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You want to make sure your outfit complements the celebrations theme and doesnt clash with the bridal partys attire

Best Budget Dress Shoe: Florsheim Midtown Cap Toe Oxford Florsheim's Midtown Cap Toe Oxfords nicely balance price with quality that, like all the footwear I've tried from the brand, hold up well, with the bonus that they're really comfortable for all-day wear and are available at Famous Footwear

However, if you dont have the same requirement to be smart (and you may not, given black has already been ruled out) then it can be fine if the shoes are a touch lighter than the trousers

So this is definitely a keeper recipe making it as is or with cottage cheese

If youre wearing a tieless suit at the semi-formal, then slap on a tie for the cocktail