What to Wear on Your Feet for Your Big Day - Wedding Socks Guide
It’s officially wedding season! Getting ready for your big day involves a lot of planning and prepping, between taste testing cakes and whittling down the guest list, it can be difficult to keep track of everything you need to plan. If you are getting married this year, you probably already know what jacket, tie and shoes you are wearing, but you probably haven’t considered the importance of picking out a good pair of socks. It probably sounds insignificant now, but trust me, the last thing you want on your wedding day is the uncomfortable distraction of your sock falling down your calf, and you don’t want your happy memories tainted by looking back at your wedding photos and remembering you accidently wore Garfield socks. So here are some key points to consider while getting your feet wedding ready.
This year we have seen some iconic new wedding trends, including the rise in popularity of small, intimate, hometown and back garden weddings, and the now famous loaf of bread wedding invitation sparking the trend of objects as invitations, giving your guests something memorable to cherish forever right at the point of your announcement. No matter the scale or theme of your wedding, you have probably been noticing some of the trends and styles that are being talked about among 2025 brides and grooms- here are some ides on how you can use your socks a nod to some of the popular trends of the season.
Brides
Colourful Weddings
Although the white wedding is still as popular as ever, more and more brides have been adding a bit of colour into their wedding day looks recently. One way of doing this is by carrying a bold, multi coloured bouquet. If you are going for a vibrant vibe on your wedding day, a bold pair of socks might be the way to go, as they are always the perfect vessel for adding an eye-catching pop to any outfit.
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Floral Dresses
A big trend for 2026 brides is floral dresses, from patterned lace to detailed printed fabric, this trend always looks stunning and adds a classical and whimsical look to any wedding. If you want to add even more floral to you wedding day look, then some elegant yet fun floral socks could just be the extra little detail you need.
Costume Change
It can always be difficult to find the perfect balance between style and comfort, and on your big day you don’t want to make any compromises. It is a very popular tradition to schedule in an outfit change after the main ceremony and before the evening meal and celebrations. If your daytime outfit involves a pair of brand new heels, then in the evening you may want to change into something a bit more comfortable, especially if your plans involve a lot of dancing. The last thing you want on your wedding day is to be too busy nursing blisters to spend time dancing with your friends and family. This is why your footwear choices are very important! Especially if you are planning on wearing brand new shoes that are yet to be worn in throughout the day, changing to something that involves a soft pair of luxury socks in the evening will feel like a relief!
Grooms
Black Tie and Tuxedos
Weddings are days of tradition, and although many wedding trends of the last few years have been about subverting the traditions, the classics are classics for a reason, and some are definitely here to stay. In 2025 we have seen a rise in men going all out in a full tuxedo on their big day. Of course, you can never go wrong with a classic luxury black sock with a tux. However, if you feel that a plain colour is missing something, then an elegant pin stripe might be just what that look was missing.
Coordinate With your Groomsmen
It always looks sweet when there is some small element of the groom’s outfit that is a nod to the groomsmen’s outfits. For example, perhaps your entourage are all dressed in the trending colour of the year, mocha mousse, even if you are opting for a more traditional black suit yourself, adding a nod to that rich deep brown in your tie, pocket square and socks is a great way to add a cohesive through line to your group photos.
Pop of colour
Pop of red scarlet flame (a fun and modern looking bright red shade) is one of the most popular wedding colours for 2025. If you are decorating your venue or instructing your guests to show up in bright red. Then one way you can incorporate the colour scheme into your own outfit is with your socks. This hot colour works perfectly here, as a pop of red peeking our under a solid black suit is an iconic and eye-catching statement without straying too far from tradition.
Keep it cool
Summer weddings can get warm, and you may not want to be shedding your jacket the second after your vows are finished. This is why it’s a great idea to use socks for a bit of temperature control. Egyptian cotton is known for being light and durable, so they are the perfect choice for keeping cool all day long. Plus this OEKO-TEX certified yarn comes in a range of vibrant colours, so you can stay looking sharp no matter what your theme is.
In conclusion
The key functions of a sock are comfort and style- on your wedding day both are key! It’s worth splashing out on some socks that won’t be an uncomfortable distraction during your big day, and socks are often one of the most overlooked parts of an outfit, but if you really want your look to feel complete, being purposeful with the socks you pick is vital!