Brides Helping Brides ™ - FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

Post new topic

Wedding Forums > Brides Helping Brides ™ > FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

Yankees2323 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 06:09 AM+

Yankees2323 MEMBER SINCE: 8/08 TOTAL POSTS : 4800 WEDDING DATE: Mar 30, 2012

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 06:09 AM

FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

whos buying what for their slipper basket and from where?

i was thinking old navy but is it really worth it to spend over $120 on only 50-60 pairs when i can prob find them cheaper?

Yankees2323 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 06:11 AM+

Yankees2323 MEMBER SINCE: 8/08 TOTAL POSTS : 4800 WEDDING DATE: Mar 30, 2012

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 06:11 AM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

also are you doing your wedding colors? or mixed colors?

Almostawife Posted: Apr 12, 2009 08:13 AM+

Almostawife MEMBER SINCE: 4/08 TOTAL POSTS : 1902 WEDDING DATE: Jun 28, 2009

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 08:13 AM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

depending on your guests age also. I know that most women (espectially older) wear pantyhose which means flip flops will not work.

I went with the chinese slippers. You can get them for $18 a doz in the city and pick the colors you want.

Evergreen Wholesaler
28th & Broadway

mcbride62009 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 08:56 AM+

mcbride62009 MEMBER SINCE: 7/07 TOTAL POSTS : 1066 WEDDING DATE: Jun 20, 2009

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 08:56 AM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

Flip flops: I got mine from old navy when they were 99cents each. You can also go to the dollar tree....

The chinese slippers: Go to china town! If you are buying alot you can talk them into a cheap price.

lolalovesacroat Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:25 AM+

lolalovesacroat MEMBER SINCE: 3/09 TOTAL POSTS : 1441 WEDDING DATE: Nov 14, 2009

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:25 AM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

I like Chinese Slippers bc I know a tons of people who hate flip-flops bc of that thong thing. I also think Chinese Slippers are little fancier. Def look online and in Chinatown.I have also seen tons of dollar stores that carry them.

Darla576 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:40 AM+

Darla576 MEMBER SINCE: 4/08 TOTAL POSTS : 104 WEDDING DATE: Jul 24, 2009

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:40 AM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

I bought floral/Hawaiian themed flip flops from ebay. I got 72 pairs for under $100 (which includes shipping). There were a variety of colors and they were shipped to me right away. I would check it out. It you don't like prints, there are solids colors too.

MrsBtobe2009 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:44 AM+

MrsBtobe2009 MEMBER SINCE: 10/07 TOTAL POSTS : 1475 WEDDING DATE: Jul 18, 2009

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:44 AM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

I bought flip flops off of ebay. They were a variety of colors and sizes and for 36 pairs it was only about 25 dollars plus shipping.

mrsdraskin2009 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:51 AM+

mrsdraskin2009 MEMBER SINCE: 7/07 TOTAL POSTS : 9985 WEDDING DATE: Sep 18, 2010

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:51 AM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

I don't think they are necessary. All the girls I know who got them ended up wasting their money 'cause no one used them. If anything, get the just for the BP.

Yankees2323 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 10:45 AM+

Yankees2323 MEMBER SINCE: 8/08 TOTAL POSTS : 4800 WEDDING DATE: Mar 30, 2012

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 10:45 AM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

im thinking maybe half and half now lol

pa56 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 11:43 AM+

pa56 MEMBER SINCE: 5/06 TOTAL POSTS : 2688 WEDDING DATE: Oct 04, 2008

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 11:43 AM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

I did chinese slippers in two colors (black and dark red) for $1.50 each in Chinatown. No tax, no shipping. My wedding was in October so flip flop season was over then.

Utterhappiness Posted: Apr 12, 2009 12:57 PM+

Utterhappiness MEMBER SINCE: 1/08 TOTAL POSTS : 3151 WEDDING DATE: May 16, 2009

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 12:57 PM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

Posted by Almostawife

depending on your guests age also. I know that most women (espectially older) wear pantyhose which means flip flops will not work.

I went with the chinese slippers. You can get them for $18 a doz in the city and pick the colors you want.

Evergreen Wholesaler
28th & Broadway

I went there yesterday also and I went with the flip flops at $12 a dozen...well actually was cheaper bc I needed 9 dozen adn she gave me them for $33 for each case (which had 3 dozen in them).

They were multi color and multi sized!

I thought I went in wanting the chinese slippers but ended up realizing that the flip flops woudl be a hell of a lot less and I needed to save a few $$$

I am really happy!!

Nina1010 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 01:32 PM+

Nina1010 MEMBER SINCE: 3/09 TOTAL POSTS : 5940 WEDDING DATE: May 01, 2010

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 01:32 PM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

I think its a really great idea...but I'v enever seen one at a wedding before. I may do it...hoping it isn't just a waste of money though.

jav1234 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 02:38 PM+

jav1234 MEMBER SINCE: 1/09 TOTAL POSTS : 39 WEDDING DATE: May 01, 2009

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 02:38 PM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

I am doing chinese slippers.....

I went to a few 99 cent stores where they had them on sale for like $1.99.. I worked with the guy and paid like $1.08 for each pair....

I would definitely recommend doing that! Make sure you ask for a good deal... it's not ever day someone comes in looking to buy 75 pair of them!

allegracristina Posted: Apr 12, 2009 04:17 PM+

allegracristina MEMBER SINCE: 3/08 TOTAL POSTS : 6551 WEDDING DATE: Jun 05, 2009

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 04:17 PM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

I am doing all white Chinese slippers. The kind with the mesh and little flowers. I already use a NJ wholesaler for my store to buy Chinese slippers, so I used them (my boss rocks). I got 2 cases of them for $110, 96 pairs.

MrsDR2010 Posted: Apr 12, 2009 05:30 PM+

MrsDR2010 MEMBER SINCE: 3/09 TOTAL POSTS : 4282 WEDDING DATE: Jun 06, 2010

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 05:30 PM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

I never seen it at a wedding b4 but it seems like a good idea.....Hoping that ppl use them

eshenn Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:25 PM+

eshenn MEMBER SINCE: 3/09 TOTAL POSTS : 330 WEDDING DATE: Jun 18, 2010

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:25 PM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

Great idea! I hate shoes:) Baskets of flip flops at my wedding!

lucamon Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:30 PM+

lucamon MEMBER SINCE: 9/07 TOTAL POSTS : 2531 WEDDING DATE: Sep 06, 2008

Posted: Apr 12, 2009 09:30 PM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

Personally, I would do chinese slippers over flip flops.
I've only been to 1 wedding where they had a slipper basket. I don't think anyone used it during the wedding. Most of the girls were putting in their bag, and took it home as a favor.

PCL102 Posted: Apr 13, 2009 09:03 AM+

PCL102 MEMBER SINCE: 3/09 TOTAL POSTS : 82 WEDDING DATE: Oct 02, 2009

Posted: Apr 13, 2009 09:03 AM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

I am not a fan of flip flops b/c they can be just as uncomfortable. I would go with the chinese slippers, they are comfortable and affordable.

thenewmrsharrington Posted: Apr 13, 2009 10:35 AM+

thenewmrsharrington MEMBER SINCE: 4/08 TOTAL POSTS : 532 WEDDING DATE: Jan 10, 2009

Posted: Apr 13, 2009 10:35 AM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

i did chinese slippers. i googled something like chinese slippers in bulk - i was able to order mixed sizes and colors and had different options of how may to order. they were a hit!

duggdugg1 Posted: Apr 13, 2009 07:54 PM+

duggdugg1 MEMBER SINCE: 10/08 TOTAL POSTS : 432 WEDDING DATE: Jul 25, 2009

Posted: Apr 13, 2009 07:54 PM

Re: FLIP FLOPS OR CHINESE SLIPPERS???

Posted by thenewmrsharrington

i did chinese slippers. i googled something like chinese slippers in bulk - i was able to order mixed sizes and colors and had different options of how may to order. they were a hit!

This seems interesting...so you bought them for all of your female guests?