{"id":47942,"date":"2020-10-19T11:09:05","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T11:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maricrea.it\/non-categorizzato\/wedding-shoes-an-easy-or-difficult-choice\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T22:50:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:50:02","slug":"wedding-shoes-an-easy-or-difficult-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maricrea.it\/en\/matrimonio\/wedding-shoes-an-easy-or-difficult-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Shoes: An Easy or Difficult Choice?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

know that shoes are one of the most beloved accessories for women all over the world.<\/p>\n\n

However, it seems that this love does not apply when choosing wedding shoes.<\/p>\n\n

After photographing many brides, I am still quite confused about the reasons behind some of their choices.<\/p>\n

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For this reason, I decided to interview some brides, from past and present, to ask them about their wedding shoes and the reasons for their choices.<\/p>\n\n

Here are the questions I asked them:<\/p>\n\n

Your Bridal Shoes: How They Looked and Why You Chose Them<\/h2>\n\n
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  1. Why did you choose that type of shoe and how did you choose them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Did your shoes have high heels, medium heels, low heels, or were they flat? Why did you choose that heel height?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Did you prioritize elegance or comfort?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Did you change your shoes during the reception or later for dancing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Was your dress short, long, or ankle-length?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Did your shoes feature unusual or luxurious details like bows, Swarovski crystals, glitter, embroidery, etc.?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    I’ve received many fascinating responses.<\/p>\n

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    In the past, there wasn’t the wide range of choices available today.<\/p>\n\n

    Shoes could only be purchased in stores back then (the internet had not yet arrived), and often, if you had non-standard sizes, it was very difficult.<\/p>\n\n

    Brides with shoe sizes 33-34 or 40-41 had to settle for whatever little was available.<\/p>\n\n

    The alternative was to have them custom-made, often at a very high cost.<\/p>\n\n

    However, even though times were “more challenging,” it seems that brides in the past cared more about their shoes.<\/p>\n\n

    For some brides, shoes were even more important than the dress itself, and even after many years, they still keep and proudly show them off.<\/p>\n\n

    The determining factor is the length of the dress.<\/p>\n\n

    With a short dress, the focus on shoes is definitely greater, so brides tend to prioritize shoes that have a certain personality.<\/p>\n

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    Especially if the dress is very simple.<\/p>\n\n

    On the contrary, with a dress that is already very elaborate, brides tend to avoid distracting from it and opt for simpler shoes.<\/p>\n\n

    Another factor is the height of the bride, and even more so, the height of the groom.<\/p>\n\n

    A tall bride will likely opt for shoes with a lower heel, especially if the groom is the same height or shorter.<\/p>\n\n

    But I’ve also photographed tall brides who were taller than the groom and didn’t give up their heels!<\/p>\n\n

    When it comes to their wedding shoes, brides nowadays are generally prioritizing comfort over traditional beauty standards.<\/p>\n

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    The goal is to choose shoes that will be comfortable enough to wear throughout the entire wedding event, from the ceremony to the reception.<\/p>\n\n

    In today’s weddings, sneakers, often personalized, are becoming the footwear of choice for the unbridled dancing and partying.<\/p>\n\n

    I’ve also had the pleasure of conversing with designers who possess the talent of transforming even the simplest shoes into one-of-a-kind and extraordinary pieces through personalization<\/p>\n\n

    This might be the ideal way to ensure your shoes don’t fade into the crowd.<\/p>\n

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    The word to the brides<\/h2>\n\n

    Among the numerous testimonies, I’ve chosen one that is so detailed and thorough that it could be published as an article in its own right.<\/p>\n\n

    My sincere thanks to Alessandra for this clear and comprehensive examination.<\/p>\n\n

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    I’m not overly concerned about wedding shoes, but I agree with your point: they often don’t go well with the dress.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Reason: Market confusion, with a wide price range from exorbitant to extremely low-quality footwear.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I understand that brides strive for a cohesive look with their dress, but the process can be challenging, and the outcome is often awkward.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The desire to appear taller and the perception that shoes won’t be visible under a long gown often lead to the choice of inappropriate heels, wedges, or platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Do sandals make you feel like you sweat less? I can understand the reasoning behind it, but the toes peeking out….<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And then: with 12 people trying on the dress, the bride left on her own to find shoes, unless the bridal boutique suggests or dictates a pairing, when the bride is exhausted and accepts anything (perhaps after breaking the bank for the dress).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The abundance of rhinestones, embellishments, and intricate straps reveals a confusion between the solemnity of the ceremony and the lively atmosphere of the reception.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A personal choice from 30 years ago: a short silk dress, a search for 3- or 4-inch pumps: they didn’t exist in the same color, so I had them custom-made at a specialized store in Milan.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I spent a fortune on the bespoke suit, but there was truly no other option.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The selection should be wider today, or maybe not.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For me, the adage ‘less is more’ holds true.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “While shoes are the most important accessory, they remain an accessory: I see no alternative to a satin\/silk pump.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “At most, a slingback, precisely because flats are best avoided on that day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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