Something old, new, borrowed... leopard printed?

Shoes! I love shoes. Granted my shoe closet is just one of those organizers you get from ikea, and isn't nearly as full as i'd like it to be, but one day i will have an entire room dedicated to my wonderful footwear. Brides, you can fall into one of three categories when it comes to your bridal shoes: traditional, middle-ground, or completely out there.

(L to R): Coloriffics/Maya @ $87.95, Stuart Weitzman/Applause @ $200.00, Kate Spade/Hera @ $321.95
(All images from zappos.com)

These are my three favourite traditional shoes, in a range of prices from lowest to hights. Of course, i LOVE the kate spade ones, the not-quite-bow is a great alternative if you're not one for bows and such, and would look gorgeous with a raw silk white wedding gown. The Stuart Weitzmans are cute with the double bow and the cutout by the ankle, and the Coloriffics are at the perfect pricepoint for shoes you'll only wear once. Plus the rhinestone buckle adds a nice sparkle while maintaining its elegant feel. If you can't see the images with enough detail, check them out on zappos.com. So for the brides who don't really want to stray from the line, who like the idea of the classical white wedding, these are for you! (L to R): Nine West/Samiam @ $78.95, Betsey Johnson/Generosa @ $200.00, Elie Tahari/Blance @ $321.95
(All images from zappos.com)

So for those who know they don't necessarily want white, but don't really want to rock the boat too much, or maybe you're concerned about what your FMIL will say, these are three choices you can definitely wear again. I love Nine West, so when i as picking my bridal shoes, it was a natural first place to look. The soft slate blue is a nice touch of colour, and crossover pattern on the bridge of the foot adds a nice touch. The Betsey Johnsons in the middle would look great with an ivory or champagne coloured gown, and the touch of pink edging is a great compliment (plus it'll look fab with your tan!). My favourites, once again, are the most expensive ones. The metallic flower on the Elie Taharis are so pretty, the pictures here don't do it justice.

(L to R): Naughty Monkey/The Hype @ $85.45, Via Spiga/Fay @ $174.95, Giuseppe Zanotti/90023 @ $653.95
(All images from zappos.com)

The bridal gloves are off with these ones! No holds barred, these choices are purely for shock value (and the occasional nod from the fashionista guests), and would look awesome with your favourite jeans or perhaps a honeymoon outfit. The Naughty Monkeys are a runner up favourite for me, for one HUGE reason — all the Naughty Monkeys i've tried on are really comfortable. Like, you-could-dance-all-night-comfortable. The red Via Spiga slingbacks would look great with a pedicure, but the Zanottis... oh, the Zanottis... These are for the brides who love their shoes, and will treat themselves to a designer pair to truly feel like a princess. Just don't look at the price tag after you've bought them.

As for me... What did i wear on my wedding date?

What about you? What are YOU wearing on your big day?