Ashley & James in Fredericksburg, TX

Ashley and James' celebration proved to be both lovely and laid-back all around. The couple chose blue and cream for their wedding colors, and Ashley's favorite flower (blue hydrangea) and wedding gown (which had delicate blue floral embroidery on the bodice and train) served as inspiration for the decor. THE BRIDE Ashley Bodoin THE GROOM James Ryals Jr. THE DATE May 1 Now, here's a reason to always choose dare. James, 34 and a high school history teacher and soccer coach, was visiting Fort Worth when Ashley, 27 and a pharmaceutical representative, was driving by with a few of her friends. One of them dared her to talk to the good-looking guy walking down the street (you can guess who it was!). Four years later, James made his own bold move and proposed to Ashley in Paris.