I decided to have a flip flop basket at our wedding reception after a friend of mine had one at her reception. Those flip flops saved my poor, aching feet when I wanted to get my dance on (I don’t mess around at wedding receptions). I had worn my super-cute-but-uncomfortable-after-wearing-for-more-than-3-hours lace heels.
Are complimentary flip flops necessary at wedding receptions? Nope. I don’t even think receptions are absolutely necessary. To me, receptions are all about having fun, eating good food, and dancing. So to encourage my guests to keep dancing, I wanted to treat their feet.



In case you’re curious, you can read about our wedding and see the photos here:
Before the Ceremony
Ceremony
Reception
The Details
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Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says
Loving all the wedding details you’ve been posting. If only Pinterest had existed when I got married!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thank goodness Pinterest came onto the scene only a few months before our wedding or I would have been constantly changing my mind!
erin @ house envy says
very cute idea!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks so much, Erin!
Lauren says
Thanks so much for the advice! I was wondering how many to get and what kind to get, and I think I will pretty much go with what you did. I think it will be worth it to splurge on something that won’t break right away. We also have very similar colors!
Lauren says
Can you help me find similar baskets? Where did you find yours? And what size are they?
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Mine were from Michael’s circa 2011. I want to say they’re 12″ by 12″.
Norah Yard says
I used flip flops too and they were gone super fast. Loved the ones from My Party Saver and it came with a basket similar in size for free!