It is officially wedding season. Whether it’s spring or summer, the wedding calendar is filling up, and every conversation I have with a friend seems to start or end with "So I have this wedding coming up…” Weddings are lovely, a celebration of two people choosing to spend forever together and usually, there’s a fabulous party involved. While so much focus usually goes to what dress or clothing item you will wear as the future best-dressed wedding guest, the most important part of your wedding-guest look is the shoes.
You’re going to be on your feet for longer than you anticipate, and I can guarantee that it’s important to have shoes that can last you from ceremony to reception. Since different weddings require different footwear needs, I have broken down the best shoes to wear to four different types of weddings. Whether you’re attending an intimate more casual backyard wedding, flying to a fun destination, or attending a classic black tie wedding when it comes to shoes, I’ve got you covered.
Keep scrolling to see the shoes approved for whatever wedding is on your calendar.
Beach Wedding
A mule you can wear on the beach.
Loving lace ups.
Simple flat sandals approved for the sand.
Glamrous woven sandals perfect for the beach.
A chic, barely there wedge option.
I’m loving these low-heeled strappy sandals.
These platforms are so summery and chic.
Wedges like these are making a comeback, and these shoes won’t sink in the sand.
Black-Tie Wedding
Simple, strappy, and under $100.
A classic patent pump is a black-tie go-to.
Crystal perfection.
Princess shoes.
Shoes you can dance in.
These mules scream luxury.
Its the square toe for me.
Backyard Wedding
These are not only on-trend but also comfortable enough to wear for hours.
A block heel that is perfect for a backyard event.
The ’90s called.
These strappy mules are everything.
Did I mention I have a thing for platforms?
You can wear these all summer.
Loving these lace-up wedges.
Simple and elegant.
Destination Wedding
Cinderella-style slipper sandals.
Cute strappy vacation heels.
I love heeled flip-flops. I have this pair and wear them all summer.
Elevated mules for the win.
Comfortable sandals for under $60.
Ordering ASAP.
I love a good sparkle.
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