Our Story

Our Story •

An event design house.

Recognized as educators amongst the luxury event industry for their visionary approach and white-glove service with both social and corporate clients, Amaryllis is Washington D.C.’s most sought-after full-service design house.

Designs that connect the client story, event purpose and present space.

Amaryllis transforms spaces into immersive environments with bespoke floral design, furnishings, decor, lighting treatments, drapery, tablescapes, and custom installations that match client aspirations.

Established in 1987, Amaryllis first began as an event floral company. It was only a matter of time until clients requested them to design and manage other aspects of their events. Today, Amaryllis is DC’s leading full-service event design with unconditional designs and incredible diligence, producing countless events from New York to Miami and everywhere in between, working with the most celebrated planners, vendors, venues, and names in the event industry.

No Fish Creek Farm

“Our farm is a cherished dreamscape — where we embrace and care for the land. It’s both our sanctuary and wellspring of inspiration.”

Christopher Vazquez,
Senior Design Principal

Partners in business
and in life.

Rick and Christopher’s partnership was born of their shared love for nature, art, objects, design, and entertainment — this foundation has cemented Amaryllis as the preeminent purveyor of meaningful events.

Our journey has been a tapestry of experiences and milestones, woven together to form the unique fabric of our live — Amaryllis, the farm, and everything in between.

The events, people, early mornings with the birds, and sun-soaked days on the farm, shape our identity, nurture our growth, and define our purpose.

It’s our personal
odyssey.

Rick Davis

Rick Davis

CHIEF CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND OWNER


Christopher Vazquez

Christopher Vazquez

SENIOR DESIGN PRINCIPAL


Built differently,

to build differently.

  • Floral

    Working with the seasons, fusing the beauty of nature and creative artistry.

  • Furnishings + Decor

    Caring for the objects and elements that provide atmosphere, tone, and ephemera.

  • Art

    Bringing ideas and emotions to life through color, form, and texture.

  • Carpentry

    Constructing, shaping, and producing excellence is the foundation of our builds.

  • Textiles

    Weaving the soft details and fine threads of the bigger picture.

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