Convention 2019
"Bliss, The Art of The Event"
June 7-9, 2019
Join Us for our first ever all Wedding Theme Convention!
Convention 2019 – Bliss-The Art of the Event
Mission Inn Resort and Spa
10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida 34737
Friday, June 7, 2019
1:00AM - 3PM - Hands on class– La Paloma – Florist Design Class
Christi Lopez AIFD, CFD, EMC
European Hand Tied Bridal Bouquet - All Supplies Included - Free
1:00AM - 3PM - Hands on class– El Moro A– Florist Design Class
R. Varito Vasquez AIFD, CFD, FSMD
Wire Work Necklace - All Supplies Included - Free
1:00AM - 3PM - Hands on class– El Moro B– Florist Design Class
Jackie Smith Johns AIFD, CFD
Bind Wire Bridal Bouquet -All Supplies Included - Free.
3:00PM - 6:00PM - Competition – SUNSHINE CUP– Main Ballroom
6:00PM - 8:30PM - Cocktail/ Dinner Party – Marina
8:30PM - 9:00PM - Meeting – Marina
Saturday, June 8, 2019
8:00AM - 10:00AM - Trade Show Set Up – Los Reyes Foyer
8:00AM - 9:00AM - El Moro A – Florist Free Workshop
Corrine Heck, Founder & CEO of Details Flowers Software
Early Morning Rise & Grind
8:00AM - 9:00PM - Scholarship Interviews – El Moro B
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Stage Program – Main Ballroom
Sharon McGukin AAF AIFD PFCI
Sweet Success! Selling Wedding Cake Décor
Sponsored by Smithers-Oasis
10:00AM - 5:00PM - Trade Show – Los Reyes Foyer
10:30AM - 11:30PM - Stage Program – Main Ballroom
Tom Bowling AIFD, PFCI
Dazzling Centerpieces - Tabletop Decor
Sponsored by Syndicate Sales.
11:00PM - 2:00PM – Hair and Makeup for Stage Show – El Moro B
11:30PM - 12:00NOON - Business Meeting - Main Ballroom
12:00PM - 1:00PM - Lunch– La Hacienda
1:00PM - 1:30PM - Stage Program – Main Ballroom
Shannon Tarrant
Pinterest - A Love / Hate Relationship
Owner of Weducation by Shannon Tarrant
2:00PM - 4:00PM - Grand Show – Main Ballroom
Jackie Lacey AAF AIFD CFD PFCI
“I Do” Is Trending
Sponsored by Floriology/Bloomnet
6:00PM - 6:45PM - Cocktails – Legends Ballroom Courtyard
7:00PM - 10:00PM - Gala Dinner and Dance – Legends Ballroom
Sunday, June 9, 2019
8:00AM - 8:45AM - Board Meeting – El Moro A
Mark Anderson
Beyond The Stem Count.
Sponsored by Floristware
10:30AM - 11:30AM - Stage Program – Main Ballroom
Kevin Ylvisaker AIFD, CAFA
Going to the Chapel
Sponsored by Teleflora
12NOON - 1:00PM - Lunch – Main Ballroom
1:00PM - 2:00PM - Stage Program – Main Ballroom
J. Keith White AIFD
The Art of Bouquet
Sponsored by FTD
2:00PM - Pulse Memorial Project - Design Room – Serra A