To Wear Pink Shoes, or Not to Wear Pink Shoes??

LarraO2530

I have seen quite a few ladies post that they are not wearing or did not wear white/silver/ivory shoes with their gowns, and I just wanted to get a few opinions of my own. My FMIL has taken me dress shopping on a few occasions and I have a pair of very comfortable, extremely cute pink heels that I brought to try dresses on with. I love these shoes and have had them long enough to wear them comfortably and the biggest plus is they are 5 inches high, so when the photographer is snapping great shots of our ceremony, I won't look like a little girl next to my FI who is 6'2 (I'm only 5'0). It is difficult to begin with for me to find shoes that I (a) like and fit my style and (b) fit my feet, I wear a 5-5.5 shoe, so I haven't been looking for a replacement pair. I came out in the first dress with my pink shoes center stage as I held the dress up to walk to the pedestal, and the first words out of her mouth were "pink shoes? let me see if we can find some nice silver or satin white..." I laughed it off and said "you don't like them? I thought they were cute, and they'll match the flowers my girls will carry for the ceremony (hot pink gerbera dasies), besides, no one will see them unless I lift up my dress" She gave this some thought, and kind of gave me an "ok..." but each time we have looked at dresses online to make our next trip to try on she mentions finding a more "bridal" shoe. I really do value her opinion and she is a wonderful FMIL, I have been trying to stick to my guns on this one and explained everything I mentioned here, I just feel as though I'm hurting her feelings by not looking for different shoes. Any thoughts? (these are the shoes below btw.....)

ElcaB

Those shoes are freaking adorable. I love that you're considering wearing something you already own and love for your wedding. If they make you feel good, wear them. 

Besides, like you said, they're comfortable (kudos for being able to wear 5" heels, sister!). Standing around for the duration of the ceremony & photos in shoes that haven't been worn in sounds like torture. 

Maggie0829

Wearing colored shoes has definitely been a popular thing over the past few years.  I say if you like them and they are comfortable then wear them.  Like you said, no one will really see them unless you lift up your dress.  So what if they aren't "bridal"?  What the hell does that even mean anyways?  They will be "bridal" because you are a bride and will be wearing them on your wedding day.

I would just ignore your FMIL and her silly comments from here on out.  You don't have to explain your reasoning for wearing pink shoes.  And if this woman gets her feelings hurt over you not wearing white or more "bridal" shoes then she has issues.

LarraO2530

Thanks!! I've definitely had practice walking in sky-high heels!! My FI makes jokes bc my closet has nothing but flip flops, a pair of nursing shoes, a pair of sneakers, and heels, heels, heels... I appreciate all your input! I think I'm gonna rock the pink shoes, they will add to the uniqueness of our day bc I love bright, fun, colorful things and my FI loves that I'm different  

cpalasz

These shoes are awesome! I love them! I say rock them no matter what anyone says. I'm wearing bright pink shoes with mine and I can't wait!

climbingsingle

I freaking love those shoes. Wear them!

vmj23

Love them, wear them!  I'm wearing purple shoes

Blergbot

Def wear the shoes and ignore FMIL. I'm wearing green shoes.

chibiyui

Rock the pink shoes.

Signed,
Bitch rocking blue suede shoes.

KatWAG

I wore purple shoes and got nothing but compliments the day of the wedding.

Wear whatever shoes you want!

LarraO2530

Awesome! Thank you guys so much for all the great input!! I love the idea of wearing colorful shoes instead of plain jane pearl enhanced, jewel encrusted white/silver/ivory.

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I love them & if they are comfortable for you, wear them. I folded into the guilt that I needed "bridal shoes" for my wedding. Now I own a pair of $70.00 that I'll never wear again. Biggest regret of my wedding. I wish I would have just found some cute shoes that I was comfortable in & just maybe added some cute shoe clips to dress them up if needed.

seshat303

Love them!  You should definitely wear them if you love them and they're comfy.  Plus, if they match your flower plans everything will tie together beautifully.

I'm wearing coral shoes and I have I short dress so they'll be on display the whole time.  I'm pretty psyched about it.  I'm rejecting most "bridal" accessories.  White shoes? No thanks.  Pearls and rhinestones?  I'll pass and rock a statement necklace and feathered fascinator.

LarraO2530

Bold! I love it!! I love these discussions, they've given me a lot of ideas and confidence to go ahead with some of the non-traditional ideas my FI and I have had. I completely love the idea of personalizing as much of our day as we can, while still keeping th e romantic and intimate vibe of the small wedding we'll have.

Bubblegum5586

If your wedding colors are pink then I love it! I had royal blue shoes that matched my wedding colors!

Sugargirl1019

Love them! Do it!

My mom raised her eyebrow when I wasn't going to buy white shoes. However, once she saw them with my dress she loved them and thought they were another way for me to add my personality in (like my custom cathedral length veil). My shoes aren't pink, but they are satin charcoal grey with a big sparkly bow on the side. They are my wedding color. I will be walking down a grand staircase for our entrance and people will see my shoes then when I pick up the front of my dress, and I also think they will take great bridal photos.

It's probably more of a trend right now, and who knows, girls may go back to wearing white shoes in 10 years, but who cares. It's cute, and not totally obvious.

arrippa

First off, lucky you being able to wear 5" heels. I am wearing red heels that are about 2 1/2" heel and that's the highest ones I can wear (otherwise, I will probably trip on my way down the aisle). but I love that I am wearing my red patent heels. Rock on in your pink heels!

MobKaz

Just thought I would throw in a POV from both a MOB and MOG. My DIL rocked a pair of mustard yellow Badgley Mischka heels on her wedding day, and wore a tea length dress. My daughter had planned to wear zebra striped heels until she broke her foot 8 weeks prior to her wedding. I think it's fun to have a subtle way to express your personality on your wedding day!

MrsMarende

I think those shoes are adorable. I am planning to wear colored shoes as well. 

CamiSelene

Do it! I'm going to be rocking some cute purple flats on my day and all my girls will be wearing their favourite shoes in their favourite colours too to go with their champagne and ivory bm dresses. I think a lot of brides nowadays are tending to go with shoes that better reflect their personalities.

Fairyjen1

Now I want those shoes! What brand are they so I can look for some!

Sonietsjka

Wear the shoes! I think colored shoes are great and can't wait to wear my orange ones!

stephalovely

I love them. I say go for it.

LarraO2530

Fairyjen1 said:

Now I want those shoes! What brand are they so I can look for some!

I got those shoes from Bakers Shoes when they used to be in my local mall about 4 years ago I did find the pic online, so maybe they could be found on the website

vh2014

LOVE THEM... I am considering wearing Red (they will match my BM dresses and I already own them because they were BM shoes for me LOL).  They WILL show (along with my red painted to match toenails) because I am having my dress hemmed to sweep the floor when I am wearing ballet slippers because I don't want my dress dragging around during the reception.  As a photographer I saw all kinds of cool shoes under the dress and LOVED it. Makes for cute pictures and as PP have said shows your personality.  I'd say go for it... especially since they are so cute! 

CatherineHowell20

Absolutely wear them. Its your day . I'm wearing purple shoes and dyeing my slip blue. (My wedding colors are black, white, and purple)

atlastmrsg

Actually, I think bridal shoes without personality are not the norm anymore.  Everyone I know has done a colored shoe, "something blue" shoe, really sparkly shoe, or a funky shoe (lace Toms, etc.)  I think white satin shoes are turning into the passe thing.  Rock the pink shoes!