Choosing the Perfect Shoes for Your Wedding!
Most brides agree - finding the perfect wedding outfit is only half the battle won! Matching it with gorgeous accessories is a whole new task! And apart from jewellery, many brides face a dilemma about what kind of shoe would be perfect to wear for their big day. There’s so much to consider – the colour, style, heel height, material etc.
It is always best to buy
one’s wedding shoes before the final gown/lehenga trial so that the height of
the bridal outfit can be adjusted accordingly. If you’re bold rather than
conservative, you can try a pair of shoes in a colour which contrasts your
outfit. For instance, you can pair your pristine white wedding gown with bright
red or deep purple heels, according to the colour theme your bridesmaids will
be wearing. Or you can pick a small element from your outfit and match the
colour of your shoes to that.
Be prepared to shell out
approximately 10% of the cost of your wedding outfit on your shoes. There’s no
point picking up a cheap pair off the street, because even if it looks good,
chances are it will feel very uncomfortable by the end of the day. Of course, you
can’t forget the groom while buying your wedding shoes! If you are taller than
him, you may find it more appropriate to wear flats. If he is a lot taller, you
can consider wearing a shoe which gives your height a boost.
But whatever you do, be
sure that you keep comfort in your priority list! No matter how amazing a pair
of 4 inch heels may make your feet look, be sure that you will be able to carry
them off for the entire evening…. Blistering heels and aching toes can be
complete mood spoiler - the last thing you want to happen on your own wedding! In
case you have your heart set on a very high pair of stilettos, you can consider
buying a second, more comfortable pair to slip into later. Even if you need
both pairs to be the same height, platforms are always more comfortable than
heels. And lastly, do keep your wedding venue in mind when making your
selection. If you’re having a beach wedding, narrow-stemmed stilettos will not
work!
So go have your “Cinderella”
moment! Happy shoe shopping, and good
luck to all you soon to be brides!