Hive for Hair and makeup.. I did my own makeup and my hair ended up nice but it was a HUGE headache, the salon at the Sheraton isn't that great.. So spend the money and have Hive do it.. well IMO.. :-)
I think the ones that are attached to a comb would work, shoot I bet you can buy the material and comb at a craft store and make it yourself for MUCH cheaper then buying one at a store..
Congrats on your engagement. You have plenty of time to plan a Nov 08 wedding so enjoy your engagement for a few months.. :-) Let us know if you have any questions, welcome to the forum
Have you checked out the church at the Sheraton? SO pretty... Like Jess said we got married on the beach in front of DeCortez, it ws pretty quiet, course we were also married on a Tuesday.
Can you ask them what weddings they have coming up to go visit them while they are playing that way you get to know if their good? And then maybe try to do a phone call with you, your FI and them.
If she asked you what it is then no it's not rude of you to send her samples of what you like from other photographers. Send her Sol's website, they have some awesome TTD on there.
Like Ann said.. Even though I'm really bummed that you won't be around as much (D@mn jobs) I do wish you all the best. Now with that said I do expect to see you at least 3 times a week even for a quick check in.. lol