Elise gave my web sleuthing abilities a stunning endorsement when she introduced me on the blog earlier this week (thanks Elise!). Since it’s been my job for many years to browse more e-tailers than I could possibly count, I don’t encounter many shopping dilemmas that I can’t present at least a few solutions for. Which is why it’s ironic that this moment (probably the most important shopping decision I’ve ever made) is rife with uncertainty and doubt. And, as of yet, zero solutions.

I’m getting married, in less than two months, on the beach in Tulum, Mexico. The dress is being made by a lovely NY-based designer, Mika Inatome. She’s currently allotting me 4 extra inches of length for shoes. The design is simple: light, airy, but slightly cut on the bias.

Necessary information: I almost always (like even-en-route-to-yoga always) trod in some sort of a heel. I was thisclose to changing our wedding venue because of the fact that heels seemed like an impossibility.

I recently decided (after many self-affirmations and even a few tears) that barefoot is the only solution. But as soon as I made this decision public every woman in my life gasped in horror at the thought of me marrying barefoot.

Their suggestions, thus far, don’t seem right either. Valentino kitten heels? Balenciaga studded sandals? Wedges?

So now I’m begging for your help. Have you been to a beach wedding where the bride sported appropriate (but awesome) footwear? Better yet, have any of you gotten married on the beach?

clockwise, l-r: STUDDED SANDAL, $575, Balenciaga; PYRAMID STUD HEEL, $895.00, Valentino; GLITTER WEDGE, $650.00, Miu Miu; ANKLE STRAP LEATHER SANDALS, $245.00, Ancient Greek Sandals.