I don't care either way but it beats listening to her say she wishes it was blue everytime she visits.
I am buying an orange leather couch for similar reasons- although DH insists that it is red (it's not).
I have been fortunat to have 2 grands a mom and now a MIL that all sew, so I have always been able to demand customization on anything (my MIL is working on window treatments for my house as we speak) But I have sworn to work as much on our costumes this year as possible and ask my MIL to guide me when I need it rather than just saying "uh, that's all I know how to do- you finish it, like I normally do. I figure who's going to do the sewing for my daughter and her children if I don't learn. Besides sewing is definitely a dying art form. I can't tell you how many of my friends are floored that I even have a machine. I told one friend (5' tall) who insisted on wearing certain jeans w/ a certain platform shoe- "why don't you just hem your pants" and she looked at me like I had 3 head! Now they all bring them to me!!! How funny.
Best of luck finding your dress.
...t.