Floral

Points of importance for the MC:

1. Some of the flowers in these bouquets were grown by students on campus in the Benson  Greenhouse complex and Thomas E Ricks Gardens, by students in the horticulture program under the supervision of Jerry Toll.  Students in various classes learn how to time the cultivation of crops for retail sales, and we benefit from seeing the results of their work.  Even some of the branches in the displays are grown in the gardens and harvested for this show.  Yes, you can grow beautiful flowers and plants even in Rexburg Idaho!

2.  Sourcing of plant materials for an event like this requires weeks of planning.  People all over the world are involved in producing products that are created for their beauty, and for us to enjoy.  Some of the flowers in today's show are brought from as far away as Thailand, Holland, Israel, Italy, Ecuador, Colombia, Hawaii, California, and even Arco, Idaho. 

3.  We try to source products from local markets as much as possible, but because of our harsh winters, we rely on growers in other parts of the world to provide beautiful flowers.  The floral industry is very conscious of potential waste of energy and resources, and has one of the most efficient transportation systems throughout the earth.  Many of the products used in this event are certified to be produced using safe, efficient, and energy conscious practices. 

4.  Last week several floral students and faculty travelled to the San Francisco Flower Market, and hand selected some of the most beautiful floral products you will see today in the displays.  We hope you will enjoy looking at them in close detail after the fashion show, while munching on some of the delightful cookies produced by students in the Home and Family programs.

5.  The displays that are set up for your enjoyment after the fashion show are following the theme of this year's production, hoping to turn your heart to the past with reminders of floral fashion from previous generations.  Imagine what your mother's wedding bouquet looked like, or what the flowers would have been designed in the early 1900's when your great grandparents were married.  We hope you will enjoy a nostalgic view of how flowers helped celebrate some of life's most important events over the past century.

6.  In contrast to the flowers of the past that you will enjoy after the fashion show, you will notice that many of the flowers, and bouquet styles on the runway today are designed with a modern twist so you can see some of the lates trends in floral fashion as well, coming from designers in Amsterdam, London, and other floral fashion centers of the world.  

7.  Some of the flowers in the show today came through the Flora Holland market in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands (Holland) which is the largest commercial bulding in the world.  You could place over 200 football fields under one roof.  Imagine a building that would cover the entire city of Rexburg, filled with flowers to be sent all over the world every week!

8.  While you are enjoying the open house after the fashion show, we hope you will have a fun time taking photos with your friends, then post them on your favorite social media #byuiflowerandbridal  #ForgetMeNot  or #FashionandFloral

9.  The floral students constructed over 150 feet of fresh garland on Tuesday and Wednesday evening this week.  Custom garlands can really make an event special.  Please take the time to come to the runway and see the details in this beautiful work!

10.  Because it is hard to see the details from the audience, the flowers used in the runway fashion bouquets will be on display on tables during the open house reception.  We hope you enjoy seeing them close up.

11.  There are many people who get involved producing a show like this.  We hope you will take a moment and thank the many faculty and staff who you see supervising, and all of the wonderful students who have worked so hard to bring this bright energy together for this event.

12.  We hope this event will help set a theme of enthusiasm and creativity.  We encourage all of you sisters to enjoy the General Women's Meeting tonight at 6pm. where you will be blessed with inspiring messages.