Flip-Flop Favors

candys354 · July 2009

Hello Everyone! I really like the idea of having flip-flops at the reception for the guests who want to slip on something more comfortable for dancing. My question is how many do you think I should purchase? I don't have a final head count yet, but right now my guest list is 155. Do I need to purchase a pair for every female guest? What do you ladies suggest?

alithebride · July 2009

those are your favors?!?!? frankly-i know when i go to a wedding to wear shoes that are comfortable. i wouldn't take them to wer and certainly wouldn't bring them home. i have tons of pairs and don't need another that's more-than-likely cheap and I didn't choose for myself.

Leah&Christian09 · July 2009

We did this and it was a huge hit. My crowd are the type to take off their shoes and dance barefoot by the end of the night, so the flip flops were really popular. We had about 100 RSVP yes and about 30 pairs got taken, so a little over half of the female guests. I had bought about 50 pairs, but I found a charity that was thrilled to have the extras, so I don't mind the excess.

ffmaid · July 2009

I thik taking off your shoes or changing into flip flops is wierd and bluntly slightly gross . Flip flops are not easy to dance in and can cause ankle injury . I would not change out of my shoes nor would I take flip flops as I am very sensitive aout the type of between the toes material. Honestly I find this to be a sign taht the bride is not adult since flip flops are very teenager.

soontobemrsnola · July 2009

Personally, when I go to a wedding, I know I need to wear comfy shoes or my feet will hurt. LOL But I also am not really one to go to a wedding, get sloshed and end up being a fool on the dance floor! ha ha I am fun and love to dance but a bit more reserved like that. However, my fi's family are the crazy fools! ha ha They all LOVE to drink, dance, have a great time, etc. I have been to weddings with them, to bars, house parties, etc. and it is VERY typical that most of the women end up dancing barefoot by the end of the night. Personally, I hate being barefoot and HATE dirty feet so I would suffer in my heels before doing so.However, I think flip flops are a much better option than going barefoot. Given that we are doing a casual intimate wedding (65 guests- almost all are immediate family), and given that I KNOW fi's female relatives end up barefoot most of the time AND we are having a very long reception (almost 5 hours), I decided to do flip flops.I probably could've gotten away with 30 but found them on clearance at Michaels craft store yesterday for $0.40 per pair! So I went ahead and purchased 40 pair and figured that if I have extra (as I'm certain I will), I'll give them away or something afterwards. All 40 pair plus tax came to a total of $17.40. Not a bad deal and at least it's better than people going around barefoot- yuck!I, too, am particular about the material between the toes but these seemed comfy enough and I got various sizes from XXS (size 1-3) to L (sizes 10-11). Since I have a small group of people, I had a good idea what general sizes I would need to get and about how many of each. The good thing about the flip flops is they'll work for different sizes. I wear a 7 but I could easily go with the S or M sizes (small is a 6-7 and medium is a 7-8 or 9). I'm going to put them in a basket with a cute label on them.

soontobemrsnola · July 2009

Oh- and I am an adult (this is a 2nd wedding) and everyone at our wedding will either be kids under the age of 8 (who will be in the children's room with the babysitter) or grown adults between the ages of 30-82 (there will be about 7 people in their 20's).

MrsNFB · July 2009

Flip flops were also a huge hit at our wedding. I got enough for about 30% of our guestlist and only a couple pairs were left at the end of the night. I got ours at Old Navy and they are pretty comfy (and I wear flip flops pretty much everyday so I'm a pretty good judge of the comfort of flips). I'm an adult as well (was 31 when I got married) and not only did I offer flip flops to our guests but I also wore flip flop sandals with my wedding dress

I think that equating flip flops to the bride not being adult is ridiculous.

shellybeth · July 2009

I am wearing white flip flops down the aisle :)However, if you are giving them away as favors, how do you know which sizes to get? Are you just getting a variety?

ffmaid · July 2009

In my cirlce flip flops are worn by children and college kids but adult women wear real shoes and do not remove their clothing at events. So yes I view it as childish and imature

MrsNFB · July 2009

Well ffmaid, I would love to see photos of your wedding so I know what an "adult" affair looks like.

soontobemrsnola · July 2009

In my circle (my family and friends), we ladies keep our shoes on as well but my future in-laws are also guests and I know they are different. I'd rather them wear flip flops than go barefoot and I truly believe they will love it and be appreciative."Different strokes for different folks"!

LOL To me, a wedding is about us throwing a party and hosting our guests. That means we are doing what we can to be accomodating to all of our guests and make them feel relaxed and comfortable.

It may not go for your situation but I don't think it's immature either. Consideration and courtesy are always appreciated and show a sign of maturity that you are a good host and willing to accomdate your guests.

shellybeth · July 2009

So ffmaid.. are you saying you don't own a single pair of flipflops?! That is unheard of! lol... I live in Arizona and it is unbearable to wear actual shoes (unless you are at work, then you have to wear real shoes.. makes my feet all sweaty and gross feeling).

ffmaid · July 2009

I do not own a single pair of flip flops but several pairs of sandles

trix1223 · July 2009

I would not consider these to be favors unless you are also getting flip flops for your male guests.I think flip flop baskets are a silly waste of money-as an adult I am responsible for my own attire, including footwear.But it you must, get the flip-flops, but please don't consider them a "favor". I'd rather get no favor than a pair of flip flops that I'll never use.

gottahavashorti · July 2009

I wouldn't consider it a favor either.While I know I'm responsible for my own footwear, I woudln't mind seeing a flip flop basket. I normally live in flip flops during the summer and don't have too many 'nice' sandals. I wear dress shoes for weddings but would love to change into flip flops after a couple hours.

lillybug215 · July 2009

I got those 40 cent flip flops at Michael's today! Deal of the day! I only got enough for my MOH and maids though. They are a fuschia pink and that and apple green are my colors so I am going to tie a bow/ribbon around the toe divider thingy and it will look cute... but only for my ladies. I would never think to change out of my own shoes at a wedding reception. But I think my WP ladies will think its's cute, and make for some fun pictures.Different strokes for different folks though. At 40 cents a pop, who cares?!

nokomis82 · July 2009

We are looking to have 150 guests and I only got 20 pairs. I figure some people will already have comfy shoes. Go to Michael's and get them while they are $.40!

mbcdefg · July 2009

I like offering them as "dancing shoes," but I don't really like the idea of them as a favor because not everyone will get them. Either give a favor to everyone (like cookies, candy, etc.), or just skip favors altogether and just do the flip-flop basket.

hippie4yahweh · July 2009

LMAO- ff, I just have to ask- what the hell is a "sandle"?!Very mature and "adult", spelling the name of a type of common footwear wrong... yeah.

dianejo · July 2009

For what it's worth. I love flip flops - I own a pair in every color. I am buying them to offer as "dancing shoes" for my guests. I bought a sparkly pair to change into once my official wedding shoes get uncomfortable.I also bought a sparkly pair for my MOH and my BM's.Everyone has different opinions on what is appropriate wedding attire and if some people want to wear flip flops is it really mature to put them down?

Leah&Christian09 · July 2009

Oh come on. Only teenagers wear flip flops? You must be on glue. My 53 y/o mother owns more flip flops than anyone I know. I guess she's just a child. I don't know a single woman that doesn't wear flip flops.

MCH77 · July 2009

FI would kill me if I did this, he hates flip flops. But I would love it and quickly grab a pair. I think having about 50-60 pairs should be good. If you hold onto the receipt, you could return the extras. I would get my BM special ones (in their correct size) and place them on their chair at the reception.

MrsNFB · July 2009

I wore flip flop sandals for my beach ceremony and it was not a problem...they did not kick sand up my dress or on my legs (I'm not even sure how that's possible, the dress prevents any sand from kicking up). Also, sand is hot to walk on sometimes when barefoot. There's no way I would have gone barefoot anyway, I think that's gross.

otisjib · July 2009

I think this is a weird idea if you are having a formal wedding. This is the ONE time you get to dress up and be elegant. I love flip flops, but not at a wedding. But whatever floats your boat!

shellybeth · July 2009

Our wedding is more on the casual side than it is formal. Plus, my dress is to the ground and I don't think my feet will be seen very often (but if they are I don't mind at all!). I just want to be comfortable and I do NOT want to wear heels. Some people may totally disapprove, but I don’t care, I am doing what I want. Here is a picture of my flip-flops. They are white with silver, sparkly straps J <img src=http://www.freewebs.com/bethbutterfly/shoes.jpg>

shellybeth · July 2009

Lets try this again<img src="http://www.freewebs.com/bethbutterfly/shoes.jpg">

lizziemoopsc · July 2009

I know I'm coming in late on this, but I think that as long as it matches the formality of the event it is a great idea! I don't know anything about your wedding, but I trust that you know enough to make that call for youself

Even if not everybody grabs a pair, I'm sure the ones who do will greatly appreciate it.

otisjib · July 2009

Im not wearing heels either. There ARE other shoes than heels and flipflop...lol

vanelli09 · August 2009

I LOVE this idea and am searching Michael's right now for those flip flops! I'm glad that most people think this is a good idea. I hope they are a huge hit!

AllieK2010 · August 2009

Geez. Some of you need to LIGHTEN UP!!!! All ages of people--including my grandmother!!--wear flip flops. I see a wedding reception as a party and I've been to PLENTY of weddings where people kick off their shoes and dance barefoot or bring sandals to change into. What's the big deal? If going shoeless or wearing flip flops means they want to dance and party a little longer, why NOT consider providing them for your guests if you have the money to do so?! I'd be more worried about everyone having a great time than *gasp* them changing into flip flops!!!I've not heard of a flip flop basket, but it seems like a very cute idea. I agree with others that these should not be your favors, but it would be a cute extra to have available to guests.

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