Nontraditional Shoes

chrystielynn

I wanted to get something a little different for my wedding and I am not a girl that likes heels. I am thinking of wearing Toms (and gifting my bridesmaids with them as well) to wear to the wedding. I'm honestly not worried about what my MIL or parents will say about my nontraditional shoes, but I'm wondering if anyone else knew of another brand or style of shoe to look into!

Thanks, ladies! xoxo

Barbiiieee

The sparkly TOMS would be so cute for this! They also make some that are a more ballet flat style, which would probably look a little more formal. I was a bridesmaid once and the bride bought us all personalized Converse to wear with our black dresses and the pictures all look so cute! I think Vans makes some personalized ones as well, but I think those can get kind of pricey. 

I'm a girl who loves her heels, but this is a super cute idea.

msuprincess04

I really don't like the look of Toms. Are you sure your girls do? Also, it's not a gift if it's part of the uniform for the wedding. Just saying.

While I really dislike the look of casual shoes at a semi-formal event, that's your choice. I've seen plent of people post about wearing Chuck Taylors.

sadieboud10

I think it's a cute idea! I know if I was given a free pair of shoes I wouldn't give anyone any lip about it. I think the personalized shoes would make for great pictures! I say go for it!! After all, it is YOUR wedding.

msuprincess04

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_nontraditional-shoes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:5e4a2069-272a-451f-9e61-202d0d6b2290Post:df4f068b-fc3e-4a1c-a082-781e50f76c81">Re: Nontraditional Shoes</a>:
[QUOTE]I think it's a cute idea! I know if I was given a free pair of shoes I wouldn't give anyone any lip about it. I think the personalized shoes would make for great pictures! I say go for it!! After all, it is YOUR wedding.
Posted by sadieboud10[/QUOTE]

Please do not adopt this attitude. 1) It's not YOUR wedding. It's a celebration of love for you, your FI, your families, your friends, and everyone else you invited to partake. 2) pictures can ruin frienships, remember which is more important. 3) gifts are to thank your friends, not to make "your" day more special (sounds selfish when put that way, doesn't it?)

cnf2013

You should find out what kind of shoes your girls like before dropping a load of cash on them. I personally don't like TOMS. I would wear them if a bride gave them to me for her wedding, but that would be the only time they'd get used by me. I'd hate to see someone waste their money. Plus, I take them off and either go barefoot after dinner or bring something to change into. I have bad arches and flat shoes wreak havoc on my shins. If I wore those all night I would be lucky if I could walk at all the next day. 

Would you consider wearing non-traditional shoes for yourself then letting the girls wear whatever they are comfortable in? Also, providing parts of their ensemble isn't really a gift if they're required to use it for the wedding. 

divinemsbee

I think if you like TOMS, wear them yourself, but don't make the BP wear them. Personally, I don't love my legs, and if I were in a short dress the last thing I would want to wear would be TOMS, which would make my legs look shorter and stubbier than they are. I think you can wear whatever you want, it's NMS, but no one's going to stop you. You could maybe try the TOMS wedges, I think they're much more comfortable than the flat shoes. 

I'd say the same thing to a bride who wanted all her BMs to wear 5 inch heels with a platform. Yeah, you could pay for them, and that would make it a little more acceptable to wear a certain shoe, but do you really want to do that to someone who may just not be comfortable in them? I think not. 

mimi624

I'm wearing a pair of light blue Converse high tops. If you want to wear Toms to be more comfortable go for it but I would let my BM's wear what they wanted. I am getting my girls ballet slippers for the reception. They don't have to use them but they have them if they need them. Not everyone has a problem with heels. My friend can run in 6 inch heels.