Hi, everyone! Thank you so much for your advice on the tiaras. I did decide to go with #2 and when I did my hair and makeup trial with Ana & Lily this weekend, we all decided it was a great choice.
So, I am back from my 3 day weekend at WDW and it was absolutely fabulous! I accomplished so much, even though Howard couldn't go with me. I think we are in a position now to finalize the BEO with our menu and beverage and linen choices, so that is a huge relief!
Meri was so patient and sweet as I pondered 5 shades of pink and considered some yellow.
Most importantly, she always makes me feel like my questions are no trouble at all, and she has some really creative ideas that make me think outside the box.
Every encounter with her or her assistant Alix makes me feel so comfortable and reassured, thank God!
I also got all the shopping done for things I needed for our welcome bags at World of Disney. The concierge desk at the Grand Floridian was beyond fabulous. Rishaun (who I think is in management at GF) and Faith (at the concierge desk) were so genuinely enthusiastic and sweet and helpful. I walked out of there with the maps of each of the parks that I needed, as well as resort maps for our guests.
So, I was able to put the park maps in our Owner's Locker and I brough the GF maps home to embellish with some hopefully not too hidden Mickeys to show our guests where each of our events is.
Another major accomplishment is that, with the help of my friend Judy, I was able to do a test run down the aisle at the WP to see if the music I want to use would be a good choice, and how much of it I have to excerpt and burn to a disk to be played for the bridal processional. What an absolutely WONDERFUL time I had accomplishing all of those things!
Back later with hair and makeup trial report and pix.
Oh, and BTW, Judy and I had the greatest time and didn't have to get into any trouble at all to have fun! 
So, I can go see my dress & jacket any time. 
I made an appointment for 9/27 because it is the first day that my friend Marie and I can both get there. I don't know how I will hold out that long!
I am definitely going to post pictures. And Howard has seen them already, so no worries there. The only thing he wants to be completely surprised about is the dress, so it has actually been fun to share all my other "finds" with him. 
