This is ashleydawnanderson's Orange Wedding!

My husband and I were supposed to renew our vows in sept of next year but i have decided that i am done with him. for the sake of my sanity and for the normal upbringing of my daughter I can no longer remain married to him.

He has lied, cheated, and stolen and I am no longer going to let him walk all over me.

I gave my everything and hee couldnt pull his head outta his ass long enough to see that.

He give no support to my daughter or myself and i am in debt u pto my eyes b/c of all his high school mentality. All he does is blow bull shit up everyones ass.

I am currently looking for a second job just to pay for the basics that my daughter needs. I shouldnt have to do that. I have practically been a single mother since I found out that I was pregnant. He even said that he didnt want our baby THE DAY AFTER SHE WAS BORN!

He is an alcoholic and is mentally and (at times) physically abusive. I dont give a fuck if he is in Iraq or not. Im done with him and all his baggae.

How long did you date before you got engaged?
2 MONTHS

Did you get the ring you wanted?
YUH

Was the proposal a complete surprise?
NOT REALLY

Do you wish you had a bigger/smaller diamond? If so How big or small?
I HAVE A BIG ONE WITH 1 MED AND 3 SMALL ONES ON EACH SIDE

Did you cry when he proposed?
NO

Was the proposal romantic or creative? Explain how if you'd like.
WE WERE JUST SITTING THERE WHEN HE ASKED

When do you want to go for your honeymoon?
MAYBE A WEEK AFTER THE WEDDING

Are you buying his wedding band for him?
YUH

Have you gone over your original wedding budget?
WE HAVENT SET A BUDGET YET

What day of the year will your wedding be?
SAT. SEPT 4TH 2010

What kind of weather?
HOPEFULLY A NICE AUTUMN DAY

Inside or outside?
BOTH.

Church/justice of the peace/other?
WE ALREADY DID THE JOP SO NOW WE R DOING AN OUTDOOR WEDDING WITH A MINISTER

How many people will be there?
NOT SURE YET

Time of day?
LATER IN THE DAY, I WANT THE RECEPTION 2 B AT NIGHT.

Any kind of theme?
AUTUMN.

How many bridesmaids? Who would they be?
JAMIE- MOH
CHRISSY- BM
HEATHER- BM
CRYSTAL-BM

What kind of cake/what will it look like?
3-4 TIERS, SQUARE NOT SURE OF FLAVORS

Where will you have the reception?
KY HORSE PARK MAYBE

What kind of dress will you have/color/material?
SIMPLE GOWN, 1920S INSPIRED

What kind of flowers in your bouquet?
CALLA LILIES

Kind of engagement ring?
WG 6 SMALL STONES 2 MED 1 BIG

Kind of wedding bands?
I WANT DIAMOND BANDS

How will you wear your hair?
NICE ELEGANT BUN

Who will be important to be there?
EVERYONE.

Will the reception be big or small?
AVERAGE.

What will the groom wear?
SUIT

Where will you go for the honeymoon?
SIESTA KEY BEACH FL

How long?
1-3 WEEKS

What will you do?
RELAX

Will it be modest or costly?
PROLLY COSTLY.

What will you stay in?
BEACH COTTAGE

How old will you and the groom be?
21 AND 22

How long will you be engaged before you get married?
WE WERE ENGAGED FOR 6 MONTHS, THIS IS A VOW RENEWAL KINDA

Live together before or wait till married?

B4
Take a long time to plan the wedding or will it be simple?
LONG TIME

Will you do it yourself or with family or hire someone to plan the wedding?
BOTH

Will you write your own vows or use something pre-made?
DUNNO

i have so many questions about reception dresses that i am just gonna list 'em. please help me out.


whos wearing a reception dress for thier big day?

wat length should i go for?

is it supposed 2 b the same color as my dress?

or the same style?

do i put it on before or after my 1st dance?

is it even appropriate to wear one in the first place?

PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME?!?

these r just 2 cute. of course the will be in my wedding colors though.

Beautiful white sandy beaches. Perfect for a honeymoon. The beaches are 99% quartz which is said to have healing properties, so this location will be perfect to revive us after months of stressful planning. VERY ROMANTIC!

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Some other brides have asked for more information about Siesta Key Beach

Location: ~Sarasota, Florida
Hotel: ~Hyatt Regency
Random Tid-Bits: ~Home of the worlds finest, whitest beaches
~walking on sand is said to be like walking on baby powder
~Sands color allows it to remain cool even in the hottest of temperatures
~If you want anymore info then just let me know what you want and I will check it out for you:)

Got this off of anothers bride blog and really enjoyed taking it.
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http://www.susiecoelho.com/sydw_quiz/quiz.html
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Fanciful weddings are imaginative and creative. Often, the location will have special significance for the bride and groom. Think of a couple tying the knot on the roller coaster they rode on their first date. Or what about a life-long film buff marrying in a movie theater? Your buzzwords are "adventurous," "unique," "quirky," "imaginative" and "out of the box." The location for your wedding can be as wild as your imagination. Consider nightclubs, casinos, hot-air balloons, sports stadiums, a yacht, a zoological garden, a bowling alley or even underwater.

The bride who wants a Fanciful wedding is not afraid to be different, so brainstorm and think of things that you truly love and that make you happy. Infuse these things into your ceremony. Nothing should be crossed off your list if you love it. For example, if giggling small children make you happy, have a group of them walk behind you down the aisle holding your long, flowing veil.



Your Stationery: Don’t limit yourself to traditional invitations. How about a key that opens the door to the VIP Room at a nightclub? Or a puzzle that when put together is a picture of the bride and groom? Play with shape and cut of the invitation itself and use interesting and dimensional shapes.



Your Dress: Whatever strikes your fancy, your dress can be selected or made to match or can fashionably contrast with your theme. A Fanciful wedding is truly all about you and can be as unique as you want it to be. Go down the aisle in matching his and her bathrobes if you like. If it’s a Halloween wedding you may be in costumes. A word of caution with this style: be sure to really refine your ideas and vision before you pick your dress so that it aligns and enhances the style. If you don’t isolate your style early enough, it will be easy to "lose your theme" and end up with a wedding and reception with no real stylistic direction.



Your Hair: For a Fanciful wedding you may create a completely different look for your hair. If you have short hair, clip-on hair or extensions can be added for length or fullness. Dramatic streaks of color to highlight your face or match your flowers can be achieved with a great hair colorist or with small clip-on hairpieces. Headpieces like medieval crowns, tiaras or tribal-inspired headdresses can be researched online. You can also find great costume hair adornments at vintage stores and at specialty costume stores.

If you have a certain look that you would like to replicate, your best bet is to find a hairdresser that specializes in the type of hairdo you want. For example, if your wedding has a Renaissance theme, and you want a dramatic hairstyle befitting Renaissance royalty, you may want to find someone who has done theatrical hair in a play, festival or performance from that era. Remember, your hair is important because it will live in infamy in wedding pictures. If it’s not right, you could have pangs of regret every time you look at your wedding album.



Your Flowers: You may want to think outside the box and choose to embrace a Willy Wonka approach and have some edible floral arrangements. Or, perhaps you don’t want real flowers but would love to have some gorgeous paper sculptures accented with origami puzzles. You can feel very free to use whatever you would like with this style. There are several breeds of natural flowers that can provide beautiful, fanciful colors. Consult with your florist and he/she should be able to help you create a Fanciful bouquet that aligns in color and style with your particular Fanciful wedding style.



Your Ceremony: Create your own ceremony from start to finish. Perhaps you wish to have your entire ceremony on horseback, or to marry while skydiving. Whatever your fancy, you will want to write your ceremony to fit the venue. Make sure that your vows are not too long if you’re falling from 15,000 feet!



Your Reception: Once you pick your style, dive in. Maybe you want a circus theme where your officiate wears a clown suit. Too silly? How about cotton candy and candied apples becoming the newest martini flavors at your Fanciful reception? Allow the location to set the entertainment. If you’re at a fair, then perhaps your guests can play at the carnival booths, take rides on the Ferris wheel or watch a clown show. Use your imagination and to create a fantasy that everyone will remember.



Your Cake: Your cake topper can carry through the theme of the location you decide to hold your wedding. There are some clever topsy-turvy cakes to choose from these days with all sorts of unusual fillings and toppers. Snicker doodle crumbs in your frosting? M&M’s in every slice? Giraffe toppers if getting married at a zoological garden? Think outside the box, as nothing has to be conventional with a Fanciful wedding. You are the creator and anything goes.



Your Photography: Allow your photographer to work some special effects into your wedding. Other than that, make sure that whomever you hire gets pictures of all your fanciful details. It would be helpful to hire an art photographer, one that knows how to work with Photoshop and graphics to create fanciful images of your wedding with an artistic quality. If you or your groom are proficient in Photoshop you may want to try your hand at this as well and your friends might love getting these framed shots as a gift for their birthday or special event.



Your Getaway: A hot-air balloon? An elephant? What’s your fantasy? Use all of your creative juices to plan the most fun and romantic getaway. Let your imagination run wild!

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YOU CAME CLOSE TO ANOTHER STYLE

Contemporary weddings convey simplicity and sophistication. They are bold, yet minimal, and untraditional with a twist. The key to planning a Contemporary wedding is to keep things unfussy, sleek, and making a statement within the simplicity. You can study the fashion magazines and the runways to see what is chic and current and incorporate those elements into your wedding. If you have a socialite’s taste but a not-so-fabulous budget, you can still incorporate Contemporary touches in your wedding without overspending. Your buzz words are "modern," "chic," "clean lines" and "current." For your location, think "Where would a character from Sex and the City get married?" If you have the budget to create your wedding décor from scratch, then the upper floor of a warehouse with large arched windows or an expansive loft space is ideal. If you have a smaller budget, a backdrop that conveys simplicity as well as sophistication, like an art gallery or trendy restaurant, would be a perfect choice.



Your Stationery: Designer invitations by popular fashion designers are a fun choice for a Contemporary wedding where modern drama and fashion are your key elements. Fashion your stationery with bold, clean fonts and perhaps even geometric designs and motifs. The great thing about Contemporary invitations is that you can create them inexpensively. Modern, mass production printing methods, or ready-made cards can carry off your Contemporary style with minimal fuss and cost.



Your Dress: This is your chance to be a supermodel for the day. Your wedding aisle is your runway so choose a dress that makes you feel like "working it." Check out the latest runway shows from New York, Milan and Paris online to see the newest looks in high fashion. Look for a dress that incorporates one of the trends and is flattering to your body type. A sleek, straight sheath silhouette is preferable to a gown that is full and romantic. Play with the necklines and dress details as these are the elements that will make your dress stand out.



Your Hair: Loose, sexy up-dos, contemporary buns, or long loose locks that are strategically tousled, are the crowning piece of a Contemporary bride’s look. The idea is to look sophisticated but not rigid. The drama that starts with the dress should continue to your hairdo. Clip-on hair ornaments can include a sparkly headband or a dramatic ornamental headpiece that pulls back long hair. It is a wise idea to indulge yourself and hire a hair stylist to create a style for you.

Hair is important because it will live in infamy in wedding pictures. If it’s not right, you could have pangs of regret every time you look at your wedding album. Strategic planning is necessary for a hairstyle that has any level of complexity to it. You will want to consider whether or not it will hold its own against the elements that time of year without someone having to follow you around with a can of hairspray and a brush all day. Then you will want to find a stylist who excels in the kind of style you want. You may have a regular stylist you love but you may have to step out on him/her and find yourself an up-do master. If you don’t feel comfortable two-timing your stylist for your wedding hairdo, then you will have to practice until he/she can do your hairstyle in his/her sleep.



Your Flowers: Choose tulips, orchids or daisies that are cut low and placed in glass square box vases. The colors should be monochromatic. Bouquets should be clean, sleek and streamlined. Consult with whoever is handling your wedding floral arrangements and he/she should be able to turn your favorite colors and styles into gorgeous wedding arrangements and bouquets that will match your overall Contemporary wedding.



Your Ceremony: In the fashion world, image is everything. Think of your wedding as an outward reflection of your current inner style or the current inner style you would have if you had a personal shopper and all the time and money in the world! Think of the things you like that make you feel most glamorous and make sure there are incorporated into your wedding. Tell your wedding planner that you would like to read your own vows, skipping the traditional style ceremony. You may consider having an artist draw a sketch of the two of you while you’re taking your vows. (Make sure he/she is off to the side and as discreet as possible.) The ceremony can be a more personalized and dramatic event in a Contemporary wedding.



Your Reception: Pretend you are Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, and look for the hottest trends in everything. Align this Contemporary style to your hor d’oeurves, your plates, your favors, your entertainment, etc. Remember that you are going for the current chic trends, but you have to love them! Don’t just pick the first trendy thing you see. Find a current trend you love and build a look around that. Your job is to keep yourself focused on being contemporary and fabulous but streamlined in style. You don’t want a mash-up of too many trendy things (e.g., a sushi chef, mojito bar and a magic show) because all of these elements could really clash and your reception would seem overdone. Music could be a DJ playing the latest hits. See some lovely examples of Contemporary details for a reception in Chapter 6, "Your Reception," in Style Your Dream Wedding.



Your Cake: Think geometric and plan on a gorgeous square cake instead of a conventional round one, or serve individual small square cakes to guests. Again, you should have chic and clean lines in your cake decorations.



Your Photography: Work with your photographer to capture the architectural elements or location details that you would love to see in your wedding. The front of the museum could be your bridal party backdrop, or you might consider you and your handsome groom up against a metal wall of a warehouse.

Have a wonderful time discovering different elements of your environment that you can use as backdrops for your photos. This is a time you can get creative. You can even test out some of these backgrounds with your digital camera and discuss them with your photographer. With all of the new digital technology, it’s easy to have wedding photography that looks like a layout from your favorite glossy fashion magazine. Find a photographer that takes fashion pictures and sit with him/her in the weeks before the wedding with tear sheets of photo spreads, advertisements and editorials from your favorite magazines so the photographer can see the mood and the aesthetics that you would like to capture in your wedding photos. Ads for wedding rings or fashion layouts from bridal magazines can be wonderful inspirations.



Your Getaway: For a Contemporary getaway, go with the hot sports car or the motorcycle of the moment – whatever you see as the modern trend.

RESCUE! HELP!!!!! 911!!!!!!!! SOS!!!!!! I dont know how i should wear my hair. I have some ideas but i am not sure how they would match my dress, veil, and hair ornament. I need your help. Here are a few I like but if you think something else would look better please let me know. I am really no good at this sort of thing.

Please leave me a comment. Choose 1-5 or tell me of one you think would look better. PLEASE!!!

this is the greatest ever.

orange - by ashleydawn on Polyvore.com

this is how thing are in oreder left to right:

cnterpiece
bridesmaids and maid of honor flowers
my flowers

favors
cake
cupcakes
placecards

mind you everything will look a little different and personalized.

i love the idea of an outdoor wedding ceramony and i think that the KY Horse Park (ppictured) would be absolutly georgous for it. If you have any other ideas of pretty outdoor places near Nicholasville/Harrodsburg KY then please give me ideas.