When you think of wedding shoes, a pair of very high heels studded with crystals or decorated with delicate lace undoubtedly comes to mind. We immediately think of names like Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo or Christian Louboutin, brands that have long been synonymous with luxury wedding footwear.
Among the strongest traditions linked to the wedding day there is that something blue: a custom that is lost in the mists of time to become today a small sign of style, as well as of fidelity and lasting love. But where is that touch of bright color hidden in the wedding looks of celebrity brides?
Whether it’s platforms or stiletto models, for decades the majority of brides have opted for high heels as the definitive choice to elevate their look on their wedding day with the perfect accessory on their feet. However, for a few seasons now, we have noticed a change in the preference of wedding shoes both on the occasions of weddings of friends and relatives in which we had the opportunity to participate and those we see on the Internet or on Instagram.
The wedding dress “in progress”, that is switchable during the wedding to adapt the silhouette to the time of day, it is a trend for 2024. Many collections offer it: it conquers future brides with a more practical spirit but who do not want to give up the surprise effect
Ladies and gentlemen, we are officially in the era of flat wedding shoes. Once reserved for wedding rehearsals, these comfortable yet elegant shoes have moved up a notch to become protagonists of the ceremony. In recent years, New York brands such as Margaux and Sarah Flint have become famous precisely for their collections of chic ballet flats designed specifically for brides, and the same can be said for more established fashion houses, in particular Miu Miu and Chanel, whose flat shoes they have found a place on the Pinterest board of many future brides.
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And it is precisely from a recent Pinterest survey that it emerged that demand for comfortable wedding shoes is up 205%. There wedding planner Paola Canale confirms it: «The trend for brides in 2024 is Fly Down, or flat shoes synonymous with comfort. Jewel ballet flats, personalized sneakers with crystals or, even more so, hand-painted, Friulian and sleepers with the initials of the spouses. As a wedding planner who loves 12cm heels, I can say that at the beginning I was a little skeptical because an elegant dress usually requires a slim shoe, but luckily I changed my mind thanks to the professionalism of the ateliers who were able to adapt the more impressive dress than these models.”
What makes floor-length shoes an increasingly popular choice for brides? For starters, they offer a comfort unparalleled, allowing you to dance all night without the annoyance (or depending on your sensitivity, the agony) of sore feet, which is a lot! But beyond that, thanks to designers like Sandy Liang, Simone Rocha and Cecilie Bahnsen, which celebrate the ethereal femininity of clothing for her and, in particular, of the wedding dress, we have seen seasons of wedding silhouettes combined with flat shoes which thus come to the fore as the most obvious footwear to accompany bridal look who want to convey something unique and perhaps be a little more in line with their daily style.
So, if you are getting married and we have convinced you to opt for flat shoes for the most beautiful day, we have listed below the 5 models flat definitely worth considering this season. To get to the altar flying high, but with your feet on the ground.
1. Ballerinas
We have vivid images in our minds of the wedding last summer of the cool girl of the moment, Margaret Qualley, daughter of Andie McDowell, who on her wedding day chose to wear a pair of White Mary Janes combined with the halter neck dress by Chanel.
And let’s not forget Keira Knightley’s wedding dress, under which the British actress chose to match ballet flats (both Chanel). In the realm of non-celebrities, many brides change shoes during the process, choosing to wear very comfortable ballet flats to let loose during the wedding reception. Some also give them to their guests as gifts. When it happens, it’s an ovation. In short, unbeatable elegance and comfort.
2. Sneakers
In unsuspecting times (it was the 70s) it was John Lennon who chose them to go to the wedding with her parents Yoko Ono: for her, and for him too, the white Spring Court sneakers stand out, the same ones that the Beatles leader wears in the famous photo on the pedestrian crossing in Abbey Road.
Sneakers are the breaking model par excellence, the strongest choice, the one that gets noticed. Because these shoes bring a whole world with them casualbut, to be honest more and more brides are choosing to wear them. The advice is perhaps to focus on models that have something special such as a jewel detail, or a cascade of décor applications or just even satin laces can make the difference.
3. Slippers
They are one of the biggest summer trends: the chic slippers they conquer all. So why not show them off under the wedding dress? Perfect to be worn for weddings during the day and in the evening, they represent the fundamental ingredient for looks with a high level of glamour.
How to match these shoes? The ideal would be complete the look with a very light slip dress: while favor-effect dresses that require a very high décolleté to elongate the silhouette should be avoided.
4. Friulian
If flat shoes are the trend of this Spring Summer 2024among ballerinas, slippers & Co. they also fit in, the Friulians, comfortable but at the same time cool shoe, with an all-Italian history of humble origins, which has gone around the world becoming asymbol of chic but relaxed style.
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Those that represent a bit of the Italian response to espadrilles they are also an idea not for everyone that is striking for its discreet elegance. Loved by It girls like Beatrice Borromeo and divas like Luisa Ranieri, Friulian shoes for the wedding day can be customized as desired through embroidery, inserts or beads. Their versatility allows you to easily combine them with long bohemian skirts or trouser suits. Playing for contrasts, with ensemble minimal and measured to break up, why not, even with a touch of colour.
5.Flip flops
In summer, for weddings by the sea or on sunny pebble beaches, the feet of future brides say in unison Yes, I do at flip flops which allow you not only to adapt perfectly to the seaside location but also to walk easily and fully enjoy every moment of the most beautiful day.
Generally white, from the simplest and most minimalist ones to increasingly elaborate models, perhaps with rhinestones and, for those who want a few centimeters more height, even with a wedge. Among the most original models, there are flip-flops that leave a sweet and friendly imprint on the sand, thanks to the writing Just Married on the sole.
Source: Vanity Fair
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