Well, what about a thicker heel? =/ So that I don't feel like I'm standing on a nail but it isn't a full on wedge. I know a wedge is just a feel with arch support, you'd think I'd be able to wear heels knowing I can wear wedges.
Seriously, the way most people learn how to wear heels is during a big event. First dances.. weddings.. holidays.. Generally something where it's important. Lol.. and believe me, ya learn fast when everyone is looking at you!
Tell me, will you be walking on grass? Or is the bridesmaid procession inside?
She said open. Whatever open means, I am taking open as meaning not an enclosed flat/shoe. So peep toe might work. Show me both and I'll ask her to define open.
Her colors are purple, jade, and silver. SILVER. Like...come on. I love her to death but black is too heavy.
Possible not your place.. but if you're good friends with her, can you mention that you saw some gorgeous silver shoes that would fit right in with her color scheme? I know this might be a faux pas for wedding etiquette, but my bride that I was a bridesmaid for asked us for tons of input.. Perhaps your bride might be the same way?
This close to her wedding, all her other bridesmaids bought their shoes and such. I know some of them dropped a pretty penny on the shoes too. So I'd feel super bad suggesting a different color and everyone having to buy new shoes.
She has a LOT of loose ends to tie up for a wedding that is 3 weeks away, that I'm not entirely sure she cares about what color people's shoes are. I think in her head (and the friends who live near her, who are bridesmaids), black seemed like a good idea at the time.
I'd just feel really bad suggesting another color at this point.