How I Ended Up With Two Pairs of Wedding Shoes

How I Ended Up With Two Pairs of Wedding Shoes

November 5th, 2010 @ 3:38 pm by Mrs. Knitting
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Remember how I told you that I don’t care about shoes? It’s true. I still don’t. However, my boss does and, as a result, I am now in possession of two pairs of wedding shoes.

Some back story: I’m very close to my boss and she is basically the pushy opinionated mom I never had (in a good way). I have a mom and she’s awesome and the best mom ever, she’s just not pushy or opinionated (For the most part. She does get really pushy if she wants me or one of my sisters to go to yoga with her and we don’t feel like it).

My boss is pretty involved in our wedding and has been extremely generous with me. She’s treating me to a facial, manicure, and pedicure before the wedding and is throwing Mr. Knitting and me a pre-wedding cocktail party. She’s also the person who helped me get my vintage wedding dress altered.

Anyway, I brought my shoes to a dress fitting and my (very fashionable) boss took one look at them and decided they would not work. In case you need a reminder of the shoes I already bought here they are:

I still like them.

She then insisted on taking me shopping and treating me to a better pair.

I initially resisted, since I am perfectly happy with the pair I already chose and would prefer to not have two of everything at our wedding. Eventually I realized this wasn’t really about me, but was rather about her wanting to do another nice thing for me and agreed.

Last Friday we went shopping (after she treated me to lunch and my favourite drink, a kir royale), and we found another pair of shoes that met with her approval.

Here they are:

Side View:

While I still can’t get all that excited about shoes, I definitely like them and they do actually go slightly better with my dress than the original pair (my boss is usually right about these kinds of things). So, while I’m not a two-dress-bride, I am now officially a two-pairs-of-shoes-bride.

I think I would have found this whole episode upsetting if I did care a lot about shoes, but since I don’t it was easy to let her have control of my footwear. It was much more important to her than it was to me so I was happy to let her have her way since she definitely has my best interests at heart. I know this story sounds really odd since most people’s bosses do not veto their wedding footwear choices, but again she’s almost more like my pushy, opinionated, and extremely generous second mom than a boss. Ultimately, I’m just grateful to have someone in my life that cares so much about me and our wedding and ensuring I have the right footwear.

Out of curiosity, which do you prefer? My new shoes or my first pair?

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26 Responses to “How I Ended Up With Two Pairs of Wedding Shoes”

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

Awww! I think it sweet that she cares that much. I like the first pair better but only because they look a lot like what I got.

11/5/10 @ 3:44 pm (reply)

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Amani (message) 792 posts, Busy bee

I actually like the first pair a little more, but it’s hard to tell w/o seeing them both w/ your dress.

11/5/10 @ 3:48 pm (reply)

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didymoose3 (message) 84 posts, Worker bee

It’s really nice of her to offer to treat you like that! I do like the second pair better, I just hope they don’t cause more alterations for the dress since the first pair looked a little shorter!

11/5/10 @ 3:49 pm (reply)

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msmarathon (message) 163 posts, Blushing bee

First pair! Sorry, just my opinion. They seem a little younger looking and comfortable than the 2nd. But either pair would be great!

11/5/10 @ 3:50 pm (reply)

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culby cheese (message) 193 posts, Blushing bee

I think you are doing yourself a huge FAVOUR ( ) by letting go of the things you don’t have that strong of an opinion on, and that you know mean a lot to other people. It cuts down on a huge amount of stress!

That was very sweet of you to let your boss treat you to the other pair, and for her to treat you! Sounds like you have a very special relationship, and that she is thrilled to be a part of your day however she can!

Both pairs are very cute, by the way!

11/5/10 @ 3:58 pm (reply)

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chloeb0825 (message) 40 posts, Newbee

I think they are both very nice, but with a winter wedding in Toronto.. I feel like closed toes is better. So I pick #2

11/5/10 @ 3:59 pm (reply)

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Miss 1Cent (message) 168 posts, Blushing bee

I really think the pair you picked are so much cuter! Not trying to be a huge jerk here, but in my opinion the second pair have more of an older lady vibe (something about the slingback). The first pair have a much more vintage/trendy look to them I think. But, of course, go with your gut & what YOU prefer. I’m not a big shoe person either so I feel ya…

11/5/10 @ 4:06 pm (reply)

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CapeBride917 (message) 94 posts, Worker bee

Wow that is so nice of her! Want to trade bosses with me?

11/5/10 @ 4:29 pm (reply)

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ManciasToBe (message) 195 posts, Blushing bee

i think pair #2 are more formal looking i have a similar pair to pair #1 and i use it with flowy skirts and jean jackets

11/5/10 @ 4:32 pm (reply)

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missbiscuit (message) 1,050 posts, Bumble bee

I agree with Amani. Personally, I like the first pair better. But, my opinion might change if I saw them with the dress. Sometimes an outfit can make something work that otherwise doesn’t as a single piece.

11/5/10 @ 4:37 pm (reply)

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anon

no way people! the second pair are better! Thanks to the Boss! They seem a bit more fashion forward…

11/5/10 @ 4:41 pm (reply)

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becomingamrs (message) 58 posts, Worker bee

I like the second pair. Although the first would look really cute for a date night!

11/5/10 @ 4:42 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Locket (message) 2,837 posts, Sugar bee

I kinda like the first pair more too! But, I love peep toes so much!

11/5/10 @ 4:58 pm (reply)

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Miss Peach Tree (message) 339 posts, Helper bee

i love kir royale! i want to go on boos lunches like that! sounds like a great person to have in your life and as part of your wedding.

11/5/10 @ 5:20 pm (reply)

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dance (message) 1,607 posts, Bumble bee

I like the first pair better too…BUT I definitely agree with the fact that you are having a winter wedding in Toronto, so close toed is the way to go!

11/5/10 @ 5:24 pm (reply)

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Miss Twigs (message) 126 posts, Blushing bee

I’m no help….I like them both. Maybe take the scond pair with you as “reception shoes” then you have only one pair of wedding shoes and one pair of reception shoes? That would totally alleviate two of everything guilt for me.

11/5/10 @ 5:32 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Pin Cushion (message) 1,012 posts, Bumble bee

Drinking on your lunch break plus a cool boss who is into your wedding?? You have an awesome job! I think both pair are cute. Go with your gut!

11/5/10 @ 5:56 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Glasses (message) 2,741 posts, Sugar bee

I don’t care about shoes either but I like both of yours! I think the first pair look more comfortable, and I’m all about comfort! Although to be honest I bought some VERY uncomfortable shoes (that made me trip as I was going down the aisle) and after the ceremony I changed to flip flops and no one even saw my shoes!

11/5/10 @ 6:28 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

They are both cute, but I am partial to the new pair!

11/5/10 @ 8:22 pm (reply)

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MsBrooklynA (message) 2,703 posts, Sugar bee

What an awesome boss you have!! I definitely like the second pair better. Warm toes for your winter wedding will be lovely. No snow getting stuck in your shoes.

11/5/10 @ 9:25 pm (reply)

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