Bridal Shoes… or Should I Say Flip-Flops?

Bridal Shoes… or Should I Say Flip-Flops?

May 7th, 2008 @ 5:15 pm by Mrs. Lovebird
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Since I’m having a beach reception, the traditional stileto-heeled bridal shoe won’t cut it.

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For months, I’ve been looking at shoes of all shapes and sizes in search of something that will hold up in the sand.

I thought wedges might be a good option, but all the styles I liked that were still pretty formal-looking had a tapered wedge heel that didn’t seem like it would give me the support I need. I’m afraid I would still sink into the sand and that it won’t give me enough balance.

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When I went on a shoe buying binge a few months ago, I bought these thinking I could wear them for the reception.

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Looking back, what was I thinking? I can’t wear a closed-toe shoe on the beach. Sand is going to keep getting in them!

Now that the wedding is two months away, I think I’m just going to play it safe and get me some flip-flops. I wrote a post a while back on some good options, but I want to go with something that will give me a little height.

Back when I was in college, my MOH introduced me to Reef flip-flops. Being from New York, I never dared to walk around the city in flip-flops. But since I was in the suburbs for college, I thought, why not? We ended up getting identical Reef Smoothies and they are the most confortable shoes I own! I say own in that I still have them, more than 5 years later! And they look as good as new! Maybe the bottom is a little worn, but I swear by these babies!

I’ve tried other flip flops over the years, but none of them compared to my Reefs. I don’t want to risk getting blisters on my feet during the wedding.

I looked around for what type of wedges Reef made - I found a few good options, but I think I will go with the one with the most height!

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I present to you the Reef Liv! I found it on zappos for $38 with free shipping both ways! They have a 2 3/4″heel too. I’m going to walk on the beach with them on a few days before the wedding and hope I don’t trip. My back-up? I will go barefoot!

What do you guys think? Do you have any other suggestions on what I could wear?

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41 Responses to “Bridal Shoes… or Should I Say Flip-Flops?”

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Miss Pineapple (message) 682 posts, Busy bee

I love the idea of going barefoot! (if the reefs dont work out)
Reefs were uber popular growing up in Florida everyone wore them everyday, everywhere. I think they are both great options.

5/7/08 @ 5:19 pm (reply)

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mtyf (message) 320 posts, Helper bee

I don’t know if it’s just me and my feet but I can never wear thong-style shoes with any sort of height, because they quickly irritate the space between my big and second toes. This is especially true if the shoes are a traditional heel that pitches me forward. I think it’s better if they are platforms like those (so that your weight isn’t being forced forward, putting a lot of pressure on that sensitive little spot), but then the extra weight really starts to bother me, with chafing and pressure and whatnot, even if the shoes are light foamy flipflops (like those seem to be).

But other people seem to wear thong-heels with no problem, so I don’t know. Just a warning in case you haven’t worn anything but flat thongs (which I am a-ok with)!

5/7/08 @ 5:21 pm (reply)

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Michelle

hehehe. As someone who grew up on the beach I love (as in it makes me laugh lovingly) that you thought the closed toe shoes or the platform things would work in the sand for more than 1/2 hour. =)

Hands down - flip flops or barefoot. Anything else - you’ll wind up spending $.. and 1/2 hour later, you’ll be barefoot. If you still want to feel a little snazzy, deck out the flip flops with pearlies or jewels, or… barefoot sandals. Its what my bridesmaids and I will all be wearing for my wedding and reception.

5/7/08 @ 5:23 pm (reply)

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beereader

i like these better!

http://www.reef.com/girls/productdetail/girls/footwear/sandals/1608

5/7/08 @ 5:25 pm (reply)

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jenniferb (message) 167 posts, Blushing bee

I live in Arizona where you can wear sandals all year round. Reefs are the best, hands down. Love them! And they do have some “dressier” ones that I can wear to work! Good choice!

5/7/08 @ 5:26 pm (reply)

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mlindsey (message) 348 posts, Helper bee

Even though sand destroys a good pedi, I would probably go barefoot, and wear the Reefs to the reception. I love those doggone flip flops btw. I’m not a beach girl, but I have lived in flip flops my whole life (my mom said that’s why my feet are so big). I have a pair of cute brown braided ones, and those have got to be the toughest pair I have ever had. And I’ve had a lot of them!

5/7/08 @ 5:29 pm (reply)

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lilneko69 (message) 471 posts, Helper bee

I think there is something so romantic about getting married barefoot on the sand! And it also happens to be the most practical option.

If you don’t mind me asking, are you planning on keeping the white kitten heel ballet slippers? If not, I would love to buy them from you! They are exactly what I am looking for!

5/7/08 @ 5:30 pm (reply)

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Sharmeen

I remember having those types of sandals at BMC. Mine were cream colored and I got them from Charlotte Russe for $7. I think Old Navy had them at one point too.

I would personally go barefoot for a beach wedding, but if I had to choose a sandal I would go with the Skecher’s Triggers-Rapture [http://www.skechers.com/images/productimages/medium/37047_WHT.jpg][in white]. They stay firmly to your feet instead of dragging like is the case with most flip flops.

5/7/08 @ 5:32 pm (reply)

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i love reef, love them!!!

5/7/08 @ 5:47 pm (reply)

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peachy

Typically, I’m against flip-flops as wedding attire, but a ceremony on sand is definitely an exception. Those Reefs seem like a good choice.

But I vote for barefoot! How cool is that???

The only thing is that your dress will be too long if you hem it for the reefs and go barefoot (tripping hazard), and too short if you hem it for barefoot and wear reefs (awkward looking). If you’re going to go between the two, I suggest going with a flat flip-flop.

5/7/08 @ 5:51 pm (reply)

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Jessica

if you’re not set on height, kenziekate has posted about some really beautiful flat sandals. http://kenziekate.blogspot.com/search/label/shoes

5/7/08 @ 5:56 pm (reply)

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Jenny

Barefoot! Barefoot! The other thing about flip flops in the sand is you could wind up kicking up quite a bit of sand as you walk, depending on how fluffy the sand is! But of course the reefs are great for the afterparty. That makes me wish I was getting married on the beach!

5/7/08 @ 6:05 pm (reply)

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melodicsighs1

as a san diegan (and flip flops all year round kinda gal), i really don’t think that the reefs with height will work. in my opinion, platform flip flops are an abomination (okay, that’s a little harsh… but, i really dislike them, and im a short girl who LOVES heels). i think the extra bulk of the shoe will making walking in sand VERY difficult.

but anyway, i think if you are going to to the flip-flop route, you should give up on the height. i think the shoes that beereader posted are very cute. otherwise, i’m all for barefoot!

if you’re still stuck on the platform idea, good luck trying them out in the sand.

(and if you’re interested in an alternative to reefs, i was converted from my love of reefs a few years back to rainbow sandals. i’ve had the same pair for years now, and i LOVE them… i honestly wear them every day when im in san diego)

5/7/08 @ 6:06 pm (reply)

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misschickie (message) 169 posts, Blushing bee

my friend wore espadrilles and they actually looked great with her dress

5/7/08 @ 6:09 pm (reply)

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Lauren

Those are cute but I find it really hard to walk in sand in flip flops. It’s a lot easier (and more graceful) for me to walk barefoot. So try them out for sure before you walk down the aisle!

5/7/08 @ 6:22 pm (reply)

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Jellyby (message) 26 posts, Newbee

I have the same height problem, so I’m always looking for cute flip flops with some heel. How about these, with a fancy little orchid?

http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/susan/susan248608_140015_lg.jpg

You can purchase them here: http://www.shoebuy.com/susan-mango-hibiscus/248608

5/7/08 @ 6:38 pm (reply)

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kelly

My FSIL wore those to her wedding too! She lives in the Keys so she lives in flip flops. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her in something else.

5/7/08 @ 6:39 pm (reply)

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BunnyBlue (message) 528 posts, Busy bee

I wear those shoes every day of the year! lol , no really those exact shoes , I have 4 different colors. My mom hates it. I do have to admit she was very proud when I announced I will not be wearing them for our wedding. For me they are super comfortable! But as has been said here before , try them out before you walk down the aisle.

5/7/08 @ 7:01 pm (reply)

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