Names & Surnames

Make your name
the feature.

The collection can create first names, family names and full wedding surnames — not just initials or pre-set words.

MR and MRS Morris illuminated surname
Ways to use names

From one first name to a complete wedding surname

The strongest layout depends on the event and the length of the name.

EMILY

First names

Useful for birthdays, children's parties, milestone events and personal celebrations.

LUXTON

Surnames

A family name can become the main visual feature without needing any extra phrase.

MR & MRS

Wedding surname displays

Smaller MR & MRS above a large surname keeps the name as the dominant part of the design.

MR and MRS Ryan
A distinctive wedding option

Why the surname layout works

It feels more personal because the part unique to the couple — the surname — is the largest element.

It also photographs well and can still be read when viewed from the opposite side of a large function room.

Longer combinations

Repeated letters are the important bit

Because many letters exist in multiples, longer words and names are possible, but the exact spelling has to be checked against the stock.

For example, a surname using two or three of the same letter can be possible where a company with only one copy of that letter would not be. The quote process checks the exact combination.

Have a surname in mind?

Send the spelling, event date and venue and we can check the full combination.

Check a Name
Approximate dimensions

How much space do the letters need?

These measurements are approximate and vary by individual letter or symbol, but they give a useful guide when planning wall space, staging and access.

1550mm × 900mm × 205mm

Most standard letters

Typical size for the majority of the 5ft alphabet letters.

1550mm × 1100mm × 205mm

Wider letters & shapes

Approximate size for wider pieces such as W, 4, the heart and Q.

1250mm × 1000mm × 205mm

Smaller symbols

Approximate size for smaller symbols such as the hashtag and ampersand.

As a simple rule of thumb, we normally describe the main letters as approximately 5ft tall and around 2½ft wide. Some letters are noticeably wider or narrower, so exact layouts should always be checked before an event.

Latest photo archive examples

More names and family displays

More real setups from the latest image packs.