Sending these Puppies Out

Sending out Save-The-Dates for over 220 people. Most of these people are living in Nevada so they probably won't be able to make it, but I would like to at least send them a little something. 

My mom and I went dress shopping the other day and I just can't decide on which dress I want. There was one dress that fit well and was beautiful, but it looked almost like a quincinera (sp) dress to me. Something a girl would wear, not a woman becoming a wife. There was also a Vera Wang that was on clearance, but was of course still expensive. However, it was in my price range. So now the question is, do I bite the bullet and get the more expensive dress, or save lots of money and go for the Quincinera dress and use that extra $500 on something else?

I keep trying to get my sisters to go dress shopping with me, but they seem to have absolutely no interest in helping. I'm on the verge of just kicking them out of the bridal party. I need my bridal party to be helpful, not trying their hardest to ignore me. Crista is in the military and over 1000 miles away and she has sent me more idea from her phone and helpful advice than my two sisters who live 15 miles away from me have even attempted doing. 

Never have been to a real wedding, I don't even know where to start on things. Thanks to TheKnot.com, I've got things kind of in order, but also being new to the area, I have no idea who to go to or talk to for things as flowers, catering, etc. I'm sure I'll come up with something eventually, but it won't lower my stress level any.

Only 196 days...