can I wear Birkenstocks to a wedding?

[bananasandhoney1]

Wedding is outdoors (or at least partially outdoors) on a farm, and the legal ceremony has already happened - this is the celebration of their marriage. They have sent out proper invites (if that matters). Not sure if it is too informal or not? I don't want to wear heels and I do not currently have any other flat shoes that go with my dress so would have to buy some tomorrow if the answer to my question is a resounding 'no'!

Thanks in advance

I love how they look AND feel

I did once… but I had just had foot surgery and was only a couple of days out of the surgical shoe and still bandaged and in pain.

Other than that no way would I wear them.

Literally no one cares.

Ummm apart from the OP who has started a whole thread asking for opinions!

As long as they aren't worn out and scruffy ones yes. And you have decent feet! No gnarly toenails!

On a farm, outdoors? Definitely not heels (especially not stilettos) or you'll be stapled to the grass!

Birkenstocks are fine - especially comfort wise. Buying a brand new pair of shoes would be a waste and your poor feet will be on fire after a couple of hours standing around in them.

You'd be daft wearing heels on u ever farm ground- may need wellies if it's been raining big, but I'd say sandals are absolutely fine

Maybe they are just sick of the silly "rules" many posters seem to think are so important when it comes to wedding attire.

For me it would depend on if the outdoor part would mean the ground may be wet and muddy. No ways I'm wearing my Birkenstocks in those conditions as it will ruin them.

But that would be the only reason why not, as it sounds like a casual celebration.

No.

I was going to say that I don’t suppose anyone will even notice, but going by this thread, some people are more invested in other people’s feet than I anticipated.

Absolutely you can-they are way cooler and trendier than heels! The only caveat I would state is that for a wedding they look clean and new if possible, and not scruffy! Have fun 😁 (I wore wellies with my wedding dress for a bit)

It's a farm so I think anything goes.

Or maybe they just want other peoples opinions and a bit of reassurance, not nasty or volatile responses from bitter keyboard warriors

It depends on the dress, the weather and the terrain - in a barn, in a field?

Can you show a picture of the dress?

And it isn't a wedding. It is a wedding party.

I wore mine for the evening do at my wedding but I have a style that looks like a strappy sandal. I think a style like this would be suitable with a maxi dress.

https://www.birkenstock.com/es/gizeh-birko-flor/gizeh-birkoflormetallic-birkoflor-0-eva-w_110.html#lang=es_ES&q=Gold&page=2

I would wear something that covers your feet a bit more. You don't want to get a tick bite .

I wore red Madrids to my friend’s wedding because I’d not long had an ankle operation and couldn’t wear heels.

I wore coral Madrids to my own wedding because fuck wearing heels all day even though they were beautiful! (Had heels to walk down the aisle and for the photos)

since then I’ve occasionally worn birkies to weddings and all sorts of other things, until I found a great pair of flat sandals in Dune. I need shoes with a bit of support due to dodgy ankles!

You can of course, the question should be, should I. Absolutely not,ever. They are the most revolting shoe designed. I gather mostly uncomfortable plus ridiculousky expensive. I see someone in here wore them after foot surgery..I have a tiny size 4 friend who wears them, she looks like Herman Munster. My neighbours in their 90s with leg and foot edema wear them.

For an actual farm I'd probably wear a closed toe flat, in case of mud. But other wise I think it's fine. I've worn pretty flipflops or sparkly flat sandals to weddings and it's been fine. People have often said at the end of the night they wished they'd done the same when they are in agony from heels and I am fine! I wore sandals for my own wedding too.

They are the most revolting shoe designed. I gather mostly uncomfortable plus ridiculousky expensive
This is how I would describe most heels. Not Birkenstocks which are really comfortable. I've walked miles in mine quite happily. I've only ever had the proper sandal ones rather than the slip-on ones but that's only because I don't like mot having a backstrap.

Are people confusing Birkenstocks with Crocs or something?

I would as long as they’re not old and manky. And painted toes.

This is a bit much quite honestly. I said no because they’re a bit casual to my eyes but they are super comfortable, there are many designs and whether something is ‘ridiculously expensive’ is entirely subjective and determined by the purchaser. I’m on the fence now, I think they could be ok depending on the outfit and the style of the occasion.

I definitely don’t associate them with 90 year olds and foot oedema.

Yes you can.

On a farm. Does this mean in a party barn or in a field? @bananasandhoney1 This actually matters! If it’s damp, are you happy with sandals? Perhaps pumps are better. No heels! Or maybe smarter Sandi’s or sliders that look a bit more dressy. There’s loads around. Cannot see why you wouldn’t wear them again. Even M&S has loads to choose from!