About Wedding Shoes

4 comments
By Mechele Pellebon, eHow Editor

About Wedding Shoes
Wedding shoes are an important accessory item for brides. As a woman prepares to walk down the aisle, her choice of wedding footwear can either provide comfort or be a source of pain. Whether a bride chooses wedding athletic shoes, jewel-encrusted flip-flops or chunky heels, a wedding shoe must complement the dress and provide comfort throughout the wearer's special day.

Function
The wedding shoe is a style element that matches the theme of the bridal gown. In fact, shoe styles range from traditional to unconventional. Elegant brides who prefer column gowns may select a pump without embellishment or beading. A trendy bride, whose style choices reflect current fashion trends, will choose a strappy evening sandal over satin ballet flats.

Types

The types of bridal shoe choice vary based upon style and fabric choices. Wedding shoes are constructed from satin, silk and lace to velvet, cotton, crepe and even plastic. Brides may select from the following footwear options: sandals, flip flops, open-toed, mules, platform, flats, stilettos and slingbacks. Heel height can soar as high as 5 inches or remain comfortably chic as low-heeled flats and sneakers. Prices for wedding shoes can range from $29 for basic footwear to $900 for designer wedding shoe creations.

Prevention/Solution
Many a bride has made a wrong choice when selecting bridal shoes. The most popular mistakes are buying the gown without considering the heel height of the shoe, or not factoring in shoe shrinkage and color matching when dying wedding shoes. To prevent these wedding shoe mistakes brides should wear their bridal shoes during their dress fitting. Prevent wedding shoe sizing errors by trying on your wedding shoes towards the end of the day when your feet are at their largest.

Warning
From dyable sandals to satin pumps, finding the perfect wedding shoes can be easy, considering you know the important rules of the bridal footwear selection process. Variations of white and ivory for wedding shoes differ greatly. Ask the bridal store for an accurate color swatch from your gown to select shoes that complement the style of your gown and its color exactly. Consider your wedding venue before selecting shoes. If you have an outdoor wedding on a lawn or in the woods, certain silks and satin shoes will soil easily.

Expert Insight
Match the bottom of your wedding gown with the style and color of your shoes. To break in your shoes, wear your shoes for one hour at the end of the day. Start this shoe stretching process at least 4 weeks before the wedding to ensure a proper fit. Don't let your wedding shoes overpower your bridal gown. Shoes with sparkle and embellishment complement simple dresses, while elaborate gowns require a basic wedding shoe. If your feet swell when standing for long periods of time, select an additional pair of flat shoes to wear on your wedding day in case of a wedding shoe emergency.

4 komentar

hi thanks here my wedding blog too http://kdraper.blogspot.com

Reading your article on shoes woke me up.

No wonder I see some of my friend got themselves very busy months before the wedding day.

nice tips for new bride & Bridegroom too. Wedding tips is excellent

back to top