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 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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For something a bit more traditional, I’ve found a new take on an old-school shoe. We’ve all seen these (as I like to call them) “one-strap” shoes for years. I remember wearing of these types of shoes over 10 years ago (eek!) in high school. Some things never change, and in this case, some things change just a bit in very original and creative ways. Charles David has upped-the-ante with these ‘Tryst’ heels. It starts with the the main shoe color; a soft pink lizard print lined with metallic gold that keeps the shoe subtle and hip at the same time. But the metallic gold is what brings me to the best, and most surprising part of the shoe – the twisted front strap where you can see the gold lining! It’s an unexpected twist (no pun intended) to the original style of these types of shoes. The twist and the lizard print are sexy little details that will let everyone know you’re no wallflower.

Get Them: Charles by Charles David ‘Tryst’ Sandal

Next up: Taste the rainbow

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You may be playing second fiddle to the Bride, but that doesn’t mean as a Bridesmaid you have to go unnoticed. This Nina “Vikki” is sure to help get you a little love. It has great little heel that’s super cute while not being too thin and high of a stiletto to cause you some embarrassing falls. This would be almost as traumatic as the Bride biting it as she walks down the aisle. I also adore the straps and subtle snakeskin gleam. The straps keep the shoe dainty looking so that it will look great with dresses made of softer materials while the snakeskin pattern add a bit of edge and bite to the look.

Get Them: Nina ‘Vikki’ Strappy Sandal

Next up: Bringing it back old school

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Let’s be honest, not all people are in love with showing off toes. I can’t blame you, I myself have a love-hate relationship with them. I’ll wear opened-toed everything, but please never talk to me about my toes, it just weirds me out. So, for all you Brides that would rather keep things under-wraps, the Touch Ups “Nona Pump” is the shoe for you! The Nona is great because you don’t have to show off everything. However, the Nona will still mix-it-up and provide your foot a little air on a warm wedding day by saying “hello!” through the nicely detailed overlapping pleats that form the peep-toe. Another great feature of the shoe is that it’s nicely priced at about $50, and can be dyed to match your wedding gown.

And now we say adieu to shoes for the Bride and move on. But hey, if you haven’t gotten enough, send an email or leave a comment and I’ll be more than happy to help all ya’ll Brides complete you wedding look. Shoots, I’ll even accept pictures of your dress so that we can find a perfect match.

Get Them: Touch Ups Nona Pump

Next up: Bridesmaid shoes: You may not be 1st for the day but there’s nothing wrong with being 2nd.

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You don’t have to sacrifice comfort for style with a pair of Nina “Kimi” heels. Nina’s are known for being comfortable and stylish. My cousin wore a pair of Nina heels for her wedding and was still standing in them for over 15 hours! (I know, I was with her the entire way as the maid of honor – from the 4am wake-up call to the after 10pm end). The t-strap is definitely in this season and a bit-o bling bling never hurt anyone. The t-strap look with the rhinestones works well to make your feet look slimmer. And because the Kimi doesn’t encase your whole foot, it will compliment both the structured satin and the flowing soft silk wedding gowns.

Get Them: Nina Kimi LS

Next up: let’s bring it in for the bride

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