Beach and resort weddings are becoming more and more popular. These provide the comfort of having the wedding venue, reception and sometimes even the honeymoon. These can also provide a memorable event; one that the bride, groom and the attendees will surely remember.
But when you have everything planned out; from the gown to the food on the table, make sure you consider what to wear on your feet. After all, tripping on the sand or grass can ruin the whole affair, not to mention that bridal gown you’re planning on keeping for years. High heeled shoes like stilettos dig into the dirt or sand making it hard to walk. Even with carpets and other forms of covering laid out, it might be better to look for a more appropriate type of footwear.
That’s why it’s a bit more practical to look for wedding flip flops and other beach footwear. They are mostly flat soled, so you won’t trip. If you need those extra inches then plat formed sandals/flip flops can work. Unlike some shoes, they also do not have recesses which can gather pebbles and sand, which can make standing uncomfortable. No matter what your theme is; whether it’s a casual event, or a more formal one, there’s sure to be a flip flop that can suit the occasion.
If you need footwear with a more formal look, there are ivory or white wedding flip flops. You can choose floral designs to make the theme fit the resort or beach. Or you can probably use crystals for your bridal flip flops. Swarovski crystals, diamonds or diamond alternatives such as cubic zirconia and moissanite can be used to add to provide a bit of glamour. Colored crystals like rubies and emeralds (or their alternatives) can be matched with what color motif you chose for the wedding. You can also look for beaded or sequined sandals, definitely a more affordable alternative, but not that less glamorous.
If the occasion is a more casual one (think luau themed) then there shouldn’t be a problem looking for the proper designs. But even beach wear can be turned into a statement. There are the usual floral designs with a twist. Some flip flops have the words “Just Married” printed along with the floral design.
There’re also interesting ways to show people that you’re newly weds outside of the wedding. Flip flops containing a mirrored engraving of “Just” on the sole of the left foot and “Married” on the right leave “Just Married” footprints on the wet sand (or muddy statements on restaurant floors if you forget to wipe them).
Don’t leave your bridesmaids out on the fun though. Getting them colored sandals that match your motif can be a simple way to say “Thank you for being there”. A practical wedding souvenir they can use on a daily basis after the event is over.
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