Wedding heels never really go out of style, they just get more comfortable. Between block heels, kitten heels, and mules built for actual dancing, brides do not have to choose between height and standing through a four hour reception anymore. We rounded up seven pairs of bridal shoes, starting with two Atana styles that lead the pack for both comfort and craft.
What to look for in a wedding heel
A wedding heel has to do more than a normal night out heel. It needs to hold up through a ceremony, photos, and hours on your feet, often on grass, cobblestone, or a dance floor. Block heels and kitten heels distribute weight more evenly than a stiletto, which is why they show up so often in bridal collections, and a mule or a slingback gives you more flexibility to slip out of them the moment the reception winds down. Lace, mesh, and crystal detailing keep a low heel from reading as plain, so you do not have to sacrifice height for comfort or the other way around.
Seven wedding heels to shop right now
Bow Mule 85, Atana
A white patent leather mule with a layered 3D mesh bow and an 8.5cm heel, easy to step in and out of between the ceremony and the dance floor. Handcrafted in Italian leather and true to size in Italian sizing. Shop the Bow Mule 85, $439.
Fiorellini Pump Mesh 45, Atana
A mesh pump with Atana's signature Fiorellini embroidery set on a 45mm kitten heel, low enough for all day comfort with layered frosted threads that catch the light like jewelry. Shop the Fiorellini Pump Mesh 45, from $408.
Crochet Lace Block Heel Wedding Sandals with Wrapped Ankle Tie, Kailee P.
Handmade crochet lace on a block heel sandal with a ribbon that wraps and ties at the ankle, one of the most searched styles in our whole shoe assortment and an easy match for a boho or garden wedding. Shop the Crochet Lace Block Heel Sandals, $169.
Lace Pointy Toe Low Block Heels with Amaryllis Strap, Kailee P.
A pointy toe lace heel on a low block with a crystal embellished ankle strap, in white. It also comes in ivory if you want to match a warmer toned gown. Shop the Lace Pointy Toe Low Block Heels, $189.
Satin Block Heels with Trinity Pearls Wrap, Kailee P.
A satin block heel wrapped in a trinity of pearl strands at the ankle, simple through the toe and dressed up at the strap, a good middle ground between the lace styles and something plainer. Shop the Satin Block Heels, $189.
Wedding Lace Heels with Amaryllis Crystal Strap, Kailee P.
A lace heel with a crystal strap at the ankle, a little more coverage through the vamp than the pointy toe styles if you want the lace to read from further away. Shop the Wedding Lace Heels, $179.
Satin Pointy Toe Low Block Heels with Wrapped Ribbon Tie, Kailee P.
A satin pointy toe heel on a low block with a ribbon that wraps up the ankle, one of the more affordable styles on this list and a good everyday option beyond the wedding day itself. Shop the Satin Pointy Toe Low Block Heels, $159.
How to choose a wedding heel
Think about your ceremony surface first. Grass, sand, or cobblestone all favor a block heel or a wider heel base over a stiletto, which is why nearly every style on this list uses one. Next think about your gown length. A floor length skirt hides most of the shoe, so a higher, more delicate heel like the Bow Mule 85 works well since it will barely show until the reception. A shorter hemline or a slit puts the shoe on display, which is where the lace detail on the Kailee P. styles earns its place. If your reception runs late, a mule or a slingback with an easy strap is simpler to kick off than a shoe with laces.
Shop the full collection
Browse the rest of our bridal shoes collection, or shop Atana directly for more of their made to order heels and flats. Prefer to keep it low? We also rounded up six pairs of white lace wedding flats worth a look.
Wedding heels, answered
What heel height is best for a wedding day?
Most brides land between 45mm and 85mm, a kitten to mid heel that adds height without the instability of a stiletto over a full day. A block heel or wider heel base also holds up better on grass, sand, or cobblestone than a thin heel does.
What is the difference between a wedding mule and a wedding sandal?
A mule is backless and slides on, like the Atana Bow Mule 85, which makes it easy to step out of for the reception. A sandal has straps that wrap the foot and ankle, like the Crochet Lace Block Heel Sandals, which gives more support for dancing.
How far in advance should I order wedding heels?
Atana heels are made to order with an estimated production lead time of 12 weeks, so order early if you want the Bow Mule 85 or the Fiorellini Pump Mesh 45. Our Kailee P. styles are ready to wear and ship quickly, so they work well if your wedding date is closer.
Are block heels more comfortable than stilettos for a wedding?
Generally, yes. A block heel distributes your weight over a wider base, which makes standing through a ceremony and photos easier, and most of the heels on this list are built on a block or kitten heel for exactly that reason.
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