Shoes for a heel-less wedding...

[taybert]

So, I've been invited to a wedding in June at a venue where no heels are allowed. It's not just for the ceremony, the whole thing is heel free. The invitation does state that wedges are ok but no other heels.

I am 5'3 at a stretch. I have ALWAYS worn heels for special occasions. I do ballet flats, biker boots and converse for casual but would never go to any event in flats (nothing wrong with it, it's just not me), even when mega pregnant!

So, I think I really need to choose the shoes first and build around them. I'm a size 10, age 32 and I'm guessing it's going to be smart rather than full on wedding with hats etc. Help!

I honestly thought the whole issue with heels especially stiletto type heels is that the majority of body weight is concentrated on the tiny point of the actual heel tip therefore an evenly spread wedge is virtually the same a flat or small heel. I love wedges.

That's true, but a lot of high, less clumpy wedges (like the ones linked) don't have the weight spread evenly, they have a little block on the heel and the wedge is quite narrow so it doesn't seem much different to a "normal" heel in that regard. In terms of pressure distribution the block heels would actually be better. As a PP said, it's probably just stilettos that are the problem and they just say "no heels" to simplify matters.

some nice flat sandals here as an alternative to wedges.

What's the venue? Why not ring them to confirm re: narrow wedges?

I also got married in a venue that didn't allow stiletto heels. We looked in to getting these heel covers for people but left the responsibility up to the guests. It is an option if you are sure you want to wear a thing heel?

m.houseoffraser.co.uk/Clean+Heels+Pair+of+heel+stoppers/D562504,default,pd.html?_%24ja=tsid%253A44970%257Ccid%253A207304675%257Cagid%253A10144995595%257Ctid%253Apla-91147511155%257Ccrid%253A56047041475%257Cnw%253Ag%257Crnd%253A322182886109786280%257Cdvc%253Am%257Cadp%253A1o2%257Cmt%253A

how about these ? with slimline dress

Info from the venue actually says "no high heeled shoes", it's the invitation that says wedges are ok. I do like the black and white ones. I'd better check with the venue. Or make sure I have a pedicure before I go!

I've been to events with the heel covers, they are fine.

My husband now informs me that block heels are ok (it's his work colleague getting married). He's known for ages and forgot to tell me. He felt it unimportant. Hmmph.

I'm in a similar situation this summer. I'm planning to wear flats and just accepting my stumpy legness for the day.
I think you're right about most wedges. I have wooden floors at home and would let people wear wedges on them!
Block heels are fine. The usual rule is the heel area must be bigger than a first class stamp.

Sorry crap typo
I wouldn't let people wear wedges on my wooden floors!

Clarks Slingbacks - other colours available

Clarks again - more of a heel, but a sturdy one!