Thank you again everyone! Tomorrow begins the big event - and I will be wearing the dress to the brunch! Thank you so much for being able to do so with confidence!
Una - the brunch is the one event where photography will be allowed so a photogenic dress is important there - thanks for bringing that up.
Skylurker - the birthday lipstick is just right for the dress :-). I see what you mean about the stockings but I would feel overexposed with bare legs. I couldn't find nude fishnets but will try that in the future. Don't know if you can tell but the shoes are tiny kitten heels - I know my limits!
Angie - thank you so much for finding me (and so many others) this dress. I should have known the second I read your description it would work for me.
Today is getting dressed rehearsal so I hope to get pictures of a few more of my outfits - in between setting tables for the 28 people that will be having 24 hours worth of meals at our house over the weekend! Thank you again for your well wishes for my family - you are all wonderful!