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Richard

Wedding Professionals & Brides Assistance

About Me

We have been producing Bridal Expo since 1985. We started the Assn for Wedding Professionals in 1995 and in 1996 the Bridal Show Producers Int'l. Please visit our website for Additional Information about us


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My goal is to assist the wedding industry to its fullest potential. One of the most effective marketing tools is networking. We are developing wedding communities around the world. Here is a list of mixers that are scheduled. To view the mixers go to our home page, the links are Here.
Tuesday August 26th Pasadena, Ca
Tuesday Sept 2st Sacramento, Ca
Tuesday Sepy 16th Chico, Ca
Sept 18th Appleton, WI
Richmond Va Aug 20th
Atlanta Ga Mid Sept
Baltimore ??
Rome, Italy ??
Dublin, Ireland (Oct)
If you are interested in being a part of the growth of the wedding industry please let me know.
We are creating a mentorship/intern program for wedding planners/consultants. If you are available to mentor someone or are interested to intern please email me. Email
Brides, You will find listings of consultants, wedding publications, bridal shows (around the world.) Honeymoon and wedding giveaways and more. Honeymoon & Wedding giveaways
Are you a wedding professional? Do you want to grow your wedding business cost effectively? Register for our newsletters on the right side of Home Page is the opt in form.

My Interests

Developing intern and mentoring programs within the wedding community. Creating exhibitor exchanges in other countries.
This year 2008, will be a tad more difficult for newer unestablished companies. Brides are taking longer to plan, the economy is tighter as is the availability of credit. As a member we can be a very cost effective way to market your services. Want to join and be part of a large organization dedicated to assisting your success? If so our application can be found at Membership

I'd like to meet:

Wedding professionals that are excited about their industry and want to be part of its growth. I am happy to assist those looking for wedding information including statistics for your business plan.
We are in the process of developing networking communities in all areas of the world. If you are interested in assisting please let me know. email me. - To get more information on developing a community in your area please visit our Guidelines Page

Our next annual wedding professionals educational conference is being determined now. We may divide the annual conference into several regional ones for the professionals benefit. Visit the past conference page for details. ConferenceApril07

Brides to be, we are here to assist you as well. Please feel free to ask for assistance either on myspace or via email to me at Richard I will be happy to assist with whatever your needs.

Music:


Movies:

Anything with Wes or Patrick Bentley Movies on Youtube.com search for Afwpi

Television:

Numbers, Relic Hunter

Books:

Heinlein, Asimov & others

Heroes:

My favorites are still - Dick Tracy, Joe Palooka, John Wayne, Lil Abner and my dad.

My Blog

Check out this event: Sacramento Afwpi Networking Mixer

Hosted By: Richard MarkelWhen: Tuesday May 06, 2008 at 6:00 PMWhere: Clarion HotelAuburn Blvd & Fulton AvSacramento, 95825United StatesDescription: Wedding Professionals networking mixerRichard M...
Posted by Richard on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:49:00 PST

Check out this event: Afwpi Sacramento Recognition Dinner

Hosted By: Richard When: Monday Feb 04, 2008 at 6:00 PMWhere: Radisson Hotel 500 Leisure LaneSacramento, California| 95815United StatesDescription:Richard Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Richard on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:54:00 PST

Check out this event: Afwpi Sacramento Mixer

Hosted By: Richard When: Tuesday Oct 02, 2007 at 6:00 PMWhere: Lincoln Oaks2819 McCourtney Rd. Lincoln, CA 95648United StatesDescription:Richard Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Richard on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:37:00 PST

Check out this event: Bridal Expo Sacramento Ca

Hosted By: Richard When: Saturday Feb 24, 2007 at 10:00 AMWhere: Sunrise Mall 6041 Sunrise MallCitrus Hts/Sacramento, CA 95610United StatesDescription:Richard Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Richard on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:01:00 PST

Check out this event: Bridal Expo

Hosted By: MarkelWhen: Saturday Feb 24, 2007 at 10:00 AMWhere: Sunrise Mall6041 Sunrise MallCitrus Hts, CA 95822USDescription: Markel Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Richard on Mon, 31 Jul 2006 10:36:00 PST