Jen (partner at the legendary design studio Pentagram).
They were joined by a host of other celebrated creatives, including Jennifer Kinon, Kwaku Amprako, Damian Orellana, Jennifer Sterling, Matt Dawson, Anna Farkas, Lisa Jacobs, and Melinda Livsey.
To have a design, especially one so personal, selected for publication by a jury of this caliber is the highest form of professional validation. It confirms the work stands up to scrutiny at the very highest level of the design profession.
From a Personal Vow to a Professional Promise
This 2024 recognition is a beautiful reminder that the best design comes from an authentic story. The immense care and passion I poured into this personal project is the exact same energy I bring to every client partnership.
Whether it’s for a new family or a new business, the goal is always the same: to create a mark that is timeless, meaningful, and true.
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