Tennis shoes are cute if you are a young bride or a tennis star. For the rest of us, not so much. 
I like Paul Green shoes, as they are super comfortable, but I don’t see any strappy dressy styles in the current offerings. I also like AGL for comfort.
https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/agl-embellished-ankle-strap-sandal-women/4863448
https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/agl-ankle-strap-sandal-women/4754672
I like the AGLs, but not sure I can bring myself to pay that much.
I am for one do not believe high heels shoes need to be uncomfortable. What matters is where the heels are placed and how it supports you. I would suggest for you to try some shoes in the store, bring them home to walk around in them. If they pinch you they are not going to feel any better on the day of. One thing I also look for is if inside of shoes (sandals) are lined. They are more comfortable if they are, especially if material is soft and stretchy.
@mom60 Not sure of your price point, but take a look at these. Stuart Weitzman shoes are very comfy.
https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/stuart-weitzman-simple-ankle-strap-sandal-women/4130926?origin=coordinating-4130926-0-3-PDP_1-recbot-visually_similar&recs_placement=PDP_1&recs_strategy=visually_similar&recs_source=recbot&recs_page_type=product
Absolutely agree with@oldfort. A heel does not necessarily make a shoe uncomfortable.
Depends on one’s feet, legs (circulation) and other potential issues. The mere position high heels put one’s feet in can be uncomfortable regardless of the shoe itself.
Wore Pelle Moda shoes from Nordstrom to my niece’s wedding and did not have to change. I have bunions and plantar fasciitis so was expecting to have to switch shoes. ~$150 so not as pricey as some. Have also had good luck with Cole Haan at Rack.
@thumper1 Teva isn’t only beach sandals. I considered for a later in the night change a velvet burgundy Teva platform sandal but it sold out before I committed. I wouldn’t wear something like that for the ceremony or pictures.
I like the first AGL link but I would prefer to not spend that much but I would if I couldn’t find something less expensive that was comfortable. I blister really easily and sometimes the straps across the top of the foot bother me. I love the look of higher heels but I rarely find anything that I love and doesn’t cause blisters.
I have a Paul Green block heel sandal in black with a slight heel. They are slightly comfortable but I still get irritated at the straps. When I get a pedicure they often remark at how soft my feet are like baby feet.
I might just have to do a big order from several spots and just try a lot of different options. @oldfort thanks for the suggestion of looking for the inside to be lined.
20pinkhttps://www.teva.com/sale/flatform-universal-velvet/190108954562.html?source=psm_facebook This is something I’ve considered for my change into comfortable shoes pair.
And just a vent- why do I like the shoes that are all over $300. I saw a cute pair of shoes that were Ferragamo, only $500 plus!
I never wear heels of any kind so for my son’s wedding I was worried about being comfortable. I chose a navy suede pump similar to the one in the link (same heel and sole) and was very comfortable all night.
http://aerosoles.com/store/jump/product/Shore-Thing-Dress-Pump/SHORE-THI?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuZ-O38zo2wIVAS5pCh3GdAyhEAYYBSABEgLo4fD_BwE
This is THE time to stock up on fancy footwear as most designers are still clearing their spring offerings at steep discounts! Choo’s glitter fabric is very soft on the feet.
Sorry… but i think those velvet teva sandals look like Beach sandals in velvet.
I think you can do better than that!
I like that ankle strap Jimmy Choo posted above. But I agree…the cost is…well…high.
I have a wedding to attend in a few weeks, and I haven’t been able to find a decent dress. I bought a few that looked beautiful from designers that I love (all steeply discounted), but all turned out to be duds. So, now I have to start looking at full price options. It’s a fancy Newport wedding. I’d probably look best in the top one, but I like the middle the best. Think that the last may be too young for me - late 50s. What do you gals think?
That looks like a very deep V on the middle dress. Do you have the chest (lack of it really) to pull it off?
They are all pretty dresses. I like the first dress but also I know it’s the least exciting of the three. I also like the third and don’t think it’s too young. My least favorite is the 2nd but I say that with hesitation because I am not a huge fan of pastel colors.
I just met the third dress in person and did not really like the colors and the texture. The lace is not delicate at all, and the colors are just too bright and clashy with each other. The second dress can either look fab or like a house robe IRL depending on the fit, but I like the colors of that fabric! My only concern with that dress is that if everyone else will show up in typical boring Wedding guest attire, that dress will stand out of the crowd a bit too much. The Jason Wu dress is the safest bet and is pretty but not very remarkable.
And I so agree about designer clearance being a pile of duds! One Max Mara dress for work and one Akris Punto (Twilight- it so fun!) dress - that was my catch if the clearance season.
For D1’s wedding, both of my daughters rented dresses from rent the runway for different functions and they were happy with the selections. D1 was able to get a discount for all of her guests.
I got my second dress for the wedding from therealreal.
I wore these shoes for D’s wedding, in black. Very comfortable and they have a little sparkle.
ETA - I got them at a Good Feet store, where all the shoes are chosen for comfort. They can even tell you if a shoe is rated for 4 hour comfort, 8 hour comfort, etc.
@Gourmetmom - I like the Jason Wu and could see it being a dress that comes into its own on, with the right accessories. Worth a try, perhaps with shoes/bag in your best bright color. (Agree the other two might be more complicated IRL).
Enjoy the Newport wedding. Folks will always be in a range of attire and it is fun to see what everyone chooses.
Have you looked at Adriana Papell, Alex Evenings and Calvin Klein? They have some lovely chiffon, floral and lace gowns.