Designer Flat Bridal Shoes

Choosing flat wedding shoes

Flat wedding shoes are the most comfortable footwear a bride can choose, because the foot stays level and no weight is transferred onto the ball of the foot across a twelve hour day. They suit outdoor ceremonies on grass or sand where a heel would sink, brides who are taller than their partner or want to stay close to their own height, and anyone who plans to dance. A well-made bridal flat in satin, tulle or lace photographs as deliberate rather than practical.

Ballet flats and slingback flats are the most classic silhouette in the range. Badgley Mischka's Genesis slingback ballet flat in soft white and the Emerie crystal buckle flat in ivory both keep a clean rounded toe that sits neatly under a floor-length gown. A slingback strap adds security at the heel without the coverage of a full closed shoe, which most brides find easier to walk in over several hours.

Tulle and pearl flats are where the range gets its personality. HARLO Australia's Chanel Pearl white tulle flat is finished with handsewn pearls and is exclusive to The White Collection, and Bella Belle's Lucy pearl and crystal flat and Reilly d'Orsay flat with bow both carry the kind of embellishment normally reserved for a heel. The d'Orsay cut, which exposes the arch, is the most flattering flat shape for lengthening the foot in photographs.

Bridal sneakers are a real category now, not a novelty. Bella Belle's Isadora sneaker comes with beading and a removable tulle bow, and the Tessa is finished in pearls. Most brides who buy them wear heels for the ceremony and change into sneakers for the reception, which is the single most reliable way to stay on the dance floor all night. They are also the most wearable piece in the collection after the wedding.

Flats for outdoor and garden weddings: if any part of your day is on grass, gravel, sand or decking, a flat removes the problem entirely rather than managing it. There is nothing to sink, nothing to catch between boards and no reason to carry heel stoppers. Pair a flat with a floor-length gown and the shoe barely shows, so the decision costs you nothing visually. For a shorter or tea-length dress where the shoe is on display, choose a style with visible detail such as pearls, a bow or lace.

Sizing and fit: bridal flats generally run true to size, though a d'Orsay or slingback style should be tried with the strap adjusted before you commit. If you need more room across the forefoot, our wide fit wedding shoes edit carries flats in wider sizing. The White Collection ships to all states and territories in Australia with free shipping on orders over $100, and Afterpay is available at checkout. Book a fitting at our Sydney showroom in Haberfield, open Thursday to Monday, or reach out via the contact page if you would like a recommendation for your gown.