"Bridal Shoes for Location Shooting on Rough and Unstable Terrain: Navigating Coastal and Rocky Settings"

Photo Wedding on Cliffs and Rocks

Pre-wedding and photo weddings at cliffs and rocky areas (coastlines) are becoming popular right now.

The feature of these weddings is that you can take rustic and slightly sepia-toned, emotional, and ennui-filled wedding photos against the backdrop of raw nature♡

Popular locations include Jogashima Park in Kanagawa’s Miura Peninsula, Isshiki Beach in Hayama, and Morito Beach.

At such natural scenic spots, wearing black or terracotta-colored dresses and carrying a dried flower bouquet is stylish and popular.

This is the trending pre-wedding style reminiscent of overseas locations.

[Shoe Problem] Unstable Footing...!

However, one concern with pre-wedding photos on cliffs and rocky areas is the unstable footing.

The rocky surfaces, worn down by ocean waves over the years, are rugged and uneven, making them quite rough.

Therefore, using thin stiletto bridal shoes may raise concerns about slipping, falling, or twisting your ankle while moving or during the shoot.

You’d also want to avoid scuffing or damaging the heels, which can be a bit disappointing.

A friend who is going to do her pre-wedding shoot near Yuigahama was worried, saying, "I want to look taller, but what should I do about bridal shoes?"

Some Brides Wear Boots

So, upon researching, it seems that some brides choose to wear chunky boots for shooting in locations with unstable footing.

Of course, make sure that the footwear is not visible!

(In most cases, at beach pre-weddings, long dresses tend to cover the feet, which is okay.)

In that case, unlike pumps or sneakers, boots can add height while providing more stability and ease of walking than high heels.

It's unlikely that the shoes will be visible in actual wedding photos, so I thought wearing boots might be an option.

However, when walking, if a strong wind blows, the tips might become visible, so I think colors like white or beige would be suitable just in case.

They are a bit pricey, but Margiela's tabi boots look fashionable!

➡ Check out boots on Rakuten Fashion

Favorite Shoes in Photos ♡

However, if there are brides who have favorite high heels and want to include them in the shoot,

It might be good to:

- Hold them for photos, or

- Only wear them when deliberately showing off the feet in the composition.

➡ I also recommend using transparent bands like this. They hardly come off, so models usually wear them during shoots!

Boot Options

When choosing shoes for location photo shoots on cliffs, rocks, or uneven beaches,

It’s perfectly fine to wear traditional bridal shoes, but if you:

☑ Expect a lot of movement

☑ Encounter mostly rugged areas

☑ Want to take a bolder approach in your photos

Then, wearing more stable boots instead of walking in stilettos (high heels) seems like a good idea, as it would be more nerve-wracking.

My friend also mentioned she might bring both a bouquet and bridal shoes.