Finally setting the date for the wedding caused this strange cascading effect whereas I now have almost all of the parts of my wedding dress on the way! All 4 layers of it. Well - one layer is not yet on the way because I have not picked out the layer in question, although I know more or less what I want so it is just a matter of keeping an eye out.

I might show pictures of the different bits if anybody would be interested in seeing them. I don't care so much about the silly bad luck tradition of the groom seeing the bridal gown before the wedding, so if anybody is interested in sharing in what is proving to be a unique experience, please say so!