Even as weddings get increasingly bigger, glammer, and more choreographed and celebrity-planned, the number of brides craving a wedding straight from a fairytale never let up.
Instead, the fairytale wedding just gets bigger, with crystal chandeliers and sparkling crystal trees, rosebuds dangling from satin ribbons, aisle runners heaped with petals and rhinestone-studded bouquet wraps.
Which of course begs the question: what to wear on your feet on this day of all days?
Finding the perfect Cinderella shoes can pose quite a quandary for many brides. Here's what most of us want: the perfect knock-'em-dead clear glass slipper. Something that shows off that killer pedicure, and has the elegance and fire of cut crystal. (Yet doesn't weigh 25 pounds a shoe, like real crystal would.) Not to mention a talking point that'll keep your guests chattering all night long.
But what we actually find? In most cases, vinyl. Rather sensible vinyl, at that, with a low heel and sturdy design.
The truth is, though, princess brides have more options than might first appear. In fact, one of our site surveys reveals a fairly broad set of high-style strategies:
The low vinyl "slipper."
You've probably seen these Cinderella slippers at wedding sites. You might have loved the idea, but wished for a few more design options. Still, this is our fairytale brides' most popular choice for footwear, at about 28%. Fun to wear, and to save for a little girl down the line.
The fabulous bright pump.
These brides, at around 24%, are going with the hip, fun trend of brightly-hued shoes, whether it's those sultry Louboutin red soles peeking out at the high end, or a spunky pair of Payless aqua pumps.
Demure and classic.
For just under 10% of princess brides, the timeless white or champagne wedding shoe fits the bill.
Turning up the heat.
5% of brides are going bold with those same sky-high vinyl stilettos that you sometime seen at wedding sites ... and sometimes at sites less squeaky-clean and bridal.
Doing it their way.
Almost 15% of fairytale brides are forging their own path through the shoe process, some commissioning custom creations out of raw silk and beads on a clear plastic frame.
Of course, the couture world doesn't leave us high and dry when it comes to footwear flights of fancy, either. Check out Stuart Weitzman's lucite-and-rhinestone-studded beauties, "Arabesque," for starters.
The upshot? The shoes of your dreams are out there. So rest assured, you'll be walking down the aisle in a pair of foot candy every bit as fabulous as those crystal-draped manzanita branches or that stunning cobblestone-castle cake.
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Whimsical & Funky Leopard High Heel Shoes Chandelier $350.00 |
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Whimsical & Funky High Heel Shoes Chandelier $350.00 |
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Rosanna Haute Holiday Dessert Plates, Set of 4 $35.00 Who would've thought black could be such a striking holiday color? Seattle designer Rosanna employs black silhouettes to excellent use on her Haute Holiday dessert plates, which pop with intricate red-on-white background patterns. Santa's sleigh, a reindeer, holiday tree, and chandelier are the silhouettes found one per plate, so that each of the four in this set is different. Haute Holiday jazzes... |
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Magnificent Peel & Stick By RoomMates Chandelier Giant Wall Decal $19.99 What are RoomMates? RoomMates are removable, repositionable, and reusable wall decals. They feature your favorite designs and popular characters, and can be applied to any smooth surface.How do they work? Our wall decals are easy to use: simply peel & stick! The special adhesive is strong enough to keep your decor on the wall, but delicate enough to allow endless repositioning without damaging the... |
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Barbie Collector Series Celebrating 20 Years of Holidays 12 Inch Doll - Holiday Barbie 2008 with White Evening Gown, Chandelier Earrings, Shoes and Display Stand (African American Version - L9644) $69.99 Barbie doll celebrates 20 years of holidays with a very special DVD : Barbie in a Christmas Carol. Two classic come together to retell a favorite story, featuring joyous carols and fantastical journeys. Whimsical, wonderful and altogether heart-warming, this adaptation captures the beauty of both Barbie doll and the most beloved season of the year! Rediscover the true meaning of Christmas with Bar... |
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Prada $78.74 Prada is the first book that documents three decades of ground-breaking fashion, architecture, film and art by the Prada company, including the work of the design studio and the workshop; extensive creative partnerships with photographers, designers, architects and film directors; and large scale architectural commissions, the Fondazione Prada, and the development of a new museum. Among t... |
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Mason Kay 14k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Horse Shoe Pendant $201.99 This stunning pendant is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold in a horse-shoe design. The pretty pendant features a green jadeite stone. |
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Sterling Silver Stiletto Shoe Pendant Necklace $14.69 Crafted in polished sterling silver, this stiletto shoe pendant necklace makes a fun accessory for the avid shopper. |
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Stanzino Women's White V-neck Chandelier Top $25.64 Draped fringe lends dimension to this striking chandelier top from Stanzino. With brass accents and a fringe hemline, this top is finished with a flattering v-neck. |
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Mia Women's 'Chandelier' Blush Flats $44.99 A stunning flower detail with jewel embellishments over the toe highlight these flats from MIA. A blush color and a subtle 0.5-inch heel complete these lovely flats. |
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Mia Women's 'Chandelier' Black Flats $44.99 A stunning flower detail with jewel embellishments over the toe highlight these flats from MIA. A black color and a subtle 0.5-inch heel complete these lovely flats. |
