Something Blue

I got my official wedding shoes in the mail today.

I decided to double up on the purpose of the wedding shoe to serve as...well, my shoe and as my "something blue" for the day.

I bought the white version of the Converse Jack Purcell's in Chicago a couple of Decembers ago. I was told those wouldn't work, because they're slightly worn. But, I'm not scared to get another pair of comfy shoes if the opportunity presents itself.

A couple of weekends ago, Mom flew to Lubbock and we ran wedding errands. Before she left, we ordered these from JCrew.com. She told me I couldn't wear them until Aug. 22, so I guess I will leave them in the box until then.

However, unlike the popular bridesmaid dress myth, I can actually wear these after the wedding.

We all know there's no way I can wear frilly heels or anything remotely close to that, and attempt to walk up stairs in a church. I'm going to save myself and my handsome groom that embarrassment.

It kind of reminds me of the scene in The Sandlot, when Benny has to go get the Babe Ruth autographed ball back from "the Beast" and he puts on his brand new PF Flyers.

I don't intend on running at all on Aug. 22, but I do like the idea of bringing out the brand new pair of kicks straight out of the box for a special purpose.