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AIFD's
2007 National Symposium, “The
Edge of Paradise”, will take place on July 7-11,
2007 in Palm Desert, Calif.
Some
of Europe's Top Floral Designers including Geert
Pattyn and the dynamic group Life3
will be making exclusive appearances at this years symposium as
they join the already impressive faculty. The highly regarded international
artists will be sharing their talents and trade secrets with symposium
attendees.
With
the likes of wedding luminaries Preston
Bailey, Sylvia Weinstock,
and Maria McBride among its faculty
and promotional efforts at events like The Special Event 2007, AIFD’s
2007 National Symposium is generating quite a buzz among special
events professionals.
This will be a sell out event!
AIFD is encouraging its members and all interested designers to
register for this event as early as possible to guarantee your spot.
BREAKING
NEWS: "Learning with Life3" Is Now Sold Out!
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Edge of Paradise Video
Follow
along as Symposium Chair Derrick Vasquez AIFD and Program Chair
Lori Novak AIFD tour this year's luxurious Symposium site -
Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Desert,
Calif. Watch the preview video now and find out why this year's
destination is a can't miss.
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Read the most up
to date descriptions on classes and planned events!
AIFD
Symposium to Host World’s Most Highly Regarded Floral Artists!
Europe’s
most celebrated floral artists will be making a rare trip across
the pond to share their artistic creativity during the 2007 National
Symposium. AIFD is proud to announce the following European floral
designers will be among its impressive faculty.
 Geert
Pattyn (pictured
right)
In a world lavish with
flowers, plants, new vegetal materials and abundant floral accessories,
where one wants to be up-to-date on the latest trends and techniques,
at the end of the day it’s necessary to balance flair and funds.
Geert’s subtlety and sophistication will show you how he not
only creates floral trends but also works with them daily without
compromising his passion, creativity and capital. This renowned
artist and author will demonstrate how you can use imaginative,
artistic and practical choices to create breathtaking compositions
for all occasions.
 Life
3 (pictured
right)
What
happens when you combine the skills of three of the best flower
artists in Europe? An
overwhelming experience of creativity, originality, craftsmanship
and beauty come together to form Life3. Making only their second
appearance in the states, the combined talents of Per Benjamin,
Max van de Sluis and Tomas De Bruyne will bring the art of floral
arrangement to new heights and will help you advance your talents
and careers for 2007 and beyond.
AIFD
Announces the Addition of Wedding Luminaries
We know that wedding events are a vital area of your business. AIFD
is excited to be able to host the talents of the following wedding
experts to heighten your education value:
 Preston
Bailey
(pictured right) is the premier floral designer to the stars.
When Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, Donna Karan, Liza
Minnelli, Laurence Fishburne, Bill Cosby, Matt Lauer, Michael Douglas
and Catherine Zeta-Jones wanted to celebrate the magical moments
in their lives, Preston was their first call.
Sylvia
Weinstock is
without a doubt the most famous wedding cake designer in America,
and is known for the most lavish wedding cakes and flowers she has
created for the likes of Donald Trump, Whitney Houston and the Saudi
royal family.
Maria
McBride,
Bride's magazine’s wedding style director, will reveal
what’s new and what will be going down the aisle in style….trends
and more. McBride is a leading expert on weddings having authored
such popular titles as Bridal Flowers and The Perfect Wedding.
2007
Outstanding Varieties Display
Floral artistry starts with the rights materials. Here is your chance
to see, smell and touch award-winning flowers and plants. Critics
recognized them as Best in Class and with Blue Ribbons during the
Outstanding Varieties Competition held during SAF Naples 2006, the
Society of American Florists 122nd Annual Convention.
 Accommodations
With a larger-than-normal turnout expected, it is critical to
make your lodging reservations ASAP.
AIFD Symposium activities, including Accreditation Evaluation Session,
will take place at the Desert Spring, a J.W. Marriott Resort &
Spa located at 74855
Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92206. AIFD
has arranged a discounted room rate at the hotel of only $115 per
night for Symposium participants. Call the resort at 760-341-2211
or Marriott Reservations at 1-800-228-9290. Click
here to visit the resort website!
For
attendees flying in from out of town, Palm Springs International
Airport (PSP) is the closet airport to fly into. Click
here to visit the airport website!
Registration
| Full
Registration |
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May
15-June 15 |
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After
June 15 |
| AIFD
Members |
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$799
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$825 |
| Others
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$849
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$875
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| Education
Only |
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$479
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$500
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| Dinner
Only (each) |
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$150 |
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$175
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| Lunches
(each-if available) |
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$125
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| Intimate
Dinner with Preston Bailey (SOLD OUT) |
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$300 |
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| AIFD
Foundations Presents "Learning With Life 3" (SOLD
OUT) |
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$245 |
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| PFCI
Presents "Powerful Presentations with Powerpoint" |
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PFCI
Members: complimentary registration
PFCI Non-members before June 21: $50
PFCI Non-members onsite: $75 |
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| PFCI
Presents "Steps to PFCI Membership
& Keys to Communication" |
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Complimentary
Registration |
| One
Day Registration (does not include meals) |
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May
15-June 15 |
After
June 15 |
| Monday
Program |
$225
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$250
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| Tuesday
Program |
$275
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$300
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| Wed.
Program |
$175
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$200 |
*Individual
Meals
Individual
luncheon registrations cannot be guaranteed until June 1.
Full registrations will be guaranteed tickets to all lunches.
*Advanced registration is now closed. AIFD encourages
you to register onsite at Symposium.
Thank
you to our AIFD Symposium Partners
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