Wedding Blog

Guiseppe Zanotti Champagne Peep Toe Shoes

I knew it had to happen sooner or later. It was just too good to be true. Remember my dream shoes? I had to return them yesterday. I walked into Saks with a box of beautiful Zanottis, and I walked out with a heavy heart and a little tear in my eye. I would never see them again. I tried to make them as comfortable as I could, but I could tell things were not going to work out between us- at least not for an entire eight hour day on my feet.

I felt silly moping around yesterday, until I finally told myself it was ok to sulk but I must get over it- not everything has to be “dreamy” or “perfect” on our wedding day. Sure I found my dream shoes, but they just didn’t work out- I had to move on.

So I did. I ordered 11 pairs of shoes from Zappos. Retail therapy overkill? Perhaps. But becuase I’ve got a tough foot to fit, the more shoes I try the better chance I have at finding a pair that will work. After all, many of our guests won’t have a clue what kind of shoes I’m wearing. And this time around, I got a little more creative and a little less mainstream “bridal shoe”. In fact, I think I found a pair that’s going to work for dancing.

Mackenzie, by Bouquets

So they’re obviously the complete opposite of my dream shoes, but they’re really comfortable, and I think they’ll add a fun festive touch for late night dancing. I’m a little hesitant about the color, so I’m waiting for my dress to come in before I make a decision. If I can get over the color, all I have to find is a pair of more traditional ceremony shoes. Maybe I’ll use a portion of the money I saved by returning my Zanottis for a cute pair of ceremony shoes. Not a bad trade. What do you think?

Pop of red for the reception and a more classic pair for the ceremony? Any other two shoe brides?