SHOW SCHEDULE
9:00
REGISTRATION OPENS
TRADE FAIR OPENS
10:00
WELCOME -
PRESIDENT
ALEX JACKSON, AIFD DIRECTOR
DERRICK VASQUEZ, AIFD
10:15
CAROL CAGGIANO, AIFD
11:00
FINALE
11:15
KENNETH SNAUWAERT, AIFD
12:00
BRIDAL LUNCHEON
LEE BURCHER, AIFD
DEBBIE ALVAREZ, AIFD
& STUDENTS
1:30
IAN PROSSER, AIFD
2:45
3:00
WRAP UP
ALEX JACKSON, AIFD
AUCTIONS, RAFFLE, ETC
In addition to running a very successful flower shop for most of her 45 year career, Carol has been extremely active in the floral industry and is well known by her peers for her contributions. In 2005, the American Institute of Floral Designers presented Carol with their Award of Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry and in 2008 she was awarded the prestigious Tommy Bright Award by the Society of American Florists for excellence in floral commentary. Her designs and business articles have frequently been appeared in floral industry publications and she has been a featured designer and commentator for the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium on several occasions. Carol is best known for her use of color and marketing expertise. She has consulted for independent retailers, growers and manufacturers sharing her knowledge, expertise and experience. Her ability as an instructor has taken her to Japan, Korea, Italy and Singapore where she has been invited to teach and present floral demonstrations for students and retail florists.
Wedding Wizardry - workshop info - click here
Saturday -
Sunday - Wedding Wisdom: Behind the Scenes
As much as we are passionate about weddings and events the profitability factor continually looms overhead. How can we do a better job both selling our products and services as well as executing them as efficiently as possible? Did you ever look at a fabulous event photo and wonder… how did they do that? Carol’s presentation will focus on selling techniques as well as design execution. Behind the scenes construction tips and planning will help you understand how to make each event you create more successful and profitable.
Kenneth is an award winning designer with over 30 years experience in the industry. Before moving to Las Vegas, he owned and managed a high end flower and gift shop in suburban Chicago. He was location manger for 12 years at a multiple location flower shop in Las Vegas. An avid orchid grower he has designed numerous award winning orchid displays. His commitment to professionalism and education is exemplified by his desire to educate and share his knowledge. He is Chair of the Floral Advisory Board at the College of Southern Nevada and Advisor for SAIFD at CSN. He has presented an Artist in Residence program for the Elaine Wynn Student Chapter of AIFD and was a program presenter at the Southwest Region of AIFD show “Your Vegas is Showing”. Currently, Kenneth is a floral lead at the Bellagio Resort.
Green and Gorgeous
Since 1989, Botanica International Design Studio has served the greater Tampa Bay community to provide the very best in eventdesign and technique. From weddings to anniversary parties, to corporate gala events, our talented design team is able to handle all your floral event design needs.
Botanica is owned and operated by Ian Prosser. Born in Scotland, Ian has over 30 years experience within the floral industry. After getting his start in Glasgow, Scotland, where he owned three successful floral design shops, Ian moved his family to Tampa in 1985.
A graduate of Woodburn Horticultural College in Scotland, Ian has won many design awards. He was the youngest person to receive the honor of "Floral Designer of the Year" for Scotland. Ian has also earned the "National Diploma of the Society of Floristry" (NDSF), the highest European honor in floral design. He has been inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), The American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) and Professional Floral Communicators International (PFCI) . He is also a member of the FTD Design Team, which sends him around the country demonstrating, commenting, and teaching floral design to his peers. These travels have also sent him to China to lecture students regarding current floral design and upcoming trends.
He was invited by the Society of American Florists to participate in designing the inaugural decorations of President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush. In 2005, Ian was given the honor by the Society to serve as "Floral Design Chairperson" for the second-term inauguration of President George W. Bush. As "Floral Design Chairperson", Ian helped in the selection and management of the 160 florists picked from across the country to create the floral decorations needed for the many events surrounding the inauguration. Working in close association with the Presidential inaugural committee, he helped to style the rooms for 14 official events, including the 9 inaugural balls
To the top
Workshop
Saturday march 10th 2012
* 1:00pm - 5:00pm
* L'Orange room
National Orange Show Event Center
* Class size is limited. Register early to reserve your space.
* Bring your own tools -
knife,wood shears, wire cutters and scissors
As wedding floral design professionals we are continually looking for ways to increase our knowledge and sharpen our skills. This workshop will focus on techniques geared to the wedding market. Students will create a short cascade, body flowers and a reception concept design utilizing the latest techniques and mechanics.
Michael
Quesada
AIFD, CDF,
CCF
Pam Null
Sign in table
The Design of the sign in table is sponsored by the Marketing/public relations committee of the SouthWest Regional Chapter of AIFD. The sign in book requests your email address which will enter you into a free subscription of our bimonthly digital magazine Design in line. We hope you will enjoy all the cool features in it and our accompanying blog site
Debbie Alvarez
AIFD, CFD,
and students
Reception Decor and centerpieces
Buffet decor -
" From Nature to Man's Hand" combining the beauty of nature, with the discipline of applying the principals of art. That too is gleaned from nature, now wrough by man's hand.
Lee burcher,
AIFD, CFD, CCF, PFCI
Jeremy Trentelman
UPFA
Tony Medlock,
AIFD, CFD
Entry and lobby Decor
Velvet ropes and a grand entrance.
We think of grand lobbies with very high ceilings.
We are going to transform the entry into a building of old, with beautiful "floral stained glass" panels, and so much more.
We wish to bring a feeling of transforming you into a grand hotel from the past.
Even the bathrooms will be decorated
Don't miss all this.
Info &
Reservations
Michael Quesada AIFD 1.888.962.0032
Derrick Vasquez AIFD 909.888.6788 EXT. 411
$40 per person (pre-sale)
$50 per person( At the door)
(includes admission to trade fair and design seminar)
Click here
contact:
Lori Novak 909 987 1006
Martin Flores 909 888 0161
About the American Institute of Floral Designers
Established in 1965, the American Institute of Floral Designers is, today, the floral industry's leading non-profit organization dedicated to establishing, maintaining and recognizing the highest standard of professional floral design. AIFD and its worldwide accredited members are in the forefront of the industry in presenting educational design programs and in designing flowers for such renowned events as the Tournament of Roses Parade, Academy Awards and Presidential Inaugurations. They are an extraordinary group of talented artists.
Accredited membership in AIFD is extremely selective and can be obtained only after a candidate has effectively demonstrated advanced professional ability of his or her floral artistry. Members proudly wear the "AIFD addendum on their name to demonstrate that their peers have found them to be "Accredited in Floral Design." They must continue to demonstrate their "cutting edge" art by meeting specified continuing education requirements.
Each July, AIFD presents its acclaimed National Symposium. Considered to be the most important design education event in the floral industry, this dynamic conclave attracts designers, educators and interested individuals from all corners of the world.
In the U.S., AIFD Accredited members participate in six regional chapters that each host activities for the education of the floral industry as well as for the floral consumer market. AIFD supports student chapters located on the campuses of major colleges and universities across the nation.
Through its Foundation, the Institute also offers scholarships to talented young designers. AIFD partner members, as manufacturers and distributors of products and services to the floral industry, are also an important part of the Institute as they help fund numerous design education events.
Accredited members of AIFD are uniquely qualified to help you create the floral and decorating accents that express your individual style.
