Cream sounds better than cerise in this instance (although I wouldn't call it 'ridiculous' - how unkind!).
If you're looking to update an item accessories are great, - why not make your money go further by having a spree in Accessorize or Claire's? Alternatively, why not take an element of a current trend such as metallic - and add splashes of that? Silver shoes and a pair of statement silver ear-rings would look modern, eye-catching and ideal for such a special occasion. Hope things go well. BB x