Misty Maxwell – Founder, Owner, Principal Designer

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas,  Misty graduated from the University of North Texas with a double major in Psychology and Marketing with a minor in Logistics. Her early years were spent in the field of Marketing with a family entertainment company in North Texas. Misty’s natural creativity led her into the Design field where she spent the next 15 years utilizing her organizational, space planning and logistical skills while creating beautiful spaces for her clients.  She attributes her skills and talents to her father, who was highly influential in molding and shaping her. Misty watched in awe of her father as he transformed the most ordinary thing into a vision of beauty. He taught her about using nature, working with her hands and always having integrity and taking responsibility.

When a friend asked Misty to plan her wedding, she had no idea this one act would set in motion a new career that landed her in Costa Rica planning weddings and special events in this amazing country she calls home. As a small business owner and event planner, this seemed to be a perfect fit.  Misty oversees the sales and marketing activities of Maxwell Weddings in Costa Rica while being the Director of Design for our boutique organization. Keeping with trends, coming up with new ideas and scouting unique locations is a passion Misty will always have.  Offering the best service and personally overseeing the execution of each event, Misty feels will offer our clients the hands-on, personal attention they deserve.

Luanna Mercer – Associate Event Coordinator

She was born and raised in Costa Rica. Luanna has experienced many different cultures of the world while traveling with her family. She is multi-lingual, speaking four languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish and French.

Luanna graduated from Country Day, an American Private School in Costa Rica. She furthered her studies attending University in Montreal. Missing the Pura Vida lifestyle,  she decided to return to Costa Rica. She married her high school love and both live in Costa Rica managing a rental property and running a farm. Luanna organizes many events for the school and for the community, which brought her to her interest in weddings. Luanna has become an integral part of Maxwell Weddings in Costa Rica and we are proud to have Luanna as a member of our team. Her youth, creativity, laid back nature and passion for what we do is an invaluable asset.