New marriage record mug design
Sometime before Christmas, my cousin asked me to add her grandparent’s (my great aunt and uncle) marriage record to a mug. I hadn’t had one designed for a record like this, so I took it up as a challenge! The result is now in my shop for anybody to order.
These mugs are a bit more unique than the census mugs, as not every marriage record is the same, so because of that, I’ve come up with a couple of different layout options that depend on the dimensions of the original record.
Using my grandparent’s license, I created a side-by-side layout that uses the mug's entire width. This layout would suit US records where they appear on ledger style books often bound in portrait orientation.
I wanted to accommodate UK style registers, so I’ve finally opened my shop for UK shipping. UK registers are usually bound in a landscape orientation and appear longer than they are taller. In this case, I’ve come up with another layout where the records fit comfortably across the mug's width.
Obviously, this is not an exclusive sample. Marriage records come in all shapes and sizes, so as with my census mugs, I will always send over a proof of the design before sending off to printing to be sure you’re happy the design and layout.
The mugs come in two different sizes, and I’ve also introduced a few different colour options.
If you’re interested in these mug designs, you will have to provide me with the marriage record, but if you’re unsure how to find it yourself, I offer an additional search service to help you. If you have a record you will need to provide me with a high-resolution scan, no less than 300 dpi and preferably black and white or greyscale. Or if you have a link to a record with an image from either Ancestry, FindMyPast, or FamilySearch, you can send me that. Please note that the image may not be available depending on the database, or you may have actually found an index record rather than a record with a full image. If you’re not sure what you’ve found, please get in touch, and I’ll let you know if it is suitable or if more research is needed.
If you have any other ideas for records or products you’d like to see, please get in touch! I have several different ideas in the backlog for my shop, but I was more than happy to accommodate my cousin on this mug design. I had a lot of fun doing it too!
Prices are indicated if you supply me the marriage record. If you do not have a record and would like me to search for one, please order a record search before ordering a mug.
Mugs ship from the US or the UK. Please allow an additional week for design and fulfilment.