Inscriptions and Quotes Capitalizations Question?

[The Blue Lotus]

Err... Ok So I have a really stupid question.
When engraving an item with a quote do you capitalize the words as if it were a news headline or title?

The quote I am using is
~ May you stay forever young ~
Or should it be:
~ May You Stay Forever Young ~



This is going on a wedding gift so I want to make sure it is correct.
Thanks in advance.
~BL~

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

According to a quick Google search,

Capitalizing the first letter of each major word (not prepositions like: of, to, with, etc.) will make the inscription stand out and give a great appearance.

(But both of your given options are correct.)

 

[Ravana]

If you do the first, I'd end it with a period. Looks wrong to me without one.

Option #3 is to dodge the issue altogether by making it all upper-case letters. Depending on what it is that's being engraved, it might be a lot more legible that way. (Imagine Gandalf holding up that ring and saying "'Ash nazg…' is that a 'd' or a 'b'? 'One ring to mule them all'—that can't be right. Where the hell are my glasses?")

 

[Devor]

~ May You Stay Forever Young ~

This looks nicer by far, but I don't know the etiquette. I've had things "personalized" before and I've always asked for initial caps and never even bothered to ask if that was right or not.

 

[Fangz]

Who cares if is "right" if that's what you like. Coffee black, or with sugar and cream. It's a matter of personal choice.

 

[Shadoe]

I like ~ May You Stay Forever Young ~ better.