Activity of Gabriellemass

I plan to not go too crazy on the dress. I was looking into getting a dress at 1861 close to the date of the wedding. Anybody else get their dress there? Was it what they expected? Did it need to be fitted?

I am not planning on having a gift registry. We have been living together for 3 years and don't need anything else. I just don't know how to approach the subject. I'm not putting a money value on the invitation because I don't want to force people...