Well, I did it, I went along and tried on sooooo many dresses... amazing how they can make you feel like a princess! The first shop the woman was very helful and I tried on 11 dresses.... got down to 2 which i then said i would re visit with my bridesmaid in a couple of weeks... price tags though showed that they were on the pricey side of my budget.
Then I went in another more family run shop and it was so lovely... the lady was so helpful and honestly every dress I tried on made me feel like a princess... finally nailed it down to two... until I tried THE dress on.... and it was gorgeous!! It said its gold.... but really ivory (as on the website it says it comes in diamond white, white and gold) And it was a bargain at 480.... the veil that went with it was a bit more.. so going to save for it!
Now I am having niggly feelings that I bought it too soon!? Its all paid for... and am going back for fittings nearer the time, and they are going to have it dry cleaned for me (as it is sample dress).