My mom came up from Florida this week to go dress shopping, and we bought my dress! It's the Allure 8800,
http://allurebridals.com/assets/1550/8800f.jpg, which is absolutely gorgeous in person. The beading detail doesn't really photograph well, but it sparkles like crazy. It was the first dress I tried on. The woman at the botique sold the floor sample to us for $1299, but I'm finding out that wasn't really a good deal--which is bothering me a little. But honestly, with six months to go, I know I'm late on buying the dress... My mom wants to call the bridal shop tommorrow and raise a fuss, but I'd rather if she didn't.
We also got the bridesmaid's dresses worked out:
http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/product%3A278052/AT-Silk-Georgette/Silk-Georgette-Halter-Neck-Bridesmaid-Dress/278052?colorExplode=false&skuId=11167013&catid=cata000035&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=1455It's not quite the color I was looking for, but it's damn close and it looks good on them--so I can work with it.
We also have the venue and date--finally! So now I can start the invitations, which I found on invitationconsultants.com.
Looks like things are coming together!