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daisymay4 · 08-01-2011, 12:09 PM

I think it would be really cute if my junior bridesmaids and bridesmaids were barefoot down the aisle. Yet my sister in law (mother of junior bridesmaids) isnt too keen on teh idea. I love flip flops but whenever you walk in the sand with flip flops the sand kicks up behind you... I dont want that to happen to them.. So my question is have you or will you have your girls go barefoot or with shoes??

*Arubalisa* · 08-01-2011, 12:54 PM

Love this question.

Why does she object?
Child's safety?
Will the child only walk on the sand with flip flops when they are walking across the beach to head into the ocean for a swim?

I doubt it.

Your day, your wedding, you choose the attire.

If the attire does not include shoes...so be it...

gaby · 08-01-2011, 01:12 PM

i think barefoot is perfect. you're on the beach. my sd wants everyone to go barefoot for her wedding. i just saw photos of a beach wedding in key west. the bride, the groom & everyone, including her mother & father, were barefoot. it fit the ambience of the wedding perfectly

*Andrea J.* · 08-01-2011, 01:46 PM

agree
if they walk barefoot on beach normally (most people do)
why do flip flops?

your wedding and believe me if the SIL gets her way with this for YOUR wedding it will set a precedent for things to come down the road. ;-)

barefoot and laid back is the theme

~Amy~® · 08-01-2011, 03:31 PM

I went to a wedding in Aruba that was on the beach. All 3 of her bridesmaids went barefoot and it looked perfect to me. They wore short fuschia colored dresses. I think shoes/flip flops would have actually looked stupid with the dresses on the beach.

In fact, now that I think about it...the wedding coordinator made us all take off our shoes before entering into the wedding area on the beach. The photographer arranged all of the sandals to her liking and took a photo of all our shoes.

Jason_Margarita · 08-01-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by daisymay4

I think it would be really cute if my junior bridesmaids and bridesmaids were barefoot down the aisle. Yet my sister in law (mother of junior bridesmaids) isnt too keen on teh idea. I love flip flops but whenever you walk in the sand with flip flops the sand kicks up behind you... I dont want that to happen to them.. So my question is have you or will you have your girls go barefoot or with shoes??

Hello Ms. daisymay & welcome to the forum!

In all honesty the flip flops are nice, and it all depends on what type of flip flops you get. I would recommend the ones with a strap behind that will prevent them from kicking up sand, check out the attachment.

On the other hand, barefoot is extremely acceptable and some prefer it so they can feel the sand between their toes...

And at the end of the day you'll be on an Island getting married on a beach probably at sunset...if you are wearing shoes, flip flops or going barefoot it will all pale in comparison to the view and atmosphere!

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cindyo · 08-01-2011, 04:00 PM

Barefoot is the way to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gaby · 08-01-2011, 04:12 PM

just think about it, no one generally wears shoes on the beach, even sandals unless the sand is piping hot. usually when you are walking and hit the beach, the first thing you do is kick off your shoes.

like andrea said, its your wedding and YOU decide. your sister in law had her wedding the way she wanted it, this is yours. you have it the way you want it. if your sil says anything, ask her to pay for the wedding and then you'll stick flip flops on everyone, lol......but if you're paying, its your way....

*Andrea J.* · 08-01-2011, 04:24 PM

i apologize for sounding snarky, it was not the intent.

i just want brides to have "what they want"

i am still kicking myself for letting paul's very elderly aunt dictate to me, what kind of wedding cake i should have at our wedding. we both wanted carrot cake or chocolate cake and "she said" eeewww carrot cake, you "must have white cake with white frosting". so in 27 yrs of marriage, i have never ever forgotten how i did not get my way on "my day".

AndyM · 08-01-2011, 10:19 PM

I agree you should have what you want (within reason) for your wedding. Barefoot is natural, comfortable and totally appropriate for the beach.

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,684 Images: 174	Love this question. Why does she object? Child's safety? Will the child only walk on the sand with flip flops when they are walking across the beach to head into the ocean for a swim? I doubt it. Your day, your wedding, you choose the attire. If the attire does not include shoes...so be it... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook leighfrompoole likes this. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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gaby Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 486	i think barefoot is perfect. you're on the beach. my sd wants everyone to go barefoot for her wedding. i just saw photos of a beach wedding in key west. the bride, the groom & everyone, including her mother & father, were barefoot. it fit the ambience of the wedding perfectly Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,256 Images: 80	agree if they walk barefoot on beach normally (most people do) why do flip flops? your wedding and believe me if the SIL gets her way with this for YOUR wedding it will set a precedent for things to come down the road. ;-) barefoot and laid back is the theme Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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~Amy~® Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,631	I went to a wedding in Aruba that was on the beach. All 3 of her bridesmaids went barefoot and it looked perfect to me. They wore short fuschia colored dresses. I think shoes/flip flops would have actually looked stupid with the dresses on the beach. In fact, now that I think about it...the wedding coordinator made us all take off our shoes before entering into the wedding area on the beach. The photographer arranged all of the sandals to her liking and took a photo of all our shoes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Arubalisa and ArubaJAK like this. __________________ ~Amy~® Cabo San Lucas: March 2012 26th trip to Aruba: April 2012 27th trip to Aruba: Sept. 2012

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gaby Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 486	just think about it, no one generally wears shoes on the beach, even sandals unless the sand is piping hot. usually when you are walking and hit the beach, the first thing you do is kick off your shoes. like andrea said, its your wedding and YOU decide. your sister in law had her wedding the way she wanted it, this is yours. you have it the way you want it. if your sil says anything, ask her to pay for the wedding and then you'll stick flip flops on everyone, lol......but if you're paying, its your way.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-01-2011, 04:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,256 Images: 80	i apologize for sounding snarky, it was not the intent. i just want brides to have "what they want" i am still kicking myself for letting paul's very elderly aunt dictate to me, what kind of wedding cake i should have at our wedding. we both wanted carrot cake or chocolate cake and "she said" eeewww carrot cake, you "must have white cake with white frosting". so in 27 yrs of marriage, i have never ever forgotten how i did not get my way on "my day". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

08-01-2011, 10:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
AndyM Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Paradise Beach Villas Eagle Beach Posts: 216	I agree you should have what you want (within reason) for your wedding. Barefoot is natural, comfortable and totally appropriate for the beach. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook ArubaJAK likes this.