The cold winter months bring a special, magical feeling that makes a wedding even more special. If you are planning to be a winter bride, you should buy yourself a pair of elegant and comfortable winter wedding shoes that match the rest of your bridal attire. Your winter wedding shoes should make you look elegant while keeping you warm. So, it is best not to expose your feet or delicate skin to the cold air.
However, a bride’s choice of winter shoes largely depends on her preferences, such as high heels and common alternative wedding shoes. As such, we have curated the following excellent ideas to guide your selection of the perfect wedding shoes for winter.
Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Winter Wedding Shoes
While choosing, consider how long you may need to walk around or stand in those winter shoes for the entire day. Your choice of bridal shoes should help you get the perfect blend of all-day comfort and elegance deserving of your winter wedding ensemble.
Need for Warmth & Comfort
Many wedding stylists would recommend winter brides to wear cover-up shoes, and a good reason. You need to protect your feet against the chilly air. Equally important is the need for proper fit and support.
Test samples of potential wedding shoes, preferably at in-store locations, to check if they fit well before you choose. Also, check that they give adequate support to your heels (and weight). Additionally, you can wear them indoors ahead of time to get comfortable in them.
Style and Wedding Theme
Matching your wedding shoes to the theme is a good idea. Consider the venue, surrounding vegetation, winter background, and other existing factors that can blend them with the environment. White and nude wedding shoes are generally suitable for a variety of themes.
The design of your wedding shoes should also match the style of your wedding dress in important elements such as dress length, embellishments, color(s), and the like.
Quality Material
Look out for winter wedding shoes crafted with top-quality materials such as suede, velvet, satin, or leather. Target water-resistant materials that will provide insulation against the cold for the entire day.
Stability & Traction
You must not ignore the need to be well-balanced as you walk around on your big day. In any case, Grace Yael of Galia Lahav Bridals advised winter brides to choose ‘practical’ shoes. Namely, shoes with soles and heels that can guarantee stability and good grip – especially on potentially slippery surfaces.
She further stressed that platform shoes and wedges are more stable than spiked heels. Ballet flats and low heels offer similar advantages. Along with block heels, textured and rubber soles stabilize the wearer equally.
The Best Choices for Winter Wedding Shoes
Winter weddings give you an opportunity to incorporate rich colors and plenty of glitter into your bridal dress, makeup, and accessories. But white, off-white, nude, and bright colors are classical wedding colors. These noble colors ooze with appeal in a posh-looking winter wedding ensemble – wedding shoes included.
See the best recommendations below for befitting winter wedding shoes you will enjoy.
Classy Ankle Boots
White wedding boots are stylish and classy, a perfect accompaniment for a winter wedding dress. Whether you choose wedding boots with narrow or block heels, you can exude elegance and warmth. They look more sophisticated and alluring with lace and/or satin overlay or trimmings that harmonize well with the wedding dress.
Closed-Toe Shoes
Closed-toe shoes are the most protective choice for any winter bride. Coupled with moderate (low to medium height) heels and material that provides insulation, you can look effortlessly elegant in them.
Winter Wedding Flats
Winter wedding flats are chic and comfortable for the simple bride who desires minimalist dressing. They look simple and timelessly pretty all at once. A classic neutral wedding color that complements your wedding gown will be lovely – such as ash, nude, gray, white, or off-white.
A few embellishments can add a touch of glamor to them. A single bow on the crown, lace or floral patterns, satin straps, pearls, crystals, or other glittery blings will do the magic. Furthermore, cushioned insoles and gel inserts will enhance your comfort.
Other Winter Wedding Shoes Ideas
Some brides might deem it funny, but white wedding trainers with lace or satin details can be eye-catching and comfortable. They can get you through hours of standing, dancing, and moving around during the wedding.
Again, no bridal stylist would expressly tell you to wear open shoes in winter. But some exposed feet might not hurt, such as peep-toe boots or shoes (with low to medium heels). But wisely choose them by ensuring the heels and soles are well balanced and suitably raised, to avoid sinking into the snow.
For brides who want to look an inch taller, moderately high-heeled platform wedding shoes like the Ava Cindy Platform Sandals might work. They are the epitome of balance on any ground, courtesy of their block heels.
Tips for Buying Winter Wedding Shoes
For the best experience wearing your winter wedding shoes, follow the essential tips below.
Shoe Accessories
Ensure you use crucial shoe accessories to maximize comfort, especially during winter. Get yourself cushion and anti-odor insoles, gel inserts, heel protectors, bridal shoe clips, socks to warm up the feet, and the like.
Embellishments such as crystals, pearls, and other blings will also add magical glitter and glamor to your wedding shoes.
Planning Ahead is Key
It is quality advice to start shopping for your wedding shoes weeks before the wedding, especially in physical stores. You will have enough time to check for the right fit (in terms of length and width), balance, and material that meets your needs. Additionally, you may need to make alterations to your wedding shoes to make them adequately comfortable.
Final Words
The need for warmth is critical in choosing winter wedding shoes for brides. Elegant and comfortable choices are available without sacrificing comfort – depending on the bride’s taste. Again, it is a common tradition for brides to choose simple wedding shoes for their winter wedding. It allows other wedding accessories to glow naturally and be more visible, from the hair to the makeup and the wedding gown.
However, winter weddings allow experimenting with various attractive and rich colors (including some darker tones). So, if you are an adventurous bride who loves to look exceptional, you can successfully experiment with noble color combinations.
Nevertheless, we recommend wearing winter wedding shoes with neutral or lighter colors to elevate your mood. And adorn your shoes and accessories with pearls and crystals to give an attractive, magical glitter.
