Ceremony shoes for women

Finding the perfect women's wedding shoes is a challenge: they must be stunning yet remain comfortable for long hours. In Corio meets this challenge with a collection of festive footwear designed for real life. From elegant pumps to delicate heeled sandals, each design is an ode to femininity and French shoemaking expertise.

Pumps and Heels: A Perfect Silhouette Without Compromise

The pump is the timeless ally for your gala dresses and bridal outfits. Our designs feature a carefully studied curve that elongates the silhouette while harmoniously distributing body weight. Crafted from the finest Italian leathers, our pumps and sandals catch the light and provide the final touch of sophistication to your festive attire.

Exceptional Leathers for a Lasting Glow

Whether it’s smooth leather, silky suede, or metallic finishes, we pay special attention to selecting our skins. Our women's wedding footwear is designed to last well beyond the big day. Their timeless design allows you to easily wear them again with jeans or a business outfit, prolonging the magic of the event.

Painless Elegance, From Morning to Night

The In Corio promise is to reconcile you with formal footwear. Thanks to our ultra-soft leather linings and memory foam insoles, our party shoes prevent overheating and friction. Enjoy every moment, from group photos to the dance floor, with the confidence of being as comfortable as you are elegant.

Bride at the register office, witness or guest: each role calls for a different pair, but all share the same requirement, to stay on your feet for long hours without losing any of your poise. Here are our pointers for choosing your ceremony shoes, then keeping them beautiful long after the party.

How to choose wedding shoes?

Good wedding shoes combine three qualities: a moderate, stable heel, a strap that holds the foot, and a colour that matches the outfit. The rest is a matter of personal taste. All our women's leather shoes share the same last, so you can find your size without hesitation; for a ceremony, these three criteria make the difference.

A heel of 3.5 to 5 cm

A heel of a few centimetres arches the silhouette slightly without shifting all of your body weight onto the front of the foot. A block heel, wider than a stiletto, does not sink into the lawn of a country reception and stays stable on the cobbles of a church square.

A strap that holds the foot

Anna's Mary Jane strap, Silvia's back strap, Cécile's fine straps: all of them stop the foot from sliding forward.

A sixpence in the shoe

In England, a Victorian wedding rhyme lists what the bride wears: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in her shoe, a token of prosperity. Some brides still slip a coin under the insole on the morning of the ceremony.

Which model should you choose for your role and outfit?

The model is chosen according to your place in the day: the bride at the register office favours off-white or gold, the guest can dare poppy red or black, and the witness, often the most active, does well to choose a strap that holds the foot securely.

For the bride

With a short wedding dress or a white suit for a civil ceremony, the Cécile sandal in off-white patent leather extends the outfit with softness.

For the guest and the witness

Custom has it that the guest leaves white to the bride. Anna's or Cécile's poppy red brightens a navy, sage green or printed off-white dress; gold lights up a black dress. The Silvia court shoe in black leather goes with a jumpsuit or a trouser suit, for a tailored chic look right through to dinner.

How to avoid sore feet on your wedding day?

Comfort on the big day comes down to two things: a well-made shoe and a few precautions in the days beforehand. At In Corio, each pair is crafted in family-run workshops in the Porto region, with supple Italian leathers, a leather lining that lets the foot breathe and a leather insole set on comfort foam.

Here are the habits we suggest:

1. Try your shoes on at the end of the day, when the foot is slightly swollen, as it will be on the evening of the party.
2. Wear them at home for a few hours in the week before: the leather moulds to the foot and you spot any rubbing points.
3. Rub the new leather sole lightly on a rough surface to make it less slippery on a wooden dance floor.

Not sure about your size? Come and try our models and feel our leathers in our stores in the Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés or Lyon. Online, returns and exchanges are free.

How to care for your ceremony shoes?

After the party, a few habits are enough to get your shoes back in pristine condition: drying, gentle cleaning and storing away from light.

1. Slip cedar shoe trees into your shoes the very next day: cedar absorbs the moisture of the evening and keeps their shape.
2. To clean leather shoes in patent or gold, wipe them with a soft, barely damp cloth, with no stiff brush or abrasive product.
3. Store each pair in its cloth bag, away from light, to preserve the shine of the gold.

Frequently asked questions about women's wedding shoes

Which wedding shoes should you choose to be comfortable all day?

Choose a moderate heel, between 3.5 and 5 cm, a block heel rather than a stiletto, and a strap that holds the foot. A cushioned insole and a leather lining complete the whole. Our Anna ballet flats and Cécile sandals meet these criteria.

Which colour of shoes should you wear as a guest?

Any, except white, which custom reserves for the bride. Gold goes with almost every dress, red brightens a sober outfit and black suits evening ceremonies.

Can you wear sandals to a wedding?

Yes, especially for a summer ceremony. A fine-strapped sandal in gold or patent leather is just as dressy as a court shoe, and lets the foot breathe during the long hours outdoors.

In summary

For a wedding, we suggest a heel of 3.5 to 5 cm, a strap that holds the foot and a colour that matches the outfit: off-white or gold for the bride, red, gold or black for the guest. Anna, Cécile, Émilie and Silvia combine these qualities, with comfort foam under every step. Discover our models above.