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 Designers (AIFD) in July 2006 and was the president of the Floral Association of the Rockies (FAR) in 2009. Together with her production and design team, Denise brings a wealth of experience and creativity to every occasion.
Accreditation
- CFD - Certified Floral Designer, 2009
- FAR - Floral Association of the Rockies, President 2009
- AIFD - Board of Directors, South Central Region, Current
- 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
- IABA (Italian American Business Association) Business of the Year Award, 2010
- 1st Place FAR Bridal Bouquet Design Competition (Professional), 2011
- 1st Place People’s Choice, FAR Bridal Bouquet Design Competition, 2011
Education
- Academy of Floral Design, 1993
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Floral Association of the Rockies 2011 Bridal Bouquet Competition
1st Place Peoples Choice Award and 1st Place Professional Category
Winning Bridal Bouquet
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Italian American 2010 Business of the Year Award
We would like to thank the IABA ( Italian American Business Association) for recognizing our business. It is deeply appreciated.
We would also like to thank all our clients, family and friends. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Grazie!
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Capelli Floral, LLC Denver’s Top Florist
