Do people really see the shoes?

I wore just white satin pumps, but then quickly changed into "bridal tennis shoes" which were white tennis shoes that my dad embellished with lace, pearls, etc.

Those were the shoes that everyone "saw" - no one saw my heels - and I was proud of them. Not only were they comfy, but they were a cute surprise under my more formal gown when my feet did show during dancing/garter/etc.. And I liked that my dad had made them.

In retrospect, I almost wish I had just worn those all along and therefore had my dress fitted to not be too long with flats. LOL

No. The only time they will see your shoes is if you are wearing a short skirt or if you do a garter removal/toss.

One tip I have read that many brides tend to ignore is that if you plan to change shoes for the reception, get your dress altered to the shorter shoes (whether those are flip flops, ballet flats or even barefoot) since the dress will no longer be at the height it was when the seamstress measured it when you wore heels. Because of the change in height, when you take off your heels, the dress will drag and get dirty. You'll trip, your guests will step on it. At some point it'll probably get ripped. You can prevent all that by getting it altered to the shorter length.

Even brides that had garter tosses at past weddings, I couldn't tell you what kind of shoes they wore which shows how important they are. Get something you love that are both pretty and comfy. Break them in at home.

no one sees the shoes they are all to focused on how pretty you and your groom look! I know I am just going to wear white pretty flip-flops or while flats my feet hurt so much in my tennis shoes so I want a happy feet for my happy day.

I wore white silk ballet looking slippers. Other than him taking off the garter no one will see your shoes. And all woman know how uncomfortable heels are so why suffer the day/night of your wedding ? Seriously.

White satin slip ons

if you are gonna have your husband remove your garter they might see your shoes, but i still don't thing will be looking to see what shoes you have on.

No one saw my shoes until i took them off but I am still glad I wore heels, I felt prettier.

I wasn't the one getting married (only 21, in college and definately not ready to tie the knot just yet..) but, my cousin wore white flats with her wedding gown. They were really cute and she even took the shoes to a stylist and had them designed with similar fabric and details that the gown had. In the end they weren't seen that much until she dressed in her afterparty dress. But she wanted to be comfortable while she was walking up the alter and saying her vows. What would you rather remember? How badly your feet hurt or just being comfortable and focused on what's going on. You are the center of attention, so enjoy it!

I've also seen a few brides wear small white tennis shoes for the ceremony, since no one would really see them anyway. Good Luck!

with my first wedding I wore white satin pumps with a 2" heel....they had a slender satin 'strap' across the top ending in a side buckle decorated with rhinestones and looked perfect with the dress ...and they were seen everytime I lifted my skirts...and for the garter toss....

my second wedding I wore a beaded dressy pants suit in garnet red, and since it was a second wedding...and the bride a mother of 4 adults and in her 50's- I wore a pair of strappy black patent leather dress sandals with a 21/2 inch heel....comfortable and kinda sexy.....