Keeping the Dress, Swapping the Shoes

Keeping the Dress, Swapping the Shoes

April 28th, 2010 @ 11:14 am by Mrs. Seashell
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It seems an increasing number of brides are opting to switch out of their ceremony dress and dance the night away in a reception dress. I’m doing the equivalent for my feet!

(source 1, source 2)

Basically, I’m generally a hot mess in heels. I’m pretty tall (5’9″) so I don’t wear them on a regular basis. On the occasion I do wear heels, I end up with bloody heels, oozy blisters, or scraped knees because I’ve taken a tumble. It’s classy.

So, yeah, I’m a flats girl. I love my Tory Burchs. I own more pairs than I’d like to admit, and it’s all too fitting that I rock a pair on my wedding day. My current quest is to find a pair in velvet aubergine. If not, the shiny purple ones will do just fine.

Here’s the plan: my wedding shoes are Stuart Weitzman’s “Gigiritz” which I found at Zappos.com for $298. My specifications were pretty simple: good quality (i.e. I was willing to splurge a bit), under 3″ heel and dyeable. I’m going to have them dyed a rich purple to match my bridesmaids’ dresses. After the ceremony and photos, I’ll slip on my Tory Burchs and savor comfy feet all night!

Are you trading your heels for flats at some point during your wedding?

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28 Responses to “Keeping the Dress, Swapping the Shoes”

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FutureMrs.Taylor (message) 555 posts, Busy bee

Wow. I’m wearing a similar heel. Except mine was the Michael Shannon version found at Off Broadway Shoes for $40.

4/28/10 @ 11:22 am (reply)

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Rgeddy (message) 2,186 posts, Buzzing bee

I need to get some flats for my reception - except I worry that the dress will then be too long and I’ll trip over it!

4/28/10 @ 11:24 am (reply)

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AlmostMrsS (message) 21 posts, Newbee

Oh my gosh, SO excited to read this post! I wish our good friend Tory Burch would make a couple of wedding day shoes for us to choose from because if anyone could do it right, it’s her.
Side note: my very 1st pair of Tory flats passed away yesterday, the medallion fell right off! My fault, wore them into the ground.

4/28/10 @ 11:24 am (reply)

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colorfulbride (message) 237 posts, Helper bee

I’m with Rgeddy…need comfiness but height PLUS we’ll be walking on grass at the reception.

4/28/10 @ 11:27 am (reply)

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Miss Seashell (message) 1,713 posts, Bumble bee

@AlmostMrsS: You had a pair of Tory’s DIE? Tragic!!!

4/28/10 @ 11:27 am (reply)

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Mrs. Frozen Yogurt (message) 2,685 posts, Sugar bee

I totally switched shoes, and I think it allowed me to enjoy the day much more!

4/28/10 @ 11:30 am (reply)

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Gerbera (message) 4,481 posts, Honey bee

@Rgeddy:
Exactly why I’m switching into wedges! hehe. It’ll only be a little extra height but I figure it’ll be better than going from almost 4″ to completely flat!

4/28/10 @ 11:31 am (reply)

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 3,163 posts, Sugar bee

Yep! I changed shoes…and dress…and veil Love the purple Reva’s!

4/28/10 @ 11:31 am (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

Those are so cute! I’m definitely thinking about switching shoes!

4/28/10 @ 11:38 am (reply)

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alivoo01 (message) 2,625 posts, Sugar bee

I’m thinking about keeping my heels on for much needed height! I’m 5′3″ and the FI is 5′10″. Guess I need to make sure those heels are UBER comfy and well broken in!!!

4/28/10 @ 11:45 am (reply)

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Mrs. Piglet (message) 1,045 posts, Bumble bee

i’m an oaf in heels! i swapped out for some flip flops at our reception, too!

4/28/10 @ 11:48 am (reply)

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sadie (message) 304 posts, Helper bee

I wore the same Stuarts in navy for our wedding….super comfy and perfect heel height! Love em. And a girl’s gotta love anything Tory.

4/28/10 @ 11:58 am (reply)

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emg (message) 436 posts, Helper bee

I switched out into my Tory’s as well!

4/28/10 @ 12:02 pm (reply)

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puzzle (message) 248 posts, Helper bee

Stupid Question: What do you do with the bottom of your dress after wearing the flats? I love the idea of going from heels for the ceremony to flats or flip flops at the reception but I feel like I’d be tripping over my dress all night.

4/28/10 @ 12:14 pm (reply)

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Miss Seashell (message) 1,713 posts, Bumble bee

@puzzle: One thing that comes to mind is to accomodate the bustle for lower shoes. I’ll definitely have to account for the switch!

4/28/10 @ 12:17 pm (reply)

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An Huynh

I’m changing dresses (3 times) and changing shoes 3 times!! Platforms, midheight heels and ballerina flats

4/28/10 @ 12:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Taco (message) 950 posts, Busy bee

I’m trading my heels for barefoot, I’m thinking!

4/28/10 @ 12:43 pm (reply)

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Miss Lace (message) 702 posts, Busy bee

I’m wearing flats the whole day! My feet are generally done within a few hours of wearing heels too. So glad there’s another bride who is wearing flats and flaunting it

4/28/10 @ 12:53 pm (reply)

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