"Your wedding should be fun for everyone involved, including your best man and groomsmen." - Laura Michaud.
Photo by Joanna Thayer Photography.
Laura Michaud designs and makes custom pocket squares and coordinating bow ties for weddings and special occasions at her own company called The Maine Square.
"So often I hear groomsmen complaining about purchasing their attire. It can be quite expensive. Finding the right accessories to match the wedding colors and theme can be challenging to find, causing unnecessary stress. I figured that I could at least help with the accessory part while also creating a keepsake." -Laura Michaud.
The Maine Square offers custom-made bow ties and coordinating pocket squares personalized with a monogram or an embroidered design. Give these pocket squares and bow ties as a token of appreciation for your best man and your groomsmen. In addition, they can also serve as a souvenir. They can even wear them again for other special occasions that should come up in their lives.
Laura explained that some people ask her to embroider a design such as a small state of Maine or a lobster on the pocket squares that she makes. Others prefer a monogram of each groomsmen's initials. Either way, you will be giving a personalized gift to your groomsmen that will represent your most memorable day. In addition, you will be alleviating stress, therefore making everyone feel relaxed, which is how your wedding day should be.
If you are a bride or a groom-to-be, take some of the pressure off your wedding party by giving them the accessories you would like them to wear. Not only will they thank you for making things easy for them, but they will also have a personalized gift that will remind them of your special day for years to come.
Wedding Etiquette 101: Give a Personalized Gift of Appreciation
4 Reasons A Personalized Pocket Square Will Make A Memorable Wedding Favor
Are you having a difficult time figuring out what to get your best man and your groomsmen for a gift? Here are four reasons why you should give him a monogrammed pocket square personalized with his initials:
- A monogrammed pocket square is unique because it is personalized. It will act as a keepsake and a reminder of your most memorable day.
- It will look great in your wedding photos if all your guys are wearing a pocket square that coordinates with your wedding's color scheme and theme. Remember, your wedding photos will be in your family forever.
- Designer Laura Michaud makes it easy for you to pick your fabric by sending you five different samples by mail. You may also schedule up to five meetings with her via Zoom or in person. Click HERE to learn more.
- You don't need to search for anything. Laura will do all of the work for you, including gift boxing.
Click HERE to learn more about getting your custom designs made for your wedding or special occasion!
Real Maine Weddings 2018
Real Maine Weddings 2018 Wedding of The Year is one of the highlights of my career at The Maine Square. It was an honor to create the men's accessories for Jackie and Phil, who got married in beautiful Ogunquit, Maine, in October 2018.
I first met Jackie and Phil in the spring of 2018 at Blush Bridal and Formal. I had designed an array of bowtie, necktie, and pocket square samples while keeping in mind their color scheme.
I honestly was a bit nervous as I sat down to show them, hoping and praying that I had made at least one thing they liked! Sometimes I get very nervous when showing my art to people. You never know what people are going to think!
They ended up picking out the most beautiful blush color for their groomsmen bow ties and pocket squares. Phil, the groom, picked out the same blush color, but in a more traditional necktie style. They chose to have their groomsmen pocket squares embroidered with a tiny state of Maine on them and gave them as a keepsake gift. Phil's pocket square was a paisley pattern that included several coordinating colors.
The fun did not end with making these unique accessories. Real Maine Wedding's invited me among other vendors to attend the welcoming evening party in Ogunquit, Maine, on Friday before their wedding. It was lovely to meet the lovely couple again and many of the vendors who donated their time and services to Real Maine Weddings to make this beautiful event come together.
Photography by Focus Photography
If you are considering custom designs for your wedding party, feel free to message me HERE on my contact form, or you can schedule a time on my calendar to chat with me about your ideas via on Zoom by clicking HERE.
Custom Made Shawl
A few months ago, a lady asked me to make her husband a necktie and a pocket square out of my beautiful blue lightweight cotton hydrangea print fabric for a wedding they will be attending this August. I am always honored when a customer reaches out and asks me to design something special for them. It means so much to me to create something for one of the most memorable days of their lives.
A month or two went by, and I heard from this same lovely lady again through my online contact form. She asked if I could make her a shawl out of the same lightweight cotton blue hydrangea print fabric. I honestly had never made a shawl before, but this came out beautifully! She will coordinate with her husband perfectly.
My favorite thing to do in the whole world is helping people look and feel they are the very best. I most always will be able to achieve my customer's desires, within reason, of course. Learning to sew back in 2016 was one of my most significant accomplishments. I have developed a love for garment and accessory construction. Over the past five years, I have become fluent in the art of operating a sewing machine in ways that create accents to compliment your look.
If you question whether or not I could bring your accessory idea to life, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. My contact form is available right HERE, or you could even schedule a FREE fifteen-minute Zoom call with me to meet and discuss your thoughts over a video chat. Here is the link to my calendar: https://calendly.com/themainesquare/15min
Warmest regards,
Laura Lynn Michaud
Personalize Your Wedding With Custom Ties and Pocket Squares
Photo courtesy of Joanna Thayer Photography
With everything you need to plan for your wedding, it is understandable how some things may get overlooked. You must book the destination, DJ, caterer, photographer, and florist. Additionally, your wedding dress must be perfect, the wedding party needs to be outfitted, oh and don't forget the invitations! Hiring a wedding planner can take a lot of these things off of your plate. But what about the small details that will show up in photos forever such as the groom and groomsmen accessories? These small details have big meanings. Not only to the bride and groom but also to those who stand by you on your wedding day.
Sometimes it can be difficult to find exactly what you want at a traditional wedding shop. They have dresses and tuxes, but their ties might be too traditional for what you have in mind. Maybe you are thinking that you would like to add a personal touch to your tie or pocket square such as a monogram or an embroidered design. That is where The Maine Square can step in. I work with my wedding clients in developing exactly the right accessories. I can help you make decisions with colors, styles, and fabrics as well as types of monograms you may be looking for. Personalized ties and pocket squares can make wonderful keepsake gifts for your best man and groomsmen. Not to mention the wonderful keepsake box that they are delivered in from The Maine Square.
Happy Holidays From The Maine Square!
I know this year has been crazy challenging for so many people. Yet, we continue to create a bit of normality by decorating, wrapping up our gifts, and placing them under the tree. We virtually visit Santa, and the list goes on.
My point is, no matter what happens, somehow, through the grace of God, we muster up the strength to persevere. This is something I truly admire about the human race.
I want to thank everyone for all that you do every day to keep this amazing country going. Healthcare workers, retail workers, delivery drivers, food providers, utility workers, construction workers, teachers, electricians, plumbers, hair stylists, dance instructors, exercise instructors, designers, makers, photographers; you guys and girls are all out there doing all the things we need you to do mask and all. (If I left out your profession, please don't take offense. There are just too many amazing people to list here!
Thank you for everything you do, and best wishes for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season from The Maine Square!
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