Task 3: “Matrimonio in Vespa”

Date and Time	See timetable
Time available	60min
Theme	Matrimonio in Vespa (Wedding on a Vespa)
Kind of work	Floral decoration for a bride who is sitting behind the groom while he is driving on a Vespa to the wedding reception.
Description	The bridal decoration has to reflect the free Italian spirit and lifestyle of the 1950’s and 60’s.
Requirements	This piece is an item designed for a bride. Make sure the item allows the couple to ride safely on the Vespa.
Shape/size	The shape is free.
Technique	Shape is free. The design is expected to last 24 hours.
Preparations	During the preparation time, the competitors are allowed to make a framework, construction, base, etc… to support the floral arrangement. Technical preparations such as wiring single flowers, leaves and accessories are allowed. Compositional work such as making flower or foliage tendrils, etc… is allowed. Compositional work on the Vespa is allowed as support to the bridal work, but will not be judged, only the bridal design will be judged The Vespa must be able to move by itself without any power from the preparation area to the competition area.
Materials	The organisation will provide a Vespa model motorcycle and a live model. The competitor provides all materials needed for this arrangement – floral, decorative, or construction – according to his/her own choice and expenses. The competitor should bring his/her own stand to display the design.
Working place/ Exhibition place/ Judging place	This arrangement will be made in the allocated area. Power supply will be available (220volts-16 Amp.). No open fires (e.g. candles, stoves) are allowed. The piece will be judged and presented at the allocated final place.