As a guest, I’d say you have the most flexibility in outfit and therefore..shoes! So with that, these next several posts will be dedicated to all the different personalities and styles of the fabulous lady guests privileging the groom and bride with their presence.

OK, allow me my soapbox for these next few sentences. Let’s be honest with each other, it’s just not right to wear a bright red dress to a wedding. You know it, I know it. A wedding is supposed to be about the marriage between a man and wife and, of course, how stunning the Bride looks. It’s not about the woman in the bright red dress (or..gasp! all white dress) grabbing the attention of everyone wherever she walks and being the first thing people look at in wedding photos. But…red shoes? Go for it! Stuart Weitzman’s “Archie” is fabulous shoe. They may not look the trendiest at first, but for some reason they look very chic vintage to me, I think it’s because it’s in an almost lipstick red snakeskin print that makes it a great shoe for the season. Or maybe it’s the cute little heal at the bottom and interlocking straps that perfectly fit together. Regardless, the Archie is a great looking shoe that has nothing wanting. Paired with a block colored peasant type dress and loosely flowing hair pulled back slightly, you will have the understated “I didn’t try too hard” (but I really did) look that is bound to get you noticed without offending.

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Here’s a shoe that will add a fresh breezy feel to a hot summer wedding. You mothers will look trendy and fabulous in this Cole Haan ‘Wanda Air’ sling. This shoe will go perfect if you are wearing lighter knit weight fabric (and colors) such as a lavendar linen, or a brightly colored cotton/silk pleated or sheath dress. And like the ‘Desire’ thong from a few days ago, it will look great with any body type because of its structure. It has a stacked heel for extra support and Nike Air (a Cole Haan to-die-for signature feature) for comfort. The contrasting tan colored heel and piping along the straps updates the pump to give you that “straight out of the Hamptons” timeless look. And with that so long and farewell Mama as we move on to the next part of the Bridal Party

Get Them: Cole Haan ‘Wanda Air’ Pump

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Sara was feeling a bit too inactive so she wanted to say “Hello” with her Coloriffics sandal. And so, I’m also saying..”hello again” with this Nine West ‘Jojus’ pump. Yes, the ‘Jojus’ pump, definitely seems a bit wild and crazy for a Mother – especially when I mentioned in my earlier post that I wanted to keep things age-appropriate. But Mothers, trust me on this and don’t write-off these shoes quite yet. This shoe is for the super trendy fashionista in all of you willing to wear a 3” heel. The tan and blue in the Jojus tone the shoe down (hence age-appropriate), while the other colors keep things lively and make it so that it will match with any color outfit. In all honesty, I’m not normally the biggest fan of army fatigue type prints. However, it works for this shoe to integrate all the colors together, because you don’t really notice it unless you’re holding the shoe up close to you face or critiquing it like I did. I also really like the soft fabric of the shoe’s interlocking open strap at the top. It nicely complements the party of colors and adds to the comfort of the shoe. The Jojus won’t work with the very formal wedding outfits, but it will definitely complete an outfit for a more casual wedding. Try it out, I dare ya.

Get Them: Nine West ‘Jojus’ Pump

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Naturalizers are know for being comfy shoes, so the ‘Prissy’ is a safe bet if you want elegance in a shoe that will let you Mothers stay standing the entire day (I have yet to see a Mother sitting back and relaxing during much her child’s wedding). I can guarantee my mom will be running around from this place to that when my brother gets married this September. The soft upper materials and flexible sling-back strap will provide give since feet tend to swell a bit in warm weather and as the day wears on. An added bonus, you have a heel to add class, but it’s barely higher than a kitten heel so you can still have maximum comfort. =) Also, as seen here in, the Cosmic Metallic Dust color makes the shoe more ‘fancy’ and will go great with more formal wedding wear.

Get Them: Naturalizer ‘Prissy’ Sandal

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The challenge with finding Mother of the Bride shoes was in choosing shoes that have an extra emphasis on comfort and are age-appropriate (I’m sorry, you’ll find no hot-pink pumps with clear heels here), without sacrificing style. I also wanted to keep in mind the type of outfits I’ve seen Mothers wear at the weddings I have attended in order to provide the most well-rounded pick of shoes for these next posts. Apologies in advance if I offend any of you Mothers in my coming words.

Let’s start with 100% comfort in a flat thong. Since we’re talking about Spring/Summer weddings, I’m going to guess that ankle length dresses will be few and far between on anyone other than the Bride. And that’s a good thing, it gives us more variety. So here’s the Alfani ‘Desire’ thong. This sandal is wonderful because it will go well with ANY body type and most fabrics. It has enough detail by way of the stones inlaid in gold and the slightly glimmering sheen of the sandal fabric to dress-up the look so that it can compliment a more formal outfit. I envision this sandal looking great paired with a slightly below the knee, capped sleeve raw silk sheath dress in a pale violet red.

Get them: Alfani “Desire” Thong

Next up: Formal wear for your feet

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I’m short, but I love flats that keep me close to the ground. I also recognize that there are some taller sisters out there who may not want to add inches to their already 5’10” frame. This Biviel ‘Bv1208’ is for you who are trying your hardest not to make the bride look vertically challenged in pictures. This Biviel flat has great detail at the top with the disc-tie combo. It’s got a little bit of sheen to dress-up the shoe and will look ridiculously cute with any type of dress in any type of color (except maybe white – but that’s ok, you shouldn’t be wearing white anyway). Though I will say this shoe would be better suited for a less “black-tie” affair type of wedding. I’ve got a pair of Biviel heels and can wear them comfortably all day. Biviel makes their shoes so that the heel fabric comes up to the perfect high above the ankle so that you don’t have to worry about it hurting at the point where your ankle bends backward when walking. All you ladies who have endured that kind of torture on a long day without spare shoes know exactly what I’m talking about – no amount of band-aids can pad your foot enough to be comfortable when that happens. So be fabulous and comfortable with the BV1208!

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Next up: Yo Momma

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I like pleats and nice little details, that’s why when I saw the Nine West “Falcoin” sandal I knew it had to be included as a top Bridesmaid shoe pick. The satin brings out a nice sheen to the shoe without looking over the top and brings out different shades of the shoe color that come from the contrasting pleats at the peep-toe. If you want to keep it low key without being dull, the Falcoin looks stunning in the muted colors available. But, these shoes also come in loads of great colors; it’s like Skittles for your feet! So if you want to make a statement, the detail of the shoe and the bright colors like orange, green, or yellow available would be a great complement to the rich bold colors used for simply cut dresses that are popping up all over the place. Plus, with the variety of colors, the bride is sure to find a color that all her bridesmaids will love.

Get Them: Nine West Falcoin Sandal

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