Resourceful Bride: Choosing the Shoe That's Right for You

For the bride who spends her work days in clogs or flats or the tomboy bride who hasn't worn high heels since Junior Prom, choosing footwear for your wedding day can feel a bit overwhelming.
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For the bride who spends her work days in clogs or flats or the tomboy bride who hasn't worn high heels since Junior Prom, choosing footwear for your wedding day can feel a bit overwhelming. Walking into a shoe store or searching online can provide you with dozens of options, but how do you know which shoe is best for you?
Below I have provided some favorite shoe options and the personality traits that they embody:

Wear these shoes if...
You want to wear heels, but you are worried about appearing too sexy in them.

What to look for:
Heels lower than three inches
Heels with bows OR with lace
Heels with a neutral or accent color without busy patterns
Vintage heels

The Classic Bride
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Photo by Allison Hare

Wear these shoes if...

Your top priority is having a traditional and elegant wedding.

What to look for:
Heels lower than four inches
White, ivory or champagne in color
Simple details

The Fun & Funky Bride
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Photo by David Sedlmayer

Wear these shoes if...
Your top priority is to have fun and party all night!

What to look for:
A unique color, pattern, or shape
Heels any height, as long as you can dance in them

The Sexy Bride
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Photo by xubbangwen

Wear these shoes if...
You want to turn heads and have all eyes on you on your wedding day.

What to look for:
Heels four inches or higher
Sexy straps or a well-placed bow
Peep toes
A pop of color or shimmer

The Laidback Bride
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Photo by Molly Germain

Wear these shoes if...
You are getting married on a farm or in a garden and you just want to relax on your wedding day.

What to look for:
Cowboy boots
Simple flats, something in a darker color so they won't get dirty

Above all else, remember that your wedding day is about you. Whether you want to feel like a movie star, a cowgirl or a queen, it is all about having confidence, and the right shoe can certainly help with that.

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