surprise birthday weekend [dos brisas resort]

I love birthdays so much. It is probably my most favorite "holiday" to celebrate. (Do we call it a holiday, special occasion maybe?!) So when we were approached by Coterie Spark to produce an entire weekend of flowers and event design for a special surprise birthday, we about died of excitement! 

Before we jump into the gorgeous pictures and details of the weekend, we have got to give it up to the birthday girl's husband. He planned & executed this lavish surprise for his wife's 40th birthday. A weekend at a 5-star resort, surrounded by love, family & gorgeous flowers has got to be the best way to celebrate. Cheers to you, sir! 

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The stay at Dos Brisas in Washington, Texas started off with a welcome rodeo in the arena. Guests were entertained by rodeo clowns, mutton bustin', real cowboys and animals of all kinds.  The family was welcomed by a gorgeous hand-lettered wooden sign {adorned with our greenery} by Southern Script Designs. Jennifer rocked it out and got us all of the signage in just a few short days. You'll notice some of her work later on in the post! (Dinner & Brunch)

Shortly after the rodeo, the adult guest were whisped off to our favorite part of the event. We transformed the equestrian stables into an intimate dining experience for them. We draped a custom wood table by Spell Events in flowers and fresh fruits. We sourced a gorgeous flowing runner and got custom linen napkins brought in from Hibiscus Linens. We really wanted each guest to feel special, so we cut fresh figs and placed them at each setting. The welcome sign was draped with smilax and roses to mirror the stables. 

Some of the key components we used to create this look were:

• "Corazon" Roses
• "Darcy" Garden Roses
• "Hot & Pink Majolika" Spray Roses
• "Peach" Ranunculi
• Black Berries
• Pomegranates
• Figs
• Crab Apples
• Pears
• Bay Laurel
• Smilax

While guests enjoyed their dinner, Maxit's team headed back home to Houston to create more arrangements for the following morning.

When they awoke, the whole family enjoyed a brunch on the lawn. They got to reminisce about the weekend, chat about the memories they made and enjoy the foggy morning. Maxit used "Looped" linens from La Tavola, found here to make the arrangements POP with the scenery. 

We really wanted the arrangements to create the mellow and happy mood. We filled the casual terra-cotta pots with:

• Spray Roses
• Ranunculi
• Roses
• Greenery

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We absolutely loved creating this entire experience for this family. We really got to flex our creative bone and dive head first into event design. We hope Jennifer had the best birthday possible!  Photography by Karen Sashar

danni + collier [chandelier grove wedding]

Happy New Year, rockstars! It's so hard to believe that this month has been so busy....I mean, this is the FIRST blog post of 2017 and it's the 27th. We are so ready for February. (A month of refreshing, renewal and maybe some relaxing?!) Until then, we are so incredibly excited to show off the wedding of Danni & Collier. 

We were so excited to get the happy email from Britt Latz Photography in our inbox with this gorgeous gallery. The blonde bombshell of a bride along with the dapper Collier truly made out work THAT much easier.

Danni & Collier sharing a sweet moment in the sun.

This gorgeous couple is in pure bliss.

Danni & Collier were married at Chandelier Grove in Tomball this past October. Their white and green color palette included lush white florals, tons of gorgeous greenery and succulents throughout. The monochromatic arrangements really made the uniqueness of the venue stand out. One of our favorite details about the ceremony set-up was the draping covered in smilax and miscellaneous greenery. Y'all, A little greenery can really go a long way to make a rather simple space POP. Now that we mention it, We equally loved the large urn arrangements for the aisle. These arrangements were overflowing with roses, spray roses, hydrangea and greenery.

Ceremony site with draping covered in greenery.

Large urn arrangement featuring roses and greenery.

An anxious groom waiting for his bride.

Here comes the bride.

KISS. Cheers!

The bride dawned a bouquet filled with roses, succulents and greenery while the bridesmaids carried smaller bouquets filled with roses and greenery. The men kept it simple with boutonnieres made with greenery. The handsome groom rocked a spray rose and ranunculi. Their sweet flower girl was the star of the show with a simple flower crown made from babies breath. 

Danni holding her bouquet made with roses, greenery and succulents.

Collier showing off this rose and ranunculus boutonniere.

Girl squad and their bouquets.

Danni & Collier's reception was a gorgeous mix of garlands and arrangements. Arrangements were placed on stunning wooden tables. A gorgeous greenery garland was used on the head table.  Round tables were dressed with a gorgeous navy linen that really complimented our compote arrangements. We used blush & white roses, ranunculus, white hydrangea, blush spray roses and more greenery to create their dream arrangements.

We want to wish Danni & Collier many many years of wedded bliss. We are so truly honored to have been able to produce this event for them. The mix of white florals and greenery will always steal our hearts. Cheers to the newlyweds! 

Sending off the newlyweds with cheers and Whataburger!

Check our gallery section soon to see more images from this gorgeous wedding! P.S. In case you ever wondered about the integrity of our craftsmanship- These boutonnieres are withstanding an epic air guitar moment- what else can you ask for?!

Air band moment between the groomsmen. 

carolina + gus [tiny boxwood's wedding]

After an extremely long week gearing up for the last few weddings of the year, we are TIRED. Anyone in this industry (and really any industry) can probably understand. However, when we got to the office today our energy was fulfilled simply by checking our email! We got the best type of happy mail from David Williams Photography: an entire gallery of beautiful images from equally beautiful clients- Carolina and Gus! 

Carolina and Gus got married in May at Tiny Boxwood's here in Houston. Tiny's actually happens to be one of our favorite venues to work with and this wedding certainly didn't disappoint. If you haven't been there to brunch, walk around the garden or try the cookies - you absolutely MUST. (It is a well known fact that the cookies are the best in Houston....possibly Texas.)

Carolina and Gus' wedding day was filled with love, family and tons of gorgeous flowers. They chose white, blush, shades of pink and tons of greenery to pull their dream wedding together. Their ceremony was under a cozy tent on the main lawn. They wanted to keep the decor understated to really focus on the marriage. We love that!

Calligraphy Chalkboard with eucalyptus garland. 

Silver lanterns lined the aisle at C+G's ceremony. Small arrangements hung from the chairs. 

With the layout of the venue, we really got the opportunity to create a few different looks for an overall cohesive event. We created some compote arrangements, garlands and bud vases for the reception space. Some of the flowers/greenery we used were:

• Garden Roses
• Spray Roses
• Eucalyptus
• Ranunculus

Outdoor seating with white flower bud vases.

Outdoor seating by ivy wall with garland.

Small compote arrangements inside the venue.

Tablescape with candles on the outdoor pavilion. 

Full garland on the head table inside the restaurant. 

Smal tables with bud vases.

Close-up of the place settings outside. 

An almost naked cake with florals provided by Maxit. 

You can check out all of the reception gorgeousness HERE. Now on to the bridal party fashion: lets just say they were dressed to the nines! Carolina donned a gorgeous beaded and tulle gown with a hand tied bouquet filled with pops of pink and peach. She seriously looked like a model!

Carolina posing with her bouquet. 

Gus wore a simple grey suit with a dashing striped tie. His boutonniere consisted of white spray roses. Very understated and stylish.

Groom before the wedding. 

While they didn't have a traditional bridal party, they did have a bunch of cute kiddos in some seriously cute threads. The simple boutonnieres were made from eucalyptus and a spray rose. The flower girl bouquets were based off of the head table garland mixed with Carolina's bouquet. 

Ring bearer with suspenders. 

Flower girl getting ready to walk down the aisle.

Every little detail of this wedding was just spot on. We loved getting the chance to work with such an amazing couple. Heres to a lifetime of wedded bliss! Cheers, Carolina & Gus!!

Ending the night in the garden with a kiss. 

gift guide: for the floral designer in your life

Simple Wrapping DIY: Use white paper, tie with twine and add a sprig of greenery. 

There are so many things to love about the holiday season: the exceptionally chipper music, the familiar hearty food, the delicious cocktail and the cooler weather. However, one of the not so fun things about the holidays is coming up with unique gifts for that special someone/someones in your life. You can ask for ideas or lists but they never seem to tell you exactly what to buy! Thankfully for you, we have done all of the hard work this year. We have complied a wish list of our TOP 5 FAVORITE FLORAL DESIGN GIFTS.

1. A great pair of floral snips.

We especially love these clippers by Floret Flower Farm. They are simple and straight to the point while being sturdy. You can snag them here.

2. A fashionable yet functional apron. 

This canvas and leather apron by Emily Thompson Flowers is something we have been eyeing for a while. The tool pouch and straps are both removable AND the canvas apron is washable. (That's major!) You can get it here for $175.

3. A basic Swiss Army Knife.

You never know when you may need a certain tool, so why not buy the tool that has them all! This is a great gift for people who don't like to carry a ton of weight and who may need something in a pinch. Purchase one from Williams-Sonoma here for about $40.

4. Some pretty floral art.

While we get the chance to work with flowers almost every day, its nice to have something beautiful to look at in your office while you aren't getting your hands dirty. You can even commission someone to create something personal for your favorite flower designer, like the one we had done for Maria. You can contact Motley Illustrates on their site & get the custom party started.

5. A ticket to an educational workshop.

This may be the most expensive gift on their list but it is so incredibly beneficial to your designer's career. Florists are always craving and needing further education, so why not surprise them with a trip to Seattle to work with Sinclair & Moore?! Registration for their 2017 workshops are open now here.

Flower Snips by Floret Flower Farm.

Apron by Emily Thompson Flowers.

Swiss Army knife from Williams-Sonoma.

Custom art by Motley Illustrates.

Photos from a workshop hosted by Sinclair & Moore.

And there you have it! Who knew that shopping for your florist could be so incredibly easy? (All thanks to us.) Good Luck and Happy Shopping to you and yours. We hope your hearts and trees are abundantly full this holiday season!

Love, the Maxit team.

amber + adam [rehearsal dinner]

We had the honor of creating gorgeous arrangements for Amber and Adam's rehearsal dinner at Lawless Spirits & Kitchen in September. If you have never heard of Lawless, you seriously have to check it out. If you have an eye for design, a love of good cocktails or are into old historic buildings, it is absolutely a joint for you. It is always fun to see our work in places other than the typical wedding venue. 

"Lawless Spirits & Kitchen celebrates the mavericks, dissenters, and nonconformists who have shaped the world with their unbridled courage and unrestrained passion. Its glitzy style evokes visions of Frank Sinatra or Steve McQueen leaning on the bar with a stiff, well-crafted Rye Manhattan. Plush lounge areas and revolutionary cocktails beckon to modern-day adventurers, intellectuals, and pioneers forged with the character of a Teddy Roosevelt, Mark Twain, or Susan B. Anthony."

Adam & Amber on the night of their wedding rehearsal. Red arrangement including roses and greenery.

Photography by : Sarah Mackenzie Photography. Sarah is based here in Houston, TX and has been photographing couples for 6 1/2 years. She also has the sweetest pup known to mankind. 

The guests enjoying each others company. Ivory tablecloths with brick background and red based arrangements.

The calm before the storm. Florals by Maxit Flower Design. Red and blush flowers with red napkins.

A wide shot of the table with the spirits in the background. Gold chivari chairs with red flower arrangements.

The gold chivari chairs were the perfect match to our gold compote containers. They really were the perfect pop and made everything feel THAT much more romantic. (Not to mention, the uplighting from the prohibition style bar is so dreamy. )

A close-up of the compote arrangement featuring roses and greenery. Florals by Maxit Flower Design. Red based floral arrangements.

Amber & Adam chose red as their inspiration with touches of blush and lush greenery to fill the compote arrangements. We wanted to play off of the colors and flowers that they used for their actual wedding day while not mirroring them exactly. The arrangements are composed of the following flowers:

• Garden Roses
• Spray Roses
• Scabiosa
• Cotinus
• Privett Berries
• Pepper Berries
• Eucalyptus
• Bay Laurel
• Gomphrena

Welcome area at Lawless in Houston, TX. Whimsy floral arrangement by Maxit Flower Design.

A beautiful set-up for a rehearsal dinner. Wide pan of Lawless and victorian chairs.

cheers! Guests enjoying cocktails at a rehearsal dinner.

Friendly conversation. 

Documenting the night with a cell phone.

Amber & Adam were simply dream clients. (And can we talk about that rehearsal dress?!) We just love when our clients trust us to make such special, intimate events beautiful. We wish Amber & Adam 100+ years of happiness! Photos of the newlywed's big day will be featured soon, so be sure to check back to get a dose of all the gorgeousness!