Your big day is coming, and even though you’ve solved most of the dilemmas, like where you’re going to have the ceremony, what you’re going to use for the décor of the tables and venue in general, and what your dress would be, you still haven’t solved one crucial detail of your ensemble: the shoes. I hear you.
Let’s put an end to your headache with one easy solution – answering this simple question: Are you an out-of-the-ordinary kind of bride, or are you traditional?
Team Black
If you answered yes to the first bit, the “wedding of your dreams” is all about being sleek, refined, and minimalist. You probably focus on fashion-forward aesthetics, details, and lines, with a unique choice for venue and setting like a rooftop. Why not make a grand entrance with a stylish pair of black wedding shoes as the perfect match for a unique bride like yourself? Although many associate this colour with goth or emo subcultures, you don’t have to be a real-world version of Wednesday Addams to be into wearing black bridal footwear.
In its own unique way, black is associated with elegance, luxury, glamour and sophistication, so you get all of these to adorn your bridal outfit with just by choosing to show off your personality with the shoes. It’s also an enigmatic colour, so you can further boost your looks with an air of mystery that would make people talk for days after the wedding, and even remember your iconic ensemble for years to come.
Moreover, there are all kinds of styles and designs of a pair of black wedding shoes, so you have plenty to choose from depending on your specific preference and the dress. Not only do they range in the models and heel types, but also in the materials and detailing. So, whether you’re into something more stable with a block heel and delicate straps, or prefer to stick to the gorgeous stiletto heel and pointy toes, you’re sure to find it. Quite like you’re sure to come across one-of-a-kind velvet kicks.
The best thing about glamorous black wedding shoes is that they are appropriate for both the wedding day and post-wedding partying—especially models that are double-padded for extra comfort. Any time you want to boost your looks with understated elegance, black heels are the perfect solution you can use to your advantage.
If you don’t like your heels fully black, no worries, there are plenty of choices with embellishments like crystals you can match with your headbands or jewellery and use them to incorporate more bling in your outfit especially if your wedding gown is shorter. They make for the perfect investment that could serve you way beyond the big day as you can easily wear your favourite pair of black wedding shoes with just about any look you have in the wardrobe.
Team White
If you answered yes to the second bit, the “wedding of your dreams” is all about keeping it traditional, from the choice of church and the luxury hotel venue to the soft, delicate florals, and standard white and soft pink colour schemes. You probably also like to keep up with traditions such as having your father walk you down the aisle, reading your special vows, having sit-down meals and speeches, as well as having your first dance as a married couple.
Although gone are the days when brides were strict to wear all things white, there’s nothing wrong with being traditional in the modern days. It may not be as unique of a way to showcase your personality as, say, donning black wedding heels but it’s still a great indicator of what you stand for – traditional values. In addition to using the gown as a means to express this, you can also use your perfect pair of white heels.
Choose them in the same colour as the gown, and you get the chance to create a cohesive head-to-toe look, even if the footwear isn’t that much the focus of attention. Just because they’re white or traditional doesn’t have to mean they’re boring – over the years, numerous designs, styles, and models of white bridal heels have appeared on the market, all of them amazing on their own.
From simple pumps and sandals to delicate heels with laces, pearls, bows, and jewels, many are the faces of traditional white bridal shoes nowadays. They may not be as versatile as the elegant black heels you can wear on multiple occasions, but they are versatile in their own special way. Some of the classic models can easily be repurposed with other looks of yours, including a simple jeans + blouse combination, and others can match some of your soft pastel colour outfits. The trick is about having the certainty you can pull off such beautiful ensembles!
