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By Louise Baltruschat Hollis

Photos by Maddie Farris Photography

Looking for the pair of perfect wedding shoes but not sure where to even begin? I am here to the rescue with a round-up of the most unique bridal footwear to inspire your own choice.

Then at the end of the image gallery, I’ll share just how to choose shoes for your wedding day, as well as places to buy them! Yay. By the end of this article, hopefully, you’ll be equipped and ready to take the plunge in picking your shoe.

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Classic & Modern Heels

First up, we’re going to look at classic heels, from iconic shoe photo ideas to modern styles. Swoon.

1. Blue Bows

Blue Wedding Shoes Bride Bow Loeffler Randall Matt + Lena Photography Photo: Matt + Lena Photography via Poland Barn Wedding Shoes: Loeffler Randall

 

2. Crystal Ankle Strap

Jimmy Choo Wedding Shoes Pointed Toe Crystal Strap Crémeux Photo Photo: Crémeux Photo via Chateau Ste Agnes Wedding Shoes: Jimmy Choo

 

3. Pearl Peep Toe

Pearl Jimmy Choo Bride Wedding Shoes Heels Fox and Bear Photography Photo: Fox and Bear Photography via Trevor Hall Wedding Shoes: Jimmy Choo

 

4. Blue Stilletos

Blue Wedding Shoes Manolo Blahnik Bride Foxley Photography Photo: Foxley Photography via Tipi Garden Wedding Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

 

5. High Street Bow Heels

Bride White Bow Shoes Block Heel Wedding Shelby Ellis Photography Photo: Shelby Ellis Photography via Cherry Barn Wedding Bridal Shoes: Monsoon Bridal Shoes

 

6. Sixpence In Her Shoe

Pearl Wedding Shoes Bride Sixpence Ellie Mac Photography Photo: Ellie Mac Photography via Compton Verney Wedding Story Shoes: Charlotte Mills

 

7. Simple Strap

Simple Bridal Shoes Strap Ivory Paul Santos Photography Photo: Paul Santos Photography via Retro Rustic Barn Wedding Shoes: Rainbow Club

 

8. Statement Pink

Pink Pointed Toe Bridal Shoes Valentino Pix By Vix Photo: Pix By Vix via Wilde Lodge Wedding Shoes: Valentino

 

9. Purple Floral

Lilac Butterfly Flower Bridal Wedding Shoes Chloe Bolam Photo: Chloe Bolam via Barrington Hall Wedding Ideas Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes

 

10. Sparkle Heels

Sparkly Wedding Shoes Christian Louboutin Sheena T Photography Photo: Sheena T Photography via Tullyglass House Hotel Wedding Shoes: Christian Louboutin

 

Flats/Trainers

Now you may be looking for flat shoes for your wedding day or as a change for the evening.

Not all of us wish to wear heels for a multitude of reasons. It’s important to always be true to yourself and if you want to wear those trusty trainers you already own… you rock them!

11. Heart Boots

Wedding Bridal Converse Heart Boots Shoes Rebel Love Club Photo: Rebel Love Club via Swallows Nest Barn Wedding Boots: Customised Converse

 

12. Comfy Crocs

Wedding Shoes Alternative Bridal Crocs Maddie Farris Photography Photo: Maddie Farris Photography via West Yorkshire Hall Wedding Shoes: Crocs

 

13. Pointed Toe

Glittery Bridal Flats Shoes Wedding Punti di Bianco Photo: Punti di Bianco via Borgo Di Castelvecchio Wedding Shoes: Jimmy Choo

 

14. Painted Trainers

Painted Floral Wedding Trainers Personalised Chloe Bolam Photo: Chloe Bolam via Barrington Hall Wedding Ideas Hand Painted Bridal Shoes: Jess Bolam Art

 

15. Matching Messages

Wedding Shoes Ideas Trainers Message Bubear Photography Photo: Bubear Photography via Farmhouse Redcoats Wedding

 

16. Custom Sneakers

Custom Bridal Sneakers Nike Name Winnington & Coe Photo: Winnington & Coe via Gloucestershire Barn Wedding Shoes: Nike

 

17. Glitter Hitops

Glitter Trainers Converse Wedding Bride Anna Pumer Photography Photo: Anna Pumer Photography via Sparkly Wedding Shoes: Converse

 

Winter Footwear

Bridal shoe ideas for the winter… from boots to wellies, I have you covered. Warm, practical and oh-so stylish, you’ll love these picks.

18. Long Lace Boots

Long Lace Ribbon Bridal Boots Winter Shoes Wedding Pierra G Photography Photo: Pierra G Photography via France Elopement Ideas Boots: House of Elliot Collection

 

19. Tan Ankle Boots

Winter Wedding Shoes Boots Bride Bridesmaid Mollie McAusland Photography Photo: Mollie McAusland Photography via Yurt Village Wedding

 

20. Navy Velvet Glitter

Winter Glitter Navy Wedding Shoes Bride Becky Harley Photography Photo: Becky Harley Photography via Winter Luxe Wedding Ideas North Mymms Park Shoes: Rachel Simpson Shoes Find Navy Heels Here: Etsy

 

21. Lace Up Boots

Laceup Lace Ankle Ivory Bridal Boots Wedding Shoes Pierra G Photography Photo: Pierra G Photography via France Elopement Ideas Boots: House of Elliot Collection

 

22. Alternative Boots

Bride Dr Marten Boots Wedding Shoes Photos By Hash Photo: Photos By Hash via Digbeth Wedding Shoes: Dr Marten

 

23. Outdoor Wellies

Wedding Boots Wellies Bridal Boots Outdoors Anna Rose Heaton Photography Photo: Anna Rose Heaton Photography via Lower Damgate Farm Wedding

 

Brands & Where To Buy Wedding Shoes

Let’s take a look at some popular wedding shoe brands and online shops, shall we?

Designer Bridal Shoe Brands

High Street Wedding Shoe Brands

How To Choose Wedding Shoes

When it comes to choosing your wedding shoes, always go with your heart.

Some brides and grooms choose to pick their shoes first, others their wedding outfits. The benefit of choosing your outfit first is that you can then try and go for the correct height for your hemline. Alternatively, you may wish to wear a pair of killer heels that need to be on show, which may sway your choice of a shorter dress/trouser style.

It’s also good to think about the activities on your wedding day, which may make some wedding shoes impractical. For example, getting married in a field? Stilletos may not be the most practical choice. Likewise, maybe you want to hit the dancefloor hard. Go for dancing shoes or bring a pair of flats to swap over.

Don’t forget your wedding season, if it’s set to be cold consider warm, cosy footwear. If you are marrying on a beach, barefoot or flip flops may be for you.

When it comes to colour and style, don’t be shy of letting your personality shine. You don’t have to wear white or ivory, be bold, be you and be in love with your wedding shoes.

Considerations to think about:

And last but not least, you don’t have to buy a new pair. Wear shoes you own, buy preloved or borrow a pair, not only is this more eco-friendly but can help save on your wedding budget too.

 

There we have it, all the wedding shoe ideas you need, as well as my top tips on choosing your wedding footwear. Yay!

 

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