So Long, Satin: 9 Alternative Ideas for Wedding Shoes

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• Kate Spade New York ‘Charm’ Slingback Pumps, $328: Glitter is always welcomed! [Photo: Kate Spade]
• Zara High Heel Leather Court Shoe with Bow, $99: Your new something blue. [Photo: Zara]
• B Brian Atwood ‘Joelle’ Pumps, $245: Sleek reptile-embossing means these will be in heavy rotation. [Photo: Brian Atwood]
• Christian Louboutin ‘Body Stass’ Jeweled Pumps, $1,195: Slightly nude, slightly sparkly, total sex appeal. [Photo: Christian Louboutin]
• Simone Rocha Faux Pearl-Embellished Flats, $815: Classic black and white flats with a sweet pearl trim. [Photo: Simone Rocha]
• Melissa ‘Petal’ Flats, $84.90: A chic twist on a d'Orsay classic. [Photo: Akira]
• John Fluevog ‘Queen of the Skies Midas’ Pumps, $399: Gilded wonders, even the soles says you’re walking on gold! [Photo: John
• Shelly’s ‘Beau’ Bow Flats, $49: How cute is that bow?! [Photo: City Soles]

The complementing piece to any decadent wedding dress (or sleek pantsuit, if that's more of your thing): the shoes! They're basically your glass slipper, Cinderella. You need to be able to stand all day, pose for family photos and dance the night away in those bad boys. If you're dropping as much money on the shoes as you are on your dress, you'll want something that you'll be able to wear more than just one day for ten hours. And there's only so many satin peep-toe pumps you can look through without going crazy.

Here are some alternative kicks that'll take you from the wedding day and beyond.

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