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Can someone explain this to me? Am I alone on this? I don't get the flip-flop thing, meaning providing baskets of cheap shoes for your guests to change into when dancing. The last time I've seen anyone take off their shoes to dance was when I was 13 at a bat mitzvah, so I think it's bizarre that people would be shedding their shoes and putting on flip flops at a formal event. Is this a regional thing? A cultural thing? A rural/suburban thing?
I think it's depends on the formality of the wedding. Obviously, people will not be changing into flip flops at a black tie affair. But I can totally see people doing it at a beach or outdoor wedding.
I think it depends on where the wedding and reception are held. If the wedding is formal and require shoes, but the reception is outdoors...perhaps it would be helpful to provide guest with footwear that would be more comfortable to wear in the grass/outdoor area. However, this is the only example I could think of where such a thing would be plausible.
I agree, it depends on the time of day, the length of the event, the time of year, and the formality of the event. At the average wedding I have been to, I would say its slightly juvinille, but it really can have its place for sure.
I don't know- I would not have a problem wearing flip flops at a more casual wedding, and I have taken my shoes off towards the very end of the night at weddings when we were all dancing for hours and hours. However I would think the basket of flip flops would go unused for the most part. I can't imagine that more than 5 or 6 women in a party of 100 or so would take them...
i don't think a wedding can be casual enough for flip flops, unless it is actually on the beach. I've been to beach weddings with indoor receptions where everyone just took off their shoes before walking on the sand.
But I really don't think that people should take off their shoes or wear flip flops at an indoor wedding reception. I've never seen it before-I can't even imagine it.
They're not my style (even though I've had my fair share of aching feet and pinched toes). My sister said something to me about me takingmy shoes off during the reception and putting on socks/flip flops. I was like, "I'm not going to a bat mitzvah! It's my wedding!" Plus, I plan to buy shoes I love so much I won't want to take them off even if they're eating my feet alive :)
But power to those who are flip-flop happy--your feet will thank you, I"m sure.
I went with the flip-flop thing and I can totally see it happening. I rubbed off the top of a toe at a wedding a couple weeks ago and should've switched it to the flats I brought along. Perhaps with a box of flip-flops I would've remembered.
I've seen plenty of girls go around shoeless at wedding receptions. Since half of our wedding venue is a giant concrete patio, I think they'll appreciate the flipflops.
I am not a fan of flip flops. I hate the sound they make when you walk, and I actually think, as far as I can remember from when I last wore them at 14-15, that they were darn difficult to dance in. I remember ending up with twisted ankles and bruised toes and stuff because they don't provide arch support and the rubber top bends weirdly against the firm foam bottom when you try to move your feet. Ick.
I'd much rather have people go barefoot at my formal wedding than providing flip flops...
Okay, so I think they look super tacky. And this is coming from someone who worked at a million dollar wedding (this summer, I helped my friend who films weddings.) They provided like 300 flipflops to their guests, and only a few wore them. It kind of seemed out of place.
However, for a beach wedding, they make total sense. So I vote no for me, but for certain situations they could work.
Maybe I should clarify- if I were to wear flip flops to a wedding, they wouldn't be those cheap old navy foam and rubber ones. They do make nice shoes that have that flip flop shape made from normal shoe material, with arch support, some even with heels...
In my group of friends, we often bring our own to weddings! If we're guests at each other's weddings or in the bridal party, there are usually flip-flops stuffed into purses that we put on at night. After being in heels all day, it feels so good to change into them, especially when it's 11pm and you're drinking and dancing all night.
I've never been to a wedding (yet) that provided flip-flops, but I know that I would be majorly disappointed if I forgot to bring mine.
I echo ZoeKat. If it's a close friend's wedding I pack my own! It makes SUCH a huge difference to me!
EVERY wedding I have been too people have ended up shoeless by the end of the night! And my wedding is going to be a PARTY and I expect my girls to be dancing ALL NIGHT LONG and will be providing them with flip flops!
Whenever I go to a wedding I bring flats along for the end of the night so I would really appreciate it if flip flops were provided!!
I can understand that your feet hurt by the end of the night, but I think it makes more sense to wear sensible shoes in the first place or bring a more comfortable pair than to wear pieces of foam at a formal event. I just don't see flip flops as "dancing shoes." I can see providing them if your reception is on the grass or beach, but hopefully people would be dressed more casually then anyway.
I'm a shoes off dancer by the end of the night. I guess maybe the weddings I go to end up being just big, sweaty parties by the end. I wouldn't take flip flops, though, they are not good to dance in. Half the reason for taking off the shoes is just to make it easier to dance.
I love cute heels, but no matter how comfortable they feel at the beginning of the night, by the time I've danced in them for an hour or two my feet are KILLING me. So flip flops are the perfect solution for me! It's way better than dancing barefoot on a dirty floor. We are definitely having a flip flop basket at our wedding. If people don't want to wear flip flops, that is totally fine, but I like that we're giving people the option at least. I'm sure at least a few guests will use them...
I'm in Florida, so wearing flip flops everywhere is totally normal. I realize the rest of the country (except maybe coastal CA) does not. That being said, it would not be weird at all here. I had flip flops at my daytime, lakeside wedding, and people were stoked. My friend had an extremely expensive, indoor, country club wedding, and people were switching into them by the end of the night. I think it's probably more regional.
We are having a formal (but not black tie) wedding and we are having a flip flop basket. Even though its formal I want everyone to have a great time- make it a party. I don't know if it makes sense to say a relaxed formal event but thats what I want the guests to feel. It doesn't bother me what they have on their feet while dancing as long as they are dancing and having a great time!
I don't like them either. I understand wanting guests to be comfortable but guests should just wear comfortable shoes. There are tons of cute flats that could be carried in a purse and worn later if they get uncomfortable. I never take my shoes off in public.
I think also it depends on the mindset of the people throwing the wedding - those who want to have a crazy dance party that goes on for hours seem more inclined to have this type of thing.
I try to wear shoes that I can get through the night in the first place, BUT I also keep a pair of flats in my car for high heel emergencies. ;) I've never pulled them out at a wedding, but I did bring a second pair of shoes to a wedding where I was a bridesmaid and the shoes I had to wear hurt really badly (and I knew it before the wedding). They were still formal, but they didn't hurt.
Flip flops... I wear them all the time around town, but not to formal events. But I would totally change into them if someone provided them at a wedding and my shoes were hurting. But I agree with the PP who said they're not good dancing shoes... they fly off!
I was actually wearing flats for our wedding and took them off and went bare foot when we were dancing! Like others said if its during the day and less formal or maybe a beach wedding the flip flop basket is fun and nice to provide.
i went to a wedding a couple weeks ago where i packed my own flip flops. i pretty much only wear flip flops or flats in the summer anyway though
Ok. If you're from GA you pretty much see everybody everywhere wearing flip flops. We wear em' even in the winter around here. We wear them all the time. I carry a pair of decorative ones in my suv and put them on as soon as I leave the hospital at the end of the day. For me flips = relaxation. And I have them in all varying degrees of fashion from hippy cute to bcbg.
At a beach wedding or a hot summers night reception I think they're fine.
I mean, I'd rather see people dancing and having fun, as at some weddings I've been too, there's always one girl who drinks a bit, and then falls flat on her face courtesy of champagne and Jimmy Choo. Flip flops do help in this case!
EVERY wedding i go to, there are people who take their shoes off to dance. THey are pretty hard core =]
woman's shoes are usually so uncomfortable, but when i take my shoes off i'm scared i'll get stepped on. flip flops don't provite much protection, but they're better than nothing.
High heels hurt my feet after a while, and I always take off my shoes at a wedding two hours into dancing (and so do all the girls), regardless of the formality. My wedding is black tie optional, and we're definitely providing flipflops for guests.
If you've ever been to a wedding wear the music was so good the stillettos just weren't going to cut it, you'd get it. There's nothing worse then limping or half your female guests being seated b/c they just can't mov anymor. I'v been there. It's called a "rockin" party! lol
I think it depends on the formality of the event. In Hawaii, flipflops (we call them slippers) are everyday footwear. I'm guessing we'll have a handful of guests wearing them anyway even if we are planning on a more dressier event.
I've always seen people take off their shoes at dances and anywhere really (including weddings) where their dogs start to howl...That being said, my sister wants me and my other sister to wear heals during the ceremony (for her wedding) and she's providing us w/ flip-flops for the reception.
yeah I don't get it either. The idea is cute but I wouldn't use them. I would think dancing in flip flops would be more uncomfortable than dancing in too tight shoes. I don't know about anyone else but my shoes are always an important part of my outfit and I don't wanna put on dollar flip flops with a cute dress. No offense, I know lots of people are doing it, just not for me.
We had a dancing shoes basket. However, the most popular shoes in it were not the flip flops, but the Chinese cotton Mary Janes. They could be worn with hose, and they stayed on better for dancing. Since we found them for $1.50 each, they were comparable to the price of flip flops.
I was just laughing to myself remembering all the weddings I've been to. At every single one, after about 9pm or so, you would look around and all you would see would be empty chairs with pairs of heels sitting on them.
I can ballroom or even two step in heels. I can even get low a couple times, I can cha cha slide and cupid shuffle in them, too. I have tried to cotton eyed joe and boot scoot in heels and flip flops. Neither is ideal. It's flats or barefoot all the way for serious dancing!
Flip flops are fine for everyday wear but they have no place at a wedding. I have been to formal and casual (and inbetween) weddings and have never once seen anyone change into flip flops. First of all, men do not change out of their shoes at all. Women may wear shoes that more for looks than comfort, but when they do get uncomfortable, they dance barefoot. For alot of people, simple walking in flip flops is challenging enough. They are beyond impossible to dance in. Also, those who say you need them for your guests insist that everyone is the same size, which could not be further from the truth. Save your money for something that guests will actually use and appreciate instead such as food/drink/entertainment/photography.
I think it really depends on the person. I don't get it one bit, because I adore dressing up and wearing pretty shoes. But FSIL got all of us bridesmaids flip flops and I was the only one who didn't change into them by the end - hey, I was wearing my only pair of Manolos!
Maybe it is regional,but we always go to weddings prepared...with flip flops! Everyone takes their shoes off at our weddings,so its pretty normal around here,regardless of the formality. I was shoeless in a formal dress just last week as was just about eveyone else. I brought a beautiful pair with me to match my dress once I removed my heels,but never bothered wearing them. 4 hours of dancing with no breaks and your feet will thank you.
Maybe adults don't usually change into flip flops or kick off their shoes at wedding but maybe that's just because they don't have the option. I'm providing some because my dance floor is a wooden deck and I don't want people taking their shoes off and getter splinters in their feet or getting their heels caught in between two planks of wood. God forbid anyone get seriously injured at my wedding.
I always bring an extra pair of flats that are great to dance in. Other than a beachy wedding, I'm not sure why you would want a pair of rubber flip flops to dance in... I could see a pair of ballet style slippers as a more practical dancing shoe, but I think that rubber flip flops would just be an added expense.
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