Boots worn for a wedding - rant

My BM are wearing short dress with cowboy boots. I'm wearing very nice brown cowboy boots. My FH's stepmom thinks it's tacky. But I love it. She will have to just get over it. The boots are the first pair of cowboy boots that he brought for me and they are very comfortable.

I'm one of the people that thinks that if you aren't involved in the country/western side of life, boots look stupid for weddings. I don't see the point in looking western for your wedding, if it isn't who you are. Not meaning you, just in general.

That being said- It's YOUR wedding. Do what you and only you want.

My mom told me she'd throw a fit if I wear boots with my dress, because it looks "dumb." She KNOWS that boots are a part of my life. (FH and I have horses, and I ride at least once a week and FH rides every day) That being said, I'm not wearing boots for my ceremony. I might for the reception though, I can't dance barefoot without FH stepping on my feet (swing dancing) and I certainly cant dance in heels. My mom also thinks it's dumb to go to the bar after the reception for a few more dances if I'm still in my dress and Seth in his tux. Not stopping us!

I'm with Mrs.C. When it comes to YOUR personal style, you do whatever the hell you want.

Your mom is being very rude! It's not her place at all! Please politely tell her this is what you like and since its your wedding you're going to do it. And that she does not want to hear you'd opinion on the matter again.

I would definitely go with short bridesmaid dresses to show off the boots! Try to find slightly more casual dresses to match. I wanted to do boots too but I think our satin dresses are too fancy for them

It's your wedding and you should do what you want, but I tend to agree; not a fan. That 'edgy' Converse sneaker thing, Vans and hi tops fall into the same category; not trendy, not cool, overdone, but if you want to wear them, then you should.

Its not my style. But more importantly, keep cost in mind. I would wear boots for a friends wedding if she really wanted, but i would never wear them again. I know they can be very expensive, and i would be pissed amd judgy if I had to buy them and they were more than $50

It's really a matter of personal preference so if you want them, go for it. I personally don't like boots at all, but I am also from New England so they're not part of my culture or anything. If you're going to do boots though I will say that I think short dresses would be better. Your mom is probably thinking that long dresses will cover the boots, but I actually think long dresses would make it look weirder.

I love boots with the dresses. I am wearing mine for the whole day.

1)They are comfortable

2) dont need to worry about sinking in the grass

3) reception is in a barn with gravel floors, dont wanna deal with heels on that either.

It is your day it is whatever you want!!!

Wear the boots!! personally, i wouldnt do it. i like boots but im not a big boot wearer. FH and all the groomsmen are wearing boots though and i wont have it any other way! i was actually just in a wedding where the bride and all the bridesmaids wore boots. we loved it!

my only thing with the bride wearing boots, make sure theyre nice! make a compromise with your mom, find a boot with a heel, find some that are just flat out pretty! lol

set up an account with country outfitters and get email alerts. you'll get emails about flash sales and regular sales all the time!

think something like these!

http://www.countryoutfitter.com/products/27506-womens-tan-brown-cortez-cream-fleur-de-lis-boot-r1974

I'm also from Baltimore & am wearing boots for my wedding. I'm getting married at a farm so I think it definitely fits in with my theme. I say go for it!

Not really my thing, but if you are having a rustic/country wedding, I think it will look just fine.

I don't think I would be really excited to buy a pair, especially if I didn't pick them out. I know I tried on about 15 different pairs until I found some I liked, and they were $180. I didn't mind paying that, but that was my choice. They were a good brand, nice leather and would last for years. If I was told, "You must buy THIS pair and they're $180." I would not have been happy. Perhaps just give them guidelines and let them pick out a pair that suits them.

I love the boots and short dresses look! I don't think the long dresses would look good with boots tho. That's just my opinion. I am gonna be wearing nice dressy cowboy boots with my dress.

I agree with @futureMrsDean, don't white boots!

I am wearing boots for my wedding (with my formal lace Maggie gown). A pretty pair of LaGranges that I bought just for the wedding. My maids are not wearing boots ONLY because only one of them rides and would wear them again. I am a barrel racer / farmer / country girl and wanted to bring some of that to my wedding (which is more formal, outdoor ceremony, at a resort). So I think if you want to wear boots and you want your maids to wear boots DO IT! Unless they are covered in manure and mud, there is nothing wrong with boots at a wedding!

I have grown up my whole life in cowboy boots. I wore them to my grade 12 grad. My boots will be my something old. All of my bridesmaids are wearing them too but they all had them. Also, our wedding is in Oklahoma. It makes me upset when brides wear them JUST because they think it's trendy and cute. If boots aren't who you are on a day-to-day basis, then yes I think it's tacky.

Eta: I also don't agree with doing it just for the "theme" ... You should be YOU on your wedding day, not in some costume to fit a theme

I love the boots with dresses! I think its sooo fun and can be played up in so many ways! If its part of your theme or personality go for it girl!

@kaylarae - I think theme is related to personality. So I still think if you have a theme and are dressing to that, you are still you on your wedding day.

Nothing is wrong with it! I am doing the same this as are my BM's and GM! 1 of my BM through a fit about it but if it's that big of a deal, then I told her she doesn't have to be in the wedding. It's YOUR day. So its what you and your FH want. Not anyone else.

@kaylarae that is the EXACT point I wanted to get across. It irritates me to see people wearing boots because they are the latest trend. Drives me nuts!

I love the look of boots with the dresses for a rustic wedding.

@KaylaP I totally get your point. FH and I wear boots daily for work. We both ride. I don't like the look of fake boots and dresses or girls that dress up to ''look country". Being country isn't a look its a way of life.