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Splurge or Save: Iconic Bridal Shoes

<p>Choosing bridal shoes is tricky. Truth be told, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that it can make or break a bride’s big day. It may seem like a trivial detail, but having the perfect shoes makes it easy to walk down the aisle and party the night away. The ideal pair in this sense is something that has a balance between what’s stylish and comfortable. </p><p>Through the years, there have been designer heels that are now considered iconic as go-tos for wedding shoes. That list includes the sparkly and pointy <strong>Christian Louboutin</strong> Follies Strassita red-soled stilettos; the <strong>Jimmy Choo</strong> ankle-strapped, pearl-embellished satin sandals; the<strong> Manolo Blahnik </strong>Hangisi<strong></strong><strong></strong> heels with the signature Swarovski-encrusted buckle; and <strong>Dior</strong>’s J’adore slingback pumps</p><p>While splurging on these bridal shoes may be worth it for many brides—something that can turn their bridal dream into a reality—many of them also maintain practicality and rather look for affordable options they can easily reuse for other occasions.</p><p>Whether you prefer the classic elegance of pumps, the modern chic aesthetic of slingbacks, or the feminine sophistication of heeled sandals, these affordable yet stylish alternatives are worth checking out for your big day. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761058247325bridal shoes 4 (1).jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span aria-label="To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings" class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false"><a href="https://us.christianlouboutin.com/us_en/follies-strassita-version-silver-1190019cn1h.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follies Strassita by Christian Louboutin, approx. P123,923.63</a>Photo by @bottega53 via @janice_man</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761049366204bridal shoes 3.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false"><a href="https://www.manoloblahnik.com/int/hangisi-15988.html?srsltid=AfmBOoptvdY7GO4WaRk5ue3147T_QShAk_ZS6V5XcVei0OLUGpSQAN4V" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hangisi white satin jewel buckle pumps by Manolo Blahnik, P80,600</a>Photo from @everfashionluxurygroup </span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761045918739bridal shoes 1.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.dior.com/en_ph/fashion/womens-fashion/shoes/pumps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out J&#x27;Adior slingback pumps by Dior, starts at P64,000</a>Photo from @insidesabrinascloset</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761049491287bridal shoes 2 (1).jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false"><a href="https://www.jimmychoo.com/ph/en_PH/women/shoes/sacora-100/white-satin-sandals-with-all-over-pearls-SACORA100WOZ080308.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sacora 100 by Jimmy Choo, P136,500</a> Photo from @annlouisebridalandevents </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p>Lead photos by <strong>@bottega53</strong><strong></strong> via <strong>@janice_man</strong> and from <strong>@annlouisebridalandevents </strong>and <strong>@everfashionluxurygroup</strong></p>

<p>Walk down the aisle in chic footwear. These elegant bridal shoes are stylish and affordable alternatives to dreamy designer heels. </p>

Walk down the aisle in chic footwear. These elegant bridal shoes are stylish and affordable alternatives to dreamy designer heels.

Splurge or Save: Iconic Bridal Shoes and Their Affordable Alternatives

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Splurge or Save: Iconic Bridal Shoes and Their Affordable Alternatives

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Published Oct 21, 2025 08:30 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 21, 2025 10:55 PM PHT

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