Flip Flops?! Really?!?!

Flip Flops?! Really?!?!

January 14th, 2010 @ 9:20 am by Mrs. Pencils
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This is the reaction I get when I tell friends and family my chosen footwear for our wedding. I myself at times wonder if I would be happier choosing a beautiful pair of shoes like this:

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or this:

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I mean, how often does a girl get to splurge on a girly, shiny pair of heels? And yet, when I imagined myself on my wedding day, I realized I wanted to be me. Plain ole’ Miss Pencils. I go for what’s comfortable, cute, and simple, which is why I plan on wearing these on my wedding day:

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or these:

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Yep, those are green flippy floppies (I got my flippy floppies–you at Kinko’s straight flippin copies! Anyone?). No matter the season, you can find me in a pair of flips flops or a simple pair of flats. I like feminine details and bright colors that I can use as a pop of color with a black ensemble.

I plan on making some cute little ribbon flowers to add to flip flops like these above, but that’s about it. Maybe. Or I’ll just rock them normal-like, as if it weren’t my “special day”.

Are you wearing something not-very-bride-y? What is it?

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50 Responses to “Flip Flops?! Really?!?!”

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Sarah

I’m on a boat!

LOVE the flip flops in green. Go for it, I think the juxtaposition between a sweet wedding dress and casual flip flops is awesome!

1/14/10 @ 9:32 am (reply)

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Miss Meerkat (message) 3,216 posts, Sugar bee

Woot! Another flip flop bride! I would spend my whole life in flip flops if it didn’t snow here in MI.

I am trying to decide between getting the standard $5 pair in white and then adding to them or finding a somewhat more elegant sandal like version. I figure I can wait till the summer and shop every shoe store in a 100 miles radius. =) Can’t wait to see what you pick!!

1/14/10 @ 9:38 am (reply)

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Ms. Library (message) 1,250 posts, Bumble bee

But the question remains: Will you be having dolphins doing flips and… stuff… ?

I am totally doing flippies at the reception. I decided to be a grown up at the ceremony since I had worn flippies at the rest of my “I’m supposed to be a grown up” events, like graduation. Plus I wanted hot heels!

1/14/10 @ 9:47 am (reply)

Bee

Miss Rainbow (message) 1,535 posts, Bumble bee

Well, I’m going all out bridal, but I’m glad you’re choosing something that you’re comfortable with! And I must say, those yellow shoes are divine.

1/14/10 @ 9:50 am (reply)

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OCD (message) 33 posts, Newbee

I’m on a boat! I’m cracking up at my desk right now.

1/14/10 @ 9:57 am (reply)

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stephbolt (message) 204 posts, Helper bee

Hmmmm I did wear flip flops at my college graduation (to my mother’s eternal embarassment). But I know with as ungraceful as I am, if I wore flip flops at the wedding, I would make the loud smacking flip flop noise trying to walk down the aisle, and that’s not what I want people to hear.

I do have a pair to change into later in the reception though.

Very cool that you’re rocking what makes you comfortable though!

1/14/10 @ 9:58 am (reply)

Bee

Miss Pencils (message) 1,027 posts, Bumble bee

@Sarah: yay! I think you’re right…exactly what I was going for!
@adias.angel:precisely my debate. there were some gorgeous ones carried by j.crew last spring but I was too lazy to buy them….now I’m afraid I have an image in my mind that I won’t find again. 5 bucks from old navy though you can’t beat!
@Ms. Library: I love the heels first and flip flops later idea- nice!
@Miss Rainbow: I know! I kind of want them just for fun…is that so bad?
@OCD: haha! that digital short gets me everytime

1/14/10 @ 10:00 am (reply)

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Miss Britt (message) 915 posts, Busy bee

I am glad I am not the only one that isn’t buying super fancy crazy expensive high heels. I will be rockin’ the flop.

1/14/10 @ 10:00 am (reply)

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Blueshoes2 (message) 2,638 posts, Sugar bee

What about a nautical themed pashmina afghan? I’m lovin the green flips, I think they’ll be really cute (and super comfy)!

1/14/10 @ 10:04 am (reply)

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LovestheBear (message) 1,250 posts, Bumble bee

I love my flippy floppies (ever since that song came out, that’s what they are to me)–I fully plan on slipping a pair on at some point.

1/14/10 @ 10:05 am (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Quiche (message) 3,157 posts, Sugar bee

I wore a basic sandal from Target for the ceremony - they were simple & perfect - & changed into bright pink flip flops that I’ve had for years for the reception. & guess what?! I was comfortable all night - what a concept!

1/14/10 @ 10:17 am (reply)

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Bee

Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

i think that’s great that you’re going with something that’s comfortable. most of the time people don’t see the shoes anyway, and when they do, they’ll see your cute flip flops!

1/14/10 @ 10:22 am (reply)

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Renee

I’m wearing blue flats: http://weddingsandcookies.blogspot.com/2009/05/again-with-priorities.html for a couple reasons: 1) My fiance is my height so I don’t want to tower over them, and 2) As much as I love heels, I would never last a full day of standing, photos in grass, and dancing in them. I got them at Zappos.com and they’re perfectly pretty yet comfortable.

1/14/10 @ 10:28 am (reply)

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NurseK (message) 162 posts, Blushing bee

I love flip flops! Personally, I am bound to sandals or flats because I just can’t seem to walk straight with heels. I’m excited to look for some cute wedding-y sandals or flops!

1/14/10 @ 10:36 am (reply)

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glowawber (message) 89 posts, Worker bee

I’m wearing Croc flats! Basically…am too cheap to do anything else…

1/14/10 @ 10:39 am (reply)

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Bee

Miss Pencils (message) 1,027 posts, Bumble bee

@Miss Britt: yay! we’ll rock it together!
@Blueshoes2: lol! me too
@LovestheBear:haha, i’m pretty much obsessed with the song and anything andy samberg does
@Mrs. Quiche: yay! this makes me feel very sure in this decision- thank you!
@Miss Pug: you’re so right! thanks pug
@Renee: those are so sweet! I love the sheen
@NurseK: haha me too!

1/14/10 @ 10:40 am (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

Also, it’s the perfect excuse for a pedicure!!

1/14/10 @ 10:52 am (reply)

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pmerr (message) 2,518 posts, Sugar bee

I’m wearing flip flops too!! Mine are going to be those thick ones that make your taller though. That way I don’t have to do any alterations on my dress!

1/14/10 @ 10:53 am (reply)

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Bee

Miss French Fries (message) 2,217 posts, Buzzing bee

I am totally wearing flip flops for my wedding, too! Rock on, Pencils! Flip flop brides unite!!!

1/14/10 @ 10:53 am (reply)

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Alison

Say hello to my lieetle friends: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=34759&vid=1&pid=695811

My shoes aren’t flip flops, because I have to walk down three flights of stairs and I can just see them flop on my dress, me getting scared, and falling down the steps! haha.

But for the reception: I’m rockin’ a white glitter pair of TOMSshoes!

1/14/10 @ 10:59 am (reply)

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