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Quick recap: The ’maids and I thought their gowns were all set when we walked out of the doors at Priscilla. They’d been measured, given their contact information, approved the color, and even agreed on the same gown (save for a small difference in the skirt). Then I received an email that changed all of that. The email was from my bridal consultant, and it basically said the information we were given a few days prior was wrong. Wrong as in the dress BM R picked out doesn’t come in yellow. She apologized (wasn’t her fault) and suggested I come in again to look at the other options.
Things happen for a reason. I wasn’t feeling the first choice, so this setback wasn’t actually a bad thing. It gave me a chance to regain control of the creative direction. (That sounds awful, but it’s true.) I knew what gown to order. It was an early favorite that wasn’t given strong enough consideration. I didn’t speak up even though it was my favorite…Making sure everyone was happy was more important. Lesson learned. Now that we were on the same page, I had their blessing to pick the backup:
In canary yellow (not cobalt). I had to use my imagination at the store. None of the samples came in canary. All I had to go on was a 2″ x 2″ swatch. The specific color didn’t matter much. As long as it’s yellow, I think we’re OK.
So this is canary, just not on their dress. You’ll have to use your imagination too—until the dresses come in.
Did you change your mind about the bridesmaids’ dress or color?
Yes, I did - I almost got purple dresses but then decided to get burgundy. And in the beginning I had wanted peach BM dresses but my BMs talked me out of it!
The real reason I wanted to comment was to tell you how clever I think this post title is. Love it!
I originally wanted each girl in a different colored dress, to go with my multi-colored theme. I ended up ordering identical black dresses and then we’ll be adding a colored sash (fuchsia for 3, yellow for MOH). My vision has changed so much over the 25 months we’ve been engaged…
Just a warning - we got dresses from POB and the zippers on all of them would snag on the rouching on the dresses - one bridesmaids broke right before the ceremony and she had to be sewn into the dress. I complained after the wedding and POB did not respond in any meaningful way. I was bummed because the dresses were supposed to be high quality. So make sure you have plenty of thread in the right color, and test all of the zippers beforehand to make sure they don’t break.
Canary is such a lovely shade of yellow! Perfect for your summer wedding! 
LOVE love love this choice!! I originally wanted to go with yellow but I had one BM vehemently opposed to the idea, so we went with blue instead…But that shade of yellow is perfect!
Such a pretty choice! I ended up having to limit style choices for my girls too. Initially I was told that all the bill levkoff dresses came in the same plum color, but it wasn’t the case. Different fabrics were only available in certain colors. It all worked out in the end though and everyone picked something they loved.
what a lovely yellow, Miss PC. With gold, silver or nude shoes…these’ll look amazing.
There’s nothing wrong with trying to ‘gain control of the creative direction’…after all, it’s your wedding, and you want to feel good about all aspects of it!
@Mrs. Jellyfish: Thank you!
@luckyillini: That’s a nice way to set your MOH apart from the other ladies.
@edb: Good to know. I’ll double check my sister’s gown before I mail it to her.
@Mrs. Trail Mix & @Miss Tartlet: Beyond happy that both my sister and BM love yellow. Doesn’t hurt that it looks amazing on their tanned skin too.
@Mrs. Locket: I think the whole process of B’maid dresses should be streamlined so there is no confusion. Know your inventory, right?
@Miss Ostrich: You answered my next question for the gals: what color shoes!
@bridesmomma: I knew I had lost control but had NO idea how to get it back. Glad this hiccup happened and set me on the right track again.
2 of my BMs ended up changing their dress (after we picked, but before they ordered). A new style came out and we all loved it more then the original.
LOL We went through so much trying to find dresses in the right color that we just had them made! 
BTW I love that dress!
My ladies are wearing POB dresses in pewter–and they are gorgeous!
Ooh- i think the yellow is going to be perfect with your garden-y venue. Nice switch!
@Mrs. Meerkat: Brave! That is one big project. Where did you end up sourcing your fabric from?
@Ms Cheetah: Love the pewter color.
My bridesmaids had the same dress (the longer one) in canary yellow! Let me know if you want to see a picture, to help you envision.
I didn’t because I bought those suckers from Modcloth, and after 30 days our return policy was up. I’ve wanted to change my mind a few times though hahaha.
@Jenna Bouchard: Thanks for the offer! The girls’ dresses have since arrived and all is good. I love the hive!
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Mrs. Pain au Chocolat, Wilmington, DE Age and Occupation: 29, Realtor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 34, Realtor Engagement Date: November 21, 2009 Wedding Date: June 2011 Venue: Greenville Country Club About Me: An ENFJ with an artistic streak who loves backgammon, sailing, graphic design, and sleeping in. Travel (near or far), good wine, and tasty food makes my heart sing. I'm a compulsive list-maker who lives to plan and organize. Mr. P and I have lived together for 4 years, all the while renovating our city townhome bit by bit. We're planning a whimsical, Anthropologie-inspired garden wedding in June 2011.
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