In wedding fashion, one of the most common headaches is bridal shoes. Some brides do not want to resort to the traditional white satin and dare with a blue option. Others cannot stand high heels and look for more comfortable options. And there are those who need a sandal they can wear on other occasions.
For tastes, there are colors. But if you’re feeling lost and seeking a little inspiration, taking a look at what the most style-icon royals wore can guide you. Women like Kate Middleton, Queen Letizia, or Lady Di showed their personality through the footwear they chose for their weddings. Take note.
The shoes Diana, Princess of Wales, wore at her wedding to Prince Charles.
Lady Di: Low wooden heel
The Princess Diana wore satin shoes with a low wooden heel created by designer Clive Shilton to avoid appearing taller than Prince Charles. They carried a secret message: the initials “D” and “C” hand-painted next to a heart-shaped brooch chosen by Diana herself, and they were decorated with 542 sequins and 132 pearls.
Queen Letizia and King Felipe at their wedding.
Queen Letizia: Manolo shoes to match the dress
For her wedding in May 2004, Letizia paired her Manuel Pertegaz dress with off-white pumps, made in Manolo Blahnik leather and in the same fabric as the suit. They stood out for a slender heel of about 12 cm, a side cut-out, a teardrop-shaped tongue, and were finished with a bow across the instep.
The wedding shoes of Princess Victoria of Sweden on display at the Royal Palace in Sweden.
Victoria of Sweden: jewel buckle
Victoria of Sweden added a jewel touch to her classic bridal look with heeled shoes created especially for her by the famous maison Roger Vivier. It was a style lined in the same fabric as her wedding dress and adorned with the brand’s signature buckle.
Harry and Meghan at their wedding in 2018.
Meghan Markle: classic shoe
Nothing fancy or flashy. Meghan Markle chose for her wedding to Harry a classic pump, revised by the Givenchy workshop specifically for the day. It was a white pump with a slender heel that matched perfectly with her minimalist dress.
Charlotte Casiraghi at her wedding to Dimitri Rassam.
Charlotte of Monaco: Chanel ankle boots
Charlotte Casiraghi surprised at the civil wedding reception to Dimitri Rassam (in June 2019) by wearing original white Chanel ankle boots. It was a Haute Couture design closed at the toe but backless, creating the visual effect of an ankle boot, paired with her second wedding dress inspired by the seventies.
Kate Middleton at her wedding to Prince William.
Kate Middleton:
Kate Middleton’s wedding shoes for her marriage to Prince William (April 29, 2011) were designed by Alexander McQueen. They were pump-style, crafted with the same handmade lace as her dress, with a rounded toe, a mid-height heel of about 9 cm, and a heart-shaped closure.
