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AfWPi Newsletter
November 2010 Newsletter
 Exciting News from Our Members

The Special Event
 January 25-28, 2011 ~ Phoenix AZ

$70 Thanksgiving Special For AFWPI Members Only
If you are a member of AFWPI, we wanted to give you a gift that allows you to save $70 now -with the potential to grow to thousands of dollars in savings towards your bottom line in 2011.

For a limited time, membership in AFWPI, allows you to purchase the full education package at The Special Event for only $625 (a $695 value)
(offer expires November 24, 2010).

For additional information on the specific sessions, visit us online
The Special Event

Here's just a brief overview of what you'll be getting:
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Your choice of over 100 education sessions, geared specifically to the event
     professional looking for relevant education
~   A complete track devoted to Business and Professional Development that will
    guide you through the economic ups and downs of 2011
~  Access to the very latest design, decor, color tips and trends
 Free entrance to the TSE exhibit hall, its hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of
     event products and even more great ideas to use in your next event.
 Networking opportunities galore! Get together with colleagues and maestros of
     the event world on the show floor and in the conference sessions
 The best event speakers in the industry will be leading your educational sessions.
Register by December 24th
You’ll get huge savings on the fabulous Showcasing Events. 
Do the best thing you've done for yourself and your business all year.

REGISTER NOW
by clicking here using the unique afwpi url.  

Please note: The above offer applies to NEW registrations only. Current registrants are not eligible for the discount. If you have questions regarding registration or the show, please call 866-486-0731 or 708-486-0731 (8:30am-5:00pm CST)

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 Ultimate Wedding List
A special offer from one of our members Tennille Collins The first 10 members per category that registers in each area of the world gets a free web presence on her web site. That includes a photo/logo a 20 word description along with contact information.  If you are interested please register at www.ultimateweddinglist.com/advertise.php

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WedLock TV


Wedding Marketing Made Fun!
Watch the first episode of WedLock TV 
Our friends at WedLock have made working on your wedding business easy!  In this episode of WedLock TV, learn exactly what marketing encompasses and how to get your marketing plan together. Grab your pencil, you are going to walk away with a great business To Do list. You've got homework!    Start watching now!

Education & Fam Trips

The Fam Trip Comes to You!
Philly Native turned Belizean Island Girl With Style,Lara Goldman Invites you to

"A Belizean Tea Party'
(Which means cocktails and nibbles will be served)
Learn all about Belize travel, weddings and more, first hand from someone who completely understands the Philadelphia Area Client and has
lived in Belize for the last 5 years

Meet and Greet: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Presentation and Q&A: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Belize Time Mix and Mingle: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Come for all of it come for some of it...No Worries, It's Belize!

  Date: November 18, 2010
Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Villa-Barolo
Route 611 and Bristol Road
1373 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976

Please RSVP to
lara@romantictravelbelize.com

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Arranging Weddings in Cabo

November 30, 2010 - December 3, 2010

During this two-day intensive seminar and familiarization tour,
you will learn more about bringing weddings to Cabo San Lucas and
about arranging Destination Weddings in general.
For additional information, please visit  Cabo Education Trip

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 If you are interested in exhibiting at a show in Lugano (Switzerland) in January 2011, please email Richard for more details
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Vote For Your Favorite Photos
If you have not voted for your favorite photos from the Shoot-Out in Riviera Maya, now is the time.
http://afwpi.com/RMS/2010RMShoot-Out.html

Mixers & Seminars

Deerfield Ill - November 18, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hyatt Deerfield
1750 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, Ill  60015

Seminar by - Russ Phillips
Russ Wholesale Flowers

"Understanding what your bride is looking for when it comes to flowers."

RSVP Today!
Click Here To Purchase Tickets

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 New Jersey Mixer Event!
There is a great event and it is Free to attend.
 
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at
L'Affaire Fine Catering 1099 Route 22 East • Mountainside, NJ
Admission is Free for NJ-based businesses
(up to 2 people per company, $10 for PA/NY companies or for each additional guest). Simply click here to register or come to the event and present your business card, which will serve as your admission.  

  Bridal Shows & Expos

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Bridal Expo March 27, 2011 ~ Sacramento Hilton Arden West

For a list of up-coming bridal shows in date order visit the AfWPi website
Calendar Of All Bridal Shows & Expos


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Destination Bridal Shows

Being Developed now, are Destination Bridal shows.
Email Richard if you are interested.

One Last Reminder
Members, please be sure to link back to us. One of the requirements of being a member is having a reciprocal link from your website. When you get it online, please email where to Jen.

One of the benefits of membership is the monthly list of brides. In order to access this list you need a password. If you have not yet set up a password, please be sure you create the password and send that over 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.


Welcome New Members 
 

California
Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast - Placerville
Calaveras Visitors Burea
u - Angels Camp
Chairished Events - Rancho Cordova
Desserts by Design - Long Beach
Forever Inspired - Sacramento
JD Wedding Photo - Manhattan Beach
K West Photography - Orland
SacGroom.co
m - Sacramento
Style 'N Movies - Roseville
Votre Vu - Sacramento
Canada - Roback Travel - Langley BC
Colorado - Ivory Orchid Events - Denver
Florida - Ant
al Drubi Cinema - Lantana
MEXICO - Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen -PLAYA DE CARMEN Q. ROO
New York
- C
andice Cain Travel Co. - Brookhaven
Oklahoma
- The Unity Cross - Tulsa
Texas -
J. Roberts Photography - Desoto
Set-25 - Lancaster
Vacations in Paradise - Hutto

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More Member Opportunities 

W e have been asked by other venues and tourism boards in Hawaii, Cabo & Northern Ca to have an educational event by them. I will keep you informed of when and where they will occur. To be involved with the shoots we do require membership in Afwpi.

The annual dues are only $240. When coupled with the marketing benefits we offer it makes for a great opportunity for more business.
 

Check out our membership benefits  as well as view and or download  the application. We do offer a payment plan if you prefer.

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Did you know about our
Online Banner Offer?

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


 
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Sacramento
A
fW
Pi Holiday Party
December 5, 2010
4:30p.m. - 9:00p.m.


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Country Club Event Center
2600 Watt Ave
Sacramento CA 95821
 
Join us for a
"Ho...Ho...Hoe Down
for the Holidays!"
Dinner, Dancing, Laser Tag, Bowling...and the man himself Santa! 


For more information and to get your tickets today, 
click here
or you may call our office
916-392-5000 ~800-242-4461 
 

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 Holiday Office Hours
 
Our office will be closed
Thursday November 25th
Friday November 26th
For the Thanksgiving Holiday.

We wish you all a
Safe & Happy Thanksgiving!

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AfWPI Corporate Office
6700 Freeport Blvd #202
Sacramento CA 95822
Local:       916-392-5000
Toll Free: 800-242-4461
Fax:         916-392-5222
 
www.afwpi.com
 

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