Destination weddings have a habit of turning reasonable packing lists into full-blown suitcase chaos. Throw in a Haldi, a Mehendi, a Sangeet, the main ceremony, and a recovery brunch, and you are suddenly staring at five distinct outfits, a mountain of jewellery, and a mountain of footwear to match. I used to pack a dedicated pair of shoes for every single look. This time, I set a strict rule. Take just two handcrafted options from House of Vitti and see if they could survive a full wedding itinerary.
Because i have flat feet, so I am usually careful about spending hours in festive footwear, comfort matters a lot to me. The Ghunghroo Ballet Juttis were my answer to the high-energy evening events. I paired them with an ivory-and-gold lehenga for the Sangeet. Rather than adding another heavy gold accessory, I let the pink and teal silk bring the colour. The contrast against the pale fabric was sharp but didn’t clash. The real test came during the Baraat. Dancing on hard tiled floors for hours usually calls for an emergency shoe swap, but the double-cushioned soles held up. I walked away without a single shoe bite or sore arch, and the light chime from the ghungroos added a fun, rhythmic feel on the dance floor. It was the exact moment I realised high heels had no place at a destination event. A destination wedding means plenty of standing, walking and dancing, which is when pretty shoes can quickly become a bad decision. Four-wheel vs two-wheel suitcases: Which is easier to travel with? I regret buying an expensive suitcase every single time, even though the quality is excellent and here’s why
