You definitely want to be careful about shoes and the sand - not to mention tying in your overall look with the fact that you're getting married in paradise on a dreamy beach! What I did and what most of my brides do, is the best of both worlds. For the ceremony, barefoot sandals that can be customized by every option from fit to style, color and so forth. Some examples are below. The best part is, they can be incorporated into the rest of their jewelry with coordinating necklaces, earrings, bracelets and hair accessories. When you're ready to dance the night away, you can slip your feet into a great pair of heels with our without your barefoot jewelry still on! They're fabulous for many reasons - from thoughtful gifts for your bridesmaids that they'll be ready to re-wear, as well as tying into the whole beach element :-) I have tons of examples both on my site as well as my fan page under the two "Barefoot Jewelry" photo albums. If you're looking to add some sparkle to your reception shoes but maybe aren't interested in the entire shoe being bling-tastic, there are DIY Bling Bottom options to add that surprise sparkle as you're twirling around the dance floor! Let me know if you have any other questions! XOXO Chelsea