Your plan is not out of the question, but maybe is too much too hope for when you don't have any references. You're hoping that a complete stranger will do a two-hour booking with special requests and OTC time up front, and that's a lot to hope for under the circumstances. Much easier if this was something that you try to set up with a provider who has seen you at least once before. Even a well-reviewed provider might not have good chemistry with you, in which case you might wish you had only booked an hour that first time. Personally, I like to book 90 minutes the first time with a provider, and then spend a little more time at the beginning on chit chat, just to break the ice better.

 
If you are registered with P411, you can see which providers there are willing to do a shower with you during the date.

 
The shopping idea sounds plausible, but your odds of booking go down if you are hoping that she won't charge for that time.

 
As for the overall money, many providers respond poorly to hagglers. Stick with those who are already in your price range. This information is available and searchable here for VIPs. Prices can also be found in their ads, websites, and P411 pages.

You sounded like you were just fine until your question of how do you offer x price for 2 hours....

You find soneone in your price range you don't get to choose her rate thats extremely innapropriate and disrespectful.  

Research rates first,note that even time out in public shopping will count,be respectful,treat it like any other date and you'll be fine.

Sounds like you have a whole range of things and will probably find you're rushing though the session, even at two hours, and really not getting any enjoyment out of it. You're going to be nervous -- you already know that. You're going to fumble around and it's going to take a bit of time just to get relaxed to the point you can really get anything done.

My suggestion would be to pick a theme fantasy of yours --  not several -- and work with a provider that does that type of service. If you've got the right professional they will be able to deliver that fantasy for whatever period of time you wanted to make. Two hours might be good as it's enough time for you to calm down and the provider to get a good read on you and how best to fulfill your dreams.

Shower should be a non issue but I get that some don't I tend to the AAMPs and that's just part of the routine and I love it.

I'll answer your questions in the order you've asked. First, I'm assuming that by saying you've read over the FAQ's, that you mean the posts on this page... since that doesn't necessarily cover all applicable topics, I'd recommend that you read the self-help manual (link is in the gray box on the top right-hand corner).  

OK, so first - no, two hours isn't too long. For me personally, a first date is on average 2-4 hours, even occasionally an overnight. Since you're the client, book the date that will make *you* happy. With that said, some girls encourage longer dates, and some do not. Some girls require 2 hours for a first meeting; some will not book a longer date until they feel comfortable. Read over her website, ads, and reviews, and you'll get a sense of which type of provider she is, and what her preferences are.  

Some girls will be 100% fine with taking a shower together, if that's what you desire. BUT, some girls might refuse because they have someplace to be (or someone to see) afterward, and don't have the time to re-style their hair and re-do makeup. Her reviews might give you a sense of how closely she books her appointments together... if you're her only appointment of the day, she's probably more likely to accommodate you. If, on the other hand, you're #4 of 8, and no. 5 is on his way up 5 minutes after you leave... you probably won't get that shower. (Remember that providers are women first... try, try, try not to get her hair wet. Just trust me on this).  

As for lingerie shopping... during the time she's devoting to your fantasy, she could be doing other things - seeing other clients, taking care of children, studying, etc. Besides, to go from shop to shop, trying on lingerie - spinning around in heels, letting a guy pinch your ass, being "on" for a client - is WORK. She might not even like the lingerie you pick out, so you're not necessarily doing her a favor.  

With that said, some girls DO offer multi-hour packages, in which it is understood that part of the session will be spent in public. For instance, a girl may offer $600/1 hr, $1000/2 hours, $1200/3hrs (say, as a lunch or cocktail date package), $1500/4 hour dinner date. A friend of mine has separate incall and "social" (public time) rates, so that clients can design their own date. Expect to *at least* pay a discounted rate, if you're using up her time and services.

As to the $800 thing... Find women who are in your price range, and choose from among those women. Asking a woman who charges $1k/hr if she'd be OK with $800/2 hours is NOT a good idea, trust me. Even asking a woman who charges $1k/2 hours isn't a good idea. You could get blocked, put on a DNS list, branded a haggler, etc. We post rates on our sites for a reason, and the reason is not that we want some dude to ask us if we'd take $200 less.  

Remember, you only have one chance to make a first impression. We don't have to see everyone who contacts us, and most of us do not WANT to. Quality providers generally want to limit dates to those clients who are respectful, reliable, willing to be screened, and enjoyable both in private, and during the screening/scheduling process.  

A few steps:

1) Find women in your price range (I believe TER has included this in their search function)
2) Read over their sites and ads. Familiarize yourself with her preferences, schedule, and screening requirements BEFORE contacting her for a date. If you're not willing to comply with her screening process, then move onto another lady
3) Either fill out her contact form, or send her an email. Include all screening info; also give her a few concrete days/times you'd like to see her. Mention specific details such as incall/outcall, length of date, etc. That will help her determine that you're serious and reliable. (For example, avoid: 'R u avail?', 'Hi, how do I schedule a date?' - the info is likely in her site or ad - or 'Hi, any availability Thursday?' Browse the FAQ's for some better examples, some of which have been posted on this page)
4) If she asks for additional information to screen you, and you're not willing to provide it (for instance, many women ask for full name and employment information, if you don't have references from other providers)... then respect her wish to ask for whatever info she needs to feel safe. Don't argue with her. Move on, find another provider, and repeat.

Find 3 or 4 providers that are newbie friendly in your price range. Get the screening done prior to the trip.

Book 3 one hour appointments with 3 wonderful ladies.

Enjoy yourself and don't over think the session.
Don't get drunk or too crazy.

Discuss a possible next meeting with each of the ladies while you are resting and relaxed.

Pick your favorite and then set up an extended date.
(Or do all 3 again)

Bring plenty of cash, but don't bring anything you can't afford to spend.....lol

The price thing seems to be a major no no (I posted on the Vegas board too). I was more referring to the providers that didn't list any prices. But I will definitely NOT ask 'instead of 1k will you do 800' (I'm glad I asked, I might have done that).  

As for the lingerie shopping, is it ok to ask if they would want to do that before a session (without being part of the actual session)?  If they don't I can ask for their measurements and buy whatever I want.  

The makeup and wet hair is a frat point.  I'll make sure they know they don't have to get their hair wet.

Unless you're taking her to Agent Provocateur or someplace with REALLY nice, expensive lingerie that she'll treasure forever, and probably wouldn't buy for herself (I'm talking about the $600+ variety, not Victoria's Secret), then I doubt she'll "want" to.  

You can always ask, and she can always say that "her schedule can't accommodate it" or some other excuse... but she'll likely find the question irritating. I mean, you're basically asking her to spend time with you for free. It's kind of like going to a restaurant, and ordering a $60 bottle of wine, and telling a waitress she can bring you the $100 bottle of wine if she "wants" to.  

The best way to make a good impression is to respect her time, business, and self (both as a person and a professional service provider). Do you really want to be with a provider who's completely irritated with you before you even step in the door? No matter how great an actress she is, you'll get more genuine, sincere  service (in other words, a better experience) if she actually feels good about seeing you.

A lot of providers post measurements on their sites and ads. If she doesn't, definitely OK to ask (just tell her why  you're asking, and do NOT ask her weight). Lots of clients show up to appointments with stockings, lingerie, and other outfits.

Keep it simple.  Being polite, respectful and clean goes a very long way.  When meeting a provider for the first time, I personally like 1hr engagements.  I would save the shopping for a subsequent meeting. After you have created a rapport with her.