You are about to say YES and you have finally found the dress of your dreams. But now comes the time to choose your bridal shoes. Finding a shoe that fits is not always easy, so here are some tips to help you in your search.
Consider the type of wedding: If you’re having an outdoor wedding, like a beach ceremony, avoid high heels that can sink into the sand. If you are having a ceremony in the winter, make sure you have shoes that can withstand snow and rain.
Comfort above all!
The style is fine, but the comfort is even greater! Bridal shoes don’t necessarily mean high heels, so take the liberty of getting married in flat shoes, sandals, ballerinas or trainers. You are going to be on your feet throughout the day, so consider your comfort avoiding shoes with heels that are too high or too narrow.
Dare originality with vivid colours to dazzle your guests! The same goes for men, because they too can suffer in their new shoes! No surprise that the number one rule when choosing footwear is comfort! Having sore feet is a definite irritant that could really spoil your day.
Avoid going for your fittings in the morning, best at the end of the day when your feet are a slightly swollen. Your feet swell during the day, it’s best to shop for shoes in the evening. And if during the fitting, the shoes of your dreams cause you pain and are uncomfortable, forget them!
Take the time to break in your new shoes before the big day by wearing them at home a few hours from time to time. And why not wear thick stockings to enlarge them slightly, if necessary?
Make sure your soles don’t slide too much on smooth parquet. You wouldn’t want to lose ground walking down the aisle or do the split on the dance floor. You can easily remedy the situation by rubbing them with sandpaper or add non-slip soles which are sold commercially.
Have you given any thought to the context of your marriage? Be sure to consider where your marriage is located and how formal it is. For instance, if you marry by the sea, you will choose open shoes with thick or wedge heels. If you get married in the country, shoes with stilettos might sink into the grass and get damaged, broad heels will be much more convenient than stilettos. If you plan on having a barbecue theme, formal footwear for men may not have their place.
Style: Shoes should match your dress. If you have a short dress, consider shoes with heels. If you have a long dress, opt for flat shoes.
Choose a heel height that you are familiar with. Now is not the time to convince yourself to learn to walk on six-inch heels if you’re not used to them! A 2-inch heel, for example, is the perfect balance between elegance and comfort. You should also know that flat shoes are increasingly common in weddings and completely acceptable. Also, if your sweetheart is slightly taller than you and wants to remain that way, consider this when choosing the heel.
It is important that you buy your shoes before the first fit, the heel height will determine the length of the dress. If you plan to wear a pair of high-heeled shoes during the day and flat shoes at the end of the day, make sure that the dress can be fitted accordingly.