India, Oct. 7 -- Indian weddings can mean hours of standing, walking, dancing and moving between different venues, which makes footwear almost as important as the outfit itself. While heels can instantly dress up a saree or lehenga, flats have become a much more practical option for long wedding functions.

So, which should you actually choose?

The answer depends less on whether heels or flats look more fashionable and more on the function, venue, outfit silhouette and how long you expect to be on your feet.

There is a reason heels remain a popular choice with wedding outfits. They can change the way a saree, lehenga or floor-length outfit falls and give the overall look a more elongated, formal finish.

Block heels are particularly use...