Wedding Shoes

The TalkShoes Spring 2011 Wedding Shoe Guide

by Amanda Mull

Wedding shoes are one of the most important footwear purchases that most women will make in their lives; not only do they carry you down the aisle to your future spouse, but they end up documented in photos throughout the day, and sometimes even star in a few snapshots of their own. With the most publicized wedding of our generation only a few days away, what better time to explore the amazing breadth of options that brides-to-be have in front of them?

This guide doesn’t cover every style or option, but it does represent a cross-section of what’s available on the luxury mass market for weddings right now, all the way from practical and re-wearable to fantastical and nearly unwearable. Take a look at our picks for seven different types of brides, and let us know what you look for in a special occasion shoe.

The Bling-Loving Bride

 

Christian Louboutin Fifi Strass Peep Toe, $3095 via Bergdorf Goodman

Giuseppe Zanotti Crystal Chunky-Heel Sandals, $1495 via Bergdorf Goodman

Miu Miu Crystal Heel Silk-Satin Sandals, $895 via Net-a-Porter
 
 
 

The Beach Bride

 

Nina Ricci Ribbon Leather and Grosgrain Sandals, $850 via Saks

Christian Louboutin Mrs. Propre 120 Leather Slingback Sandals, $995 via Net-a-Porter

Tory Burch Lace-Up Canvas Platform Espadrilles, $165 via Saks
 
 
 

The Fashion-Forward Bride

 

Alexander McQueen Sculpted Resin and Leather Sandals, $3495 via Net-a-Porter

Nicholas Kirkwood Suede and Ruffle Chiffon Sandals, $1332 via Luisa Via Roma

Alexander McQueen Stud-Embellished Python Ankle Booties, $2190 via Net-a-Porter
 
 
 

The Colorful Bride

 

Brian Atwood Fellini Suede Peep-Toe Pumps, $675 via Net-a-Porter

Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Satin Pumps, $945 via Nordstrom

Something Bleu Bow-Topped Slingbacks, $310 via BHLDN
 
 
 

The Versatile Bride

 

Jimmy Choo India Mirrored Leather Sandals, $495 via Net-a-Porter

Steve Madden Partyy Pumps, $90 via Nordstrom

Christian Louboutin Pigalle Plato 120 Pumps, $695 via Net-a-Porter
 
 
 

The Heel-Hating Bride

 

Valentino Lace and Satin Pumps, $695 via Net-a-Porter

Vera Wang Lavender Label Lexi Jeweled Flats, $295 via ShopBop

Edmundo Castillo Point-Toe Pumps, $550 via Saks
 
 
 

The Vintage Bride

 

Loeffler Randall Georgia Lace Up Mesh Booties, $625 via ShopBop

Giuseppe Zanotti Chiffon Bow High Heel Sandals, $850 via ShopBop

Something Bleu Cendrillon D’Orsay, $280 via BHLDN

  • mochababe73

    That Miu Miu shoe looks like it’s for a pole technician. I guess even they get married as well.
    I wore embellished flats under my wedding dress because my husband is only an inch taller than me so I really like the Vera Wang flats.
    Another that caught my eye was the Zanotti bow heel sandals. Very pretty for the blushing bride. Loved the color on the Manolos.
    The Kirkwoods look like they are stuffed with tissues.

  • Kat

    You’ve written about the GZ bow sandal before (and so have I, on my blog) and it still gives me fuzzy feelings. It’s just so PRETTY. That really is the word I would use to describe it. It’s delicate without being fussy, feminine without being prissy. I absolutely love it.

    And the McQueen in the first picture is to die for! I would never wear it, but that doesn’t stop me from thinking it’s an absolute work of art.

    Is the Manolo the same one as from the first Sex and the City movie? It seems similar to me, except of course the one in the movie was blue.

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    • Amanda Mull

      Yep, the Hangisis are the Sex and the City shoes! I know a lot of brides wear them in blue, so I thought the pink would be a nice variation to include.

      And you’re right, the Zanotti bow sandals are just so PRETTY. I tried to limit the number of shoes that I had already written about, but they’re so perfect that I couldn’t leave them out.

  • shueaddict

    Ha … Amanda, did you catch the Royal wedding fever ?… theoutnet, net and mytheresa have hopped on teh wedding trend this week.

    • Amanda Mull

      Haha, I don’t really have it but Megs has it bad enough for both of us. I’m very excited to see what Kate wears, though!

      • shueaddict

        personally I can’t wait for Joan River’s roasting in the special edition of fashion police

  • nappy

    i would love to wear the 2 mc Queens and the louboutin strass shoes on my wedding day… but sadly, for the price, my boyfriend will run amok. hahaha… i’d probable buy the miu mius coz they are the ones who suit my personality well and the price point is reachable.. my dream wedding would be entitled:

    “2 Mc Queens and a Louboutin”

    hahah

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