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The right bridal shoe is more than just a finishing touch. It can pull a wedding-day look together in a way few other accessories can, adding an extra level of personality beneath the gown. It will also, quite literally, carry you down the aisle. Plus, unlike your dress and veil, a great pair is likely to have a second life, resurfacing at anniversaries, parties, and nights out for years to come.
The Best Wedding Shoes, According to Vogue
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Gianvito Rossi Sabrina sandals
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Prada brushed leather ballerinas
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So, how do you choose the right pair? It all comes down to how you want to show up on the day itself. If you’re looking to dial up the glamour of your gown, a crystal-embellished style like Amina Muaddi’s Begum 95 slingback or Manolo Blahnik’s Hangisi pump does the trick. Brides who lean minimalist can keep things clean with a sleek satin heel from Danielle Frankel, while a pearl-adorned mule from Magda Butrym strikes a more classic note. White isn’t your only choice, either: Silver makes a stunning alternative, as metallic pairs from Fendi, Aquazzura, and Valentino prove.
Then there’s the matter of height. This simply depends on your level of comfort: A kitten heel from Khaite or Neous is just as appropriate as a sky-high Gianvito Rossi platform. Not a heels person? Ballet flats and strappy, barely-there sandals feel equally elegant and current, with Prada and Emme Parsons offering polished options. The best advice, though, is to choose something close to what you’d actually wear day to day (your wedding isn’t the moment to debut five-inch heels for the first time in your life). Try on multiple pairs and walk around in them; the last thing you want at the altar is a shoe you can’t wait to kick off.
Here, we’ve put together an edit of 44 wedding shoes to suit every style, silhouette, and heel height.
