A bride recently contacted me asking to help her find the perfect wedding shoes. I really enjoyed the experience and was inspired to create a list of my favorite brands & styles. Now, I’m also a fiancée and can’t wait to pick out my wedding shoes!

My suggestions:
- Follow the fit guide. Unfortunately not every web site has a size guide so order your shoes early in case you need to exchange sizes.
- Wear them several times before to break them in. My worst nightmare is wearing painful shoes down the aisle!
- Consider choosing an untraditional color or print. Even though white shoes are trendy right now for everyday wear, choosing something like a leopard print wedding shoe is spicy, plus, you can wear them over & over again.

9 I love right now:

From left to right: Stuart Weitzman | Giuseppe Zanotti | Alexander McQueen | Miu Miu | Gianvito Rossi | Brian Atwood | Giuseppe Zanotti | Gucci | Rupert Sanderson

Christian Louboutin is one of the most famous shoemakers, the signature red soles are a special choice and perfect for wedding day.

Very Riche pump at Bergdorf Goodman| Summerissima sandal at Bergdorf Goodman | Au Palace sandal at Bergdorf Goodman (only available in black satin now)

Kim Kardashian wore multiple pairs of Giuseppe Zanotti’s heels at her wedding. Zanotti’s collections seem to get bigger every season which means a better selection of shoes that work as bridal shoes:

Crystal pump at Nordstrom | Metallic pump at Farfetch & Zappos | White no heel slingback at Bergdorf Goodman

White lace slingback at Amazon | White pump at Giuseppe Zanotti | Ivory knotted pump at LuisaViaRoma

Brian Atwood’s most popular design, the Maniac pump, is continuously seen all over the red carpet & available in many different colors & textures right now.

Teal Hamper pump at Bergdorf Goodman | Maniac in leopard at Bergdorf Goodman | Debra glitter slingback at Neiman Marcus

Casadei’s new Spring 2012 collection debuted a new platform pump that has already been spotted on  Sofia Vergara. I’m a big fan of Casadei’s heels and any of these designs below are beautiful wedding shoes.

Crystal pump at LuisaViaRoma | Nude peep-toe pump at LuisaViaRoma | Crystal embellished sandal at Neiman Marcus

Jimmy Choo has one of the largest selection of bridal shoes. The shoes feature crystal embellishment, glitter and glitter fabrics.

Crown in gold glitter at LuisaViaRoma | Ivette in silver at MyTheresa | Linda sandal at Nordstrom

Fairy sandal at Jimmy Choo | Eros pump glitter at Nordstorm | Gloss silk pump at Jimmy Choo

Sergio Rossi is a unique and beautiful bridal choice. The Italian designer loves using crystals and has created a signature scalloped style.

Alessandra Ambrosio & Gabrielle Union have recently worn the Cachet pump.

Crystal Vague platform sandal at Nordstrom & Zappos | Cachet slingback at Zappos | Mermaid caged bootie at Saks Fifth Avenue & Nordstrom

Charlotte Olympia just launched her first bridal collection, Runaway Bride this year. It’s a playful, adorable collection. I’ve also read in several different interviews with that the designer, Charlotte Dellal wore leopard print pumps to her own wedding.

Minerva lace bootie at Net-A-Porter | Polly in leopard at Net-A-Porter | Love Dolly in white satin at Net-A-Porter

Other wedding shoes I like for Fall 2012:

Tabitha Simmons Chandelier sandal | Jimmy Choo Kani sandal | Christian Louboutin Picks & Co. pump (in stores only)

White heel sandal