Bold Steps — A big mistake brides make is wearing a reliable old kitten heel or standard wedding pump — both are major yawns. Why not go for a really sexy pair of nighttime stilettos — something strappy and wild and totally at odds with the prim and precious vibe that so many brides go far? And don't, by any means, feel like you have to stick with plain old white. A studded, strappy or colorful heel — provided it's in a hue that works with your dress — can make an otherwise pedestrian look feel positively exquisite. It is, after all, your day — so strut, glide, kick, and prance while you walk toward your one true love. This might be the only time in your life when all eyes are truly on you. Forget the aisle; Think of it as a runway.

Gucci Mary Jane Sandal, $1,195, available at Nordstrom.