Offbeat Bride | Sparkly wedding shoes

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It was really only a matter of time before my taste in loud wedding shoes led us here, ladies … and now here we are, stomping down the glittering, campy road of sparkly-ass wedding shoes.

Really, your wedding day can feel like doing a form of drag — the fancy dress, the up-do, everyone staring at you. So why not take it a half-step over the top? Even if you're wearing a more conservative white dress, a twinkle under your hem can add a wink of camp to even a formal church wedding.

Sequins! Rhinestones! Glitter! Because if it's too loud … you're too old.

That in mind, I give to you my favorite glittering wedding shoes…

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On December 18th, 2009 at 1:50 PM
Andrea said

Wowsers!

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On December 18th, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Katharine said

Uh… even reading it on offbeat bride . com there are no images showing!

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- On December 18th, 2009 at 4:45 PM
  OffbeatAriel said
  
  Try disabling your ad block software — the images are hosted, and ad blockers may not be letting them through.
  
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On December 18th, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Kate said

I desperately, desperately wanted sparkly blue flats like the ones in this post, but was completely unable to find a single pair in size 10.5 or 11. So I settled for more mute blue shoes (velvet and satin), that now I wear at work sometimes.

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- On December 18th, 2009 at 9:37 PM
  @Tera253 said
  
  Same here!
  
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- On December 19th, 2009 at 2:26 AM
  OffbeatAriel said
  
  This is weird, but the best advice ever for loud shoes in sizes larger than 10: check out online shops catering to drag queens. You will find the loud shoes you want, in the sizes you seek.
  
  http://www.dragfactory.com/catalog/Shoes-9-1.html
  
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  - On December 19th, 2009 at 2:44 AM
    offbeat_megan said
    
    This is so true. My little sister has often had to do this, she's a size 12. A drag queen shimself gave her the 411.
    
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  - On December 19th, 2009 at 4:23 AM
    Kate said
    
    I actually look for boots and heels through sites like this; flats are a little fishier sometimes.
    
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On December 18th, 2009 at 3:44 PM
@MashaMashaMasha said

Oooh! Word to the wise, though, I own the lacy version of the Pleaser Teeze shoes, and they are 5 and 3/4" with the platform. They are pretty comfortable, but I would not want to have them on for the WHOLE shabang. They are so great, otherwise, though!

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On December 18th, 2009 at 4:11 PM
R C said

Yep, no images here too. I tested it on Firefox (which works fine) but no images display on Safari.

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- On December 18th, 2009 at 4:45 PM
  OffbeatAriel said
  
  Try disabling your ad block software — the images are hosted, and ad blockers may not be letting them through.
  
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  - On December 18th, 2009 at 6:23 PM
    R C said
    
    Yes, that worked. Didn't think it would block images like this. It's not that great of a an ad-blocker. A lot of ads still get through.
    
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On December 18th, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Amy said

Mmm.. this is the only way I like my camp – no cabins and mosquitos for me, just sequins and glitter please!

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On December 18th, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Lydia Hmmph said

I want to be too old. In fact, if I am old and it is too loud, I'd take it as a sign that I'm still alive and kicking. Give it up for old people!!!

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On December 18th, 2009 at 7:38 PM
GoKittenGo said

Loving the sparkly shoes! I'm planning to do silver sequined pumps for our wedding – unless I can find the perfect hot pink ones.

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On December 18th, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Wendy said

Urban Outfitters has some sparkly flats – silver, gold, and teal. i just picked up the teal ones for my wedding:
http://tiny.cc/hxnVT

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On December 18th, 2009 at 10:52 PM
@anoddbird said

I need those blue shoes more than I need to breathe right now! SO ADORABLE!

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On December 18th, 2009 at 3:07 PM
Elisabeth said

Hmm… I'm not getting married until next year, but I might have to indulge myself a little sooner!

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On December 19th, 2009 at 1:16 AM
AutumnSky said

Yes, yes, yes, yes and yes. I'm having a hell of a time finding shoes to go with my relaxed-ish blue dress that don't clash, but are still "me". Sequins might be the answer.

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On December 18th, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Amber Mullen said

{squeeee} I was going to shamelessly plug the company I work for (Report Footwear) but I see you have already listed the Signature King! These shoes are STUNNING in person!!!

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On December 19th, 2009 at 6:41 AM
Bird said

As one of the world's few female drag queens, I love this post!!!

Spaarrrklllleeezzzz….

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On December 19th, 2009 at 8:06 AM
Liset said
- dies*
so sparkly!!!!
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On December 20th, 2009 at 3:20 PM
Emma said

Love it! I just bought purple satin heels with glitter platrorm and heels for my wedding next year-it's proving very hard not to wear them right now!

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servle…

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On December 21st, 2009 at 1:44 AM
Kathleen O'Callaghan said

My wedding would not have been complete without my sparkly red shoes! They were second only to my husband for necessities of the day

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On December 21st, 2009 at 5:14 AM
Nathalie said

The first wedding related item I bought after getting engaged were my shoes. Glittery sequined disco ball ballet flats. What else could a girl want?

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On December 21st, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Sarah said

I love the Lava Women's Emerald Open Toe Platform's – they are gorgeous!! Time to drop hints to hubby!

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On December 22nd, 2009 at 3:17 AM
Taraleighlove said

I am looking for gold glitter cowboy boots to wear with my dress…anyone know where I can get them? These shoes are all amazing as well and if I can't find cowboy boots will get a pair of these for sure.

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On December 22nd, 2009 at 4:37 AM
Lintastic said

im honestly rethinknig my whole theme and color scheme due to those gold opentoed slingbacks…is that wrong?

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On December 22nd, 2009 at 8:14 AM
Sully said

I have found some fantastic shoes for my wedding… can't wait to show you all on the OBB Flickr pool in February!

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On January 3rd, 2010 at 7:58 PM
Jane said

I've fallen in love with these blue glitter converse shoes, but can't find them on sale anywhere. If anyone knows where to get them (I'm in the UK) I'd be very grateful.
http://www.polyvore.com/women_shoes_converse_1070…
Jane

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