Most wedding planning tasks, while exciting, can come with a bit of stress (understatement of the year). But hunting for the perfect shoe to pair with your dream dress? That’s ALL fun, Cakies. As you might imagine, most of the brides that grace the pages of 100LC didn’t stop at a simple white heel, but took advantage of this rare occasion to buy the most beautiful, sparkly, and statement making pair they could find. It’s your wedding, after all. Here’s just a few unique wedding shoes we love, and where to find ’em…
The Crystal Slipper by Jimmy Choo, iridescent crystal pointed-toe pumps with hearts
Where to buy unique wedding shoes
Cult Gaia
Cult Gaia is known for their head-turning statement pieces, whether it’s a wedding guest dress or the latest it bag. And their shoes live up to the hype, too. From gold-gilded heels to strappy sandals, this brand of the moment is always offering up unique ways to up the chic factor of your wedding ensemble.
Calla lilies are having a moment, and of course Cult Gaia would channel the trend into the most spectacular shoe!
The Robyn is such a fun take on the ball heel trend.
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Sophia Webster collection
Sophia Webster first took the bridal world by storm with Evangeline, her angel wing wedding heels (as seen here). This designer now offers even more chic but unique wedding shoes featuring playful embellishments like bows, pearls, butterflies, and even hearts. These designer bridal heels are the perfect blend of elevated and whimsical, and you’ll definitely want to show them off.
Glitter heel sandals… that heel detail though!
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Etsy
Etsy may not be the first place you think of for wedding shoes, but there are tons of talented small businesses on this site! Not only will you be supporting an independent designer, but you’re guaranteed to wind up with a shoe that no one on your guest list has ever laid eyes upon. It’s truly like having something made just for you!
Pearl flower bridal shoes from Forever Soles perfect for the romantic bride.
Bridal ankle boots by Jade Bridal Shoes with beads and floral applique.
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Jimmy Choo
By far the most popular designer wedding shoe for 100LC brides, Jimmy Choo offers the chicest bridal heels, from pearl-lined platforms to crystal beaded pumps. They’re a forever-favorite among classic brides with a luxury wedding on the books. Let’s just say, if you’re considering splurging on a pair of Jimmy Choos for your big day, you have our full support!
White satin embellished heels, because you can never go wrong with Jimmy Choo wedding shoes!
You’ll want to show off these beauties with a short bridal dress style or dramatic slit!
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Anthropologie
We don’t have to tell you Anthro is *the* spot to find a unique wedding dress, bridesmaid gown, and even a standout wedding guest look, but don’t sleep on their footwear, either! Anthropologie carries select styles from many of the designer brand featured here, as well as some beautiful, more affordable options in the $100-$200 range.
If an all-white pair isn’t your thing, Anthro is a good spot to find other colorways (like these *something blue* pretties) such as ivory, pink, blue, and more.
These Rhinestone wedding boots have modern bride written all over them. Bridal boots are one of the top wedding trends at the moment!
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Loeffler Randall
With bows as another top trend over the past few years, it’s no surprise that ultra feminine accessories brand Loeffler Randall has reached icon status with their pleated bow wedding shoes. Available in different styles, heel heights, and colors, the pleated heel was spotted in many a recent 100LC wedding, and we 10000% approve. They’ve also recently come out with other incredible designs, like chunky satin styles and heels with bridal sandals perfect for your bachelorette, day-after brunch, or honeymoon trip.
Ruched metallic bow heels: pure romance right here. These come ten gorgeous colors too, as you might have already noticed.
A different take on their bow adornments, the Mikel heel is outfitted with a knotted bow with all-over sparkles.
Pleated gold bow heel: these can definitely be worn well after the wedding day. Snazz up a pair of jeans for date night!
And one more pleated white bow heel for ya: classic, soft, feminine.
And don’t overlook their sandals for your other wedding events or honeymoon style… So many fabulous options. Their entire bridal collection is so perfect, we wouldn’t blame you if you sourced your bag and hair accessories there too!
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Revolve
Revolve is our top spot for funky and out of the box but on-trend bridal heels… The kind you could get away with wearing for any of your bridal events leading up to the big day, your honeymoon, and beyond. Stylish but affordable brands like Steve Madden, Sam Edelman, and Dolce Vita all offer wedding shoes via Revolve for under $200! And they curate the best picks from designer brands too.
This pearl-adorned wedge is a stylish way to channel bridal trends on a budget.
These white ankle boots from RAYE are just begging to be paired with an after party dress.
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Lace and Favour
For the romantic bride, Lace and Favour has many dreamy styles to offer from classic satin pumps to lace block heels and cute sneakers, too. (Plus lots of bridal accessories too!)
These cute bow block heels are perfect to switch into for the first dance and reception. Their shoes are all in the $100-$150 range!
Last but not least…
…You loved these ruffled ankle sandals from Grace Loves Lace on our Instagram, so scoop them up here!
More top places to shop for unique wedding shoes:
Nordstrom offers everything you’d find in a bridal shop, plus a lot of unique styles that aren’t traditionally for weddings, but totally should be! Neiman Marcus‘ luxury collections are perfect for achieving that classic wedding elegance from iconic designers. Shopbop is always on top of the latest trends, and you can snag deals on fun bridal shoes starting at $100. Net-a-Porter is worth a perusal for any special occasion, offering only *the best* luxury designs before anyone else.London-based luxury shoe brand Emmy London prioritizes comfort, craftsmanship and elegance in each pair of shoes. They offer hand-beaded bridal shoes, classic silhouettes, and even glamorous shoe clips (OMG, the hearts!) so that you can change up the look of your shoes for different occasions.
It wouldn’t be a list of bridal shoes without Stuart Weizman, would it? Shop SW for luxe heels, classic pumps, and even pearl-lined sneakers.
Margaux offers both RTW and made-to-order wedding shoes based off of your favorite designs. You can even order a sample kit to see materials up-close before purchasing.
