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Shoe Dye Shoe

Tomorrow, I'll actually be wearing a bridesmaid's dress. And this time, while I didn't have the option of picking anything I wanted, I did get a choice of four styles-all of which happened to be gorgeous. To boot, the bride doesn't care what shoes we wear. For me, the shoes have always been the real problem with bridesmaid get-ups-in particular, the dyed-to-match satin ones that are neither attractive nor durable nor comfortable. I've worn these types of shoes on two occasions: The dye on one pair ran immediately after I stepped on a patch of wet grass, and the other pair (white) scuffed up in the first five minutes and installed some serious blisters. I never wore them again, and though I donated them, I really, really doubt anyone else did either.

-Jenifer Morgan...off to put a sock in it...

Posted by: hsnavely on 05/23/2008
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Ashley  on May 23, 2008 at 09:24 AM 1
For our wedding, my husband and I wanted to keep things simple and inexpensive and not take a toll on our friend's devotion by making them wear hideous attire and/or make them pay for it (from the wallet or the pride). Though our wedding was fall themed, we asked our guy peeps to wear black pants, black shirts (which we paid for) and gave our gal peeps $50 towards a black dress of their chooosing. Black shoes of their choice were also easy to find. Though my grandma said it looked like a funeral, the younger generations at the wedding thought everyone looked elegant and well-dressed. The best part is that I've seen our peeps wear their chosen clothes since the wedding. Less stress, less mess. Nearly two years later I'm still happy about our decision.
Dawn  on May 23, 2008 at 04:37 PM 2
When I got married a couple years ago, I told my bridesmaids "yellow" and left it at that. In addition to them having dresses they might be willing to wear again and less wallet pain, *I* had one less thing to worry about! (Picking out bridesmaid dresses.) It was also a nice way to do it since my sister lives over 50 miles away and everyone seemed too busy to get together. We had an outdoor wedding at Roaring Camp (an 1800s railroad-themed park), so casual dresses worked well. We got the guys to wear black slacks (only 1 had to go out & purchase them special) and white cowboy-style shirts (about $20 ea) and black bow ties. Even my Grandma was impressed with our wedding. Apparently, she didn't notice I was wearing hiking shoes under my dress. (Yes, I gotta agree about the shoes!)
Evelyn Saungikar  on May 23, 2008 at 07:49 PM 3
I always wanted to throw a party and have all my friends come in their most hideous bridesmaid dresses. It also would be fun as a bachelorette party. They make good 'princess' dresses if you know any little girls - someone handy with a needle can make them over a bit. Or use them as a halloween costume - dead/zombie bridesmaid! I've found no matter what you try, it's very difficult to find a dress someone will wear again (though my maid of honour managed to wear hers to another event before my wedding - grrrr!)
Talisha  on May 26, 2008 at 12:43 AM 4
Nice idea!! Dyeable wedding shoes are a great idea and alternative for particular shade you like.
Amy  on August 03, 2008 at 03:21 AM 5
Tell your bridesmaids to Scotch Guard dyed shoes before wearing. This keeps the dye from running if the shoes get wet. You can get bridal shoes dyed for $10 online, which will save your bridesmaids the hassle of going to a store.
Motorcycle Fairings  on August 27, 2008 at 10:32 PM 6
I have never tried to dye my shoes. But it's a good idea you got there. Thanks for the info. Motorcycle Fairings
UK online shoes  on September 26, 2008 at 12:43 AM 7
ohh i dye for my shoes :)
Charlene  on May 23, 2008 at 07:19 AM 8
Years ago when I got married I made my own dress. For the bridesmaids and maid of honor I told them to go look at dresses and pick something they like (there were only two of them). I figured it didn't matter what they picked, I knew they would look nice and be happy. They were happy, and they picked there own shoes. I don't think they wore the dresses after that, altho they really weren't bad just not something they would wear again even with some makeover. But they were happy and that's what mattered. Nowadays, if those dresses were still available I just might use the fabric from them for quilts.
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