I love your dress......its very Cinderella-ish. I can answer your question as to why they wont let you take pictures of the dress at the bridal shop.....its because they dont want you to take pics of the dress you want and then go and try to find it somewhere else cheaper or on line.......I work for a bridal shop, and that is our policy. I know it stinks, and I personally dont mind, but the owner freaks out.......
Anyway, your dress is a great style on you and like someone else mentioned, take pics of it with your new 'do