Changing into flats

Have any of you married ladies changed into flats for your reception? How did that work out with the dress? Did you have your dress hemmed to heels or flats?

I've got about a 1.5 inch difference between my reception shoes and my ceremony shoes. I love my ceremony shoes, but know I can't wear 3.5 inch heels the whole time, so I bought 2 inch wedge platforms. I'm not concerned about the bottom of the dress getting dirty, I just don't want to trip over it.

Changing into flats

Im probably going to get wedge flip flops to change into. Im not too worried about the bottom of my dress getting dirty because even if I do wear it again it will be for a TTD shoot so it really wont matter anyway. Plus youll be having it cleaned afterwords so what difference does it make?

ETA: Ha I just saw the part about tripping.. I dont have any suggestions for that lolol

Changing into flats

I changed into wedge flip flops

Re: Changing into flats

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Posted by ndeokinanan

I changed into wedge flip flops

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Was there a height difference? Did you have any problems?

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Posted by ndeokinanan

I changed into wedge flip flops

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This!!! It worked out fine.

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I changed into shoes which were about .5 inches shorter. Unfortunately it was enough for it to drag minimally...as my Dad and I were walking out to the dance floor for the father/daughter dance, my Dad actually ended up stepping on the bottom, and ripping the bustle out. Based on that experience I would say if they aren't exactly the same height, I would hem it to the shorter height.

Changing into flats

I'm taller than my groom, so I am having some custom flats made by an etsy seller (will post pics when done) and will wear them for the ceremony and reception. Problem solved! :)

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Posted by gobananas

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Posted by Karin

I'm taller than my groom, so I am having some custom flats made by an etsy seller (will post pics when done) and will wear them for the ceremony and reception. Problem solved! :)

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Would you mind sharing the name of the seller?

I know I am going to be wearing flats too!

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Sure! she right here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeholdenBridal
She does incredible work.

Changing into flats

Changed into flats and it was fine. My dress was hemmed basing on my heel height which was about 2 inches. I'm glad I changed it made me comfortable to move around all night.

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Posted by barbeik005

I changed into shoes which were about .5 inches shorter. Unfortunately it was enough for it to drag minimally...as my Dad and I were walking out to the dance floor for the father/daughter dance, my Dad actually ended up stepping on the bottom, and ripping the bustle out. Based on that experience I would say if they aren't exactly the same height, I would hem it to the shorter height.

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Thanks for sharing! I have heard so many brides tell me that their bustle kept ripping when they changed. But I've also heard that they had so much fun that it didn't matter. I am going to look into lower heels though. I'm concerned about such a big difference between my two shoes.

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Posted by JuneBug86

Changed into flats and it was fine. My dress was hemmed basing on my heel height which was about 2 inches. I'm glad I changed it made me comfortable to move around all night.

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Yeah, I def wanna change into comfy shoes for the reception. I love to dance. Thank you for sharing!