A personalized napkin is a small object with a big effect. It tells guests that the hostess noticed the details and cared enough to make the bar and cocktail hour feel deliberate.
The Detail That Sets The Tone Before The First Sip
I believe that a beautifully set bar is just as important as a beautifully set table. Custom cocktail napkins with an original illustration and a personalized name or message are the first thing a guest will touch and experience, and it sets the tone for the entire gathering before a single word is exchanged. Whether it's a crowned Lucky Elephant, a dandy Silver Fox, Alligators dancing in a Second Line parade, or a Quail in flight, the illustration tells a story about the host. My Custom Personalized Napkins collection is built around that idea: that the details of a get-together are where the personality lives.
An Illustration That's Worth Keeping
Generic paper napkins get used and forgotten. A gorgeously illustrated and customized one gets noticed, commented on, and occasionally slipped into a pocket. That's not an accident. Every design I put on a napkin begins as a drawing I'd want in my own home, which is why my cocktail napkin illustrations range from the regal to the celebratory, and from timeless florals to classic motifs. The best monogrammed beverage napkins don't just absorb spills; they become part of the evening's memory. The full range lives in my Beverage Napkins lineup, and there's a design for every host and every occasion.
Top Picks From My Custom Cocktail Napkins Collection
Every beverage napkin below is a 5" x 5" White or Ivory 3-ply cocktail napkin, made in the USA. All are made to order and ship separately, straight from my printer. Feel free to add a name, monogram, or custom wording directly on the product page to make it completely yours.
- Customizable Second Line Gators Beverage Napkins: When you want to turn every party into a celebration, reach for this pair of jubilant alligators dancing in a Second Line. One alligator is in a dapper top hat, while the other gator holds a parasol and a cocktail, both celebrating with the unmistakable spirit of New Orleans. For the hostess who entertains with that same energy, discover more pieces that match the festive spirit of this design in my New Orleans Collection.
- Customizable Palm Beverage Napkins: My palm illustration is one of the most requested designs in the collection, and it's easy to understand why. It carries the relaxed sophistication of a New Orleans courtyard or a warm,low country celebration, remaining timeless enough for any season yet distinctive enough to be instantly recognizable.
- Customizable Fox Hunt Beverage Napkins: Here, you’ll get a dashing fox in full hunting attire, riding boots, and a raised glass of wine, drawn with the refinement of the English countryside and the warmth of a Southern autumn. For the sportsman's lodge, the fox hunt, the hunting club dinner, or the woman whose entertaining has always leaned toward the traditional and the distinguished, this is a tasteful pick.
- Customizable Scallop Beverage Napkins: These napkins feature a very detailed coral-pink Scallop Shell that brings the elegance of the coast to the party. Equally at home at a seaside wedding, a coastal rehearsal dinner, or an ocean side gathering, these napkins are sophisticated and effortlessly seasonal.
- Customizable Hornabet Beverage Napkins A: Bring western, sporting style to your next gathering with my signature Hornabet Antler Alphabet, each sophisticated antler monogram is hand drawn—not generated from a font library—for a truly distinctive look. My Antler Alphabet collection remains one of my most iconic collections and is screen printed in a Brown ink on your choice of white or ivory napkins, creating an elegant finishing touch for cocktail parties, hunting lodges, country homes, ski lodges, Thanksgiving and holiday parties.
- Customizable Lucky Elephant Beverage Napkins: Celebrate football Saturdays in Tuscaloosa with my Customizable Lucky Elephant Beverage Napkins—the perfect finishing touch for University of Alabama tailgates, watch parties, alumni gatherings, and championship celebrations. They make thoughtful gifts for Alabama alumni, students, football fans, season ticket holders, and anyone who believes every great tailgate deserves beautiful details. And every unforgettable tailgate begins with thoughtful touches.
- Customizable On The Hunt Beverage Napkins: These napkins bring refined sporting style to everything from quail hunts and duck camp gatherings to sporting clays tournaments, hunting clubs, holiday entertaining, and country homes. Whether you're welcoming guests after a day in the field or hosting friends around the fire, these custom hunting beverage napkins are designed to elevate every occasion. They also make exceptional gifts for hunters, sportsmen, and father’s day.
The Illustration That Matches Her Style
Choosing the right design is the most personal part of the order. I think of it in two directions: the world they live in, and the occasion she or he is hosting.
The World She Lives In
A Second Line Gator hostess and a Fox Hunt hostess are not the same woman, and neither of them has the same energy as someone drawn to the Scallop design. Every illustration I draw is a small declaration, not just something pretty for the bar or table, but a reflection of the person curating the party. Choose the design that reflects her.
The Event She's Hosting
The best design for a New Orleans wedding is not the same design for a hunting club gathering, and neither is right for a coastal luncheon. My Second Line dancing gators belong at a celebration where the energy is high and the toasts are long. Meanwhile, my Fox Hunt, On The Hunt, Pheasant and Quail and designs are naturals for a sporting lodge, a hunt, or anything that involves a fire and bourbon. From there, the Palm and the Scallop are best suited to warm-weather occasions, outdoor entertaining, and gatherings where the setting is as important as the guest list. Last but certainly not least, the Lucky Elephant is a sophisticated nod to one of Tuscaloosa's football's most beloved mascots. Pair any of these with coordinating cups from my Cups and Napkins collection for a fully considered bar cart.
When Personalized Cocktail Napkins Are The Right Gift
I've been designing cocktail napkins for the gracious hosts and hostesses who entertain with flair, and the occasions below are the ones where personalized party napkins outperform every other option. My For Gifting collection is a good place to start if you need additional ideas to pair with a napkin set.
- Hostess Gift Napkins: A pack of beautifully illustrated cocktail napkins personalized with her name or monogram is one of those gifts that actually gets used instead of regifted. It's practical, beautiful, and specific to the woman receiving it, presenting itself as a unique gift that shows her that you are paying attention. For the woman who entertains regularly, it's the gift she'll reorder herself.
- Bridal Showers And Weddings: Personalized napkins featuring the bride's new monogram or last name, paired with a design that speaks to her personality, are a delightful fit for the bridal shower and the wedding itself. They also work great as welcome party details and rehearsal dinner entertaining pieces.
- Milestone Birthdays: A set of personalized cocktail napkins in a whimsical celebratory design that reflects her passion, such as Party Bunny, Champagne Toads or It’s My Party! These whimsical and custom made cocktail napkins will last much longer than the flowers.
- Staples For The Host Who Has Everything: Some women already have everything they could want. A set of custom made napkins in a design she wouldn't have chosen for herself is the gift that will delight and surprise her. That's rarer than it sounds - and a chic personalized cocktail napkin does it almost every time.
Every napkin in this collection is made to feel as though it was created specifically for the occasion and the person it's meant for. That's what 30 years of creating for the entertaining crowd and cultural illuminati has taught me (wink wink.)
