Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup
The polished silver mint julep cup is one of those small American traditions that quietly endures, passed between fathers and sons, given at southern weddings, used once a year and then set on a shelf where it catches the morning light. The mirror finish does the work of a centerpiece on its own, throwing back the lamplight, the bourbon and the faces around the table, and a row of them down a long table looks like something inherited rather than bought.
Engrave a name, a monogram, or a date along the side and it becomes the cup that gets pulled down for the bourbon on Derby Day, the cup the grandkids ask about, the cup that stays in the family. HansonEllis engraves every Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup in-house and has been personalizing gifts since 1999, so the lettering is cut cleanly into the silver, right where a hand naturally rests. You can also leave it polished and unmarked if the silver itself is the gift.
It works for groomsmen, the bride's father, retirement, a sentimental birthday, or a friend who appreciates the small ceremonies. Set one at each place setting for a southern reception and let the cups double as the favor. Hand one to each groomsman at the rehearsal dinner with his own initials on the side. Give one to the man who already has everything, and watch him turn it around to find his name looking back at him.
There is room for up to three lines of sixteen characters, which is enough for a name and a year, two names and a wedding date, or a short toast that only your family will understand. Themed engraving ideas: a single monogram letter, "Est. 2024", "Run for the Roses", or initials and a date.
A julep cup is not a gift that gets used up. It gets washed, dried, put back on the shelf, and reached for again the following spring, a little more familiar every year. That is the whole point of engraving it.
Add your engraving text above, choose your quantity, and send a cup that will still be in the family long after the party is over.
Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup at a glance
The Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup is a classic polished silver julep cup, engraved in-house by HansonEllis with a name, a monogram, a date or a short toast on up to three lines of sixteen characters. It is the traditional Derby Day and southern wedding cup, given to groomsmen, the father of the bride, retirees and bourbon drinkers, and it can also be left polished and unmarked if the silver itself is the gift. Order one cup or a full table.
Best for: groomsmen, the father of the bride, retirees and Derby Day hosts who want a polished silver heirloom cup with a name, monogram or date engraved on the side.
Who the Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup is for
- Groomsmen gifts one cup per groomsman with his initials, handed out at the rehearsal dinner instead of another boxed set.
- The father of the bride his name and the wedding date on the cup he raises at the toast, then keeps on the shelf.
- Southern and Derby-themed weddings a polished cup at every place setting, doubling as the place marker and the favor.
- Retirement a last name and the years of service, for the colleague who earned a slow bourbon on a Tuesday.
- Milestone birthdays a 40th, 50th or 60th marked with a single monogram letter and the year underneath.
- Anniversaries two cups with both names and the date you married, brought out every year on the same evening.
- Father's Day the cup that becomes his, engraved simply with "Dad" and a year the family remembers.
- Christmas a pair under the tree for the couple who host, ready for the first cold-weather bourbon.
- Corporate and client gifts a client's name or a company milestone on a gift that sits out in the open rather than in a drawer.
- Best friend an inside joke or a shared date on the cup, for the friend who appreciates the small ceremonies.
Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup size and materials
| Size | Dimensions are not listed for this cup; email [email protected] or call Customer Support at 310-878-9429 for exact measurements |
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| Material | Polished silver, mirror finish |
| What is included | One polished silver mint julep cup |
| Personalization | Engraved in-house along the side with a name, a monogram, a date or a short message, up to three lines of 16 characters each (48 characters total); it can also be left unengraved |
| Turnaround | Standard 5–10 business days, rush 3–5, expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping |
| Personalized by | HansonEllis, in-house, in business since 1999 |
Care and use
- The cup can be left polished and unengraved if you prefer the silver on its own.
How the Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup is personalized
- Type your engraving text into the personalization field on this page, up to three lines of 16 characters each, or leave it blank for a plain polished cup.
- Set your quantity, from one keepsake cup to a cup for every seat at the reception.
- HansonEllis engraves each cup in-house and ships it insured by UPS, FedEx or USPS with tracking emailed to you.
Engraving ideas for your julep cup
- A single monogram letter, large and centered, for the most traditional look.
- "Est. 2024" or the year a couple married, a business opened or a family started.
- "Run for the Roses" or another Derby line for the first Saturday in May.
- Initials and a date, one above the other, for a groomsman or the father of the bride.
- A last name and the years of service for a retirement gift.
Quote ideas for your Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup
- Est. 2024
- Run for the / Roses
- Derby Day / 2027
- The Bennetts / Est. 1962
- Emma & Jack / 6.12.2027
- To the Father / of the Bride
- Thank You / for Standing / With Me
- 30 Years / Thank You / James
- My Old / Kentucky Home
- Bourbon, / Neat
Which one should I choose
HansonEllis makes the mint julep cup in two finishes, and the finish decides the mood of the table more than anything else you engrave on it.
| Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup | Choose it when you want the traditional mirror shine that catches the light on a shelf and reads as an heirloom, for Derby Day, groomsmen and the father of the bride. |
|---|---|
| Personalized Matte Silver Mint Julep Cup | Choose it when a row of cups has to sit quietly at each place setting without competing with the flowers and the lighting at a wedding. |
| A plain, unengraved julep cup | Choose it only as barware; without a name, a monogram or a date it never becomes the cup the grandkids ask about. |
For a gift that is meant to be handed down, take the polished cup and engrave it; take matte when the cups are dressing an entire wedding table.
Ordering the Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup for weddings and events
Ordering the Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup for a wedding, a Derby party or a corporate event is straightforward. There is no minimum, so order exactly the number of cups you need, from a pair for a couple to one for every seat at the reception. If each cup should carry a different name, monogram or set of initials, order the full quantity and then email your list to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order. Company logos and crests are handled as a custom order: send a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected], where a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be engraved. Standard production is 5–10 business days, rush 3–5 and expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping; for a wedding, order 3–6 months ahead. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Questions shoppers ask about the Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup
How big is the Personalized Polished Silver Mint Julep Cup?
Dimensions are not listed on this page. Email [email protected] or call Customer Support at 310-878-9429 and the exact measurements will be confirmed for you before you order.
Is it sold as one cup or a set?
The listing is for a single cup. Order the quantity you need, whether that is one keepsake, a set for the groomsmen or one for every place setting at the reception.
How much text fits on a mint julep cup?
Up to three lines of 16 characters each, 48 characters in total, counting spaces and punctuation. A name and a year, two names and a date, or a short toast all fit comfortably.
How is the julep cup personalized?
It is engraved in-house by HansonEllis. Your text is cut into the side of the polished silver, so it stays as long as the cup does.
Can I order it without any engraving?
Yes. You can leave it polished and unmarked if the silver itself is the gift, and it still arrives ready to give.
Can each cup have a different name or monogram?
Yes. Order the full quantity you need, then email your list of names or monograms to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order.
Can you engrave a company logo or a crest on the cup?
Logos are handled as a custom order. Email a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]; a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be engraved.
Can I see a proof before the cups are engraved?
Yes. Proofs are optional and available on request for a $35-55 service fee per proof, and a proof adds extra days to production. Changes made after a proof has been sent carry a $40 minimum updating fee, so check your spelling and dates carefully before ordering.
Is there a minimum order for engraved julep cups?
No. There is no minimum, so you can order a single cup or enough for the whole wedding party. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
How long does it take to get engraved julep cups?
Standard production is 5 to 10 business days, then 2 to 5 days shipping in the US. Rush production is 3 to 5 days and expedite is 1 to 3 days. For a wedding, order 3 to 6 months ahead when you can.
Do you ship julep cups outside the United States?
International shipping is available by request. The shopping cart calculates US shipping only and international orders cannot be rushed, so email [email protected] for a quote.
Can I return an engraved mint julep cup?
Engraved cups are made to order and are final sale unless defective. An unengraved cup can be returned within 14 days.
See more in WEDDING.
Updated September 2026 by the HansonEllis personalization team.
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