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Walking the Aisle in Style


Izzy Turner-Hicks
Izzy Turner-Hicks Updated:
25th of July 2022

Christian Louboutin famously said that "a woman carries her clothes, but the shoe carries the woman". In a desperate search for that all-important dress, many brides end up forgetting about their feet - leaving footwear decisions until the last minute. Your bridal shoes will be carrying you down the aisle, so are an important part of your wedding day style and comfort. We've pieced together some bridal footwear inspiration - so you can step down the aisle in style.

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1. The Fairytale Heel

No fairytale wedding is complete without the perfect cinderella heel. Find that perfect shade to match your dress, then find your dream diamante embellishment and voilà, you shall go to the ball!

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2. Stylish Comfort 

There's nothing worse than feeling uncomfortable on your big day. More and more brides are tossing away the heels and opting for something more comfortable. Although the flat slipper style is not for everyone, we think it should be embraced. After all, there's certainly no shame in getting that perfect aisle walk from a chic pair of flat bridal shoes.

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3. The Life and Sole  

Personalising the soles of your bridal shoes is a fantastic modern trend and a great way to add that unique touch to your big day. There's so many options - many brides opt for the classic 'I do' on their soles, but others go for the more personal option of their new name, wedding date or even a meaningful quote. They also make an amazing photo opportunity!

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4. The Statement Colour-Pop

If you are going for a white dress, use your footwear to add a burst of colour. Blue wedding shoes are a great way to add the 'something blue', without too much trouble. Equally, statement coloured shoes are a fantastic way to coordinate with your bridesmaid colours.

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5. Barefoot Beach Sandals 

Bohemian brides are going crazy for this laid-back beach trend. What better way to embrace your beach wedding than to feel the soft sand between your toes as you walk down the aisle?

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About the author


Izzy Turner-Hicks

Izzy has been writing about weddings for nearly 10 years. Recently married, she's been able to add her own experience of the planning process to her articles. In-house editor at Guides for Brides and previously editor of top wedding magazines; Wedding Ideas and Love Our Wedding. Her specialism is bridal fashion.

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