Preparation
Brides who tied the knot outside know this reality well: You choose a gorgeous pair of heels to wear to your outdoor big day only to have them sink into the ground—mud and all—as soon as you step on the grass. While this is annoying as a guest, it’s far more frustrating as the bride. That’s why it’s so important to choose terrain-friendly shoes if you’re planning an open-air wedding, especially one that will take place on the grass.
Because we know that this is a serious problem, we decided to take matters into our own hands and find a selection of the best, prettiest, and most practical wedding shoes for an outdoor event. Each of our picks will keep you walking on (and not sinking into) the grass as you pose for photos during your first look, walk down the aisle towards your spouse-to-be, and mingle with guests during cocktail hour.
Aquazzura Sundance 50 Sandals in SilverLoeffler Randall Platinum Lame Natalia HeelsMargaux The Uptown Sandal in Powder SatinSarah Flint Perfect Block Sandal in Blue Wisteria SilkFerragamo Vara Bow Pump Shoe in Bleached DenimKate Spade Mimosa Pumps in Mid Day BlueJewel Badgley Mischka Christen Block Heel Sandal in White LeatherStuart Weitzman NearlyNude Ankle Strap Sandals in PoudreJimmy Choo Sacaria 100 Embellished Block Heel Sandals in White/WhiteBadgley Mischka Natasha High Heel Sandals in Champagne TextileGiuseppe Zanotti Glitter Metallic Two Band Sandals in ArgentoBella Belle Daisy Embellished Ballet Flat in Blue Silk
Some of our favorites, as you’ll see, are elegant flats—something Audrey Hepburn would have definitely approved of—but this style of shoe is definitely not your only option. If you want a little height, choose a pair of shoes with wide-block heels. The ones we’ve found are equal parts chic, elegant, comfortable—and, yes, sturdy (in a super pretty way, that is).
