Dress colors

Hi Cara, I’m a people pleaser too and it’s really hard to say when you don’t like something. Before your wedding slowly turns into pleasing everyone else but you (been there!), I would simply say “I really like the olive or blue tulle dress as it comes. I really love that.” If that doesn’t give the hint, just give a face that says you don’t care for it and say “I don’t think so”.
I’m all for compromising, but you should get the vision you want and it should be respected. Good luck!! 💙

Don't be afraid to put your foot down. If they want to add accessories, they can do so when they rewear the dresses.

Just say no. It's your wedding not your bridesmaids. If she had a problem that's too bad for her and hopefully she will get over it.

Cara,
I'm sorry to hear about that hun! But definitely put your foot down. It is YOUR wedding. Tell her you appreciate her input, but you would like to at least still test out some bridesmaids dresses within that color to decide then. Wherever you girls go to find your dresses, I would suggest to try a few different shades that look olive. It's not a bad color at all! Find some inspiration on pinterest and tell your girls that you have your mind set on it and really want to see it in person before you completely rule it out. And besides this is coming from ONE of the girls who said it would look like an army lol. Don't let one bridesmaid switch up your mind if you have your heart set on it. Again, try on some dresses with that color, and decide then.

It is your wedding. Youre way nicer than most brides who wouldve told that bridesmaid off. Not to mention, Im not really sure why bridesmaids care what they wear in someone elses wedding because no one really looks at the bridesmaids anyway lol. If you want olive colored dresses that is what you should choose

Totally your decision love! Put your foot down. Good luck!

You're nicer than I can honestly say I am. I chose the colors of my wedding, and let my bridesmaids chose their dresses. Luckily, no one has made it complicated and they've just chosen their favorite dress in my color and we've moved on! If this were me, I would politely remind them that it's your wedding and that all you're asking is that they wear the dress you chose.

I've said this so many times, I will literally wear a clown suit if that's what's asked of me -- judge a little? Sure! But it's not my wedding and I agreed to be there in the dress the bride chose for me when I agreed to be in the wedding. Good luck girl!

I know what you mean. i was that bride who felt like i was really into pleasing everyone because i remembered they were doing this for my wedding. BUT at the same time, you already compromised on the color so if you don't want the other extras, it's ok to say no.

Thank you to everyone for your input! It was truly helpful!