I know this is a really strange one, but basically i wear leopard print a lot and my friends and h2b always joke that leopard print is "my thing" lol. I'd like to include a tiny bit of it somewhere in the wedding as it's really 'me' and i know h2b and my friends/family will think it's great. What do people think of leopard print shoes for my wedding shoes? I have a long princess-style dress so they will only be on show if i show people, if you know what i mean. I've pretty much found my dream shoes, but they were designer and 2 and a half grand lol. They were leopard print crystal shoes, so if anyone can find any of these without the massive price tag please let me know :) I know a lot of people will find this tacky but i think it's something quirky and fun and will make my guests, so please don't be too harsh on me lol xxx
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CommentAuthorNatashaP86
if its your thing then definatly do it. Its your wedding day have what you want. I am having red shoes as red is my thing lol. Look on the bay of e sounds like something you would find as a bargin on there x
CommentAuthorkrissy905
i agree if thats what you like and its part of your personality then you should include it in your day after all its your wedding and you should be able to wear what you want. so what if its not everyones cup of tea its not there wedding.
CommentAuthorMrsKisywisy
i think it'll look amazing!! :)
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CommentAuthorRockabilly chick
I like the idea! Go for it! I love Imelda May and she has a bit of a leopard print fetish too...
Do you have a pair you can try on with your dress? The only thing is, I was sure I wanted red shoes or black white and red shoes. Like polkadot or with a bow or something along those lines. SO I tried a pair on with my dress and because of the style of my dress, you can see my feet poking out when I walk and it looked weird, the colours just looked wrong. Thats why I went for the ivory shoes.
So I reckon try a pair on with your dress and if they're covered as you walk you'll be fine! :-)
i have found a Benjamin Adams pair but they are £400 have you thought about seeing if you can find a company that can covery a pair of shoes for you theres a few companys that will do that now xx
just put a link on you wall of a site that shoes you how to do them you self with pictures and a list of everything you need it doesnt look to hard if you do it on a pair of shoes that are already lepoard print pattened xx
CommentAuthorRockabilly chick
What about Iron Fist....they might do them....they are usually around £60 - £100
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CommentAuthorNatashaP86
ok i just looked on the bay of e for you and they have a few differant types but have you thought of getting just a great leopard print pair and adding your own crystals to them?
CommentAuthorRockabilly chick
OOOOOhhh just found a cute iron fist pair!! A bit out there tho....will post on your wall
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CommentAuthorB2B2017
I LOVE the idea of having them for your wedding! Id go for it xx
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CommentAuthorshazzifox
Leopard print shoes?! - A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! Can't wait to see the wedding photos! xx
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CommentAuthorElle23
I have already got my leopard print shoes.....got them at xmas but i cant decide if i will wear them as I have yet to pick my dress!!! Everyone thinks im loopy but i LOVE them!!! (what size are you in case i decide against it?)
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CommentAuthorMrs B
Go for it, if it's you why not! Like you say it's not a massive piece of art in the middle of the room :) x
CommentAuthorHa_x3
You should definatly go for it hun, I love leapord print too xx
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CommentAuthorLinzi-jo
I think it is a great idea! Especially as it is bringing a bit of 'you' into the wedding! xxx
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CommentAuthoriluvcakes
Go for it!!! Try Haute Heelz on the book of face xx
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CommentAuthorJoanna
Thanks for all the positive feedback girls :) I'm starting to get very excited about this idea now! Thank you so much for all the links! I'll definitely check them all out xxx
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CommentAuthorfwills25
i think its a lovely idea very unique
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CommentAuthorxxRosiexx
I think shoes are the place you can be a bit quirky and have your own hint of colour/pattern that doesn't necessarily match everything else! Plus you can wear them again and remember your day (value for money and a nice memory all in one!)
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CommentAuthorxxRosiexx
Just wondering what kind of height etc you're looking for because if you just search leopard print sparkly shoes there are lots of shopping results :)
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CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
Shoes
These are only £200 from Asos
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CommentAuthorBarbieGabbie
Do it! They are a part of you! I love leopard print! If they are classy looking shoe they will look beautiful with the gown and make a good quirky photo for the TOG too!
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CommentAuthorJoanna
Thanks everyone :) Soon to be mrs Mann, they're beautiful but out of my price range. I'm going to be really awkward here but I think I want a small heel. I'm quite tall so if I have really high heels, I'll be as tall as h2b on the photos which I don't want. This is going to be a challenge! Xx
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CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
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u can get them on bay of e but they seem to be floffy which could be a problem, then you just need to find someone who can crystalise shoes or give it a go yourself just get amber and black gems in different sizes and follow the pattern on the shoe
irregular choice do some leopard heels i wonder if they do them in the kitten heel
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CommentAuthorJoanna
Irregular choice and iron fist do lovely ones. They're usually high, but I'll keep looking for smaller heels. I think I'm going to try to put the crystals on myself. Someone sent me a link that shows me how to do it so I'm going to try :) Xxx
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CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
it might be worth getting a cheap used pair from bay of e to practise on while you look for your dream pair
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CommentAuthorMrsBroady2B
My uncles got married just over a year ago and his wife loves leopard print too. For her hen night we only went out for a meal but everyone that came had to wear one item of clothing that was leopard print. Also at the wedding she had brought a leopard print umbrella for the photos. They looked lovely.
CommentAuthoriluvcakes
Haute Heelz on the book of face do them in 3 heel heights (I think!) The lowest heel is 4cm xx
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CommentAuthorJoanna
Good idea, soon to be mrs Mann. I was worried about buying lovely shoes and doing the crystals wrong lol. MrsBroady2b, that sounds great! Iluvcakes, thank you sooooo much for telling me about haute heelz! I just had a look and they are amazing! Perfect for what i want :) Thank you so much xxx
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CommentAuthoriluvcakes
no worries chick, glad to be of help!! xxx
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CommentAuthorhigginszajac
Go for it, its your wedding and you wear what you want xx
CommentAuthorBarbieBride
I <3 leopard print! Go for it! (I want a leopard print top layer of out cupcake cake but h2b is currently against it... will have to keep whispering in his ear whilst he sleeps)
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CommentAuthorJoanna
Okay girls, found a woman who will make my dream crystal leopard print shoes :D thanks to iluvcakes! They will cost £130, including delivery. Is that too much to spend on shoes?? What do you all think? Xxx
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CommentAuthorkrissy905
if you can afford it then no i dont think its to much. i still cant belive how much i spent on my shoes and i did go overy my budget but i took the rest out of my own money instead of the wedding budget and i love them and they will be perfect with my dress. xx
CommentAuthorSammi_with_camera
just had a good look at the book of face company and the shoes are amazing! i think £130 is amazing value too! xx
CommentAuthoriluvcakes
go for it chick!! xx
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CommentAuthorNatashaP86
if you can afford it then why not go for it x
CommentAuthorBrideInTraining
i also love leopard print my family and friends call me kat slater lol so on that note id say go for it!! xx
CommentAuthorJoanna
They are my dream shoes but I don't know if I can justify that kind of money on shoes :( we're on a tight budget for our wedding as I'm still struggling to find a job and we're trying to save up for a house too xxx
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CommentAuthorkrissy905
well you still have plenty of time so why not leave the shoes on the back burner for a while till your closer to the wedding and have an idea on money and everything i looked at her page and she doesnt need to long to do them x or maybe you could ask people for money for xmas and birthdays and use that money to get your shoes x
CommentAuthorMel D
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If they're your dream shoes I'd say go for it ... you will be able to wear them again xx
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CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
mine were £10 for the shoes and £45 to crystalise the heel and platform.
i would honestly try do it yourself huni you can get a gem tool for £15 on bay of e
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CommentAuthorJoanna
If I were to buy them, I'd use my own money not the wedding fund. But I just think I could put that money to better use. I could try to do them myself but I don't want h2b to see them as I want them to be a surprise, and I don't know if I'd be able to make them look as good because I'd have to put crystals on following the pattern so it'll be harder than just one colour crystals. Hmmmmm... Xxx
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CommentAuthorJoanna
Soon to be mrs Mann, do you have a link to a gem tool? I wouldn't know where to start looking lol xxx
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CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
link on your wall huni xxx
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CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
you just pick up the gem you want so you could get loads of different colours and just lay them out and pick up with gem you want to go with the colour on the shoe
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CommentAuthornic2150
go for it joanna! ive got a turquoise and ivory colour scheme and im gonna wear turquoise shoes, bra and knickers! ive gotta make sure i match everyone else hehe x
CommentAuthorJoanna
Thanks for the link :) So if i buy some black and amber-coloured crystals, i should be able to make the leopard print... xxx
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CommentAuthorJoanna
I love that so many of us are having 'different' shoes for our wedding shoes :)
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CommentAuthorSammi_with_camera
Im just sticking my gem stones on with gem tack (had a test and seems pretty solid) using a stick thing with blue tac to help me apply the gems. The flat back crystals you glue on are very cheap too! xx
no worries chick, glad to be of help!! xxx
