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Traci
Expert November 2017

Is anyone else wearing flat sandals with their dress?

Traci, on July 20, 2017 at 9:37 AM

Posted in Wedding Attire 50

I decided to wear flat sandals with my dress for a few reasons, I don't want to be uncomfortable in heels and I don't really like ballet flats. I was going to get the rose gold ones from David's Bridal but after seeing them in person, I was disappointed. Anyway, a coworker/upcoming wedding guest was...

I decided to wear flat sandals with my dress for a few reasons, I don't want to be uncomfortable in heels and I don't really like ballet flats. I was going to get the rose gold ones from David's Bridal but after seeing them in person, I was disappointed. Anyway, a coworker/upcoming wedding guest was asking about the attire at my wedding. I showed her the shoes I picked and she got really judgy.. she made a face at me and was saying they are ok if they won't be seen (they won't be seen btw) and that she is just "more traditional" - I'm really tired of unsolicited opinions. Unfortunately, I'm pretty impressionable and this is the 2nd time I've allowed this person to make me 2nd guess myself..which then leads to me stressing out like crazy. I'm putting a pic below of the shoes, so please let me know if any of you think they are THAT BAD. Also, just to note, this woman is old enough to be my mother, so maybe its just a generation gap. Pic below.

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  • Cuervo
    Super January 2019
    Cuervo ·
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    I think your shoes look nice.

    I will be wearing flats because I want to be comfortable and I want to stay true to my height.

    I don't ever wear heels but when when I have they are normally 5" heels and I don't feel like being taller than my FH on our wedding day.

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  • TarHeel729
    Expert July 2017
    TarHeel729 ·
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    Your co-worker can kick rocks! I love your sandals! And it shouldn't matter to anyone else what shoes you wear. It's your wedding - wear what makes you comfortable. I thought about flats because my ceremony and reception are on grass, but I already owned a pair of wedge heels that are comfortable and are the perfect height so that the hem of my dress did not have to be altered at all. You do you and ignore your judgmental co-worker.

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    Super October 2017
    Future Mrs.S ·
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    I love those shoes OP.

    I'm getting married on the beach so I'm going bare foot.We're doing a spa day before we go down, so my feet will be looking good!

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  • Kelly
    Dedicated October 2018
    Kelly ·
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    My wedding isn't until 2018 and I already know that I will be wearing sandals! It's what I feel most comfortable in and that is much more important to me than wearing something that isn't me. I would probably trip and fall in heels anyways.

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    Savvy July 2017
    Erica ·
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    Wear whatever you want!!!!!! they look great!

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  •  Brooke
    Devoted October 2018
    Brooke ·
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    Beautiful!

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  •  Brooke
    Devoted October 2018
    Brooke ·
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    Im almost as tall as my man so ill be wearing flats. MAYBE baby heels

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    Devoted October 2017
    Esperanza ·
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    Those are wicked cute and to be honest, it is your wedding, your day and you can do whatever you want. Just ignore silly people. If you like them that is all that matters.

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  • M
    Devoted October 2017
    MrsJ ·
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    I'm wearing sandals for my fall wedding as well. Simple and cute. Less chance of tripping (but since it's me, I probably still will) and I'll be comfortable.

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  • crazypants
    Dedicated June 2018
    crazypants ·
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    Those are cute! I'm wearing sandals or some sort of flat! I cannot walk in heels without looking like I just learned to walk and I'm pretty clumsy, and I'm getting married in the mountains so I'm walking on a dirt path. Wear the sandals if you're comfortable in them. People wear sneakers all the time!

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  • Mrs. B
    VIP March 2017
    Mrs. B ·
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    Those sandals are gorgeous! Screw her opinions, since when are heels "more traditional" lol

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  • Ariel
    Devoted August 2017
    Ariel ·
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    Girl please!! No one is going to see your shoes anyway unless you are putting them out on display. It honestly doesn't matter and comfort is key. I am wearing sandals because I don't want to be the same height as FH. I like being shorter than him.

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  • Devoted June 2020
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    They're cute. I'm old

    55yrs old it's not a age thing. Wear whatever you choose, flats heels platforms your choice.

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  • Devoted June 2020
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    Let me add I'm taller then FH, by a inch . I might wear heels or flats. No matter what it's my final decision. As it is yours.

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  • Amelia
    Devoted October 2017
    Amelia ·
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    @Traci, I live in AZ too! Pretty pumped to see another AZ bride. Smiley smile Where's your wedding?

    Wear whatever makes your feet happy! I'm wearing flats (finally found some at DB after my "fat feet" post a week or 2 ago).


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  • ambrok
    Master October 2017
    ambrok ·
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    I'm wearing sandals...sisters think I've lost my mind when I tell them that my sneakers will be a back up.


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  • Nadia
    Master June 2017
    Nadia ·
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    I didn't wear sandals but I wore flats and absolutely loved it.


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  • Chantelle
    Devoted September 2018
    Chantelle ·
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    Our wedding is in a foresty venue and I plan on wearing flat sandals!

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  • Sadie
    Dedicated July 2018
    Sadie ·
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    You wear what you feel comfortable and beautiful in! I can't tell you how many people make a weird face when I tell them I will be wearing Birkenstocks and so will my bridesmaids!

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  • Erin Wood
    Master July 2017
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    They are so pretty!! I wore 1 inch heels for the ceremony but had on flip flops before they even served dinner. Do you!! Who cares what you have on your feet if nobody can even see them.

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