Top Tips for choosing your Wedding Shoes.
Ladies, don't we just love shoes and choosing your bridal shoes can be so exciting, after all your bridal shoes are the 2nd most important purchase after your wedding dress so don't leave it to the last minute
Timing:
It is essential to have your shoes ready for your final dress fitting to ensure the height of the dress can be alterered to suit the heel height of your shoes.
Heel Height:
Remember you will be wearing your shoes for a long time all day and for dancing the night away so it is important to wear a heel that is comfortable. You most definitely don’t want to be tottering down the isle on heels you can’t walk in, this is definitely not a good look. If you are used to wearing a flat style then it is not a good idea to think you will be able to wear a 3 inch heel all day. Measure a heel height on one of your favourite shoes you know are comfortable, this way you will have a height you know you can wear. Insolia are also a great little insole which are usually found in some Marks and Spencer shoes. They make you feel like you are wearing a lower heel.
Cost:
There are so many styles available to meet all budgets starting from £14.99 for sale shoes going all the way up to £250 for Swarovski Crystal encrusted shoes. If you are wearing a longer dress then the shoes will not be on show all day so a more affordable shoe might be good if you are on a tight budget but if wearing a shorter dress then why not push the boat out and go for a show stopping style as they are sure be noticed by all women on your guest list and in the photos.
£14.99
£240
Colour:
If you are going around the shops for your shoes make sure you take a colour swatch of your dress with you, your dressmaker should be able to give you a sample. You should allow enough time to try the shoes on with your dress and consider different lights natural and artificial light can make shoes appear lighter or darker. Dyeable shoes will allow you to have your shoes dyed to your actual swatch.
Dyeable Shoes:
Invest in a pair of dyeable wedding shoes which start from around £40 this way they can be dyed after your wedding to a more serviceable colour to wear for many years to come.
Treat your feet:
A wonderful pedicure will give your feet a treat, soft smooth skin, pastel painted nails and when professionally done they can even last your whole honeymoon.
Climate:
Consider the time of year or wedding location (beach wedding,) as this will affect the style of shoes you can buy.
Winter:
In the winter a wedding boot or closed toe shoes will keep your tootsies warm and dry or even consider pearl Wellingtons which will come in handy when travelling to and from the church and for photos. Lots of Wedding wellies can be personalised with crystals to add a touch of interest and they are not just flat and boring, heeled wellies are set to be all the rage for winter weddings.
Sole grips are well worth investing in for your wedding shoes as these are developed to help women to be able to walk with confidence in their shoes especially in our icy winter weather. Make no mistake about it, whether they are completely flat shoes, wedges, boots or 5 inch stilettos, the base of most shoes soles are made with little or no grip, and lets face it you do not want to be sliding down the isle on your wedding day. These little wonders come in clear, cream and red heart shapes.
Summer:
Beautiful open toes are perfect for the summer weddings and for a beach wedding why not be comfortable and allow your feet to be cool in flip flops, there are some lovely ivory and white ones around with some covered in Swarovski Crystals or satin roses.
Outdoor weddings:
A wedge shoe is great for outdoor weddings to stop heels sinking into the ground but if you prefer a stiletto there are some wonderful heel protectors on the market to stop you staining satin heels if they were to sink into to ground.
There are a wonderful range of fun his and hers just married flip flops available. These leave a just married imprint in the sand.
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