<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824670370360169218</id><updated>2011-11-27T18:17:11.598-05:00</updated><category term='Summer Bouquet'/><category term='Purple Hydrangea'/><category term='cost cutting'/><category term='Bridal Bouquet'/><category term='Free Spirit Roses'/><category term='wedding bouquets'/><category term='bridal show'/><category term='wedding flowers'/><category term='Cones'/><category term='fall wedding'/><category term='brides'/><category term='Summer Wedding'/><category term='bridal bouquets'/><category term='Hello'/><category term='fall bouquets'/><category term='bridal flowers'/><title type='text'>Wedding Flowers by The Indigo Violet</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theindigoviolet.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theindigoviolet.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Bonny J. Weigel - Floral Designer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>9</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824670370360169218.post-6634394465043403854</id><published>2011-08-25T21:24:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-08-25T21:24:27.619-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purple Hydrangea'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Bridal Bouquet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Summer Wedding'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Summer Bouquet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cones'/><title type='text'>Summer Garden Bridal Bouquet</title><summary type='text'>Here's a beautiful summer Bridal Bouquet.  A Hand-Tied masterpiece that looks as if it was picked straight from the garden.  The fact is that is where all the flowers for this design were found.  The inspiration was the cool purple hues in the Hydrangea.  The Deep pink asters give it great contrast allowing the dark reddish Echinacea Cones to blend into the scheme, adding its unique texture to </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/6634394465043403854'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/6634394465043403854'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theindigoviolet.blogspot.com/2011/08/summer-garden-bridal-bouquet.html' title='Summer Garden Bridal Bouquet'/><author><name>Bonny J. Weigel - Floral Designer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XHTmBxU8Azo/Tlbws3VJhpI/AAAAAAAAAGs/lEiA2AwfeGM/s72-c/296.JPG' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824670370360169218.post-2457790204698313507</id><published>2011-06-24T16:36:00.005-04:00</published><updated>2011-09-15T17:50:06.945-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Free Spirit Roses'/><title type='text'>Wedding Centerpiece</title><summary type='text'>
Here is a very lavish centerpiece using a new rose variety called Free Spirit.  The color fades from a dark orange to a blush of pink, and the ruffled edges give an added romantic feel.

Along the rim of the design is a delicate accent of maiden hair fern.  And to bring it all together, some Peach Temptation Hypericum berries.

Small cubes containing the same elements have been scattered around </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/2457790204698313507'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/2457790204698313507'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theindigoviolet.blogspot.com/2011/06/wedding-centerpiece.html' title='Wedding Centerpiece'/><author><name>Bonny J. Weigel - Floral Designer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s2FhIrsfR4s/TgT1bCZGqXI/AAAAAAAAAF0/SoYJwDTJ9dU/s72-c/Free%2BSpirit%2BRoses.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824670370360169218.post-259599741481310254</id><published>2011-06-24T15:49:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2011-06-24T16:02:59.940-04:00</updated><title type='text'>July Weddings</title><summary type='text'>Usually  July is one of the unpopular months for a Bride to get married...but this year seems to be a bit different.  Some times the date effect the tide of marriages. Could 7/11 be an incentive?  The last time July was a hit was 7/7/07!  All those lucky sevens just came into alignment as many Brides chose this perfect day.  The next big thing this year will be 11/11. That's right November.  For </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/259599741481310254'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/259599741481310254'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theindigoviolet.blogspot.com/2011/06/july-weddings.html' title='July Weddings'/><author><name>Bonny J. Weigel - Floral Designer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824670370360169218.post-1575193368822265254</id><published>2007-10-01T17:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-01T17:54:22.875-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='brides'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bridal flowers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bridal show'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wedding flowers'/><title type='text'>Bridal Show Success</title><summary type='text'>On Sunday Sept.30, 2007, I set up a display at a local Bridal Show.   I met with lots of Brides for the upcoming 2008-2009 Bridal season. For my booth I decided to go with a very lavish scheme  using multiple  shades of Violet.   From  Blackish Purple to a Pale Lavender.  The colors went together wonderfully.  Here are the pictures I took from the show.  I hope you will enjoy them.  If you have </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/1575193368822265254'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/1575193368822265254'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theindigoviolet.blogspot.com/2007/10/bridal-show-success.html' title='Bridal Show Success'/><author><name>Bonny J. Weigel - Floral Designer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QcRjUg_lM4g/RwFgjcqsnhI/AAAAAAAAABk/S8ykQfe3quA/s72-c/Bridal+show2+07+002.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824670370360169218.post-632310573205099910</id><published>2007-09-17T16:51:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-17T17:35:00.669-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fall wedding'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wedding flowers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wedding bouquets'/><title type='text'>Fall Wedding Bouquet</title><summary type='text'>Here is a wedding bouquet that has the "taste" of fall.   Starting with the beautiful roses that I have chosen for this bouquet.  The variety used here are called "Gypsy Curiosa."  They have a wonderful deep golden yellow hue that is edged with a touch of red.  This color combination really sets the fall tone.  For a background I used a crisp green filler called Buplorum.  This makes the yellow/</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/632310573205099910'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/632310573205099910'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theindigoviolet.blogspot.com/2007/09/fall-wedding-bouquet.html' title='Fall Wedding Bouquet'/><author><name>Bonny J. Weigel - Floral Designer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QcRjUg_lM4g/Ru7yUq-51yI/AAAAAAAAABc/9dHhmFFTWv8/s72-c/bqt1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824670370360169218.post-4094415975262891388</id><published>2007-08-28T08:09:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-28T08:33:25.185-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fall bouquets'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fall wedding'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wedding flowers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bridal bouquets'/><title type='text'>Fall Weddings</title><summary type='text'>Fall is fast becoming a popular time for Brides.  The cooler weather and lower humidity, makes it a comfortable time for everyone in the Wedding party.  Here in New England the colorful tapestry of richly colored leaves enhances the backdrop of the Wedding day.  Fall is a great time to get inspired for your Bridal Bouquet and decor.  To bring some fall to your Bridal flowers use the things that </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/4094415975262891388'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/4094415975262891388'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theindigoviolet.blogspot.com/2007/08/fall-weddings.html' title='Fall Weddings'/><author><name>Bonny J. Weigel - Floral Designer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824670370360169218.post-751542089241042390</id><published>2007-05-03T19:39:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-05-05T16:21:54.871-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cost cutting'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wedding flowers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wedding bouquets'/><title type='text'>Wedding Bouquets- cutting cost</title><summary type='text'>Many Brides are looking for low cost alternatives when planning the flowers for their wedding day.  There are a few things Brides can keep in mind when choosing their flowers.  First is the availability of certain flowers.   Flower prices double when they have to shipped in from other countries.  The reason this may happen is because the flowers is out of season or is not local to the area you </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/751542089241042390'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/751542089241042390'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theindigoviolet.blogspot.com/2007/05/wedding-bouquets-cutting-cost.html' title='Wedding Bouquets- cutting cost'/><author><name>Bonny J. Weigel - Floral Designer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QcRjUg_lM4g/RjznJ5_JhKI/AAAAAAAAAA8/wUYNIl1U8EU/s72-c/Bonny+Backup1+099.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824670370360169218.post-4043685830092159996</id><published>2007-05-01T19:58:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-05-01T21:26:46.392-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wedding flowers'/><title type='text'>Flowers with Fragrance</title><summary type='text'>    With Wedding season fast approaching, I know lots of Brides are looking for the right color combinations for their Bridal Bouquets.  Although color plays a big role, have you thought about the smell of your flowers.  Fragrance often plays a large part on our memories.  My fondest memories are of are of enjoying my mothers flower garden and smelling the sweet scent of honeysuckle wafting in </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/4043685830092159996'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/4043685830092159996'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theindigoviolet.blogspot.com/2007/05/flowers-with-fragrance.html' title='Flowers with Fragrance'/><author><name>Bonny J. Weigel - Floral Designer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QcRjUg_lM4g/RjfgXZ_JhHI/AAAAAAAAAAk/evgf3h2Q5Vg/s72-c/cindy%27s+wedding+001.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824670370360169218.post-4039460004231837641</id><published>2007-04-25T22:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-04-25T19:23:15.310-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Hello'/><title type='text'>Starting a Business</title><summary type='text'>  I have recently started a new business creating wedding bouquets and other wedding day flowers for brides in Connecticut and surrounding areas.  I am new to "blogging" and just wanted to see what it was about.  It looks like it will be a great place to post articles about weddings and flowers.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/4039460004231837641'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5824670370360169218/posts/default/4039460004231837641'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theindigoviolet.blogspot.com/2007/04/starting-business.html' title='Starting a Business'/><author><name>Bonny J. Weigel - Floral Designer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry></feed>
