Convention 2019
"Bliss, The Art of The Event"
June 7-9, 2019
Join Us for our first ever all Wedding Theme Convention!
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Convention 2019 - Website Schedule.pdf
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
9:00AM – 4:00PM Competition – SUNSHINE CUP– El Moro A & B
10:00AM – 12noon Hands on class – El Gitano – Florist Design Class (TBA)
10:00AM – 12noon Hands on class – La Paloma A – Florist Design Class (TBA)
10:00AM – 12noon Hands on class – La Paloma B – Bride Design Class (TBA)
10:00AM – 12noon Hands on class – La Fontana – Business Workshop (TBA)
12noon - 1:00PM Lunch – La Hacienda (On your Own)
1:00AM – 3PM Hands on class – El Gitano– Florist Design Class (TBA)
1:00AM – 3PM Hands on class – El Moro A– Florist Design Class - R. Varito Vaequez AIFD - Wire Work Necklace - All Supplies Included - $75.00 per person.
1:00AM – 3PM Hands on class – El Moro B– Florist Design Class - Jackie Smith Johns AIFD - Bind Wire Bridal Bouquet - All Supplies Included - $75.00 per person.
1:00AM – 3PM Hands on class – La Fontana– Business Workshop (TBA)
6:00PM - 8:00PM Cocktail/ Dinner Party - Marina
Saturday, June 8, 2019
8:00AM – 12NOON Competition – SUNSHINE CUP – El Moro A & B
8:00AM – 10:00AM Trade Show Set Up – Los Reyes Foyer
9:00AM – 10:00AM Stage Program – Main Ballroom - Sharon McGukin AIFD sponsored by Smithers-Oasis
10:00AM – 5:00PM Trade Show – Los Reyes Foyer
10:30AM – 11:30PM Stage Program – Main Ballroom - Tom Bowling AIFD sponsored by Syndicate Sales.
11:30PM – 12:00NOON Business Meeting - Main Ballroom
12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch– La Hacienda
1:00PM – 1:30PM Guest Speaker – Main Ballroom - Shannon Tarrant – Owner of Weducation by Shannon Tarrant
2:00PM – 4:00PM Grand Show – Main Ballroom - Jackie Lacey AIFD Sponsored by Floriology/Bloomnet (Fashion Show Extravaganza Floral Showcase)
6:00PM – 6:45PM Cocktails – Legends Ballroom Courtyard
7:00PM – 10:00PM Gala Dinner and Dance – Legends Ballroom
Sunday, June 9, 2019
9:00AM – 10:00AM Stage Program – Main Ballroom –(Design Show TBD)
10:30AM – 11:30AM Stage Program – Main Ballroom – Mark Anderson sponsored by Floristware
12NOON – 1:00PM Brunch – Main Ballroom
1:00PM – 2:00PM Stage Program – Main Ballroom – Kevin Ylvisaker AIFD sponsored by Teleflora
