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What Shoes to Wear to a Summer Wedding

Metallic open toe wedding heels with ankle fastening

WE’VE saved the date, spent countless hours musing over what to buy from the wedding list and hopefully chosen the perfect ‘plus-one’, now all we have to do is find the ideal outfit and shoes because wedding season is upon us.

At this time of year we can find ourselves in a flurry of confetti, enjoying our friends’ big day but to make it from the ‘I do’ to the last dance, one of the most important things to get right is the perfect wedding shoes that will take us through the day.

In a world where love feels sometimes lacking, weddings are generally beautiful occasions but let’s face it, if you’re going from ceremony to reception to evening celebrations, it can be a long day so to be sure you enjoy it to the full, you need to find the best wedding shoes for comfort and style. And thankfully, we’re here to help.

Below the knee shot of a woman wearing a metallic open toe wedding heel with a red skirt
Birds eye view of metallic open toe wedding heel

"With an eye on both design and technology, Clarks create the most comfortable wedding shoes to ensure the day is one to remember for all the right reasons, whether you’re one of the day’s main players – a bridesmaid or mother-of-the-bride – or one of the supporting cast. And if you’re the latter don’t underplay the importance of your role, the right shoes for a summer wedding guest can mean all the difference when that dancefloor needs to be filled at 10pm."

What shoes to wear for a summer wedding are varied, whether you want flats, heels or sandals. And while women’s shoes are often the biggest demand, we also have men’s summer wedding shoes with classic leather brogues and more laidback moccasins as two of our most popular choices.

Clarks Women’s Wedding Shoes

If you want something stylish with a vintage feel, our Ritzy 75 Faye are perfect. With a high heel that stands up to the demands of the day, they will see you dancing the night away with ease.

A mid-heel is often preferable for long day of socialising, but don’t make the mistake of thinking this style is any less elegant than a more elevated option. Arriving with a sleek pointed toe for a timeless look, court shoe Ellanie Hope leads the season when it comes to dressed-up styling.

If you’re going for a trouser suit, or are looking for wedding shoes for an outdoor celebration, you might want to think about a simple but effortlessly elegant flat, and if that’s your preference then your search is over because our Sarafyna Iris paves the way for weightless movement with unlined uppers and a Contour Cushion footbed that keeps you light on your feet.

Clarks Men’s Wedding Shoes

For men’s wedding shoes, our Craft James Cap, crafted with a premium Italian leather outsole for a sleek, polished look, are a stand-out choice that will see you on the best-dressed guest list.

Or if you’re looking for more-tailored, simple style the Howard Walk is one of most popular choices of groomsmen shoes thanks to the ultimate comfort provided by our Cushion Plus technology.

Wherever the location and whatever the weather, our wedding shoes will help you celebrate the day in style.

Mens brown leather brogue shoe with burnished detailing
Below the knee shot of a man wearing brown leather brogue shoes with burnished detailing