Shoe Question

Purple&7 · July 2011

So I have begun the search for my bridal wedding shoes. I found a pair at David's Bridal that were really pretty. They were a dressy flip flop. But I was wondering how they would work underneath my dress (when I find one) with all of the extra material? Do you ladies have any advice?

Also ladies who wore a heel. Was it that bad?? Because everybody is telling that I should wear flip flops instead of heels. So once again I'm confused and don't know what to do.

sprtychick10 · July 2011

Are you having a DW?

AshNoel8 · July 2011

I'm not the best person to ask because I LOVE heels! My wedding shoes have a 4 and a half inch heel! (which is honestly higher than I wanted.. I wanted like a 3 inch heel or so, but I could only find the color and style I wanted in 4 and a half inches haha). I bought flip flops for the reception, but I had to find flip flops with a really high platform because my heels were so high and I didn't want my dress to drag on the ground. I am planning on wearing my heels for the ceremony, pictures, intro at reception, first dance, cake cutting, dinner, father/daughter dance and then put the flip flops on for the rest of the night.

Here are my wedding shoes:

http://www.csnstores.com/Night-Moves-Prom-Womens-Divine-Pump-in-Royal-DIVINE-RY-NMP1016.html?refid=FR49-NMP1016_5823704_5823707&PiID=5823704&PiID=5823707

And here are the flip flops I got that would be high enough to save my dress from dragging at the reception (except these are black and the ones I got are white):

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=549860&CategoryID=55743&LinkType=#fn=sp%3D2%26spc%3D76

abbeylynne06 · July 2011

I wouldn't get a shoe until you get a dress. You might end up needing no heel at all, or a certain height heel in order to make the dress the correct length.

That being said, I wore flip flops toward the end of the reception and had no problem with it. My dress never got caught under my feet or on my shoes. I wore blue flats for the wedding, and at the end of the evening, my feet were pretty sore. I couldn't imagine wearing heels for it all day long.

Purple&7 · July 2011

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[QUOTE]Are you having a DW?
Posted by sprtychick10[/QUOTE]
Nope. But the ceremony will be outside on the grass, so I'm also worried about wearing heels and sinking into the ground.

sprtychick10 · July 2011

Gotcha. You could always get some dressy flats instead of flip flops

kitkat610 · July 2011

My husband is 12in taller than I am so I wore heels (almost 5 inches). I wore them the whole night until we got in the car. Right at the end my feet started to hurt, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

If you want to wear a heel and avoid sinking, I would get something in a wedge. I have seen some really cute ones lately.

I agree with PP and would wait on shoes until you find a dress because you might change your mind.

kellya01 · July 2011

I'm wearing David's Bridal "Lindy" (champagne color, d'orsay style shoe). The only thing i wish it had is a strap across the ankle. I don't want to have to bend down to fix my shoe if it comes off or anything, and I definitely don't want to have to ask anyone to do that for me! :-)

HandBanana · July 2011

Hey! I'm always drawn to a shoe topic...

I wore 4" heels with a 3/4" platform. I got them from DSW online. The brand/designer Audrey Brooke has shoes in wide width and they have extra cushion on the ball of your foot. I lasted 6 of 8 hours till I had to wear flip flops.

Pay no mind to my pasty pale-ness.

mrandmrsbrist · July 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_shoe-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:67b7e3d4-820e-41c4-ab4b-3ea97061f342Post:ce4f7cb5-b172-4c41-b9cf-081d05ff0b24">Re: Shoe Question</a>:
[QUOTE]You might end up needing no heel at all, or a certain height heel in order to make the dress the correct length.
Posted by abbeylynne06[/QUOTE]

Only true if you're not doing alterations.

Do you wear heels regularly (or semi regularly)? I know for me I really like wearing heels, but I can only handle them for a few hours and then I just want to take them off. I tried on a lot of shoes before I found the ones I liked. They're super comfy wedge heels.

abbeylynne06 · July 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Shoe Question :<strong> Only true if you're not doing alterations.</strong> Do you wear heels regularly (or semi regularly)? I know for me I really like wearing heels, but I can only handle them for a few hours and then I just want to take them off. I tried on a lot of shoes before I found the ones I liked. They're super comfy wedge heels.
Posted by mrandmrsbrist[/QUOTE]

I guess I didn't word that very clearly. I meant that the dress could be close enough to the right length that a certain height of heel (1/2 inch, or 2 inches or whatever) could make the dress just the right length. And then you'd be able to save the money on hemming, instead of shortening the dress 2 inches or whatever. Or, on the flip side, if you buy 3 inch heels and find that your dress only requires 1.5 inch heels, you're going to need different shoes.

mrandmrsbrist · July 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Shoe Question : I guess I didn't word that very clearly. I meant that the dress could be close enough to the right length that a certain height of heel (1/2 inch, or 2 inches or whatever) could make the dress just the right length. And then you'd be able to save the money on hemming, instead of shortening the dress 2 inches or whatever. Or, on the flip side, if you buy 3 inch heels and find that your dress only requires 1.5 inch heels, you're going to need different shoes.
Posted by abbeylynne06[/QUOTE]

True.

DramaGeek · July 2011

I was one of those who managed to save on the alteration fee by getting shoes the right height (and adding a little extra fluff with a crinoline). For me it was pretty important, because I had embroidery on the bottom and would have had to have the alterations from the waistline instead of the bottom, which is more complicated and thus more $$$.

As far as flip flops versus heels, go with what's best for you. I wore tennis shoes because it's what I was most comfortable in. You're going to have those shoes on for a long time (I figure mine were on 12 hours) so you better be comfortable. I think outside in the grass you'd be ok with heels, if that's what you want, as long as you don't go with a stiletto.

Purple&7 · July 2011

I love to wear heels, but I'm not able to wear them that often. I will keep looking and wait until I find a dress before buying the shoes.

Thanks for the help ladies!

SuMmErKuTiE · July 2011

I wore 4 inch gold heels and I was fine. I usually wear heels so it wasn't a shock to my feet. I also wore gel inserts in my shoes which helped, and changed into platform flip flops after the first dance at the reception.

Bett2012 · July 2011

Whatever you are comfortable with

I like the height difference between my FI and I (5inches) - I fit perfectly under his shoulder, so I will be wearing flats.. unless, of course, I opt for a shorter dress - I'm drawn to the tea-length ones! Then I'll get a pair of awesome heels

otherwise, the shoes aren't seen that much in my opinion :P

joie424 · July 2011

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[QUOTE]I love to wear heels, but I'm not able to wear them that often. I will keep looking and wait until I find a dress before buying the shoes. Thanks for the help ladies!
Posted by Purple&7[/QUOTE]

Good idea. I am a shoe lover so it was hard for me not to buy shoes first :) but I waited until I bought my dress because I actually bought the perfect heel height so I wouldn't have to have the dress taken up at all which can be expensive. I saved money that way (if you're interested in saving money at all). Anyways you will find shoes you like, and multiple pairs. No worries about buying anything right away!

fam6 · July 2011

I have heels for the ceremony, but I do have a pair of flip flops for our picnic after. I think whatever you will be comfortable in is the best! But, I also know for myself I walk better and have better posture in heels, so I am glad I will have them on for the ceremony.

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