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Flip flop thoughts...

jmp830jmp830
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I was thinking of putting a basket of flip flops out for the women who want to kick off thier shoes, but I have no clue how many to buy. I have around 200 guests, so about 100 women, do you think 60 is good? I want people to take them, but I don't want flips flops in baskets strew all over my reception :) I was actually thinking of just putting them in the bathroom. Any thought or ideas for me on this?

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  • megandjaymegandjay member
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    edited December 2011
    I think this is a nice gesture. I wouldn't get too many though, the older guests will be unlikely to use them, I think it is more for the younger women. Although, personally I would keep my own shoes on. I would think that 30-40 would be more than enough, and leaving them in the bathroom is a good idea- unless you are doing an outdoor/beach wedding- then maybe at the entrance of the tent or patio/beach.
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  • BostonBride919BostonBride919
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    edited December 2011
    We did 40 pairs with 150 guests and had 2 or 3 pairs leftover... HTH!
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  • RocklandBride08RocklandBride08
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    edited December 2011
    I had 50 pairs for 200 guests,and I think only one pair of leftovers.  I put them in the bathroom - as I think it's more comfortable for women to change their shoes in there.  I went to a wedding where they were on the edge of the dance floor, and I hated how I had to lean down in front of what felt like the whole wedding to pick out a pair.
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  • blondie82784blondie82784
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    edited December 2011
    Thats what im doing and I bought around 40 of them. I didnt want to go over board because some people wont want to wear them and I dont want to end up with extras at the end. You also have to remember that a lot of people actually bring their own with them.
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  • nantucketirishnantucketirish
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    edited December 2011
    i LOVE the idea of flip flops. i am having an oceanside ceremony in the sand and will even have some for the ceremony as well if people don't want to walk in the sand with dressy shoes on.
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  • megandjaymegandjay member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_massachusetts-boston_flip-flop-thoughts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:89Discussion:25682ee1-3af3-4b2b-98b0-9115c5dfdbd6Post:df4226f2-5439-4750-838f-d8e75acb349f">Re: Flip flop thoughts...</a>:
    [QUOTE]i LOVE the idea of flip flops. i am having an oceanside ceremony in the sand and will even have some for the ceremony as well if people don't want to walk in the sand with dressy shoes on.
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    Nantucket- for your situation I would actually recommend more, and even some for the guys!
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  • kirst810kirst810 member
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    edited December 2011

    Where are you girls looking to buy them from or have bought them from? I LOVE this idea and am planning to do it for my wedding!

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