AfWPi May Newsletter 2011

Conferences, Seminars, Education and More

National Stationary Show
New York City May 15-18, 2011

Love Mexico Wedding Education
Los Angeles - May 24, 2011 & New York - May 26, 2011

New Jersey Wedding Industry Networking Event
- Northern NJ Region (Essex County) -
If Weddings Are Your Business, Then This Event Is For You!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

UPDATE on AFWPI Regional Conference
AFWPI Regional Conference is being scheduled. We are looking at July or August details will follow soon. Take our online survey and let us know what information on what you are interested in knowing.

Wedding MBA
The largest conference for wedding professionals is coming up. September in Las Vegas. Register early you get in at a great price. For details and before the fees go up register http://weddingmba.com/afwpi.pdf!

Upcoming Bridal Shows

Destination
Bridal Expo
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Los Angeles, CA

Are you interested in being certified for
Destination Weddings?

The course if being held 5/22 from 6pm to 10pm at the Glendale Hilton (After the Destination Bridal Expo. If you are wanting to register please use this link Destination Wedding Certification Course

An Evening of Elegance
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Vizcaya Pavilion & Mansion
Sign up Today to Reserve your Booth!

More Details for shows in your area.

Welcome New Members

California
Exclusive DJ Services - Folsom
Spencer's Floral Design LLC - Rocklin
Heather Prettyman Photography - Roseville
Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa - Sacramento
Mission on the Hill - Vacaville

Georgia
EZ Prints - Norcross
Divine Ocasions - Snellville

News From Members

Our member Heather Puleo with America's Party Rental wants to get the word out about an excellent Walk-A-Thon fundraiser she is participating in. You can find out more about this fundraiser and how you help by visiting Walk -For-Families.

Diamond Bridal Gallery Open House

May 14, 2011 ~ 11am - 1pm
Diamond Bridal Gallery - 6963 Douglas Blvd. - Granite Bay, CA

Join us for a Cup of Coffee at Diamond Bridal Gallery and meet with some of the finest of Sacramento wedding vendors and learn how to add a unique twist to your big day.
RSVP to Masha masha@diamondbridalgallery.com or 916.521.9856

Wedzines, we've got a unique new idea that our clients love – we produce customized, professional-quality wedding magazines all about the happy couple and their big day. And we’re excited to announce our new affiliate program. Visit www.wedzines.com/affiliate.html to learn more.
hilary@wedzines.com ~ 970-443-3152

Reach For The Stars

Did you know about our Career Center Link?
Need an assistant or an intern? Let us know. We have a great job board that is visited by 800 people per month. For more information, please visit our Job Board

Get Noticed!
Add your banner, and get noticed! For as little as $100 you can be listed on the top of your category page. For more information, visit us online

Quick Reminder!

Members, if you have not set up your username and password to access the monthly brides list, please be sure to do so. You can email that to Jen.

We want to be sure all of our members are getting the most out of their membership, so if you have not received your list of Brides or Members for this month, please be sure to let us know.

Next Southern California Mixer

Come Join us for ...

Tuesday,
May 10, 2011 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.

Crevier Classic Cars

365 B Clinton St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

To RSVP Call 800-242-4461 or email rsvplb@afwpi.com

Next AfWPi Sacramento Mixer

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

6p.m. - 8p.m.
Hornblower Cruises
1206 Front St
Sacramento 95814

You don't want to miss the boat!
We will set to cruise at 7:00p.m.
We will return to dock at 8:15p.m.

AfWPi Members

1st Person from company - $15
Additional people same company - $10

Non-Members

1st Time Visit FREE!

RSVP Call 916-392-5000 or rsvp@afwpi.com

NEW! Visit our local website!

Membership Information

AfWPi has reached around the globe in the past 15 years to build a community of members in more than 33 countries. Our website has more than 40,000 unique visitors per month and a Google Rank of 6. Our members benefit from being listed here, as well as many other benefits that would be of value to you!

Membership Special: sign up by Friday and you get one extra month of membership, That means 13 months of brides lists, to top it off we will include a photo or logo at no extra cost. This special will save you $45! If you want more wedding business, it makes great sense to do it by Friday

Click Here Membership Information and Membership Application

Get The Word Out

Do you have exciting news or specials you would like to extend to wedding professionals?

If you are a member of AfWPi and would like to get the word out to wedding professionals about upcoming Ad Deadlines, Specials or have exciting News, send your submission inquiries to Stephanie@afwpi.com. There is no charge for this, it is an added benefit for our members.

AfWPi Corporate Office

6700 Freeport Blvd Ste 202 Sacramento CA 95822
Local: 916-392-5000
Toll Free: 800-202-4461
Fax: 916-392-5222
www.afwpi.com ~ richard@afwpi.com
Sacramento Web: www.sacafwpi.com