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This article is based on an expert interview with Jove Meyer, conducted by wikiHow Staff Editors. Jove Meyer is the founder and principal of Jove Meyer Events. An award-winning event planner, designer, and LGBTQ+ advocate, Jove’s work has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, Refinery29, and Martha Stewart and more. Jove has been named as a “Wedding Guru” from US Weekly and as one of the top wedding planners in the USA from The Knot and Brides.
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Everyone always focuses on the dress, but the shoes you wear to your wedding are also an important choice. After all, you’ll be on your feet during the ceremony, while you’re taking photos, and when you’re tearing up the dance floor at the reception. How do you choose the right shoes though? Should you go for style or comfort? Don’t worry—in this video, Event Planner and Designer Jove Meyer shares his best tips for choosing the perfect shoes for your wedding.
Key Takeaways
- If your shoes won’t be visible, definitely go with something comfortable since you’ll be on your feet for a long time.
- If your shoes will be visible, bring a beautiful pair for the ceremony and photos and then a backup pair of comfortable shoes for dancing.
- Don’t feel pressured to spend a lot on your wedding shoes. Just look for a pair of shoes that make you feel great.
Video Transcript
The first thing you want to think about is “Are my shoes visible?” Because if they're not visible, I say go for comfort all the way. You are going to be on your feet, with photos, with ceremony, cocktail hour, dancing—your feet are going to be so tired, go for comfort first. That being said, if your shoes are visible, then plan on having two pairs: a really beautiful pair that you want to show off that goes with your outfit, that matches your style, your theme, your personality, and then always have a backup pair that's comfortable that's going to allow you to tear up the dance floor. The shoe is also a really special moment to have something borrowed, something blue, or something really unique to you. Don't feel stuck in having to spend a million dollars on a shoe because it's your wedding day and you have to have the best shoe that's out there. Pick the shoe that makes you light up, that makes you smile, and that makes you feel fabulous.
