Flat shoes and sandals to wear to a summer wedding

Embellishment is a great way to make sure your flats are black-tie appropriate.

Slingback embellished flats, $90, zara.com.
 

Florals will always be a great accent to any formal outfit.

White floral flats, $216, jcrew.com.
 

Yes, you can wear even a more casual shoe like an espadrille—just make sure it has details like metallic, texture or appliques. 

Pour La Victoire applique espadrilles, $198, anthropologie.com.
 

This pointy-toe flat is a classic—but gets upgraded with va-va-voom red. 

Red stappy flats, $70, aldoshoes.com.

A little glitter and a bow or two never hurt anyone. 

Wide Fit Bow Flat sandals, $28, asos.com.
 

You can elevate a beachy sandal by adding an ankle wrap—this one is in ribbon.

Wrap sandal, $78, freepeople.ca.

The champagne colour of these satin slides is perfect for a wedding—and the pineapple is just cute!

Pineapple slides, $70, zara.com.
 

Elevate a simple sandal by picking one in a metallic. Gold, silver and rose gold are all great formal options.

Simple metallic sandle, $60, aldoshoes.com.
 

Don't be afraid of prints and colour. As long as the shape of the shoe is classic, you can get away with bold hues and patterns.

Billy Ella printed lace up flats, $168, anthropologie.com.
 

Satin is a go-to fabric for black-tie affairs—and your flat shoes should capitalize on that!

Satin slingbacks, $30, hm.com.
 

For a more casual wedding (think outdoors or backyard), have a little more fun. We love the idea of incorporating a pom pom or tassel.

Lace up with pom pom sandals, $162, jcrew.com.
 

Glitter, sequins and shimmer are all fair game on your flats for a big event. 

Glitter flats, $28, asos.com.

We recommend wearing these to a more casual wedding. Although, gingham peaking out from a tulle ballskirt would be amazing too!

Gingham ankle wrap flats, $175, jcrew.com.
 

Embroidery is big for 2017—so take the trend to your toes.

Nine West embroidered flat, $110, thebay.com.
 

Pair a floral dress with a standout shoe. Forget making an impact with sky-high-heels and instead pick a saturated hue.

Nina Originals Kelly Green sandals, $128, anthropologie.com.
 

You can't go wrong with black—but a strappy black sandal will elevate the whole look.

Steve Madden strappy sandal, $112, nordstrom.com.
 

If you're worried about footwear, simple but stunning is best. This T-strap shape is minimalist, but the metallic keeps it appropriate.

Silver T-strap sandal, $55, aldoshoes.com.
 

Yes, you can wear oxford to a formal event. Just make sure to keep the toe almond or pointy, and look for luxe details. Metallic or patent are always good texture options.

Metallic oxford, $118, freepeople.ca.
 

Pearls, gemstones and jewels are all great ways to embellish simple flats. 

Botiker embellished slide, $193, nordstrom.com.