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Shoes for dgs wedding.....help!

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Maggiemaybe Wed 15-Jun-16 11:45:17

When our son married, silverlining, his new wife had 4 grandparents and a step grandmother still fit and well, while DS had no surviving grandparents, and he was the younger of the two. I'm just glad we've had some good genes added to our pool!

seadragon Wed 15-Jun-16 11:45:16

I found a perfect pair of size 3 wedge sandals with a tiny diamond in the heel on Ebay! They were tied with grey ribbon at the ankle and perfectly matched the sprigged vintage Laura Ashley dress which I had been altering for the bride and stumbled on these exquisite shoes whilst looking for grey satin ribbon for the sash. She was in her 50's and not someone who dressed up often but it was
pure delight to see her in her beautiful dress twirling all night on the dance floor in her lovely shoes.

whitewave Wed 15-Jun-16 11:33:28

I think a slight heel would be more comfortable. jing and I noticed how HM always wears a slight heel.

ShoesieQ Wed 15-Jun-16 10:53:14

These are gorgeous and that very unusual beast - a flat but pretty sandal! Not too pricey either.

www.modishonline.co.uk/tamaris-sparkly-flat-sandal-in-platinum.ir

silverlining48 Wed 15-Jun-16 10:52:34

how wonderful to be going to your grandsons wedding, given the age of many bride and grooms these days i will be over 90 when/if our two little ones tie the knot. sadly no grandparents were present when our two married both aged 33. if very lucky i might get to a graduation as i will be a relatively sprightly i hope, 80 something, that is if there is an extra ticket. heres to keeping fit.
re shoes, whatever you wear, {and i would tie comfy but pretty ivory shoes in with the ivory jacket} enjoy it all.
wishing you a lovely lovely day.

Katek Wed 15-Jun-16 10:30:33

Thanks for all your suggestions everyone-am about to make mid morning cuppa and sit with iPad for a happy couple of hours. DH is in town all day so I have peace! Hopefully I will have them ordered by lunchtime.

Juggernaut Wed 15-Jun-16 10:29:08

Katek
You can get gorgeous wedding shoes in all sorts of styles, heel heights and widths, and a dyeing service to ensure a perfect colour match at elegantsteps.co.uk
Have a look at their website, I got my shoes and bag for DS's wedding from them, both dyed to pick up one colour in my outfit.

jillyco Wed 15-Jun-16 10:24:05

I've just bought these www.clarks.co.uk/p/26114027, wore them for the first time with a dress to a smart lunch in London and they were comfortable all day. They do have a small heel but I actually found them easier to wear for long periods than very flat sandals. If you need really flat ones, Clarks is still a good choice as they do some metallic ones which look smart; I have a couple of pairs of these from last year as well. I always order several pairs online so I don't even have to leave the house - delivery (over £50) and returns are both free!

sallyswin Wed 15-Jun-16 10:24:02

Hotter. If you use mail order you can order several pairs to try and they are very easy to return. They also have a sale section and also one called Clearance which has some different shoes in it and is found by putting Clearance in the search box. Some of the clearance ones are half price. Some Hotters also come in wider fittings.

Nonnie1 Wed 15-Jun-16 10:14:31

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_050010620285?CMP=SSH&tmcampid=28&tmad=c&sku=8109296&placmp=SSH_4358241016_303984175_19118257375&mkwid=sPjXy0Fcd%7cpcrid%7c75068264335%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cpdv%7cc%7cprd%7c8109296&gclid=CKba1s_Yqc0CFckaGwodpvEPMA

Could you wear this?

Coolaboutsixty Wed 15-Jun-16 10:11:02

I agree about comfort first! I usually wear Hotter or Moshulu to cope with arthritic toe toe joints but have just discovered Rieker shoes. They have some pretty styles in soft leather with comfy insoles. Have a look at them too. Good luck - I find shoes such a nightmare! X

winifred01 Wed 15-Jun-16 10:08:20

I take size 3, try Hotter many of their shoes can be obtained in that size, very comfortable and pretty.

trisher Wed 15-Jun-16 10:06:28

Have you looked at Indian shoes and sandals? Very pretty beaded decorated flats and sandals.

GrannyMosh Wed 15-Jun-16 10:04:36

I wore black patent Rohde mules to my son's wedding. Very comfortable feet = happy smiley Mum!

Tudorrose Wed 15-Jun-16 10:03:06

Wear simple comfortable shoes, if it's any comfort I'll bet not a single guest, if asked the next day, could describe your shoes!

midgey Wed 15-Jun-16 09:53:40

Try Hotter, they have some pretty sandals.

Katek Wed 15-Jun-16 09:47:17

Up to about £50/60. Nonnie

clareken Wed 15-Jun-16 09:40:48

Try Heavenly Feet. Very pretty and soft insoles.

Nonnie1 Wed 15-Jun-16 09:38:46

Katek, what is your budget?

Alea Wed 15-Jun-16 09:25:14

Clarks.com have some very pretty flats in white, silver and other colours which look very soft
www.clarks.co.uk/p/20354455

Hotter also do very pretty nubuck or suede or leather flats
Good luck!
The humungously expensive shoes I bought for DD1's wedding were fine round the house but on the day lasted precisely the length of the service and car ride to the reception where I changed into another (old, but polished) pair I had brought with me.

Hunt Wed 15-Jun-16 09:13:37

jenty, you are so right! Comfort first. A smiley happy face is much more important than stylish shoes.

kittylester Wed 15-Jun-16 09:12:58

Look at moshulu. Very comfy and a variety of styles and colours.

Jenty61 Wed 15-Jun-16 09:00:19

I wore sandals for my sons wedding I put my comfort before fashion...you can get dressy sandals.....have you looked in the kids shoe section ...try googling theres loads of places that do a size 3 ...

Katek Wed 15-Jun-16 08:29:06

I'm having great difficulty in finding shoes for this wedding in August and time is beginning to run out!! I'm hoping some of you can point me in the right direction. I have very small feet, only a size 3, have to wear flats because of back, need open/peep toe ( ingrowing big toenail) and shoes need to match a soft, ivory jacket as best as possible. I've looked at actual bridal flats but they're way too dressy.....and expensive. I'm wearing a red Monsoon floaty dress under the jacket so thought about a sandal, but they would be too casual for the daytime element. Any ideas gratefully accepted!!