My wedding shoes

At the beginning of this year, I was on staff at Premier Wedding Magazine where I wrote for I Do Y'all, a southern wedding blog based in Ridgeland, MS. My job was interpreting modern wedding trends, from venues to shoes, as inspiration for southern brides for the blog and planning guide.

Which means, SOMEONE FINALLY PAID ME TO BLOG ABOUT SHOES.

Then, I got married in September, which means, I GET TO BLOG ABOUT MY WEDDING SHOES ON MY BLOG.

I started RRnR in 2005, during the height of Sex & the City-induced shoe mania. It was as if fans of the show looked down one day and suddenly realized they have feet. That need shoes. That cost more than rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Atlanta.

SHOES! Because shelter is overrated. 

I like shoes almost as much as I like not being homeless, so I occasionally blogged about shoes instead of buying them. Sometimes, I'd choose a special pair to celebrate a milestone or honor a friend. It was fun and cheeky.

Almost exactly 13 years after my first shoe post, I got the job at Premier Wedding writing for IDY. It was like Devil Wears Prada meets Steel Magnolias. God, I loved it.

Oh, honey. We would never...

Weddings in the South are unlike weddings in the rest of the country. If you are unfamiliar, they're over-the-top events with a dozen or so attendants, explosions of flowers, towering cakes, designer trends, faith, family and heaps of tradition. In other words, we put on the dog.

I saw "we" because I was recently a southern bride (for the third and final time. Don't be petty.). On September 29, Mike and I got married in the garden behind Jackson City Hall, and it was beautiful. The weather was perfect. My dress was amazing. My husband was incredibly handsome. I'll blog about the details another time. But let me tell you about my shoes.

Everyone close to me knows how important shoes are to me. A friend even messaged me to say, "I can't wait to see your shoes!" No pressure.

The silhouette of my dress was 1950s vintage, tea-length A-line with a plunging V-neck. The shoes had to match the classic style without fading into the overall look. They also had to be comfortable without looking matronly. I wanted people to notice the dress first, then look down and say, "Oh my gosh, your shoes!!"

Mission accomplished.

Me and my sole mate, right after we met

These blue cuties are Nick of Time by Irregular Choice. After searching online and visiting five local stores, I found them at Vintage Rec, a locally-owned boutique in Flowood. Just a mile from our apartment. Last pair, and they were my size.

I didn't even know what I was looking for. I just walked in...and there they were.

Just look at them...💓

If you love them as much as I do - as if that's even possible - you can find them online. Too bad the blue is out of stock. So sad for you.

If you're local, Vintage Rec also had this shoe in pink and red. Their clothes and accessories are equally fantastic. They have new fall/winter stock and are located in Dogwood next to GameStop. Go see them. And follow them on Instagram.
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