Thanks for all of the help! We bought the dress today. We did decide to go with number 3. I also bought a little short sleeved bolero to use as a cover up during the ceremony. We also looked at veils. We are deciding between two different ones. Both have a lace edging, one is a thicker lace than the other.
This is the first veil, which I think I like better.
This is the second veil, which my maid of honor is voting for:
At some point my mom and I will go shoe shopping. I'm pretty sure that it will be flats so that I can at least comfortable. I was joking with my MOH that since it is a December wedding, I should find white Uggs. She looked rather horrified by that suggestion! I do think if I found the right boots they would be cute.
Thank you for all of your help! I definitely considered all the opinions. We are going to do the ribbon, but only for the reception as somebody suggested. My MOH really loved it with the ribbon, as did my parents.
The bolero looks very nice with the dress for the ceremony. I really, really like the first veil. It looks like it was made to go with the dress. THe lace really accentuates the veil and compliments the dress.
PS: wear the veil 'high' somehow up on top of your head somehow to add height...
I think a slight, more comfortable heel, could make a nice difference as well instead of 'flats'.