Weddings are a beautiful display of love, family, friends, and ceremony. They’re also a fabulous way to spend a lot of money in one day. It’s important to prioritize where to focus your budget—if you’re a florals girl, you know a rose by any other name is $12 a stem; buttercream frosting goes up exponentially if you happen to be a bride; and one can become intimately knowledgeable of the cost of renting a chair in a way they never dreamed possible if planning a large reception.
Luckily, you can ease the financial pressure on one highly important aspect of your bridal trousseau—the shoes—without compromising on style for even a moment. From the satin slippers you’ll slide on while getting ready for the big day to the glitzy metallic heels you’ll wear to dance the night away, your wedding shoes can actually be reasonably affordable.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Affordable Wedding Shoes
We put together a 24-piece edit to prove this point. From easy flats to chic kitten heels to an array of metallic sandals that’ll light up the aisle, these affordable picks cover a lot of ground. (Including the all-important reception shoes to dance in until the sun rises, and you’ve had enough champagne to forget how much you paid for it all.) Ahead, shop the best bridal shoes from brands like Staud, Loeffler Randall, and Tory Burch.
The Ladylike Kitten Heels
The kitten heel provides two important things to a wedding day: a classically elegant vibe, and total comfort. With ivory, ecru, and eggshell options from brands that always deliver like Staud, Tory Burch, and J.Crew, you’ll be flying high (but not too high; around 1-1.5 inches, to be specific), all day long.
The Sky-High Pumps
Not the kitten heel type? Go big in beautiful pumps and platforms that absolutely rise to the occasion. From a gorgeous curved heel sandal from Loeffler Randall to a feminine lace pump by Black Suede Studio to a Studio Amelia shoe with a graphic-print sole, these selects may be more affordable, but they certainly don’t compromise on style.
The Easy Slippers
You only have one day to be a bride, so you may as well bring some beauty into every facet of it—including a lovely slipper to get ready in. From something blue (and velvety) by Vibi Venezia to a stunning ivory slipper from Ancient Greek Sandals, you’re going to want to bring these stunners into your regular morning routine after the big day.
The Dancing Shoes
After the party is the after party—which calls for a fun pair of reception shoes. Hit the perfect note in something silver from Simon Miller, light blue and bow-tied by Black Suede Studio, or statement-making and wrapped all the way up the ankle by Retrofête.
