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Ms. Gazelle, Calgary/Vancouver Age and Occupation: 32, Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Technology Analyst Engagement Date: September 3, 2010 Wedding Date: July 2011 Venue: Brock House Restaurant, Vancouver About Me: I am a marathon runner, cyclist, Ironman triathlete and beautiful shoe fiend who also loves kicking back and watching Glee. I grew up a bit of a nomad as I traveled around the world with my family, living everywhere from Australia to England to South America and Indonesia. I finally settled in Calgary a few years ago and met Mr. Gazelle who loves me even though we cheer for different hockey teams. We are planning a bit of a destination wedding in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia and we can’t wait to share the day with our close family and friends.
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Doing the Floral Fandango

April 29th, 2011 @ 4:10 pm by Ms. Gazelle

It is official: I am the bride who cried shoe. I knew I wanted purple shoes for our wedding; however, when I was looking for said purple shoes, there weren’t a lot of options. I initially bought the Nine West Jojus with almost a feeling of, “Oh my gosh, they are purple and available.”

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Then I bought the Nine West Zaltas to swap out flats for heels later in the evening.

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Unfortunately, I didn’t really believe that these shoes were the ones I wanted to wear on our wedding day, so I kept looking.

One day while browsing the website for my favourite clothing store, Anthropologie, I spotted them. The heavens parted and I could have sworn I heard singing. I present Anthropologie’s Miss Albright Floral Fandango heels.

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Image via Anthropologie

Unfortunately, obtaining them wouldn’t be that easy. They cost significantly more to mail to Canada than to mail within the U.S. Miss Albright shoes are also inconsistent in sizing, and I’d have one chance to get the right size shoe. I didn’t want to spend a bunch of money on shoes that may or may not be the right size that I’ll be wearing for a long time on our wedding day.

So I did what any sane bride would do. I convinced Mr. Gazelle that we should take a side trip to Seattle on our upcoming trip to Vancouver so I could purchase the perfect shoes. I may or may not have bribed him with promises of oysters and delicious Washington micro-brews. But it was so worth it…

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When we drove back into Canada, I declared my shoe purchase to Canada customs. The border guard’s response to the fact that we were in Seattle for shoes? “That’s a long way to go for shoes…”

Did you go out of your way to get the perfect shoes for your wedding?

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25 Responses to “Doing the Floral Fandango”

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Miss Smashville
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Miss Smashville (message)  247 posts, Helper bee

The border guard had to be a man. They just don’t understand how important shoes are :o)

 
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Miss Gazelle (message)  994 posts, Busy bee

@Miss Smashville: Yes, yes he was! lol…

 
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amethystmeg
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amethystmeg (message)  135 posts, Blushing bee

OMG! I also NEEDED purple wedding shoes. I now have two different pairs and I thought that was bad. But, you have three pairs! You rock my world. I feel like if some ladies can have different dresses to change into then it is not that crazy to keep changing your shoes during your wedding day!

 
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Miss Pony (message)  4,171 posts, Honey bee

You’re right, it was worth it. Those shoes are perfect!

 
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canuckbee (message)  319 posts, Helper bee

I am also searching for purple shoes! Any of you other bees want to share your purple shoe finds?

 
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canuckbee (message)  319 posts, Helper bee

Oh, as for driving to Seattle for shoes… A friend recently drove from Toronto to Buffalo to buy her sister a purse for Christmas. Upon declaring it to the border patrol they didn’t believe anyone would go that far for a purse, so they spent an hour throughly searching her car!

 
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dddd89
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dddd89 (message)  491 posts, Helper bee

I have the Nine West shoes in black and they hurt so bad after awhile. I wore them as a bridesmaid. I’m sure the Anthro shoes will be amazing!

 
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Miss Seal
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Miss Seal (message)  1,179 posts, Bumble bee

Tooootally worth it. Those are gorgeous!

 
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xtatic1
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xtatic1 (message)  778 posts, Busy bee

Those shoes are gorgeous!!!

 
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Lighter (message)  68 posts, Worker bee

sooo worth it!!! LOVE your shoes! :D

 
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Miss Candy Apple (message)  1,465 posts, Bumble bee

Holy mother of pearl, those shoes are FABULOUS. Love them, G. Totally perfect.

 
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cosmo_gmr (message)  449 posts, Helper bee

they are perfect!!!

 
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Ms. Ferris Wheel (message)  345 posts, Helper bee

Those shoes are SO worth a trip across the border. They look fabulous on you!

 
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Miss Tartlet
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Miss Tartlet (message)  3,207 posts, Sugar bee

So much shoe porn today! These are ah-mazing, Gazelle–and LOL @ the border guard’s reaction. ;)

 
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Cee-Bee (message)  62 posts, Worker bee

Lovely shoes! That first nine west pair made me swoon a little. If only my betrothed would grow a few more inches, I could wear heels like that!

 
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Erin

Love the Anthro shoes!

I’m wearing the Jojus in dark pink. I am absolutely in love with them. They are actually the first pair of shoes I saw in pink and I snatched them up right away.

 
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MissCasey
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MissCasey (message)  214 posts, Helper bee

Those shoes are fabulous!

Will you still wear the flats also?

 
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ldhannans@yahoo.com (message)  7 posts, Newbee

I love your new choice…very cute! I am searching for a pair of purple shoes too. I am in love with the Nine West Purple Heels. What size are they? Would you be willing to sell them?

 
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Miss Elephant
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Miss Elephant (message)  6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

The new shoes are so cute!!

 
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Sunlavender
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Sunlavender (message)  553 posts, Busy bee

Oh…. gorgeous!

 
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Ms. Gazelle, Calgary/Vancouver Age and Occupation: 32, Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Technology Analyst Engagement Date: September 3, 2010 Wedding Date: July 2011 Venue: Brock House Restaurant, Vancouver About Me: I am a marathon runner, cyclist, Ironman triathlete and beautiful shoe fiend who also loves kicking back and watching Glee. I grew up a bit of a nomad as I traveled around the world with my family, living everywhere from Australia to England to South America and Indonesia. I finally settled in Calgary a few years ago and met Mr. Gazelle who loves me even though we cheer for different hockey teams. We are planning a bit of a destination wedding in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia and we can’t wait to share the day with our close family and friends.

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