Jimmy Choo Wedding Shoes: The Bridal Edit, Heel by Heel

Jimmy Choo wedding shoes are the house’s ivory, white and crystal styles: satin pumps, pearl-trimmed sandals, lace courts and a crystal-mesh flat, nearly all made in Italy and sold by heel height in millimetres. At Coveti the Jimmy Choo bridal edit runs from flats to 120 mm platforms, sitting inside our wider designer heels collection. If you are still choosing a silhouette, start with our guide to Jimmy Choo heels, then come back here to pick the bridal pair.

What makes a Jimmy Choo shoe a bridal shoe?

Jimmy Choo does not run a separate bridal line with its own label. What it does is make a large share of its evening styles in ivory satin, white satin, ivory lace and crystal mesh, and those are the pairs brides buy. The bridal read comes from three things: the colour, the finish and the embellishment.

Colour: ivory, white and crystal

Ivory is the house’s main bridal shade, and it sits better against most wedding fabrics than a stark white. White appears on pearl and crystal-mesh styles. “Ivory and Crystal” means an ivory satin base with clear crystal detailing, which is the combination most likely to read as a wedding shoe in photographs.

Finish: satin, lace and mesh

Satin is the classic choice and has a soft sheen that suits most gown fabrics. Jimmy Choo lace, a house fabric, gives a softer, textured look for a lace gown. Crystal-embellished mesh catches the light from every angle and is the most dramatic finish in the edit.

Embellishment: pearl, crystal anklet, flower jewel

Pearls turn up on the Sacora, the Sacaria and the Sana. Crystal anklets with bracelet clasps feature on the Saeda and the Stevie. The Zea carries a flower jewel in brass with a nickel-free vintage gold finish.

Which heel height is best for a long wedding day?

Most brides spend ten hours and more on their feet, so heel height matters more than any other decision. Jimmy Choo states every height in millimetres in the style name, which makes the choice easier to plan. As a general guide, 50 to 70 mm works for a full day including dancing, 85 mm is the classic bridal height, and 100 mm and above suits a bride who already wears heels often.

Many brides buy two pairs: a high heel for the ceremony and portraits, then a flat for the evening. The second pair does not need to be plain, since the house makes a crystal flat that holds its own on the dance floor.

The Jimmy Choo bridal edit, heel by heel

The best Jimmy Choo bridal pumps

Saeda 100: the crystal-chain pump

The Saeda 100 Pumps in ivory and crystal satin are the edit’s showpiece. A crystal chain runs across the foot on a pointed toe and stiletto heel, made in Italy. It is the pair to choose if the shoe should be seen under a shorter hem.

Love 85: the signature pointed pump

The Love is the house’s signature pump, and the Love 85 Pumps in ivory satin keep it simple: pointed toe, hand-sculpted sole and an 85 mm heel. It is the safest bridal choice in the range, and it is easy to wear again afterwards. Read more in our Jimmy Choo Love pump guide.

Aurelie 65: lace for a lower heel

The Aurelie 65 Pumps in ivory and white Jimmy Choo lace pair a pointed toe with crystal embellishments on a 65 mm heel. The Aurelie also comes at 85 mm in the same lace if you want a little more height.

Jimmy Choo bridal sandals

Sandals suit spring and summer weddings, destination ceremonies and any dress with a high slit. The house makes several in ivory satin.

Saeda Sandal Block Heel 85

The Saeda Sandal Block Heel 85 takes the crystal detailing of the Saeda pump and puts it on a tango block heel with a hand-finished crystal anklet and bracelet clasp. A block heel is the sensible choice for grass, gravel and garden venues, since it does not sink.

Sacora 100 with pearls

For a pearl bride, the Sacora 100 Sandals in white satin are covered in pearls, with a peep toe and ankle strap on a 100 mm heel. The Sacora 85 in ivory and white lace has an oversized pearl instead.

Skye 70

The Skye 70 Sandals in ivory satin have a square toe and a curved 70 mm heel. They are the quiet option, and they work well with a minimal slip dress.

Jimmy Choo bridal flats and low heels

The Love Flat in white and crystal degrade mesh is the reception shoe most brides look for: a pointed toe, a lined interior and crystal from heel to toe, made in Italy. The Sana Mule 50 in white satin with pearl embellishment adds a kitten heel without much height. For more low options see our Jimmy Choo flats and kitten heels guides.

How to choose your size for a wedding

Jimmy Choo uses the Italian scale, which is the same as the EU scale: EU 38 is a UK 5 and a US 8. Coveti lists whole EU sizes 35 to 42. The house publishes no general instruction to size up, so start with your usual EU size. Feet tend to swell over a long day, so try your shoes on in the afternoon and wear them around the house before the wedding. Our Jimmy Choo size guide has the full conversion chart.

How to style Jimmy Choo wedding shoes

Match the shoe to the hemline first. A floor-length gown hides most of the shoe, so comfort can lead and the heel height should suit the hem you had fitted. A tea-length dress, a jumpsuit and a short reception dress put the shoe on show, which is where the Saeda and the Sacora earn their place.

Then match the finish to the fabric. Satin shoes go with satin and crepe. Lace shoes suit a lace gown without needing to match the pattern. Crystal works with almost everything, and it photographs well in the evening when the light drops. Finish the look with a small bag from our Jimmy Choo clutch and evening bags edit. For other houses, compare our Amina Muaddi wedding shoes and Dolce and Gabbana wedding shoes guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Jimmy Choo make bridal shoes?

Jimmy Choo does not label a separate bridal line, but it makes many evening styles in ivory satin, white satin, ivory lace and crystal mesh. Coveti stocks 45 Jimmy Choo shoes in ivory and white shades. Popular bridal styles include the Saeda 100, the Love 85 and the Sacora sandal.

What heel height is best for a wedding?

For a full day that includes dancing, 50 to 70 mm is the most comfortable range. The 85 mm heel is the classic bridal height and suits most brides who wear heels now and then. Many brides wear a 100 mm heel for the ceremony and change into a flat for the evening.

Are Jimmy Choo wedding shoes made in Italy?

Nearly all of the ivory and white Jimmy Choo heels and sandals at Coveti are made in Italy. The country of manufacture is listed on each product page. Most Jimmy Choo shoes overall are made in Italy, with some styles made in Spain and a few elsewhere.

Do Jimmy Choo shoes run true to size?

Jimmy Choo uses the Italian scale, which matches the EU scale, so EU 38 is a UK 5 and a US 8. The house publishes no general instruction to size up. Start with your usual EU size and try the shoes on in the afternoon, when feet are slightly larger.

What is the difference between ivory and white Jimmy Choo shoes?

Ivory is a warm off-white and is the main bridal shade in the Jimmy Choo range. White is cooler and brighter, and the house uses it mostly on pearl and crystal-mesh styles. Ivory tends to sit better against ivory and champagne gowns.