Yack... congratulations?!

First and foremost is that you have a terrific boyfriend who makes you happy.

I think Perna's replies to you have really nailed it. I can almost picture him backpedaling frantically if he sensed that you weren't sharing his same level of enthusiasm.

I am a little stumped on the dress issue, though. I'd be put off by that, too, but perhaps he just is someone who enjoys being 'involved'. Be glad for that -- many guys wouldn't give a hoot about details of their wedding. The only thing to watch out for is if he seems to want to choreograph every aspect of it on HIS timeline and based on HIS plan... just make sure that he has equal consideration for yours.

Congratulations, Yack. You sound MUCH better than before. I'm happy about that