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

Image courtesy Saipua

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