Boots... Yea or Nay?

loveinatx08

This month I will be making an appointment for alterations for my dress and need to decide on shoes. My wedding will be outside in the summer at a ranch on fairly uneven ground so I have already decided my usual tall heels won't work this time. I was trying to find some low heels or flats until I found a pair of cowboy boots in one of my colors! My maids love the idea, but my mom hates it. I'm also concerned about how they would look under my dress, which is a-line with a long train. Should I or shouldn't I?

Habs2Hart

I think it depends.  Are the cowboy boots "you" or are they just in it for the day.  If it's something you normally wear and people see you in them and think it's natural, then go for it!  If it's not something you'd normally wear and it's just to look "ranchy" I think it would be better to go a low wedge or a flat. 

Also, decent (re: comfortable) cowboy boots are very pricey.  Think $200+. 

Tanq&Tonic

Ditto PP

opalsky007

Habs took the words right out of my mouth.

I do not think they are appropriate unless you wear them on a regular basis.

klasnd22

My Future SIL is probabl going to wear boots under her dress. She would not be comfortable nor look like herself if she didn't. If the same applies to you, then go for it. boots can take longer to get accustomed to and broken in if you are not already used to wearing them. 

tonyscutieest09

I wear boots almost everyday so it was a natural choice for to choose boots for my wedding shoes. BUT like PP's have said, if you don't wear them on regular basis it would look akward.

aerinpegadrak

Since you said "usual tall heels," it doesn't sound like boots are a standard thing with you.  In that case, I'd look for a nice wedge or a lower heel.

AwayWeGo08

I like boots under a wedding dress IF it fits the brides personality. If you wouldn't normally wear them it makes it look like you are trying too hard.

soontobeschooley

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_boots-yea-nay?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:15Discussion:ebcd736d-81f8-4daa-b96a-8909ed1efb43Post:81eac3ec-9b7b-4e60-ab17-ec6c598f4ad1">Re: Boots... Yea or Nay?</a>:
[QUOTE]Since you said "usual tall heels," it doesn't sound like boots are a standard thing with you.  In that case, I'd look for a nice wedge or a lower heel.
Posted by aerinpegadrak[/QUOTE]

Ditto.

loveinatx08

To clarify: "usual tall heels" because boots are not appropriate where I work, this is not my first pair of boots--they are "me," and money is not a problem here. I'm going to try them on with my dress and return them if they look off. Thanks for the input! I appreciate it!

starlite21l

If boots are you go for it.  I saw an episode of David Tutera's My Fair Wedding where the bride lived in her boots.  She had bought a pair of pink cowboy boots that she said she HAD to wear under her dress.  David wasn't thrilled about it at first but in the end it turned out PERFECT.  The bride was thrilled and the pink boots under her more simple dress fit together great with her outdoor wedding.