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When you start your wedding planning and speaking with your bridal party, lay out what you can (or are willing) to pay for and communicate well in advance so your bridesmaids can plan accordingly. Should the bride pay for the bridesmaids shoes

They make a statement on their own and can be accessorized several ways and you can create different looks with a single dress

All eyes should be on the bride and groom, not some overly tailored peacock

Stay away from ivory or stark white to avoid this look going too bridal

Case In Point Make a subtly smooth statement in ultra-sharp ankle booties and a sleek pointed-collar shirt dress