This year was a whirlwind of working, winning and fun at the Great Lakes Floral Expo presented by the Michigan Floral Association.
One of the great parts of being a committee chair is the involvement and all the behind the scenes access, so we made sure to get you a little taste of what we got to see and do this year as the Designer Liaison Chairperson and Tablescape Contest Chairperson.
Along with the video, here are some great photos we snapped throughout the weekend.
SHots From The COnference!
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Mayesh Wholesale Booth
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Floral Chopped Contest
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Floral Chopped Contest
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Marisa Lowing-Rakowski CF getting decor prepped.
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Neville MacKay CAFA, PFCI, WFC teaching young designers.
Surprise package portion of the professional design category!
First Design: A reception desk piece, and all the designers had to Emphasize line.
Second design: A bridal bouquet for a 2nd or more wedding.
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Professional Division Surprise Package Contestant
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Professional Division Surprise Package Contestant
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – G having fun during the Professional Division Surprise Package
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Professional Division Surprise Package Contestant Angela Christie CF
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Lisa VanderMeer and Marisa Lowing-Rakowski CF cheering on the contestants as they compete.
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Professional Division Surprise Package Contestant Victor West CF
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Professional Division Surprise Package Contestant
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Professional Division Surprise Package Contestant Kaitlyn Harlow
2016 Great Lakes Floral Expo – Professional Division Surprise Package Contestants
Some of my pieces from this years contest!
(Didn’t get pictures of my surprise package pieces but both placed! :D)
Certified Florist Division: 1st Place
Professional Category Theme 1: Blooming Memories
2016 GLFE Awards: 1 ~ 1st Place, 2 ~ 2nd Places
A huge thanks to this years sponsors, volunteers and conference chairs for another great year! It was great experiencing the top 5 and competing in the Designer of the Year Runoff, along with taking home some ribbons this year.
We look forward to all the excitement coming next year along with all Alice Waterous AIFD, 2017 Conference Chair, is starting to prepare for all of you to experience and enjoy at the 2017 Great Lakes Floral Expo!
Check out the links below to learn more about the Michigan Floral Association now!
Michigan Floral Association
Till next time,
