What could be more romantic and elegant than an evening soiree under a white tent? You have the stars above, a summer breeze blowing softly, and undoubtedly beautiful (and flattering) lighting. You'll have no problem finding the right dress, but we'd like to take a second to talk to you about shoes.
We are completely on board with wearing a short skirt and high heel when it comes to parties like this. In fact, it's practically mandatory. However, if you're going to be outside, as in having to walk on grass, you need to think about your heels -- will they withstand soft ground or will the act more like golf tees and sink straight down? Or, if you're on a deck, is there the possibility of a stiletto heel slipping right between the cracks?

We're not saying don't wear them, but we do want you to be aware -- there's nothing fun about not being able to put any weight on your heels for an entire night. When at all possible, find out what kind of flooring to expect, and plan accordingly. For one thing, you want to be comfortable. Plus, you don't want to fall and look foolish. And, most importantly, you don't want to risk breaking a shoe!