Selecting the best wedding shoes for a bride can be a challenge. It’s about how you feel while wearing them that makes all the difference. Here are some wedding shoe ideas to help guide a bride on what to pick out for that special day.
Walking down the aisle can be the most memorable thing for a bride. She should look confident and feel beautiful in her outfit. Feeling comfortable in your shoes is important for being confident while walking. Picking out the best wedding shoes can be challenging but it is as important as picking out the wedding dress. We hope these wedding shoe ideas will help you in finding the pair that best suits your needs.
Bridal Shoe Ideas
Kitten Heel
Kitten heels are a great option if you are looking for a comfortable bridal shoe. They are also a preferred shoe for taller brides that don’t want to tower over their groom in high heels. These particular shoes are made of a quality vegan leather and will keep you looking and feeling wonderful all night long. $152.25, BlushFashion
Pumps
These kinds of heels are a closed heel that is taller than kitten heels. It’s usually what brides wear since it’s not too short nor too tall. $54.97, Solidcharm
Flats
Flats are not always the first choice of brides but are usually what they wear during the after party. There are some who wear flats because of comfort. Great for those really tall brides that don’t need that extra height or if you are having a simple wedding outdoors. $24.97, Solidcharm
Heeled Sandals
These heels will look sexy on any woman’s feet. They show skin but still looks appropriate for any wedding venue. They come in a few styles and heights. It depends on what you like. $157.50 Blushfashion
Platform
Platform heels look very chunky and unique. Most platforms are tall and not really suitable for brides who already have the height. Still, they look great when worn. These kinds of heels need practice walking in though. It can be hard to walk in tall heels with a platform. $55.97, Solidcharm
Wedge
Probably the least difficult heels to walk on. Perfect for anyone who wants to add that extra height but still look confident walking without worrying of tripping. The wedge gives you extra support when walking and look very modern. $53.97, Solidcharm
Open Toe
A simple way to show off your amazing pedicure is with an open toe shoe. A very elegant and classic shoe that would fit any bride. It comes in different heights so it’s up to you to decide on how tall you want to be. $157.50, Blushfashion
Slingback
Another way to show a bit of skin is by choosing a slingback. These shoes are also easy to slip on which is great for those brides who don’t want a lot of style on their shoes. A sling also accentuates the ankles and heels which looks great. Cocomelody
Stiletto
These are the sexiest looking shoes that have the ability to make every woman feel great. Stilettos are not the comfiest but they look great on any woman’s feet. It’s better to practice walking on these before your special day. $23.97, Solidcharm
Sneaker
This is one of the many unique wedding shoe ideas to put on while saying your I dos. There are some brides who just wear sneakers at their weddings. It makes them stand out and it’s their style so no one can knock them from that. Talk to your husband-to-be about this and maybe he too will join in the fun of wearing matching sneaker. $44.00, Etsy
A bride should not only love her dress but also her shoes as well. It is about loving the whole outfit that makes her feel confident. There are also the do’s and dont’s when it comes to wedding shoes. This section will help you with what to do and what not to do when picking out your wedding shoes.
Do’s
- Pick a wedding dress first: Before shopping for a pair of shoes, you should pick out your dress because it is more important than shoes. When you’ve picked out your dress, then look for a pair of shoes that fit the style of the dress.
- Check up on your venue: It is important that you look at where your wedding ceremony and reception will be held. Your shoes should be comfortable enough to walk on and should not be a hindrance at your event. You should wear proper footwear for the venue. You can’t wear stilettos to a beach wedding on the seashore or on the grass.
- Practice walking: Once you have purchased a pair of shoes, it is better to wear them a few times before your wedding. Practicing walking in them at home will help your feet get used to the feeling of them and this will also help to break them in before you have to wear them for hours.
- Prioritize comfort: It’s better to check for comfort rather than just buying it just because of the brand or of its style. Yes, we know that it really looks cute and all but once you wear them for hours and you’re not comfortable in them, they won’t seem quite as cute.
- Ask for assistance: Let your friends and family come with you when you’re going shoe shopping. Their advice can help guide you in picking out or filter out the ones that best suit you.
Dont’s
- Pick shoes that clash with your dress: Traditionally, wedding shoes are white but some brides pick other colors that are not white. Most go for nude colors or other white tones but some go for a more colorful shoe. Don’t just stick to looking for one color, be open to other shades of colors as well, as long as they complement your dress.
- Stick to one store: The advantage of looking for a shoe in advance is that you can go through a lot of stores to pick out your top faves. Don’t try to look for shoes in just one store. Go through a lot and then decide after to prevent any regrets of purchasing too soon.
- Go over budget: It is better to pick out a pair that is within your budget limit. Going over budget can affect other stuff for your wedding.
- Following trends: Most brides wear shoes that are in trend or what other brides are also wearing. Though it sounds nice, it is great to not follow the trend and be unique. Make your own trend and wear shoes that fit your personality.
Conclusion
Walking down the aisle with the perfect pair of wedding shoes can really boost a brides confidence. She should be aware of what to do and not do when picking out shoes. At the end of the day, the bride chooses her shoes. No matter what wedding shoe ideas other people have, you get the final decision. As long as you’re happy and comfortable that is all that matters.
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- Being a former bride
- Planning her own wedding
- Helping run her husband's wedding service USA DJ
As a former bride herself, she knows first hand what it takes to plan a successful wedding. She now offers her experience with wedding planning to other brides to be through smartestbrides.com.
Her mission is to help other brides wedding planning become as simple and stress-free as possible.
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