By Sophie Finn For Daily Mail Australia
02:30 15 Feb 2023, updated 02:30 15 Feb 2023
- Brides have split opinion by wearing crocs to their wedding
- The entire bridal party has worn the clogs to some weddings
- Guests can’t decide if it’s ‘gross’, or stylish and clever
Brides have started wearing white bedazzled crocs to their wedding – sparking a heated debate over whether it’s stylish or tacky.
While it’s usually the bride rocking the rising trend, in some cases the entire bridal party has stormed the reception wearing the divisive shoes stamped with jewels and words like ‘wifey’ and ‘I do’.
Traditionalists have deemed the fad ‘classless’ and ‘gross’, however others say it’s fun, makes perfect sense and allows the bridal party to dance the night away.
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‘That’s the problem. People have no class anymore. No one dresses up, it’s all about comfort,’ one horrified critic said.
Brides have started wearing white bedazzled crocs to their wedding – sparking a heated debate over whether it’s stylish or tacky In some cases the entire bridal party have worn the comfortable rubber clog, decorated with bright jewels and words like ‘wifey’, ‘I do’ and the brides new surnameDespite the negative reaction, wedding crocs business is booming and the shoes, such as those on the left, are being sold for over $300 by some retailers
‘I hate few things in life but crocs are at the top of my list, and when coordinated with an outfit. Lord help me I physically shudder,’ another wrote.
One bride said she ‘regrets nothing’ after wearing bedazzled crocs to her wedding, explaining that they were comfortable all night.
The $70 shoes have long been praised by fans of the shoes for their comfort, breathability and lightweight material.
The brand also sells platform clogs, which some say would be great for added height under the dress.
‘I am not a heel person at all – Converse for the ceremony and crocs for the reception,’ one bride said.
Traditionalists have deemed the fad ‘classless’ and ‘gross’, however others say it’s fun, makes perfect sense and allows the bridal party to dance the night away
‘The appearance is not unpleasant and lets face it, dancing in heels is painful and challenging. One must be comfortable to enjoy such a wonderful and momentous day,’ another said.
‘Comfortable happy feet means happy bridesmaids,’ another agreed.
However, many thought that if heels were a problem, the bride and her bridesmaids should wear ballet slippers, or wait until after the ceremony to put on crocs.
Custom creators are decorating the clogs in a variety of different colours and patternsMany completely bedazzle the shoes with pearls and diamonds, whilst others opt to add sparkly jibbitz, letters spelling out words, giant flowers and even gold and silver chains
‘That looks gross. Just being honest. They surely could of worn a flat pretty sandal or shoe. I hope the bride didn’t wear her crocs. Such a turn off,’ one woman wrote.
Despite the negative reaction, wedding croc business is booming and the shoes regularly retail for between $200 and $300 online.
Many bedazzle the shoes with pearls and diamonds, whilst others opt to add sparkly jibbitz, letters spelling out words, giant flowers and even gold and silver chains.
