Summer wedding season has always tangoed with the high potential for an alfresco setup and a long debate on what shoes to bring. Dressing for beachside and patio nuptials is a tad bit different than regular year-round banquet halls because of nature’s uncertainty. So if you’re heading to a wedding in June, July, August, or the fair-weathered month of September, you’ve got to be ready with your party shoes that’ll match any weather or destination. Comfortable wedding guest shoes are a strategic part of your overall look if you anticipate walking, standing, or dancing on gravel, grass, or sand.
Comfortable heels may not even be part of the ensemble equation if your invitation promises a picnic in the park or a bonfire by the sea, as stilettos could render a walk to your seat. So, stick to suggestions that give you the best chance of pleasantly partying outside, like chunky summer platforms, kitten heels/low-heel pumps, closed-toe mules, and flats. You can always go barefoot if you can withstand some sole scalding or dirt between your toes, but if you want a functional sandal to complete your wedding guest look, one of the 15 pairs ahead could be your ticket to summer wedding outfit bliss.
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Comfy Wedding Guest Platform Shoes
Chunky silhouettes will help you move across uneven patios or lawns. Plus, it’ll give you a little height boost to see the shining couple among the sea of people. Not to mention, the ones we picked out have a comfier arch than most sky-high heels.
Shop FP Collection At Free People
& Other Stories Leather Platform Mary Jane Pumps, $, available at & Other Stories
Reformation Maize Platform Sandal, $, available at Reformation
Comfy Wedding Guest Kitten Heels/Low Heel Pumps
Let it be known: Kitten heels and overall low pumps are a secret MVP when it comes to wedding guest footwear. These low-lift shoes were designed to be worn all night.
Shop Everlane
Everlane The Italian Leather Day Heel, $, available at Everlane
Mansur Gavriel Kitten Open Toe Mule, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Sarah Flint Perfect Natalie Sling 50, $, available at Sarah Flint
Comfy Wedding Guest Mules
No one’s stepping on your toes on the dance floor. Protect your feet from any uncomfortable arches, straps, or slipping, and glide right into a sturdy closed-toe mule.
Shop Sam Edelman At Nordstrom
Sam Edelman Linnie Mule (Women), $, available at Nordstrom
STEVEN NEW YORK Valdez Knit Mule (Women), $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Saks Fifth Avenue Bow Suede Mules, $, available at Saks OFF 5TH
Comfy Wedding Guest Sandals
Sandals are one of the most breathable and comfortable shoes to wear if you want support for a long summer’s day. Also, there are countless stylish variations, from slip-on ones with a slight heel to strappy variations or a classic slide.
Shop Madewell
Madewell The Kiera Mule Sandal, $, available at Madewell
Larroudé Portofino Flat Sandal In Orange Leather, $, available at Larroudé
Dolce Vita Hapi Slide Sandal (Women), $, available at Nordstrom
Comfy Wedding Guest Flats
If you’re the type of person who absolutely cannot do any sort of heels (we feel you), these flats are going to be a huge relief for your feet.
Shop Bibi Lou At Anthropologie
Bibi Lou Embellished Flats, $, available at Anthropologie
J.Crew Anya Slingback Flats In Italian Linen, $, available at J.Crew
Dolce Vita Roxana Pearl Ballet Flats, $, available at Dolce Vita
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