Dressing for the Occasion: Wedding Guest Shoe Guide
As Wedding season approaches, finding the perfect pair of shoes is essential for completing your ensemble to last a full day of celebration. Whether you are attending a garden ceremony, a black-tie affair, or a beach wedding, choosing the right footwear can elevate your look and ensure comfort throughout the day. Weddings bring a lot of excitement and the perfect pair of shoes is essential to enjoy the day and celebrate with all your family and friends. Here is a guide to help you match your shoes to different wedding styles and outfits with an option for heels and flats depending on your needs and comfort preferences!
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1. Garden or Outdoor Wedding
For a garden or outdoor wedding, where the sun is shining, you will need a great pair of shoes that will let you stroll gracefully on the grass or uneven terrain while walking, dancing and celebrating your favourite couple walking down the aisle.
Relaxed, natural and surrounded by greenery a recommended outfit would be flowy dresses, floral patterns, or light coloured suits for women. For shoes nude, pastel or tan earthy colours are a perfect match to compliment an outdoor setting. To match the aesthetic, a decision of a wedge or block heels is ideal to prevent sinking into grass, and we would recommend the 009-Cres-142 Cuero Leather Wedge by Nattiva. However if you are set on wearing stilettos, heel stoppers can be placed on the base of the stiletto to prevent sinking. For a flat shoe a ballet flat or wedge sandals with ankle straps can offer stability and comfort while walking on grass, we would recommend the Mirri Ivory Leather Ballet Flats from Nu By Neo.
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2. Black-Tie Wedding
At a black-tie affair, your shoes should match the luxurious feel of the event, whether you choose elegant heels or chic flats. Formal and elegant, often held in an upscale venue, floor length gowns, tailored suits or even tuxedos for women. For a heel option classic pumps for a detailed outfit or strappy heels in metallic tones like silver or gold add sophistication, we recommend the Ney Silver Heels by Unisa. For a flat option consider an embellished open toe sandal or a classy patent pointed toe flat, giving the illusion of a pointed heel, we recommend the Reema Bone Patent Leather Flats by Bresley.
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3. Beach Wedding
Scenic beach weddings require shoes that are as breezy and beautiful as the location itself. Whether you decide on a practical wedge or stylish flats they need to be easy to remove especially if you decide to have a walk along the sand. A perfect outfit are flowy maxi dresses, lightweight fabrics or linen style suits for women. To walk effortlessly over the terrain a wedge heel or block heel in materials like espadrilles, or corks is essential for balance, we recommended the Cotton Pink Wedges by Django & Juliette. For a flat option a strappy sandal with embellishments like gem or jewels to compliment the beach aesthetic is perfect and we would suggest the Yopal Latte Suede Jewels Leather Sandals by Django & Juliette.
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Other Venues & Atmospheres:
- City Wedding: A sophisticated pump style that can transition seamlessly from ceremony to reception and even a pair of ballet flats folded in your purse for later in the evening.
- Rustic/Winery Wedding: Embrace the countryside charm with wedge heels or a low block heel to provide comfort and style on wooden floors and any grass areas.
- Destination Weddings: Versatile shoes that can withstand travel, for instance foldable ballet flats or pointed toe heels to wear on other nights out at the destination.
Remember, comfort is key when selecting wedding shoes, especially if you plan to dance the night away. Consider bringing up a backup pair of flats or sandals for later in the evening to keep you feeling fabulous from ceremony to celebration.
Finding the right wedding guest shoes can be a difficult task and we hope this guide has helped you navigate through potential options. Remember whether you prefer heels or flats, there’s a perfect pair waiting for you to match any outfit.
Posted on October 17 2024