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What SHOES???

reina72985reina72985
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I'm getting married in upstate NY in July at a lake. It's absolutely beautiful but it's not even close to be level (it's on a mountain) and it's all grass. I would love to wear heals but I'm worried about sinking into potential mud. I'd love to hear stories from you about your outdoor wedding experiences with shoes.  I figure I'll have to go with flats or wedges? but really hoping I can get some optimism from fellow brides in heals.
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Re: What SHOES???

  • alehayesalehayes
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    Heels and outdoor weddings generally aren't a good idea.  As you mentioned, flats or wedges are a better choice.  If comfort is key, go with flats.  If you want height, go with the wedges (and a bonus is wedges are generally more comfortable than heels).

    What about something like - />this?  The heel is a little more pronounced than the wedge.   Or maybe these <- Although the pic kinda makes it look like the wedge may not come all the way down.
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  • SpookieCatSpookieCat member
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    You will definitely want something flat or with a large heel or wedges.  I wore kitten heels during my ceremony (indoors) and I had back-up wedges for the reception which was outdoors on the lawn.  As soon as I got to my Uncle's house and started taking pictures on the lawn I was begging for my wedges.  The weight of my train in back was significant enough that try as I might to keep my weight forwards those little heels were sinking fast. 

    It was a struggle to stand up still - I can't imagine if I was trying to move around a hilly area.  I wore something like this (link) but without the platform part - I think they were 3" tall total - I've actually owned them for 4 or 5 years.
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  • Habs2HartHabs2Hart member
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    If you have your heart set on heels, try these out:  www.thesolemates.com
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  • reina72985reina72985
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    Thanks for all the tips.. those sole-mates are such a great idea! I wonder if they work?!
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    They do.  I own a pair. 
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  • emmaballeemmaballe member
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    I am using a similar type of product it is not called Sole-mates, but the idea is the same and they are fantastic.  I have to walk down a big grassy hill in heels, so I am counting on them to keep me from sinking into the dirt, and keeping my bright green shoes clean :)
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  • katheriner89katheriner89 member
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    My ceremony is outdoors & reception indoors.
    I'm wearing a wedge for the ceremony- then changing into the heels for the reception. they look almost the same, just one has a wedged heel.

    good luck :)
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  • dennisraysgirldennisraysgirl member
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    these are the cute comfy shoes i am wearing for my reception...

    i just don't do well in  heels and will wear some for the ceremony but then i don't hv to worry about tripping the rest of the night. I tend to be a klutz and trip a lot LOL
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  • kristilyoungkristilyoung
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    i'm actually wearing flats that have a 1/2" heel for the ceremony then changing into cowboy boots for the reception. everything is outdoors, so i can't wear heels (plus my FI is only an inch taller than me!)
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