Private celebrations
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Christenings
- Memorials
- Family celebrations

Maria Rissanen — founder & CEO
The beginning
Freesi Living started with a single wedding bouquet. Over the years it has grown into one of the Helsinki region's most trusted catering and event companies — but the starting point hasn't changed. Behind every occasion is a person who wants it to feel unmistakably yours.
It all began with flowers and has grown into complete experiences: flavours, atmospheres and moments remembered for years to come.
The journey
2008
The first wedding bouquets and floral arrangements. A love for detail is born.
2013
From flowers into complete celebration services — from décor to planning.
2019
A full-service catering and event company is born.
Today
Weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, catering and venues across the Helsinki region.

From the founder
I believe successful celebrations are remembered for their atmosphere. Good food, beautiful table settings and a well-run whole are important, but what matters most is how the day feels — both for the host and for every guest.
I am the founder of Freesi Living and a seasoned entrepreneur. Over nearly two decades I have had the privilege of planning and producing hundreds of different events: corporate celebrations, weddings, family gatherings, meetings and client events. Each one has been unique, and that is precisely what makes this work so rewarding.
My strength is seeing an event as a whole. I plan every occasion carefully, from the first idea to the smallest detail. Food, styling, flowers, schedules, service and atmosphere come together to create an experience that looks like the client — not like a ready-made concept. These services are also produced by Freesi Living ourselves, so unnecessary middlemen are left out.
For me, entrepreneurship is above all about trust. I want my clients to be able to leave the arrangements in my hands with confidence and focus on enjoying their important day themselves. I am easy to reach, I keep my word and I believe that the best service comes from genuine care.
Freesi Living is built on the belief that every client deserves a personalised event. That is why we do not offer only ready-made solutions; instead, we design every whole according to the client's wishes, the nature of the occasion and the budget.
My greatest success is the moment when a client smiles at the end of the day and says: "This was exactly what we hoped for — or even more." I warmly welcome you to plan an unforgettable occasion together with me.
What makes us different
From idea to the last candle — one team handles it all.
Seasonal, considered, sourced with care.
Food, styling and table setting designed as one composition.
Personal, genuine, present.
Timing, quality and promises — all kept.
You enjoy. We handle the rest.
Our services
Real moments
Professionalism doesn't mean nothing ever goes wrong. It means the guests never notice.
We rebuilt it in minutes and the day continued as planned. From it we learned a new way to pack, a new routine, a new confidence.
"We learn, adapt and continue delivering exceptional celebrations."
Community
Maria is active in local entrepreneur organisations and a regular voice at industry gatherings. That commitment to community reflects the same value clients feel in every dish served: dedication and craft, kept for the long term.
Featured
The Freesi Café Otaniemi collaboration and visibility on Diili (the Finnish Apprentice) added new dimensions to the brand — and confirmed that honest craft holds up in the spotlight.
Our values
01
Every guest is met with warmth.
02
From ingredients to the final touch.
03
We dare to make every celebration yours.
04
Our word holds.
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Every detail matters.
Every celebration matters.
Get in touch
Tell us about your celebration — we'll get back to you within 24 hours with a personal proposal.
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