Alright, let’s gab about somethin’ important – shoes for the groom’s ma at a wedding. Yeah, yeah, I know, the bride gets all the fuss, but we gotta look good too, ain’t that right?
First off, let’s talk color. You gotta match that dress, or at least get close. Now, if you’re stuck and can’t find nothin’ that fits, then you can always go and buy some white satin shoes. Yeah, the shiny ones. Then you take ’em to a shop and have ’em dye them the right color. That’s what they did back in my day, you know. But if your boy’s havin’ one of them laid-back weddings, none of that fancy stuff, then you can wear some plain shoes. Brown, black, or maybe even a dark blue. Somethin’ that looks decent, you know?
Now, about the kind of shoes. If it’s one of them spring or summer weddings, or maybe even on the beach, then let me tell you, a wedge shoe is your best pal. Wedge? Yeah, you know, the ones with the thick heel that goes all the way along the bottom. Those are comfy, let me tell ya. You can walk in ’em without breakin’ your neck, and your feet won’t be screamin’ at you by the end of the day. And if even that sounds like too much trouble for your old feet, then just wear some flats. Ain’t nothin’ wrong with flat shoes. Comfort is king, I always say.
- Think about the wedding
- Match the shoes to the dress
- Wedges for outdoor weddings
- Flats for comfort
- Don’t forget about the color!
I remember when my own boy got hitched. Oh, that was a day! I wore these… well, they weren’t the prettiest things, but they were comfortable. Kind of a… a… what do you call it… kitten heel? Yeah, that’s it. Had a little bow on ’em too. Made me feel a bit fancy, even though I was runnin’ around like a chicken with its head cut off, makin’ sure everything was just so. That “Jennifer Sandal” they call it, I think. Looked somethin’ like that, but mine were blue, to match my dress of course. I wouldn’t want to look like a fool at my own son’s wedding.
Some folks like those high heels, the ones that make you taller. But let me tell you, those things are dangerous! You’ll be wobblin’ around like a newborn calf, and ain’t nobody got time for that at a wedding. Plus, you’ll be on your feet all day, greetin’ folks, dancin’ a little if you’re up for it. You need somethin’ that’ll last. You want to be able to enjoy your son’s big day, not be sidelined by achin’ feet. So choose wisely, I say.
And don’t forget the fancy-schmancy weddings. If your son’s marryin’ into some high-falutin’ family, then you might need to step it up a notch. Maybe some shoes with a little bit of sparkle, or some nice detailin’. But still, comfort is key. You don’t want to be lookin’ like you’re in pain all day. There are some shoes out there, real pretty ones, that are made real good too. They cost a pretty penny, but sometimes it’s worth it, you know? For a special occasion like your son’s wedding.
So, there you have it. My two cents on shoes for the mother of the groom. Just remember, find somethin’ that matches your dress, somethin’ that’s comfortable, and somethin’ that makes you feel good. Because it’s your son’s day, but it’s your day too. You helped raise that boy, and now you get to see him happy. And you deserve to look and feel your best while you do it.
Oh, and one more thing. Don’t wait till the last minute to get your shoes. Go shoppin’ early, try on a bunch of different pairs, and walk around in ’em a bit. Make sure they feel good before you commit. Nothin’ worse than gettin’ stuck with shoes that pinch your toes on a day like that. You want to be focused on the happy couple, not on how much your feet hurt.
And if you can’t decide, just ask a friend. Or your daughter, if you got one. They’ll tell you the truth, even if it ain’t what you want to hear. But that’s what friends and family are for, right? To keep you from lookin’ like a fool.
