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OKAY.  So I just splurged and bought the most beautiful Louboutins I have ever seen in my life for my wedding.  They are stunning--trust me, this picture doesn't do them justice.  They are adorned with Swarovski crystals that sparkle beautifully in the light, in fact they almost look like diamonds.  I wish I could convey how gorgeous these are.  The pictures below seriously do not do them justice.

So here is my problem.  I'm not really a "heel" girl.  I will wear them for formal events, sometimes when FH and I go out for a nice dinner, and rarely other times.  These Louboutins I bought have about a 3" heel and are actually quite comfortable.  My problem is, is that I am worried about them getting uncomfortable as the time at the reception goes on.  Am I better off taking the most stunning article of clothing I have ever owned back and opting for flats?  Or do I say "what the hell, it's my wedding day!" and keep them?  Cost is not an issue in this matter.  If I take these back, I will replace them with a different style of Louboutins, in flats.

A note--if I do keep them, I am getting a tea length wedding dress so the world can see them.  If I take them back and get flats, I will probably end up with a floor length dress.  So being able to see them under a wedding dress is not an issue either!

Thanks so much in advance ladies!!!!!

The shoes are GORGEOUS! Congrats on the purchase... I saw those while I was shopping. I also say wear whatever dress length you want.. no need to HAVE to get tea length over long... You'll definitely wear those shoes again.

Only suggestion: If you are not a big high heel wearer, you are probably  also not a big SLINGBACK high heel wearer. The only reason I didn't get slingbacks for my wedding is that the straps never stay up on my heel. It could just be my foot but get yourself some strong boob tape or double sideded fashion tape and tape the inside of the strap so that it never falls off your heel. There is nothing more annoying than constantly bending down to pull the strap back up a million times, but the tapes helps me not have to do that.

I probably will look into some foot petals (thanks mspomegranate!)--I've put those on some other shoes I have and they are great.  I didn't know they made a bridal set though! It almost seems like a shame to stick things permanently on the Louboutins, though, you know?  I'll have to weigh the pros and cons on that one!

Great tip, LDB!!  I will definitely invest in some of that tape, no need to be worrying about comfort AND straps falling down!

I'm also considering a long dress as well.. but I just have this vision of me walking down the aisle and BAM! there are my gorgeous shoes!  Is it sad I'm more excited about the shoes than the dress?  My priorities are a little mixed up   But long is definitely still a possibility.  I won't know until I start going to try dresses on, which won't happen for a few more months.

Thanks Husker!  It's kind of hard for me think about altering CL's with how expensive they are.. I feel like I would be messing with a work of art!!!  I wish I could do that, though, it's a great idea!

Meggyg8r - if this helps guide your decision at all you can have a long dress and still see part of your shoes. I have a long dress and bought come gorgeous blue Manolos (not the SATC ones) and you can see them just peeking out when i walk.

That said there are of course super fabulous short or tea length dresses too that I love. Buy whatever you feel good in and whatever you feel most like a bride in!! Enjoy trying them all on... its the most fun!

Why don't you buy some cheaper shoes with the same heal and wear them around just to get used to the type of walking that way you'll be able to enjoy your Louboutin without wearing them off.

Oh, to be in your shoes right now !  Kudos on the amazing shoe purchase, I coldn't get away with buying designer shoes, lol but I can dream. . .

Having bought many pairs of uncomfortable shoes and having a chronic and painful knee condition (thank you college rugby), I have become well versed in surviving pretty shoes.  Here's my advise:

• BlisterBlock from BandAid it's this little stick that resembles a mini stick of deodorant that prevents chafing when applied to your skin where the straps hit.  Useful tip, you can put it under your arms if you select a dress with beading on it to prevent rubbing.
• moleskin- not that CL's deserve to be treated this way, but you can apply it to the inside of strap itself to add comfort-ballerinas are big believers in moleskin. It comes in sheets that are self adhesive on one side and soft fur-like on the other.  You cut them to fit.
• Dr. Scholls!!  He's my BEST friend.  They design many many many insoles for many many many different types of shoes (a full line for women).  I recommend trying them out to decide what you like.  They make some for just the toe part, they make some that extend the better part of the sole, it's all personal preference.  Sometimes I find I like one type in one shoe and another in another.
• Is it your feet that hurt, or is it knees, hips, or ankles?  I plan to have my MOH (an occupational therapist), apply this substance called Kinesio tape to my knees (in flesh color of course) for the wedding day.  It increases blood flow and encourages proper joint function, alleviating joint pain.  An orthopedist, physical therapist, or athletic trainer can show you how to properly apply it if it's your joints that suffer.