I was hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Im putting together a basket of flat shoes for the evening reception, but I have no idea where I should buy them. I'd be looking to spend as little as possible and would like approx. 20 pairs.

Has anyone else done this and where did you buy them from. Checked eBay but couldnt find what I was looking for.

Thanks

Not really sure where else to suggest hun, I would say try the high street shops, but you'd be looking at a fortune for 20 pairs, unless you can find a lot in the sale somewhere?? What are you using the shoes for hun? personally never heard of this idea xxx

Pound shop, just bought flip flops from there for the same thing. I have added some diamantes to make them a bit more interestin xx

Thanks Amy and georgi for your suggestions. I'll keep my eyes peeled when I'm out and about

Lala I was thinking along the same lines. I think many people, if they are planning on wearing heels will take flat shoes along with them anyway. It might be a bit awkward as different sizings, so at first I thought flip flops is great as you go get away a size or two either way with them,but then what if ladies are wearing tights.

I honestly think that maybe you could put your money to better use elsewhere, but then it is your wedding and if that is what you want to do, I'd go to the cheapest place possible.

i went to a wedding 2 years ago wore gorgeous shoes to the ceremony n reception but knew they would kill my feet by the evening so bought very pretty flip flops to change into ...

my responsibility not the bides !

Hi - i am hoping to get some flip flops for guests to wear and shall be looking on the bay, primarni & a the £ shops too. Getting nicer ones for my BM's and plain white or pink for the guests. Doing so that it ties in with our seaside / shell theme.

If you have a discount UK shop near you there are elasticated simple flat shoes for a £. One size fits all.

Great comment about not providing extra clothes for those whose waistbands feel tight!!

Personally I think providing flip flops isn't necessary. Its yet another thing for the bride to organise/worry about. They're all adults who take responsibility for themselves on a daily basis, surely they can use common sense for your wedding day too?

Also, in my 'worry about anything' mode, I would worry that if I provdied flip flps then the girls who were sensible and bought their own flat shoes to change into would feel they ought to wear the ones I provided instead which may not feel as comfy as their own pair. Then I'd have actually made things worse for them!

Plus, (continuing the worry train of thought now)

If you provide flip flops, then those with tights couldn't wear them. Then it might look like you only cared about the comfort of the feet of those girls who don't wear tights. And what about those girls who might have an unsightly something or other on their feet which wouldn't be covered by the flip flops? Would they feel pressured to expose their something or other so it looked like they appreciated your gesture of flip flops?

And would the men feel left out?


Needless to say I won't be providing flip flops... the worry it would cause me just wouldn't be worth it!

just posted a link on your wall for green slipper socks

Sarah, slipper socks are a great idea, will keep an eye out now. Thank you.

I wouldn't be worrying and thinking about it all too much, it's just a gesture for our guests who have made an effort to come to our wedding. Its expensive to be a wedding guest and it's just a little something extra. Then again, I wouldn't be a worrier anyway :)

No worries girlies, I stole the idea off someone else on here on another discussion :) xx

I agree with others that you should not bother hun. It's the responsibility of you guests to wear comfortable shoes and you'll probably find too that girls bring their own flats if they want to change in the evening. Spend your money on something else xxx