You’re going to be on your feet for several hours during your wedding. The thought of wearing high heels might make you dread the pain that can come with extended periods of standing, walking and dancing. Nevertheless, even those who might don dress oxfords with their attire sometimes yearn for a bit more comfort. Thanks to newer nuptial trends and time-tested hacks, you have more options now than ever before to ensure you stay light on your feet when you’re saying, “I do.”
Ignore the Naysayers and Loaf Around
In time past, loafers have typically been considered a no-no for formal affairs. As they’ve been traditionally seen as more casual shoes, fashion mavens have sometimes side-eyed those who opted to walk down the aisle wearing them. Lace-ups are still seen as the default, but some dapper folks are picking dressier slip-on shoes for their special day. Smart Groom recommends looking for elegant styles to match up with your apparel, and Martha Stewart Weddings and GQ show off some designer editions fit for rocking down the aisle.
Allons-y! Sneakers + Suit = Fabulous
If you’re a Doctor Who fan, you probably don’t think that trainers look strange with a suit. After all, actor David Tennant pulls off this look in his role as the Tenth Doctor with incredible cool and aplomb. While adherents to classic style rules decry this combination, fashion writers at top mags such as Esquire and GQ are showing how it can be flawlessly done, so there’s no reason not to adopt the trend for your own daytime or less formal wedding. If you lean toward more traditional fashions, try leather monochrome sneakers in black or brown. Meanwhile, left-of-center folks can adopt Converses or Vans for the big day. In either case, make sure your shoes are clean and polished looking.
Bridal Sneakers Are Also in Vogue
Sneakers aren’t exclusively the domain of suit or tuxedo wearers. A 2016 New York Times article reported on the bridal sneaker trend, with tons of options scoring high marks for comfort and swag. Some are embellishing plain white or cream lace-ups with rhinestones, lace, pearls, sequins, glitter and other glamorous details. Meanwhile, others are looking smart in everything from Converses to Nikes underneath their hems. Top trends also include glammed-up trainers designed by bridal vendors, matching shoes to suit and dress colors, doing DIY embellishments at home and outfitting the entire wedding party in similar colors and styles.
The Quick-Change Artist: Two Pairs for Extra Flair
Who says that you even have to wear the same pair of shoes at both your ceremony and reception? Switching footwear at the halfway point has been a long-standing tradition, and it’s a great way to sport high-fashion duds at the altar while donning dancing shoes for the after party. Common-sense advice still includes matching your pairs to weather and ground conditions. No one likes stilettos sinking into muddy terrain, right? Also, Brides advises keeping heel heights relatively the same between both pairs and bringing both sets to your attire fittings to avoid future pitfalls such as dragging hemlines or tripping. Also, don’t forgo all-important prep steps such as breaking in your shoes and purchasing comfy inserts.
Your Wedding, Your Style
Couples are tooling longtime matrimonial traditions to suit their own values, fashion sense and needs. If standing all day in stiff oxfords or high heels doesn’t sound appealing, then you might want to give newer trends like wedding sneakers a try, or pair up trainers or loafers with your suit or tux. Of course, you can opt for tried-and-true workarounds such as changing shoes after the ceremony. These are just four out of many possible hacks for both style and comfort on your special day.
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