Muted tones effect...hazy?

[AtuspidsGoddess]

Hi guys....it's been awhile since I've been in here. I have developed quite a taking to this effect in photos and from my research online it seems to be a combination of muted tones, haze, and some other things. I love this effect on wedding photos and was wondering if any of you pros could provide some insight on how it's done, and what the actual "name" of the technique is called.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/swarmoeskerken/4530637594/in/photostream/

Salmon | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/swarmoeskerken/4469478836/in/photostream/

I especially love the tones in the below:

Spring Celebration | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

This guy's photography is amazing!!! Any info would be greatly appreciated! I'm not looking for shortcuts on how to get there, I want to be able to achieve the look step by step from beginning to end. THANKS IN ADVANCE! :hugs: