“Sock Hop” Cocktail Reception Lol

I would do it. I hate almost all of my heels after an hour or two. Lol

Kind of odd. Maybe provide flip flops instead? You could get them from Old Navy or Dollar Tree for $1 each. I could see lots of sliding around with the socks.

Personally I like walking around barefoot 🙈 lol so I would be ok with it and I'm known for ALWAYS being seen in heels! This would be a great exuse to give my feet some rest!! Lol

Honestly, I'd find this really bizarre. There were some young women at daughter's wedding who went barefoot for much of the reception (which was kind of a problem when someone dropped and broke a glass on the dance floor). But, no one over 30 had their shoes off and I think if they were told they had to in order to dance, they probably would have sat out the dancing and left early. Also, I wore a long dress, and if I'd taken my shoes off, I would have been dragging and tripping on it all night. If there is no other option, I'd definitely alert guests that heeled shoes are not permitted by the venue and ask them to wear soft-soled shoes. It would be kind of unusual, but at least guests could plan accordingly.

Depending on what the venue is, I'd go back to them and ask that they provide a dance floor free of charge, since they've changed the nature of the space. It's not a weird expectation that guests would be able to wear their shoes at a wedding reception; the fact that they want to protect their new floors should be their responsibility not yours. (Also, if the venue is requiring guests to remove their shoes in an area where food is served, that's probably a health code violation.) Good luck!

I wouldn't be opposed to this, I think it's a really cute idea. That being said, I'm a pretty chill person so I worry that the more "uptight" folks would crinkle their noses at something like this.

I think this is a “know your crowd” type of thing. As Amber said, some people maybe okay with it, other will be completely opposed to it. I also think it’s ridiculous your venue put a floor down that isn’t conducive to dancing!

Personally it wouldn’t bother me but there are others that would be offended I’m sure. If you’ve already signed s contract and they’ve told you this news now I would require that they pay for the dance floor rental. This isn’t fair to now ask you to do this. I would push back and see if they will do it.

Most weddings I've been to, people's heels come off after a little dancing. I think it's a cute idea. I think your venue is a little...ridiculous.. in putting a dance floor in that doesn't accommodate a variety of shoe types. We have super light hardwood flooring throughout my house and it's expected upkeep to have to buff it and poly it every so often. I mean, my dog's nails alone have done a number on my hardwood.

Warn the guests ahead of time about the heels. I know I'd just opt for flats. You should find out if block or wedge heels are okay. Sounds like they would be. It's always nice to have options.

I would have a problem with this. You paid to host an event at their venue. This includes dancing. I never take my heels off. The thought of walking around in my bare feet in public grosses me out terribly. Imagine all the people who walk outside and into the bathrooms and then all over our reception area in bare feet. Socks can only protect you so much, and they’re not going to be very comfortable once you step in spilled drinks or food that’s dropped on the floor. I’m shocked that they had the audacity to even ask this of you. It’s very nice that you’re trying to follow their request, but I would deny it. Perhaps they should have considered the type of venue they own before installing the new flooring.

Pp had an idea about flip flops and I don't find that weird at all ! It's common but honestly sock hop would be kinda fun too

I typically don't like to be barefoot at weddings, it feels weird to be. I'd prefer to be told to wear flats or bring socks or something?

I think this is so weird. I would be a little pissed to be told to take my shoes off. I would make sure your guests know way ahead of time that heels are not allowed on the venue floor - that way women can make sure get wedges or flats.

*if it's all shoes that are not allowed, I would find another venue.

This is a little odd. What if someone drops a glass and it breaks? What if someone spills their drink? People will potentially walk in glass or wetness in their socks on the floor? And if they have to use the restroom would they go in their socks? (ew). I would push back on the venue on this big time, this is an absurd expectation.

I would say this is a cute alternative!! most women i think take their shoes off after a while! and if socks don't work out I've seen people do flip flops!

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This is a good point. i hate wet socks lol i suggested flip flops if socks don't work

I wouldn’t mind it but just be a little concerned about slipping in the socks. I think the venue should provide a dance floor if they expect guest to not wear heels.

This has nothing to do with being uptight. There are lots of reasons people prefer to keep their shoes on in public. I know some people do take their shoes off during receptions, but I wouldn't say "most women" do this. I definitely do not like to dance in socks or flip flops, so providing those (and requiring their use) would not be a solution for me.

Please try to negotiate with your venue for dance floor rental. Their request is completely unreasonable.

Sounds awesome! I would definitely do it

I don’t think socks are enough but you could maybe provide flip flops instead ? I would advertise everywhere (website, details card) that the venue requires no heels so that the ladies plan ahead and wear flats or wedges or even block heels I think should be fine, then have flip flops on hand for anyone that doesn’t heed the memo and shows up in stilettos. Barefoot or socks is an unreasonable requirement, but a little spreading of the word and I think you can find a manageable solution. We had a beach/backyard wedding so I mentioned footwear a few times on our website suggesting everyone leave the stilettos at home and plan footwear form sand and grass. And then I got a ton of flip flips (old navy $1 sale day!) just in case anyone still showed up in heels— knowing it would probably ruin much of their day if they did! (Very few people used them but I still found it was a nice and worthwhile insurance policy)

I wouldn’t be offended at all. Most women would love the chance to take off their heels anyway. And I think providing the socks is a great way to make it even less of a fuss for people. If they don’t want to, they don’t have to as long as they understand that means no dancing for them.