I cant offer much advice on the dress... but im sure there is a beautiful dress out there waiting for you! as around, perhaps you could get one made? doesnt need to bee really fancy, just something that you're comfy in!!

as for the thursday wedding, i think its fine!! my best friend had a friday wedding, at 4pm. dp couldnt get the time off work, but there was no way in the world i wasnt going! so i ook my brother instead! my mum minded Krystal! i think weekday weddings are fine! im not even engaged yet, but i often think id like a casual sunday afternoon wedding/reception, perhaps in a park... but anyway, back to your wedding! i think thats plenty of notice as well... i can never think too far ahead anyway, so when i get invitations months in advance, i have to make notes in my diary 'one month till xxx's wedding' '6 weeks till this...' lol

i wish you the best of luck for your special day!!