thank you again, everyone, for all the sweet congrats..
i'm planning on spending a bit of money on the wedding, definitely not cutting all costs, i want to try to keep it around $12,000... i want it formal, and of average size (125-150 people)...
THANK YOU for the hint about the bridal shop, mu_agd!!!
and a HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you to NinjaPoodle... tons of appreciation.

thanks again...
<3 you all!