Marcela López-Vallejo, AIFD, EMC, PFCI

01/17/2026

A week in LA collaborating, creating, and learning alongside an incredible team.
Visiting Teleflora HQ was a true bucket-list moment, made even better by the people who make this industry so special ✨

01/15/2026

Pasando la semana en Teleflora headquarters: un verdadero sueño cumplido 🤍✨

09/10/2025

Soft shades of blue, cream, and white come together in this romantic bridal bouquet 💙🤍 accented with a delicate green satin ribbon. Designed at , it’s the perfect blend of garden charm and cottage elegance: fresh, airy, and timeless. ✨🌿

08/29/2025

La dolce vita in bloom! 🇮🇹🌹

Part of a bridal shower with international flair: these arrangements were designed to bring the romance, richness, and passion of Italy to life through flowers.

Bold anthuriums, romantic roses, cascading amaranthus, and lush textures came together to capture that Italian elegance.

Created with love at ✨

07/14/2025

AIFD Workshop Session #1 is in the books!
Grateful beyond words for this team. Not only are they some of the most talented designers in AIFD, but I’m lucky to call them my dear friends. Their support, spirit, and skill made all the difference today. Thank you for showing up with your whole heart. 🌿
More pics coming soon!

07/12/2025

✨ ¡Es oficial! Hoy fui nombrada como nueva Directora Nacional del American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) por un período de 3 años.

Me siento profundamente honrada y agradecida por la oportunidad de aprender, servir y aportar a nivel nacional. ¡Emocionada por lo que viene mientras seguimos creciendo, inspirando y floreciendo juntos! 🌿

07/12/2025

✨ It’s official…today I took my seat as a newly appointed AIFD National Director at Large!

I’m deeply honored and incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve and contribute at the national level. Excited for what’s ahead as we continue to grow, inspire, and bloom together. 🌿

05/26/2025

Excited to share that I’ll be teaching a hands-on workshop at the 2025 AIFD Symposium! 💐✨

Bridal Bouquets Made Easy
🗓️ July 14 & 15
⏰ 7:00–9:00 AM
📍 Palm Springs, CA

In this session, I’ll show you how to create quick, sturdy bridal bouquets with European flair—perfect for anyone looking to boost confidence and save time in the design room.

💚 Huge thanks to my sponsor, , for supporting this workshop and floral education!

Hope to see you bright and early—register at aifd.org🌿

11/22/2024

✨ Un honor ser parte del Simposio Nacional de AIFD 2025, con un taller sobre ramos de novia.

We're getting excited and ready...The 2025 AIFD Reflection Symposium is well underway and we're so pleased to begin to share the amazing presenters that will be inspiring and educating everyone joining us in Palm Springs, CA!

Marcela Lopez-Vallejo AIFD will be enlightening us all about creating stunning and incredible bridal bouquets.

Registration will be opening soon... be on the lookout, but let's get excited together!

08/28/2024

✨Una competencia de Diseño Floral, para celebrar el 60 aniversario del AIFD American Institute of Floral Designers. ¡Abierta a todos los diseñadores florales del mundo!
😎Cada mes se celebra una década diferente. Este mes se está compitiendo con el tema de los años 60s.
🤓Pueden ver las reglas en español acá:https://aifd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DOD-Espanol.pdf

🌼✨ Step Back in Time with AIFD! ✨🌼

Get ready to groove to the vibes of the ‘60s with our “Designs of the Decades: 1960s” floral design competition! 🌺💐 Whether you’re inspired by the Summer of Love or the mod flair, it’s your chance to showcase your creativity and pay homage to the iconic styles of the 1960s. This groovy competition is open to everyone!

Deadline to Enter: September 1, 2024 by clicking here: https://aifd.org/design-of-the-decades/

Design with love, unleash your bold colors, and let your imagination bloom! 🎨🌸 Submit your entries by September 1st and join us in celebrating a decade of peace, love, and flowers!