What woman doesn’t love a grand pair of shoes? But… the thought of spending hundreds of dollars on a big-name designer pair usually gives me a slight pain in my side. The exceptions for me are either a) you are wearing a mini-dress wedding gown (Hey, good for you! Now, get a rockin’ pair of heels to go along with…) or b) you’ve found a pair of bridal shoes you really & truly can and will wear again. (Hint: If they’re white, you’re already a real iffy bet in the b) category.) That’s why pretty bridal shoes that don’t cost a fortune always deserve a second look by me.

These towering beauties were a recent etsy find. For the girl who likes the idea of strutting down the aisle in a 4 1/2″ heel with a hidden platform… voila! These are for you. Faux suede bridal pumps, some with a peep toe, receive back-end embellishments with feathers or lace surrounding the heel. Just $55-$65 per pair by LaPlumeEthere. (See her feather bridal fascinators & boutonnieres, too…) Okay, you may need a back up for those hours on the dance floor, but for the aisle walk and photos, these make a colorful statement indeed.