Hi Christine,
no need to apologize for the long post! that's what we are here for!
They haven't taken our deposit out yet either (like many of the other brides here!) I asked my WC for an invoice showing the deposit and she said accounting is taking long charging deposits but the daet and time is confirmed for us (including the priest as we are having a catholic ceremony). So I wouldn't worry about this is I was you... I know I'm not that worry as I have the confirmation letter and that's good enough....
Regarding the decorations, I didn't think at alllllll if anything was includeddd!!!!! I guess I got so excited about decorating, centerpieces and things like that so I simply started thinking what to bring.... Any other brides here know if anything is included or not....
I live in Cranford, NJ and I found a great store (saw dresses online) but I don't have the website here (I'm at work) I will post it this evening once I get home...
Good luck with your planinng and DON'T WORRY, everything will work perfect!!!