Denise Capelli, AIFD, CPF, CFD discovered her love of flowers early on and has been designing flowers for more than 15 years.  She has a passion for traveling around the world experiencing the many different cultures and studying their unique ways in floral design.

Denise was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) in July 2006 and currently is the president of the Floral Association of the Rockies (FAR).  Together with her production and design team, Denise brings a wealth of experience and creativity to every occasion.

Accreditation

  • FAR - Floral Association of the Rockies, President 2009
  • AIFD - Board of Directors, South Central Region, 2009
  • CPF - Certified Professional Florist, 2008
  • AIFD - American Institute of Floral Designers, 2006

Certification

  • Creative Edge-Influences From The East / Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD, 2005
  • Trim International Floral School - Taught classes, 2004/2005
  • The Art, Science & Future of Weddings / JM.H. Schwanke aaf, AIFD, PFCI, 2003

Publications

  • Andiamo, Colorado’s Italian Community Newspaper - Jenna Capra,  May 2009
  • McCall’s, Quilting, August 2009 Issue
  • McCall’s, Quick Quilts, July 2009 Issue
  • Treasures of Colorado - Morgan & Chase Publishing, Inc. 2008
  • Inside Magazine, April 2006 Issue
  • Destination I Do Magazine, Winter 2006 Issue
  • The Bridal Bouquet Book - Ginny Parfitt / Schiffer Publications, 2005

Awards

  • 1st Place - CRFA Design Contest, 2004
  • 3rd Place - Table Scapes, 2003

Education

  • Academy of Floral Design, 1993