The Shoe That Married a Royal: Aquazzura, Meghan Markle & the Art of the Perfect Wedding Heel
On the 19th of May 2018, the world watched Meghan Markle glide down the aisle of St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle — and while Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller rightly claimed the headlines for that breathtaking silk gown, those who know shoes were already zooming in on what was happening at her feet. The answer: Aquazzura. Specifically, a custom bespoke pair in pale silk satin, crafted to complement the trailing train of her dress. It was a defining moment, not just for the brand, but for every bride who has ever understood that the shoe is the story.
Why Aquazzura? A Question Worth Answering
Edgardo Osorio founded Aquazzura in Florence in 2011 with a singular vision: to create shoes that felt as extraordinary as they looked. Handcrafted in Italy with materials sourced from the finest Florentine suppliers, each pair is a quiet masterclass in proportion and femininity. The Meghan Markle wedding shoes were no accident of styling — they were a deliberate editorial choice. Aquazzura's pointed-toe silhouettes are engineered to elongate the leg without sacrificing comfort, a crucial consideration when you're standing, walking, and curtsying for hours on end.
For brides drawn to that same refined sensibility — the kind of shoe that is both emotionally resonant and technically impeccable — the current Aquazzura collection at Lola Dré offers several pieces worthy of the occasion.
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The Gold Standard: Wedding Shoes That Catch the Light
Not every bride is reaching for ivory satin. The modern wedding shoe increasingly arrives in gold — a colour that reads as celebratory without demanding the shoe carry the full emotional weight of white. Gold wedding sandals work beautifully against ivory, champagne, blush, and even dramatic black bridal separates. Aquazzura's Talk To Me sandal in Soft Gold is precisely this: a strappy, minimal-heeled silhouette that adds warmth and shimmer without competing with the dress. For a guest rather than a bride, it transitions effortlessly from ceremony to the small hours of the reception.
The Aquazzura Tequila sandal in Light Copper takes this one step further — its crystal-studded leather straps make it a shoe that almost functions as its own accessory, reducing the need for any additional jewellery from ankle to toe. It is the kind of choice Meghan Markle herself might make for an evening wedding where the dress is clean and the shoe does the talking.
Complete the Look
A remarkable shoe deserves an equally considered outfit. Whether you're the bride, a guest, or somewhere in between, the curated wedding edits at Lola Dré offer everything from silk maxi dresses and elevated mini styles to statement necklaces and blouses that make getting dressed feel genuinely effortless. The best outfits — like the best shoes — are the ones that let you forget you're wearing them entirely.
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