Hope ~ your dress sounds perfect. I have to admit when you said bridesmaid dress I had horrific thoughts of something pink with big puffy sleeves. Been there done that But that dress sounds so elegant and so you. Bargain at 1/2 price. Plus you'll be able to wear it later
It's hard when you come across the old cards. Pack them all away for now. But remember you were loved, you are loved and you will be loved again.