So... how much RAM can my Macbook actually take? How to upgrade?

Hi all. I have a Macbook I purchased around May of 2011. It's the last of its kind to be released before the Macbook was discontinued in July of 2011. I have Snow Leopard and I'm considering upgrading to Mountain Lion because I heard that World of Warcraft no longer supports Leopard, and Snow Leopard is next in line to be dropped. Problem is I only have 2GB of RAM, and while it's treated me well so far, I'd like to upgrade. I've read that my Macbook can take only 4GB through Apple, but I've heard it can take 8GB from other sources. Can I take the safe route and only install 4GB and be okay? I only use my Macbook for web surfing, iTunes, Microsoft Word, and occasionally WoW or games on Steam. So far I can play WoW and Flash games without any issues with 2GB of RAM, but I don't know if that will change when I upgrade to Mountain Lion.
I know where to buy the proper RAM, but I don't feel comfortable installing it myself. I know Apple won't install third party RAM, so that's out unless I buy Apple (and I wouldn't mind, but I don't know how much it costs.) Where can I take it? Will Geek Squad at Best Buy do it? Or should I just buy from Apple and have them install it? Should I take the "safe" route and get 4GB of RAM or try 6GB? Will 6GB hurt my computer?

The last MacBooks produced can use 8 GB RAM and you can upgrade them to the latest version of OS X. Purchase memory from OWC / MacSales or Crucial.
Installing memory is a do it yourself project but if you are not comfortable with that then have an Apple Authorized Service Provider do it for you. Next best choice is to have a competent computer repair shop perform the installation.
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