These are the wedding shoes adored by in-the-know brides
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While sticking to a budget when planning your nuptials is undoubtedly a good idea, sometimes investing in a pair of designer wedding shoes feels like an even better one.
Just kidding, obviously starting married life in a bad financial position because of a pair of shoes is not the way to go, but if there is a little wiggle room in the budget - i.e. switch to a pay bar, ditch the expensive ribbed glassware or opt for digital invitations to save on printing and postage - we think there are few times in your life that'll justify an extravagant shoe purchase quite like your wedding.
Planning your perfect wedding day can be stressful, and from organising everything from your catering to your entertainment, it might feel like all the fun has been taken out of the lead up to what's meant to be the most exciting event of your life. Finding the perfect pair of wishlist wedding shoes, however, is guaranteed to put a smile on most brides' faces.
What is the runway forecasting for bridal footwear in 2026?
Not sure where to start? Take your cues from the runways – AKA, the home of the best designer brands.
Spring/Summer 2026 has showcased everything from pointed, low-heel court shoes at Christian Dior and peep-toes at Mugler to pearl-embellishment at Giuseppe Di Morabito and slingbacks at Stella McCartney and Roberto Cavalli.
If you're saying “I do” in 2026 and do have a little bit of money left in your wedding pot (or you’re a total shoe addict and see no better thing to blow the budget on), a pair of designer bridal shoes seems like the obvious choice. Not least because, if you chose the right pair, they will easily transition into the rest of your wardrobe as you enter into married life.
Yep: Instead of buying a pair of shoes that you’ll only get to enjoy for a few hours (like so many parts of a wedding), designer wedding shoes are a purchase that you get to wear time and time again whether you leave them white or decide to dye them afterwards.
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How much should you spend on designer wedding shoes?
As for how much you should spend, Emmy Scarterfield – founder of designer shoe brand Emmy London – believes anywhere between 10-20% of your dress budget is a good ballpark. “With well-made shoes, you're kind of getting what you pay for; a little bit like a car. If you're spending £3-£5k on your gown, you're probably looking at a pair of £500 shoes,” she says.
So, where to look? Other than Emmy London, a favourite of Catherine Princess of Wales FYI, favourite designer wedding shoe brands include Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, and Loeffler Randall. Whether you've got dreams of wearing a slingback kitten heel, pointed toe flats, or sky-high platforms, you'll likely find them ahead…
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For more from Glamour UK's Senior Commerce Writer, Georgia Trodd, follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd. For more from freelance Fashion Editor Charlie Teather, follow her on Instagram @charlieteather.
What are the best designer bridal shoes? From classic bestsellers to new arrivals, see our edit below…
Loeffler Randall Dahlia Plissé-Organza Sandals
Sizes: US 5-12.
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Saeda 100 Ivory Satin Pumps with Crystal Embellishment
Sizes: EU 34-43.
Neous Matar Lace-Trimmed Crepe Mules
Sizes: IT 35-41.
Sizes: UK 2-9.
Manolo Blahnik Lurum 90 Crystal-Embellished Satin Mules
Sizes: IT 34-43.
Jimmy Choo Faiz Ankle-Strap Pumps
Sizes: UK 6.5-8.5.
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Aquazzura Voile 105 Tulle and Satin Pumps
Sizes: IT 36-42.
Mach & Mach Floating Pearls 85 Satin Slingback Pumps
Sizes: UK 2-9.
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Amina Muaddi Lupita Textured-Leather Pumps
Sizes: IT 35-43.
Magda Butrym Lace Slingback Flats
Sizes: UK 3.5-8.5.
Valentino Garavani VLOGO 40 Pointed-Toe Leather Slingback Courts
Sizes: EU 35-42.
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Sizes: EU 35-41.
Danielle Frankel Riley Satin Point-Toe Ballet Flats
Sizes: IT 36-42.
Magda Butrym 105mm Flower Satin Sandals
Sizes: UK 3-8.
Sizes: EU 34-42.
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Sizes: UK 2-9.
Alaïa Le Cœur Patent Leather and PU Slingback Flats
Sizes: EU 35-42.
Aquazzura Cupid Plateau 130 Knotted Satin Platform Sandals
Sizes: IT 35-42.
The Foundation Flat in Bluebell
Sizes: EU 35-44.
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Why you can trust us
You won't be surprised to hear that the fashion team at Glamour has researched, shopped, tried-on and road-tested more than a few pairs of shoes. It is our job, after all. We also both got married over the last couple of years, meaning bridal trends are still very much on the top of our radar.
Charlie, as you've seen, opted for Loeffler Randall's Dahlia Plissé-Organza Sandals - partly due to the style being spot on for her dress, partly for their undeniable comfort (worn from midday to well beyond midnight and not even the slightest bit of pain!) but also because the low heel ensured she didn't tower over her 5'7" husband.
Georgia also opted for a low heel, or rather two pairs of low heels. While some people opt for a second dress, Georgia couldn't resist a second shoe, with Emmy London and Jimmy Choo her chosen labels.
How we test the best wedding shoes
Of course we can only vouch undeniably for the long-lasting comfort of the aforementioned shoes that we actually chose to wear at our own weddings, but we also do know a good shoe when we see one. And we do know which brands are known for their comfortable shoes, and (more importantly!) which aren't.
Having each spent a decade discovering brands, analysing fabrics, sitting front row at fashion shows, attending press days and grilling designers, we'd like to think that our trained eye is more accurate than ever. So we've put together our ultimate guide of designer wedding shoe options that we truly believe nail it across the board. What makes them so great? Chic styles, sure, but also short delivery times, varied heel heights, broad size ranges, stock availability and product quality.
So after well over a decade of both professional and personal research, we can confidently say that the shoes in this edit are not only worth your consideration, but are also ones you'll genuinely love forever, long after all the wedding excitement has settled…
