#26 Greetings

Hey all my followers!!!! I realized I haven't posted anything here in some time. I am sorry for that. I do plan on doing a photo shoot sooner rather than later of some of the latest jobs I have done. I have been busy with designing and trying to acquire new clients. I promise I didn't forget about my followers and will post something soon. Thanks for all the patience. While you are waiting for the new stuff, I will give some food for thought.

The Holidays are around the corner. If you want unique, one of a kind, Christmas cards, message me.

Photo Coasters: For me, Christmas gifts with that homemade feel are the best to give. We are now offering these one of a kind photo coasters.

For a set of 4, it will coast you $10. Here is how it works: (1) Message me on Facebook for details; (2) Email me, (laurenmayet@gmail.com) your 4 photos; (3) I will edit them and send you an approval; (4) Once I get the ok to proceed, I will make the coasters. (5) Once they are ready, we will meet up for me to give you your product. For those of you who are out of state, I don't know how good they will do in shipping.

Reminder: I still do paintings for gifts as well. They are a part of the Cities in Color series. Head on over to my Facebook for details.

Atlanta in Blue
$100

#26 Bourgeois/Luna Wedding

So I realize I haven't posted anything on the Mayet Graphics blog in a while. I am truly sorry for that but my life has been a little crazy. I will be posting stuff later, but first I would like to post a story of one of my clients.

My father's god daughter is getting married and I am blessed to be able to design a few things for the bride and groom. As for my previous clients, I like to get their story from their words.

Aimee and her finance' Patrick are having a destination wedding. I will be getting their story and photos from their website. It is in their own words so it is perfect. So with further ado, here is their story.

Why a destination wedding?

We have chosen to have a destination wedding in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico as this has been a dream of ours. This region is located on the Caribbean side of Mexico on the Yucatán Peninsula. It is known for its beautiful beaches, Mayan ruins and tropical location.

We understand that since we have chosen to have a destination wedding, it may not be feasible for all of you to attend. It was a hard decision, but we love to travel and thought we would have a lot more fun making a mini vacation out of our wedding. A mini vacation will also allow everyone to visit, relax and spend time with each other. We hope that you treat our wedding as a vacation and celebrate with us for as long as you can!

How did they meet?

I was a traveling Physical Therapist, a gypsy of healing really. Every 3 months, I moved to different states and worked at a hospital. During my time in Houston 2008, I met Amy LeBlanc, a fellow co-worker and match maker extraordinare. She spoke of the "hot" Firefighter who moonlighted as a bartender at one of her weekly happy hours. We met at his bar. He was indeed a hot fireman, whose name was Patrick. That night I called him "Patty McFireman". He then dubbed me so tenderly, "Swimmer Arms" for my long flowing arms. Then I moved to Albuequerque, NM for 3 months. During this time, I kept hearing about how charming the Fireman was and he heard how cool Bougie was. Jan 2009 I came back to Houston and saw the Fireman the day after New Years. 

Jan 2, 2009, I went after the Fireman with a romantic first date of playing basketball at the park. Yes, I am a jock, and it totally worked. After 3 months of wooing, I decided to keep traveling and went a few thousand miles to Olympia, WA. He turned the tables on me when he bought his plane ticket to visit me before I had even left. After 3 months of living in beautiful outdoorsy Washington and wallowing in my pathetic depression over missing my boyfriend, I returned to Houston and haven't left since! 

The Proposal

In November, Patrick surprised me for my 28th birthday by telling me we would have a fancy date night in beautiful Crested Butte, CO for our Christmas vacation. Fast forward to December 27th, we arrive in Crested Butte. Patrick told me to dress warm for my dinner surprise. At sunset, he walked me right up to the ski lift on the mountain. The mountain was closing down for the day, but a lady was at the lift holding a Christmas box. Patrick told her "Hi Izzy, I believe that's mine!". We got on the ski lift and traveled up to the top of the mountain with no one else around. There in the middle of a wonderful view, he proposed.  Back to the lift area, two European ski patrol men were waiting for us with bells and whistles. They told us they would lead us down the mountain in a sled! After a rollercoaster ride, we made it down in one piece with my new shiny rock! 

Patrick suggested we kill some time before dinner by checking out the homes on the mountain. We pulled up to a mansion that had a for sale sign in front. Patrick said we should go look at it more closely. I thought it was weird, but went with it. I balked when he told me to open the door though! He insisted, and I'm glad I did. I opened the door to see his niece Lulu welcoming us and his entire family holding camera phones and champagne glasses! 

In the end, I found out my parents and Alicia were stuck in the airports all day long from delays! They arrived later that night. The Bourgeois' and Luna's had a very merry Christmas vacation break in a beautiful home that fit us all! During that time I learned Patrick had begun planning this since August! He had my entire family and his family lying to me for 5 months! The nerve!

#25 Yvette Adams

Actual CD

All I had to do was give her the design. So I will be posting photos of the digital images, when the finished product is in my hand, I will take a photo and post it for all to see.

Outside of the Case 

Inside of the Case

#24 New Logo Design

Here is a new logo for International Canine Handlers Training Association. It is a non-profit organization. I love doing branding and logo design. I was only told that they wanted an oblong globe with the name around it. They also wanted starts.

#23 Thank You Cards

I just realized that I never posted about the Thank You cards that were designed for the Detillier/Westmoreland wedding. 

Like I said in a previous post, I really enjoyed working with these two. They new exactly what they wanted; it took the guess work out of my job. The bride gave me something to go off of, so I just created something similar. I think it came out beautifully. They just wanted their initials and a key.

Thank You Folded Card: 3.5 x 5

I think the cards cam out nice; Simple yet elegant. We went through several different keys but I love the one we came up with in the end.

The colors of the image is brown and a coral color. The coral color was a color similar to the color of her bridesmaids dresses.

#22 Programs

Tomorrow is the wedding of one of my clients: Kimberly Detillier and Jordan Westmoreland. I did their programs and Thank You notes.

Programs
I can't speak for anyone else, but for me, programs are one of the most time consuming things to design and the most expensive when it comes to getting things printed.

I worked really close with this couple over the last month to put everything together. Their programs is six pages including a backing page tied together by a bow. I will be positing more photos later.

With programs you have to choose fonts that are clearly readable because they are a guide for you guests about the ceremony of the wedding.

All the pages before putting the Programs together.

#21 Invitation Suite For Fisher Wedding

 Black, Red, & Silver. This is one of my favorite color combinations. A few months back, I was contacted by another roommate, this one from my Disney College Programs days. After telling me she, Donielle Fisher, was engaged, she asked me if I would design something for her wedding. I couldn't be more excited to have the chance to do something for someone so deserving.


She then told me her color combo; I was excited. I love working with people who know exactly what they want. It kind of makes my job a lot easier.  All she told me was that she and her fiancé wanted a black invitation with silver lettering; they also wanted a red ribbon attachment. She was specific in saying she didn't want a bow.

Invitation Suite

After many emails and Forsook messages, we finally came up with the right fonts and wording making for a very sophisticated and romantic outcome.

I really enjoy working closely with brides and grooms to make something beautiful for their special day. To me, invitations are something that should represent the design and feel of your wedding. It is the first glimpse to your guests into what your wedding will be like.

RSVP Cards: Donielle, the bride, sent me an image of something she wanted to do for her RSVP cards. I was laughing hysterically when I read what she wanted.

RSVP Card

Gladly attend
Regretfully decline
Regretfully attend
Enthusiastically decline
Will decline to respond but ultimately attend.
Think you are just trying to wrest a gift out of me.

Detail 

In all honesty, the colors were a welcomed change from the purples and greens.