I confess: I’m one of those people who prioritizes style over comfort. That is, I was until one of my best friends was getting married, and I chose my most comfortable pair of heels (or so I thought) over flat shoes. The truth is that, no matter how comfortable my heels might have seemed, I wasn’t prepared to wear them for more than 10 hours without taking them off. And I’m not the type to pack a pair of ballet flats or spare slippers to change into, either. (As my mother always said, “Better dead than simple.”) By the time I got into bed that night, I knew for sure: No heel will ever ruin a wedding for me again.
The best flats to wear to weddings in 2026
Now that invitations to various weddings have started to arrive for this wedding season, I couldn’t help but remember that promise. There was a time when I would have absolutely refused to step out of heels and give up a few extra inches, but the truth celebrities like Sofia Richie, Margaret Qualley, and Hailey Bieber have shown me is that it is possible to dress impeccably for an event while opting for flat and very comfortable shoes.
It doesn’t matter what style of dress you wear, either. A slip dress like Hailey Bieber’s, a two-tone dress like Sofia Richie’s, or a midi-dress like Margaret Qualley’s—all of them can pair well with a flat shoe.
So for those who don’t want to, or can’t, wear high heels to weddings, I’ve explored some of my favorite brands and stores to find the best flat shoes for spring 2026 events. From ballerinas to Mary Janes, pumps, mules, or sandals, there are options for every style.
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