Tips On Buying Your Bridal Shoes
Your bridal shoes deserve the utmost importance; after all, they’ll support you as you walk down the aisle, lift you as you float across the floor and help you make a quick get-away as you head off on your honeymoon.
Every bride dreams of looking glamorous on her wedding day. Delicate strappy sandals, ivory silk shoes embellished with crystals and rhinestone, stilettoes topped with a beautiful bow… Bridal shoes run the spectrum from casual chic to ultra formal and everything in between.
Should you go against the grain and choose style over comfort just this once? Better not. By all means go ahead and choose a pair of bridal shoes that makes you feel glamorous, but also make sure they make you feel confident and comfortable. Keep in mind you are probably going to be on your feet most of the time. You won’t remember much about your wedding day if your pinching shoe is grabbing all your attention. There is a huge variety of bridal shoes that look fabulous and feel great too!
Start looking for your bridal shoes as soon as you’ve decided upon your wedding gown. Your choice of footwear will depend upon the design of your gown and your choice of reception venue.
Your gown
Buying a pair of shoes in the exact shade of your gown is passe. For a richer and more interesting look, choose a color that complements your gown, not matches it.
If your hemline is heavily detailed you may want to consider a simple style of shoe. Go for a heavily embellished shoe if you are wearing a shorter hemline or your long gown has a plain hemline.
Your Reception Venue
High, slender heels are great if your reception is being held in a ballroom that has marble flooring. However if you are hosting the reception on the beach or a lawn, you’d be better of wearing flat heels that are wide and squat. Pointy heels can sink into the soft sand or ground and throw you off balance.