With the autumn/winter 2012 fashion weeks in Milan, Paris and New York just passed, they’ve given us plenty of inspiration as to what footwear trends will be hitting the stores later this year. With designers making a return to ladylike fashions for the modern woman, there are plenty of feminine footwear trends on the way that are perfect for bridal footwear.

Pastels

For spring 2012, a cool pastel palette was seen all across the runways, from Dolce and Gabbana’s powder blues, pale green pastels at Marc Jacobs and Dior, to delicate pinks and damask rose hues at Givenchy and Oscar de la Renta. This is one of the easiest footwear trends to incorporate into your wedding look, as these delicate shades all team perfectly with white. These courts (in the nude) from  Next are ideal wedding shoes material, summing up this trend perfectly and tying in the trend for patent leather too.

Mules

Mules were by far and away the biggest shoe trend for A/W 2012. These slip on classics make for ideal wedding shoes, as they’re ultra feminine and also ultra comfortable. Mules are easy to slip into and out of when you need a change of footwear between the ceremony and reception too. The 2012 take on this classic shoe shape saw designers revamping the style with intricate gold beading, chic pale silver and pastel striped uppers – all easy to incorporate into your wedding look.

Florals

The floral them is everywhere this year, from dainty tiny blossom patterns to bold monochrome floral prints. Designers also incorporated the flower power theme into footwear and accessories, both with prints and floral detailing, like bud adornments and 3D flower accents. This is the perfect footwear trend for those planning a spring wedding this year, tying in beautifully with the blossoming season ahead. There’s a great overview of the trend, with more floral footwear inspiration, over at Vogue.

1920s

 Last year may have been all about the 1970s, but for 2012, there’s a real 1920s trend underway. The catwalks at Gucci, Ralph Lauren and, most spectacularly at Gucci, were filled with flowing flapper dresses, dropped waistlines and tassles, teamed with 1920s footwear styles. If you’re thinking about giving your wedding a vintage theme, the roaring twenties is where it’s at. Look out for flapper girl wedding shoes, intricate bead detailing, and for instant 20s glamour, add a delicate cloche hat to top of the look.