These 30 Real Brides Wore the Coolest Shoes

By Hillary HoffowerUpdated on April 26, 2017Because we’re all shoe-aholics at heart.Share via facebook dialog Share via Pinterest Share via Email

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Girls and their shoes, are we right? The wedding dress may get all the attention, but nothing compares to the relationship between a woman and her footwear. For those brides who find themselves guilty of one too many pairs in their closet (a.k.a., all of us), it’s the shoe that brings in the final bit of magic to her bridal style. After all, they’re a fun way to exemplify your personality and complement—or contrast with—the wedding dress to make a statement.

Think of traditional bridal footwear and white lace heels, jeweled pumps, or sparkly silver stilettos come to mind. And let’s face it, no matter how many versions of these we see, each and every one is always mind-blowingly gorgeous. But for the nontraditional, playful, or spunky bride, it’s a bold and beautiful to choice to walk off the beaten path in jewel tones, floral patterns, or vintage detailing.

If you shudder at the thought of teetering around in a pair of heels all day (don’t we all), wedges, flats, sandals, and even sneakers are an equally chic choice. They may even be the smarter choice, depending on where your wedding is located, which is something to take into consideration when you’re shopping. An outdoor ceremony might find you sinking into the grass, so wedges may be your best bet here. And do you really want to wobble your way down the sandy aisle of a beach ceremony? Elegant sandals are for you. As for the reception itself? Well, we don’t blame you for swapping out those pumps for a pair of stylish flats. (Major props to any bride who can last on the dance floor all night in high heels!)

We promise you, you can find a bridal version of every shoe style. These real brides did.

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sophia webster gold shoes — These gilded Sophia Webster heels make our hearts flutter. With angelic wings, these are a pair of statement shoes if we ever saw one.

christian louboutin wedding shoe — White pointed, studded stilettos are edgy glam—but what else would you expect from a pair of Christian Louboutins?

Floral-printed Manolo Blahnik heels scream garden whimsy.

Sexy cutouts, blush suede, and gold-dipped heels make these Rachel Zoe peep-toe booties modern and chic.

This Hettye Muller pair is full of vintage vibes, with fun, playful aqua polka dots and copper bows.

View More: http://amyandjordan.pass.us/charneywedding — Business in the front, party in the back—these classic Badgley Mischkas are a gem of a shoe, all about the dazzle and shine.

Ruffled - photo by http://www.beccabphoto.com/ - http://ruffledblog.com/charlottesville-garden-greenhouse-wedding — The jewel-tone emerald green of these Ted Bakers promises to pop by adding a splash of color at the feet.

Who says you need to wear heels? Flats are an equally elegant choice, especially when outfitted with a metallic pointed toe and an embellished meshed body like you see in these Adriana Papelli pretties.

This pair of Aruna Seth heels is ready for a fiesta. Sultry Spanish influences are seen in their ornate beading, with touches of turquoise that echo the ocean.

Pleated ruffles have a fluidity that will dance their way down the aisle in sweet romance.

Graphic leather lace and sparkling rhinestones play up textures in these charming rose-gold Betsey Johnson pumps.

Metallics never looked so good, thanks to the geometric shapes in this pair of Gianni Binis.

A thick ankle strap and bow twist bring a powerful modern femininity to a pair of Karen Millens.

In need of a something blue? Try a matte pair of baby-blue Carlo Pazolinis for a subtle touch.

White lace Vince Camuto heels are romantic and sweet in all the right places, the epitome of a bridal footwear.