Shower Etiquette!

lauren8384

I am hosting my friends bridal shower.  We just built a house and have been in for a few months.  We have beautiful pine floors and have not been able to find rugs that are perfect yet.  Is it rude to ask the guests to remove their shoes? 

PnkBride

I would be very uncomfortable attending a shower and being ask to remove my shoes. I'm in the "don't do it" camp. Sorry!

6fsn

As a guest I'd be turned off.  Find some rugs that will work for now.

GatorWedsNole

I would NOT be comfortable.  What if I didn't have time for a pedicure?  Or my shoes were a little on the stinky side?  I'd cringe!

If you were a family member and I was just going over for a casual visit, I might be ok with it.  But at a shower - no way. 

Can you keep the shower outside to minimize traffic on the floors?  Or like PP suggested, find inexpensive rugs ASAP.  Maybe Ikea or Target?

GL!

Catlawdy_____

We don't wear shoes in our house and most of our friends don't wear shoes in their homes.  I'm so used to it that I stick a pair of socks in my purse to take with me to go to someone's house if I don't want my feet uncovered.  However, I don't freak out if someone wears shoes in my house b/c floors were made to be walked on.

coley351

I think this issue might be based on your geographical location. Growing up in the midwest (at least in MN, ND, and WI), everyone takes off their shoes when going into someone else's house. 

I'm guessing the people who don't remove their shoes don't have snow/slush/mud 8 months out of the year! (so jelous!)  My advice is go by what is normal in your area

jimandmel

If possible purchase some inexpensive rugs espeically if this is not your immediate close family and friends.

 

tosababy

coley351:

I think this issue might be based on your geographical location. Growing up in the midwest (at least in MN, ND, and WI), everyone takes off their shoes when going into someone else's house. 

I'm guessing the people who don't remove their shoes don't have snow/slush/mud 8 months out of the year! (so jelous!)  My advice is go by what is normal in your area

This is not true. I've lived in WI and MN most of my life and still don't like being asked to remove my shoes. Nor is asking all that common among my friends and family.

I agree that for a party like this, it would be rude to ask the guests to remove their shoes (even if you might ask your close friends normally).

Adjudi-Kate

I don't think you should ask people to remove their shoes, but if you have a shoe rack in the front hallway, and you greet people with no shoes on, it will be a strong suggestion, and I bet at least half of the people will remove their shoes.  But I don't think older people (brides mom, grandma) will be taking off their shoes. 

Ashley&Scott

We don't wear shoes in our home so I always remove my shoes in other people's homes. I would not be offended if I were asked to remove my shoes.

lizzieluv704

My husband and I had this same issue when we threw our first new years eve cocktail party at out home. We too have very nice wood flooring. I see why some people would see it rude to ask them to remove their shoes, but if you're home and floors appear as new to your guests - most people will completely understand. Besides do you really want high heel scuffs as a  long time reminder of your friend's shower? Probably not. Maybe go to old navy or target and grab a couple pairs of flip flops in different sizes and put them in a basket by the door if someone needs something to wear. You could even incorporate into one of the shower games or the shower favor. They are inexpensive and makes more sense than buying as carpet that you wouldn't normally like to throw down , just for the sake of having one there.

lsgarver

I honestly get the floor thing but I still think it's pretty rude--like pp said, there are a lot of weird feet things (lack of toe grooming, smell, sock holes, etc) that could embarrass a guest.  Even without any major issues, I don't think I'd mind being in socks in someone else's house but barefoot is really weird to me.

The only way I'd be ok with this is if you offered flip-flops or fuzzy socks for people to wear (and take home) and didn't pressure anyone who turned it down.