Today is Friday, and as usual, I’m sitting at the incredible Upper Crust Bakery, enjoyong some great coffee, and one of the best croissants this side of Paris.

Earlier this week, a group of us met with three amazing florists to talk about 2010 wedding colors.  We wanted to see if the colors forecasted as popular  were translating to the real world.  The magazines and wedding blogs are all abuzz with what’s hot.  But, as you and I both know sometimes that doesn’t translate to real weddings.  Not everybody lives in New York or California, and getting the your flowers in the popular colors can be quite a drain on the wedding budget.

This group of florists we spoke with is very used to working with a very particular client – brides who want incredible colors and flowers, but have to work within a specific price point, so their wedding budget doesn’t spiral out of control.  The florists knowledge of varietals (what blooms in which season), as well as a mastery of the local market (what is locally sourced to save money) was unparalleled.  They have the experience to match the uberBrides vision perfectly.  That’s what made the talk so valuable – these were local artists, who knew their market, and were dialed in to current trends.

What they were seeing as popular in 2010, was a continuation of the semi-formal garden look.  Outdoor events, with lush greens, muted blues, and bits of light yellow.  This was super popular in 2009, and we are happy to see that it is continuing into the spring of 2010.  It’s a great natural look.  Think eucalyptus, and champagne for spring and early summer weddings.   Wildflower centerpieces in those colors are big this year, too.  Taking the garden theme in a different, unique direction.  Using the natural variations in colors to create a layered palate.  Incorporating seasonal blooms into bouquets and buttoners, and keeping it local.

eucalyptus champagne sea blue

eucalyptus champagne sea blue

Image courtesy Saipua

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How do you know when you’ve found the perfect wedding photographer?

We just love the black and white wedding photographs

We just love the black and white wedding photographs

Does your wedding photographer see moments like this one?

Does your wedding photographer see moments like this one?

Just look at this "getaway car" - such class, and style.

Just look at this "getaway car" - such class, and style.

Not every uberBride is going to have a beach nearby, but if you do...

Not every uberBride is going to have a beach nearby, but if you do...

What a great moment - the first picture of the newlyweds

What a great moment - the first picture of the newlyweds

Future uberBrides?

Future uberBrides?

We just love this photo - the moment, as well as the angle, lighting, and color. Amazing!

We just love this photo - the moment, as well as the angle, lighting, and color. Amazing!

Long table at wedding reception - decorated in white

Long table at wedding reception - decorated in white

relaxed wedding pose of the guys.

relaxed wedding pose of the guys.

cute flowergirl dresses

cute flowergirl dresses

I’ll tell you when you’ve found the perfect wedding photographer.

You call up Missy McLamb and interview her or one of the few select photographers at her studio.  You go to meet with them, and they show you their expensive portfolios.  And then you hire them.

Then, on your wedding day, you relax into the moment.  Savoring your time, enjoying the guests who have traveled countless hours to be with you and support you.  Ignoring Missy, and just letting her do her thing.

Then shortly after your wedding you get photos like these, but instead of a stranger being in the photos, it’s you, and your husband, and your families forever immortalized in incredible art.

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Creative Wedding Ring Pictures

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Today, we are starting of with some serious bling.  While surfing one of our favorite blogs – Clink Events in Austin, we found these amazing wedding ring pictures from Diana M Lott Photography and SMS Photography.
Not only are these incredible ring pictures, but each one is in a unique setting, that says something about the couple. [...]

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How do you become an uberBride?

So you want to be an uberBride.  It’s really not that difficult.
Step one is never to be filmed having a wedding meltdown on national TV.  It’s ok to panic a bit about your wedding.  Who wouldn’t?  It’s a HUGE day for anyone.  Just keep it in perspective.  You are getting married.  To your spouse.  The [...]

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What is an uberBride?

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A few years ago, I met my first uberBride.  While her physical appearance was quite striking, and of course she was quite fashionable (just check out her blue ‘loubs), there was something more.  More than just confidence.  Much more than cutting edge fashion.
Needless to say her wedding was fantastic.  Every element was perfect.  No corners [...]

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