Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Wedding Shoes

I'm on a mission - to find the perfect wedding shoes. Since I'm 5'11" and would like to be shorter than my fiance on the big day, I'm looking for wedding flats in lieu of wedding heels. However, I don't want to skimp on style simply because I'm opting for flats. Having said that, I'm kind of a wimp with shoes, and comfort is important. I mean, I'll probably be wearing these shoes for half the day, so they have to sustain the evening without blisters (if possible).

So I ask all you brides out there - where did you find your wedding shoes? Any recommendations; brands, websites, secrets you're just waiting to share with future brides? I'd love some ideas!
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20 comments:

  1. Something Old, Something NewMarch 15, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    My sister bought some very cute plain white sandals with small wedges. We then added some glitz to them to make them perfet for her wedding day. They were comfortable and cute and added a personal touch to what she wore for her big day!

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  2. ThaoMarch 15, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    My mom bought mine for me! I also had an alternate plan to festoon my shoes with flowered shoe clips, so that might be another option too! J Crew always has adorable flats.

    http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/ballets/PRDOVR~36094/36094.jsp

    http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/ballets/PRDOVR~36264/36264.jsp

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  3. Melanie's RandomnessMarch 15, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I imagine flats also being more practical because you'll be all over the place walking around so you won't be so tired! =)

    Melanie's Randomness

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  4. samantha ramageMarch 15, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    my bff wore flip flops on her wedding day! i am wearing these bad boys from vivienne westwood: http://glimpseofglamour.blogspot.com/2011/01/hello-lovah.html

    good luck!

    xo
    sami

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  5. Dorothy at Belle of the KitchenMarch 15, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I bought mine on e-bay, but I came across these yesterday from Ivanka Trump and wish they could have been mine! I love the Dimund pair, but the flat is very pretty, too.

    http://ivankatrumpfootwear.com/index.php/collections/white.html

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  6. heather{land}March 15, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Zappos, my friend! I got my flats there -- loved them and still wear them!

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  7. CassieMarch 15, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    My hairdresser posted a pic from a wedding she went to recently and the Bride wore White glittery Toms! or at least they looked white...

    Now I don't own a pair of Toms [yet] but that seems to be a very comfy option and when you buy a pair, a little kid gets one hundreds of miles away...sounds like the best "something new" right?

    Just an idea...good luck girl!

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  8. huebscherMarch 15, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I'm still pre-wedding myself, but my advice would be to find a line of shoes that are usually the most comfortable, best fitting shoes you own (for me that's kate spade or seychelles), and pick their fanciest pair.

    I ended up going with kate for the big day, but on impulse, during their last sale. best of luck!

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  9. LindaMarch 15, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I got mine at Nordstrom's Rack. I wore glittery flip flops! Can't wait to see what you find!

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  10. ErinMarch 15, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    i had to wear wedding flats too... i bought 3 pairs because i was crazy indecisive.

    i got my from anthropolgie online... and now they have the gorgeous wedding line so i'd start there!

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  11. Nicole MarieMarch 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    i will probably be wearing flats at my wedding too. or no shoes at all :)

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  12. Sarah MMarch 15, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Barefoot :) My entire wedding party and I went barefoot on my wedding day. Wearing Toms is a great idea too. Just don't wear them a lot before the wedding day so they don't get stinky!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    What about TOMS?? If you don't know, they give a pair of their shoes for every pair you buy. They even have a wedding collection that includes styles like ivory, glitters, and their original canvas.
    Congrats & best wishes on the shoe shopping! Hope this helps!

    http://www.toms.com/wedding-collection/brides?view=all

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  14. Whatever Dee-Dee wantsMarch 16, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I had the hardest time finding shoes I loved. i ended up with some plain ones. Good luck to you!

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  15. StephanieMarch 16, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    What about these guys: http://www.katespade.com/designer-shoes/womens-flats/ollie-1/S152533,default,pd.html

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  16. kelli g. { bug miscellany }March 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    i think my wedding shoes were marni. i opted for a very low, wide-ish heel, since it was all outdoors and i didn't want to sink in the muck.
    i think there's tons of cute flats out there. i've seen a lot at DSW lately. i love photos of brides in bright, colored shoes with their dresses. (mine were pink.)

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  17. Whim Wham LifeMarch 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Thanks for the sweet comment:-) Oooh, wedding shoes! Wish I could help: I went barefoot! I'm 5'10" and had a similar issue, (didn't want to be towering above everyone), but I always wanted to be a barefoot bride, so it was all good. xoxo

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  18. KelliApril 4, 2011 at 3:25 PM

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  19. KelliApril 4, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I wore Aerosoles Disco Dance in pink metallic for my wedding. I loved them! Very comfortable and beautiful.

    I know they come in several colors, but it looks like they aren't as available as they were when I bought mine.

    http://www.ebillme.com/shop/category/product/170906531/Metallic+Leather/Aerosoles-Women-s-Disco-Dance-Metallic-Leather-Slip-On-in-Pink/


    I did recently find these lovely rosette sandals that look comfy and remind me of the heels you have in the photo:
    http://www.shoes.com/en-US/Product/18250-1023390/Rampage/Blush/Women's+Rhetta+2.aspx

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  20. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    I am a classic girl when it comes to weddings, so I did go for the sparkly one’s.


    Wedding Shoes

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