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This article is directed to all wedding professionals and those training to be one. Our conference is April 10-14th, 2005, in New Orleans . We have an awesome room rate located in the historic French Quarter. The cost is only $119 per night for a single or double occupancy. You will find a link to the hotel to reserve a room. If you would like a roommate, please mark it on the top of the attendee registration form on the website at: http://www.afwpi.com/conference05/1Conference05.html.
There are some great specials from American Airlines to New Orleans , e.g. LA (LAX) round trip is only $198 and it is the same from Chicago & La Guardia. Dallas is only $162 round trip! We have added the agenda and the wedding site tour information as well.
If you download and fax in your registration by April 2nd you get a $50 discount. See http://afwpi.com/conference05/AfWPiConferenceRegForm2005.pdf for details. If you are not a member of AFWPI, now is the best time to join. You will get a 14-month membership for only $200 US and that includes 2 months of benefits for FREE. If you need either of the forms faxed to you, please email Amber with your fax number at: mailto:Amber@afwpi.com?Subject=ConferandMemberMe or call her at 800-242-4461 in the US or 916-392-5000 outside.
To view all of the seminars that are scheduled, please see our agenda on the conference page (we have it in both a PDF and a Microsoft Word file).
Some of the association’s benefits are a monthly mailing list of brides, discounts on selected bridal shows, reduced fees for advertising in selected publications, reduced fees to attend mixers, seminars, and conferences. There are many other benefits and you can see the list of them at: http://Afwpi.com/benefits.html.
In 2004, we delivered over 9,200 brides. Since January we have (will have sent) over 3,000 brides to our members. If we do the same as last year, a lead to a bride will only cost you about 2 cents each!
Sponsored Bridal Shows are at: http://afwpi.com/calendarBridal.html. On April 26th, 4PM Events presents The Wedding Salon, a luxury bridal showcase.
Join in with some of the finest companies working to help brides plan their dream weddings. Become part of the spectacular displays of cakes, dresses, invitations, honeymoons, destinations, venues, flowers, caterers, and more. Participants include event designer Thomas Noel, Sylvia Weinstock, Harry Winston, Bloomingdale's, Leading Hotels of the World...in collaboration with Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Elle Magazine, and Lifetime Television.
AFWPI events include tastings, gift bags, and complimentary beauty services. You will be able to network with brides, grooms, wedding planners, industry, and also the press.
Call Tatiana Byron at 212-631-7777 for companies interested in participating. mailto:Tatiana@4PMEvents.com,rm@afwpi.com?Subject=Wantboothspace
In San Francisco, the Great Bridal Expo is next weekend and there are only 4 spots remaining. The show is at the SF Concourse. To get a spot please call Wendy at 631-588-2588 or email her at: mailto:wkelly@greatbridalexpo.com,RM@afwpi.com?Subject=WantSFSpace
To view all of the upcoming conferences for the wedding industry please see our page at: http://afwpi.com/wedproconferences/index.html.
The media has been very curious this year. Since January we have been quoted or have referred 40 media companies to our various newsletters. You could get quoted! | 
