See it Grazia Alicia Rhinestone Wedding Shoes $210.00 Heel Height: 3.5" These glamorous rhinestone white or ivory wedding heels have a beautiful design that cascade into crisscross straps. Store: Bellissima Bridal Shoes   See it Touch Ups Joyce $75.95 Heel Height: 3.25" Color: White satin, dyeable Style notes: Elegant shoe with rhinestone brooch has a small peep toe. Store: Shoebuy.com   See it Nina - Culver $79.00  $63.99 Height: 2 1/4" Color: Ivory, white, silver, gold Style notes: Sassy and sweet, this feminine open toe shoe will make you look elegant and sophisticated. Store: Zappos.com   See it Paris Hilton Regal $119.99  $95.99 Heel Height: 4 1/2" Color: Blue, ivory Style notes: Ruched lining and a beautiful bow grace these sophisticated shoes. Store: Heels.com

1) Will you be purchasing more than 1 pair? If you are planning on buying a back-up pair of wedding flip flops or wedge heels to change into, then you don’t have to worry about comfort and can really just look for anything you want.

Wedding heels

2) How long will you be standing in the shoes? Many brides forget that the entire day does not just consist of the ceremony and the reception. You will also be taking photographs before the ceremony. In between, there is usually a cocktail hour. And, no matter what, high heels become uncomfortable after an hour of standing on them. The higher the heel, the more the balls of your feet will feel the pressure.

3) Can you dance in your shoes? Although some brides may want to be taller and buy wedding heels that are much higher, they should remember that they will have to do many things in these shoes. The hardest thing will be the first dance. Make sure you can dance and move around in any bridal shoes that you choose.

4) Are the heels the right height for your dress? This is one of the most important things. Regardless of how much you love your shoes, the heel height has to work for the dress. If you haven’t gotten your dress altered, then you are in luck. If you’ve already done a fitting and alteration, then you definitely should make sure that the shoe you choose has the right heel height for your dress. Use the easy tabs on the right to find shoes in the height range that you are looking for.

5) Finally, with your wedding heels, make sure that the color matches the dress correctly, especially if you are looking for shoes in the same color as your dress. If you are choosing a different color such as pink wedding shoes or blue wedding shoes, then don’t worry. However, if you want white wedding shoes to match your white dress, make sure the white of your shoes either matches the dress perfectly or is slightly darker than the white of the dress. If you buy shoes that are lighter in color or a brighter white, they will stand out. This combination will look similar to fluorescent colors against regular colors and your shoes will be the only thing people are looking at as you walk down the aisle.

See It Special Occasions Glamour Ballet Bridal Shoes $56.99 Heel Height: Approx .25" Color: Ivory Style notes: Simple flat bridal shoes are dressed for your big day with an overlay of light ivory lace and a dainty bow. A softly rounded toe keeps you comfortable all night. Store: Bellissima Bridal Shoes   See It Blue Tux Elise Bridal Shoes $105.00 Heel Height: .75" Color: White satin, dyeable Style notes: Sweet and sassy with a cute little heel, these pointed toe flat bridal shoes will match every dress. Store: Bellissima Bridal Shoes   See It Touch-Ups Shirley Bridal Shoes $53.99 Heel Height: .75" Color: White satin, dyeable Style notes: These rounded low heeled bridal shoes have an elegant pleated front and a little toe in back. Store: Bellissima Bridal Shoes   See It Cynthia Rowley Spouse Bridal Shoes $150.00 Heel Height: .75" Color: White, dyeable Style notes: Rounded flat bridal shoes have a simple look with a delicate bow in front. Store: Bellissima Bridal Shoes   See It Touch-Ups Jinni Bridal Shoes $57.99 Heel Height: 1" Color: Metallic silver, white satin dyeable Shoe notes: These wedding flip flops have glittering crystals making the shoe sparkle with elegance. Store: Bellissima Bridal Shoes   See It Coloriffics Andie Bridal Shoes $63.99 Heel Height: 1" Color: White, ivory, black or latte Style notes: These low bridal shoes are strappy, but simple and elegant. Store: Bellissima Bridal Shoes   See It Colorful Creations Blast Bridal Shoes $33.99 Heel Height: .75" Color: Silver, gold, bronze Style notes: These strappy thongs have a jeweled strap making these excellent flat bridal shoes. Store: Bellissima Bridal Shoes   See It Special Occasions Glitter Ballet Bridal Shoes $53.99 Heel Height: Approx. .25" Color: Silver, gold, black Style notes: This glittery ballet flat makes a great all-day shoe for brides and her bridesmaids, or something fun to slip into at the wedding reception. Store: Bellissima Bridal Shoes   See It Kelsi Dagger Monaco $42.48 Heel Height: 1" Color: Beige, Blue Style notes: Gorgeous ruffles adorn this fashionably frilly bridal sandal. Store: Endless.com   See It LAUREN Ralph Lauren - Astrid $69.00  $54.99 Height: 1/2" Color: Silver, Gold Style notes: These gorgeous sandals have beautiful layers of straps gracing the feet. Store: Zappos.com   See It LAUREN Ralph Lauren - Astrid $69.00  $54.99 Height: 1/2" Color: Silver, Gold Style notes: These gorgeous sandals have beautiful layers of straps gracing the feet. Store: Zappos.com   See It Seychelles Get Outta Town $55.97 Heel Height: Less than 3/8" Color: White, pale blue Style notes: These beautiful white flats have an asymmetrical braided strap that lays gorgeously across the feet. Store: Endless.com   See It Seychelles - Eyes Of Mars $66.47 Heel Height: 1/4" Color: Green, Burgundy Style notes: This fantastic gladiator sandal has gorgeous beige flowers across the top. Store: Endless.com   See It Touch Ups Ashley $47.95 Heel Height: 1" Color: Silver, gold Style notes: Little rhinestones decorate the straps of these cute flip flop heels. Store: Endless.com   See It Report Kathryn $44.10 Heel Height: 1/2" Color: Turquoise Style notes: Fantastic flats with a gorgeous bow for those brides looking for something comfortable and cute. Store: Endless.com

Here are some examples of fantastic low heel wedding shoes:

Coloriffics – Andie (White Satin) – Footwear
Price: $67.95

Filippa Scott Helena Bridal Shoes
Price: $284.0

Touch Ups – Shirley (White Satin) – Footwear
Price: $64.0

Coloriffics – Carmen (White Satin) – Footwear
Price: $69.95

For brides whose grooms are not as tall, or for very tall brides, they may want to consider the low heel bridal shoes instead of choosing something with a very high heel.  The low heel will allow them to be comfortable all night long, but also allow for a little height and tapping of the heel as the bride walks down the aisle or dances her first dance.  That slight arch of the feet will look beautiful.

Kitten heels

There are many choices for brides looking for a low heel bridal shoe.  First and foremost, many flat bridal shoes come with a low heel.  The heel can sometimes be a little thicker if they are Mary Jane’s or pumps or bridal sandals.  These flats tend to be ½ inch or less so they are very low heels.  The other option for the bride looking for something slightly higher is a little kitten heel.  This is gorgeous on the feet and has a great silhouette.  The small kitten heel gives the bride much better balance than the 4 inch heels.  Plus, if the bride is looking for a tiny stiletto heel, then the kitten heel is the perfect choice.  Finally, one other choice is a small wedge heel.  This type of heel makes the shoe completely flat.  The bride will not have to worry about wobbling around on the heel.  The shoe will be raised from the back and will be very comfortable to stand on.  For brides who are not used to any heels at all, this could be a great option to add height without adding any instability.

The other way to get the same thing is again by choosing wedding flip flops with a slight heel.  Wedding flip flops will be completely flat, but have that extra height if you choose 1 inch flip flops.  Again, if your dress is long, wearing the flip flop will not matter.  This is a personal choice though since many brides want to match their shoes to their dress and flip flops, while fun, are not always the most beautiful match to the wedding dress.

After speaking to many brides about their wedding shoes, the ones that have felt the most comfortable, but still liked the extra height have been the ones that chose the low heel bridal shoes.  If you are tall, if you want to be comfortable, if you are not used to heels, then consider the 1 inch bridal shoes option.