Badgley Mischka Randee Sandal

The second most popular color for weddings after white? Pink, of course! Come on, it’s girly, it’s light, and it’s fun. Don’t worry about not wearing white at your wedding. It doesn’t mean what a lot of people think it does. It has nothing to do with virginity. White is seen as a color of purity, that’s true. But prior to the late 15th century, brides simply wore their best dresses, no matter what color they were. It wasn’t until Anne of Brittany, a French duchess, wore a white dress that the trend started, and eventually became a tradition. Somewhere along the way, someone decided white stood for virginity, which brides are supposed to be when they get married. Let’s be honest. How often do you think that’s really the case anymore? Hell, how often do you think it was really the case ever?! People were just a lot better at hiding things before Facebook and Twitter. So yeah, have any color you want at your wedding. And I think you can’t go wrong with pink, starting with this Badgley Mischka Randee Sandal.

The Randee has a satin upper, which is pretty much a must-have for any wedding shoe. The ankle strap is adjustable with a dainty gold-tone buckle for the perfect fit, and so you won’t have to worry about the shoe flipping off your foot when you walk down the aisle. The lining and insole are leather, which will let your foot breathe. The sole is leather, too, so watch those slippery smooth floors. The best part is the satin bunched together to look sort of flowery that adorns the T-strap of the sandal. The whole shoe is a beautiful pastel pink. Wear it with a pink dress, or with your white dress for contrast. Get the Randee for $219 at Zappos.com.

Budget Saving Alternative 1

Yeah, I know. You’re trying to not break the bank with the wedding, and save up for a kickass honeymoon. I hear you. Fine. Check out this Caparros Kerry sandal instead. It’s a fun, strappy sandal with an asymmetrical design that flatters just about any foot. You know whether you should be wearing sandals or not, right? We’ve had this little chat before. Anyway, the delicate ankle strap is adjustable, and closes with a rhinestone-encrusted buckle—a nice little touch. The footbed is lightly padded, which you’ll be thankful for at the reception. The heel and platform are both covered in the same silk as the rest of the upper. Yes, silk. It’s preferable to satin, but not quite as common in a wedding shoe. Go for it. The Kerry also comes in gold or silver metallic leather, just so you know, but I doubt you’ll choose either of those for your wedding shoe, right? Right?! You’ll also appreciate that padded footbed because of the four-inch heel. Remember to wear the shoes a couple of times around the house before the big day to break them in. Otherwise, you’re just asking for blisters. The Kerry is just $79 at Zappos.com.

Budget Saving Alternative 2

Want something a little more girly than the Kerry? Try the Caparros Kersten sandal. It also has a silk upper in a beautiful pale pink. The vamp is an interesting intersection of straps that meet in a bow pinned by a pearl accent at the apex. You have to see this one up close to get what I’m talking about. The 3.5-inch heel is also covered in silk, and it has a leather sole and adjustable silver-tone buckle closure at the ankle. The really cool thing about the Kersten? You could get all your bridesmaids’ shoes to match, but in whatever color you choose for their dresses because in addition to this pastel pink, it’s available in hot pink, marine blue, ruby red, silver, and gold—all silk. It’s totally doable, too, because the Kersten is also just $79 at Zappos.com.