Shoes, shoes, shoes! TeamWED is certainly not ashamed to share our love of shoes — especially bridal shoes — with the world. We like them all: heeled bridal shoes, flat bridal shoes, satin bridal shoes, colored bridal shoes, and even bridal sneakers! Heck, we’ve been known not to turn up our noses at bridal flip flops, which we’re sure you know are the red-headed stepchild of the bridal shoe world.
Assuming that you’re not a bride who plans to walk down the aisle barefoot, you’re going to need some bridal shoes. But what sort of bridal shoes to choose? It’s a conundrum, mainly because there are so many ways for the bride to cover her feet these days. Almost anything goes! Some brides wear the traditional white satin shoe, but others do a 180 and wear sneakers that match their wedding colors. So let’s make a second assumption, and presume that you are a bride who plans to wear something that is not a sneaker or casual sandal.
You have a decision to make! And that decision is: Heels or flats? Or maybe something in between? Choosing bridal shoes is harder for some brides than others… especially those brides who spend their lives in Uggs or running shoes or slipper socks. Some brides don’t know much about formal shoes at all, and are basically starting from scratch when choosing bridal shoes. Luckily, we’re here to help, and today, we’re going to run through some of the pros and cons of both bridal heels and bridal flats.
Let’s start with bridal heels…
Pros: Brides look taller in bridal heels; high heels lengthen the leg, slimming the silhouette; bridal heels are traditional; many brides feel more comfortable wearing heels with their wedding gowns; heels coordinate easily with most formal gowns; bridal heels make brides walk taller and more gracefully; heels look beautiful in photographs.
Cons: Bridal heels can be difficult to walk in; brides marrying outside may find themselves sinking into the grass; heels can catch a hem and rip it; ceremonies and receptions can go on forever, leading to hurt feet or twisted ankles; bridal heels aren’t always easy to dance in; brides must have their heels at each fitting.
And then there are bridal flats…
Pros: Bridal flats are comfortable and easy to walk in; no sinking into the grass at outdoor weddings; there’s no limit to how long a bride can dance in bridal flats; shoes without heels look adorable with the right kind of wedding dress; great for the bride planning a less formal wedding; very feminine and dainty.
Cons: It may be more difficult to find formal bridal flats; even formal flats may not seem formal enough; the bride may feel too short in bridal flats; shoes without heels can make legs look thicker; bridal flats don’t look as stunning in photographs.
It’s up to the individual bride, of course, what sort of bridal shoes she’ll wear. A bride who wears flats 99.9% of the time may simply not feel comfortable wearing heels on her wedding day, while the bride who lives in high heels might find she can hardly walk in a pair of simple ballet flats. We recommend that brides don’t choose bridal shoes that they’re not used to wearing unless they’re prepared to spend some time acclimated to them by spending time in a similar pair of shoes in the weeks or months leading up to the wedding. Better safe than sorry, right? No bride should have to hobble through her wedding reception on a twisted ankle.
(Photo by Marriott Photography)
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