holding on to every last bit of summer

Summer soiree with a papaya inspired table scape. Taper candles and floral frogs as accents. Houston, TX. Floral & Event Design: Maxit Flower Design, Photography: Courtney Leigh Photography

Summer is coming to a technical end, but we all know too well that Summer lasts for at least another month for us in Houston. I got a chance to enjoy a fun vacation in Hawaii and this event truly captured all things that we felt while spending our time in a tropical paradise. Bright colors, fresh fruits and textures that represent those summery moments we all love.

We have been adding some unexpected elements to our table scapes as we are always on the hunt for something new. This time we added these floral frogs to hold one stem and give a little unexpected texture. And can we get a moment for the tulip ya’ll? That flower on the far right of this image is a tulip! It’s so fun to see it wide open and ready to be the best it can be.

We also have been experimenting with color and wanted to show you more of this. We have noticed that in the last couple years we were starting to get to be known as the white and green design team. And we needed to show you all this gorgeous colorful work we are doing to make sure we bring in those colorful clients too. We love color and hope you do too!

Coral and papaya inspired table for an event. Houston, TX. Floral & Event Design: Maxit Flower Design, Photography: Courtney Leigh Photography

Flat lay with styled fruits and flowers. Houston, TX. Floral & Event Design: Maxit Flower Design, Photography: Courtney Leigh Photography

Coral and papaya inspired table for an event. Houston, TX. Floral & Event Design: Maxit Flower Design, Photography: Courtney Leigh Photography

Houston, TX. Floral & Event Design: Maxit Flower Design, Photography: Courtney Leigh Photography Paper Product: Memory Lane Paperie

Rich blue linen with woven charger and white plate. Coral and papaya inspired color palette. Houston, TX. Floral & Event Design: Maxit Flower Design, Photography: Courtney Leigh Photography , Goblet: Flower Power Productions

Houston, TX. Floral & Event Design: Maxit Flower Design, Photography: Courtney Leigh Photography Paper Product: Memory Lane Paperie

Rich blue linen with woven charger and white plate. Coral and papaya inspired color palette. Houston, TX. Floral & Event Design: Maxit Flower Design, Photography: Courtney Leigh Photography , Goblet: Flower Power Productions

Rich blue linen with woven charger and white plate. Coral and papaya inspired color palette. Houston, TX. Floral & Event Design: Maxit Flower Design, Photography: Courtney Leigh Photography , Goblet: Flower Power Productions

event design: where we truly shine

Invitation suite, classic, timeless. Houston, Texas. Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

Many clients don’t know that we offer event design services on top of our normal floral design. We still focus our efforts on floral centric clients but add another service that truly pulls everything together.

We have found that clients have a hard time pulling their look together, from invitations, to room layout we take care of all the details that make it cohesive. Floral designers are always the ones that create the finishing touch be we found that our clients were asking us for a little bit more. We heard their needs and over the last 3 years we have been dedicating our selves to meeting those needs.

Our event design clients are ones that have a budget over $10,000 in florals and are looking to complete their look with our guidance. We currently source all our items through partners that we’ve created a close relationship with. From soft seating rentals, to custom hanging installations we believe that having this all under one companies supervision creates a cohesive elevated event, that we are best known for.

Here is one of the more recent clients that we helped with her event design. Meredith was such an easy client that wanted a modern, clean event with high impact. We met a couple times and each time she came with a vision that aligned perfectly with the path we created.

Floral styling with bride’s jewelry, Styling Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

After our fist meeting, we sent over a comprehensive design board that allowed us both to use as a road map. If there were items she wanted to source herself she knew where to go back to for inspiration. This board developed through time as we both added and shifted where we wanted to be. As the vision became more refined the board is edited to make everything cohesive.

We allow our clients to be as involved or as hands off as they desire. We understand when family friends need to create something and have your event more personalized. But we also understand our busier clients that don’t have time or desire to be involved. We love it all and can make magic happen from every angle.

Styling of groom and groomsmen boutonniere’s. Styling & Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

St. John the Divine wedding ceremony with flanking white and green florals. Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

Bride and groom after wedding.Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

Peony bouquet, bride. Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

Peony bouquet with bride. Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

All white bridal party. Bride and bridesmaids. Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

Large flower installation hanging over dance floor. White dance floor with band backdrop with neon sign. Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

Event design with all white florals and gray accenting furniture. Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

Cake flowers with all white and green florals. Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

White urn arrangement with lush florals, including hydrangea, roses, eucalyptus. Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez, Event Design & Floral: Maxit Flower Design, Event Planner: Emily Moise, Keely Thorne Events

father of the bride

Morgan & Holman were another easy couple, and those are to be celebrated! Truth be told, we never met them until the day before the wedding. The whole wedding was planner with her sister, mother, father and event planner Alyssa Meeks. It was a magical combination of people who loved her and knew her so well that she never needed to involved. To work with such a kind, loving group of people was a highlight of 2019.

The father drew up the floor plans, and worked closely with the tent company to create a space that fit perfectly in their back yard. It was the most seamless extension of their gorgeous home and we couldn’t have felt more fortunate to be the ones that they entrusted.

To design in someones home demands more attention to detail and I am so proud to say, that is what we are known for. Making sure that we are respectful of every space and taking care of their property as if it was ours. Because let’s be real, it’s super intrusive to have all these strangers in your home. We have a responsibility to make sure that they are so comfortable, that they would like us back.

The bride wanted something classic and timeless. She wanted lots of greenery and touches of blush colors to add dimension. We chose a selection of seasonal flowers including roses, garden roses, spray roses, ranunculus, lisianthus and many other seasonal blooms that helped us fill out the arrangements.

When designing the space it was important to do a walk through so that we could see the space and understand how the guests would be walking through the space. As all guests entered they would walk through the front door. And we were so excited to hear that the family was on board with making this a spot that would shine. Focal points where guests feel welcome are so important.

Floral arch entry with all white flowers and greenery. Private residence in Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Altar arrangements, blush, white, garden style urn. White pedestals. Aisle with small bouquet and hanging ribbon. Wedding ceremony in Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Altar arrangements, blush, white, garden style urn. White pedestals. Wedding ceremony in Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Monogram with bride and groom letters. Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Room shot of the reception for private home event. Floral chandelier and low garden style arrangements. Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Bride with bridesmaids and groom. Blush, white and green bouquets in a lush garden style. Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Bride with bridesmaids and groom. Blush, white and green bouquets in a lush garden style. In front on brides family home with a floral arch. Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Bride with her bouquet stepping out limo to the reception. Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Bride and groom entering the reception. Blush, white and green bouquets in a lush garden style. Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Garden style centerpiece with all white and touches of blush flowers. Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Bride and father dancing the first dance. Florals for the band front. With a lush garden style. Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Bride and father dancing the first dance. Florals for the band front. With a lush garden style. Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Installation of florals through the staircase entry of reception in private home. Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

Confetti exit, Houston, Texas. Maxit Flower Design, Alyssa Meeks , Chris Bailey Photography

sometimes we don't meet the bride

Can you have that much trust for your mom, event planner and floral/event designer to not meet with them to plan your wedding? I am not 100% sure if I fall into this category. I can give trust, but this bride gave more than her fare share, and I was left so impressed. From our end of things, it truly makes up step up to the plate as you know she was always setting up for success. Leaving the professionals to do what they love and what they do best.

Who could ask for more?

They got married in The Forrest Club, an old Houston club that has gone through some refreshing updates. Their outdoor space is so under utilized for a ceremony that is was nice to try this out for a change.

Aisle lined with rose petals and large floral arch at altar. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Father and bride walking down aisle covered in white rose petals. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Bride and groom at altar. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Flower girls with bride. Bride holding her white and blush bridal bouquet. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Floral arch at altar. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Bridesmaids in blush dresses with bouquets. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Groomsmen with white boutonnieres. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Flower girl with bridesmaids. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Bride and groom at altar, just married. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Bride and groom at altar with family, mom and dad. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Roses and greenery for wedding arch. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Bridesmaids with blush, nude, white and green garden style flowers. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Bride and groom, bridal bouquet with white, blush garden style flowers. Peonies, garden roses, spray roses, ranunculus, jasmine. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Bride and bridesmaids, bouquets with white, blush garden style flowers. Peonies, garden roses, spray roses, ranunculus, jasmine. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Escort card sign, with ribbon and calligraphy tags. Boxwood walls with greenery and flowers. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Garden style flower arrangement, with white, nude, blush and touches of maroon, Acrylic table number with calligraphy numbers. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Pillar candles with styling greenery and flowers. Acrylic table number with calligraphy numbers. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

Garden style flower arrangement, with white, nude, blush and touches of maroon, Acrylic table number with calligraphy numbers. Forrest Club, Houston, TX. Maxit Flower Design, Events by Sarah, Haley Rynn Ringo Photography

pink and yellow: soft summer blend

One of my all time favorite color combinations for a Spring/Summer event is this light blush and buttery tones. It allows you to bring color into a space with out dominating it with an overwhelming bright color palette. This is soothing and can be used for a variety of different events.

Bridal shower, birthday, 40th celebration the options are endless with these color tones. We added some fun textures with a large variety of flowers and with a touch of skeleton leafs that truly made it pop. We used garden roses, ranunculus, alstroemeria, viburnum, spray roses, and anthuriums.

We called in our good friend Kelly Durham to photograph it and here it is, this gorgeous arrangement in all it’s beauty.

Garden style arrangement in footed bowl with premium blooms by Maxit Flower Design. Blush and buttery yellow color palette that includes garden roses, spray roses, ranunculus, viburnum, and anthuriums. Photographed by Kelli Durham

Garden style arrangement in footed bowl with premium blooms by Maxit Flower Design. Blush and buttery yellow color palette that includes garden roses, spray roses, ranunculus, viburnum, and anthuriums. Photographed by Kelli Durham

Garden style arrangement in footed bowl with premium blooms by Maxit Flower Design. Blush and buttery yellow color palette that includes garden roses, spray roses, ranunculus, viburnum, and anthuriums. Photographed by Kelli Durham

Garden style arrangement in footed bowl with premium blooms by Maxit Flower Design. Blush and buttery yellow color palette that includes garden roses, spray roses, ranunculus, viburnum, and anthuriums. Photographed by Kelli Durham