A great shoe can complete an outfit. Even though they may not be the most important thing you arrange, your wedding shoes can make a big difference in how your look turns out. You need to choose something that not only looks great but also meets all your requirements.
Style of your wedding shoes will be determined by your dress’ length, your height, and your ability to wear heels for long periods of time. These are the factors you should consider when choosing your pearl wedding shoes.
If you can see your feet…
Shoes that match your wedding dress should be visible if your feet are exposed. You should first determine the style of the wedding dress. Then, you need to decide what shoe style will best suit your body. If your wedding dress is tea-length, you can match the shoes with either pointed or open-toe heels.
It is a smart idea to bring your wedding gown or a sample of your wedding dress fabric along with you to help you match your shoes. You can match your jewellery or embellishments to the shoes if you are unable to colour match. If this proves difficult, you can have your shoes made or ask the designer of your wedding dress to add fabric to cover your shoes.
If your shoes aren’t visible,
You can’t see your feet so they won’t care if the shoes match the colour of your dress. You have the option to choose a shoe that is more practical and comfortable than one that matches perfectly but is not comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
This means that if you do have to show your feet, it is safest to choose a shoe that will not look too out of place. You can choose from a variety of colours, including nude, tan and ivory, as well as pastels such as pink, lavender, baby blue, and even pastel shades like violet, green, purple, and white. If you don’t like dancing and you don’t think anyone will notice your feet, you can opt for flats, espadrilles, or heels in any color you choose.
You can add a splash of colour to your home if you like.
A great way to add colour to your bridal look is to use a different colour for your shoes. While many brides consider their wedding shoes their “something blue”, there are many other options.
You can match your flowers and bridesmaids’ dresses with a color, or choose one that matches your wedding colour scheme. Contrasting white with metallic colours such as gold, silver and rose gold, copper can create a striking visual effect. It can also add a glamorous and elegant element to your outfit.
Flats vs heels: The debate
Flats or heels?
It is entirely up to you, and it comes down to many factors. Are you comfortable wearing heels? Do you want a formal, traditional wedding or are you going to the beach for your nuptials? Do you want to make yourself appear taller or do you just want to be shorter? Both styles can work. A pair of strappy heels can look great with a sexy, mermaid-shaped gown, but a pair a bejewelled sandals with a Grecian-inspired, empire-waist-style gown can make it even more striking.
You can lengthen your legs by extending your legs.
Shoes with an ankle strap feature should be avoided by brides with shorter legs. This is especially true if the strap is very chunky. These shoes can make your legs appear shorter. You will always have a little more height with a high heel of between 2 and 3 inches.
Remember, even though it might be tempting to choose tall heels to add height to your special day, sore feet could ruin it.
Beautifully embellished flats can be a great choice if you are tall but don’t want to increase your height. If you don’t like flats, a small heel like a kitten heel can give you the appearance of a heel but without adding too much height.
The bridesmaid factor
You may want to think about how comfortable the shoes are if you’ve chosen shoes for your bridesmaids, rather than asking them to wear something they already have. You may feel uncomfortable if the shoes you choose are not comfortable during the evening. Talk to your bridesmaids about this and get their feedback.
Simple solution: Your bridesmaids can bring their own shoes or formal flats so that they can change after the formalities are over.
Make sure to take your shoes off before the big day. You shouldn’t wear your shoes for the first time on your wedding day. That’s a recipe to blister-fest. Instead, you can practice walking in them several times before the big day.
Keep a spare pair of shoes under the table for the bride.
You should have a shoe survival kit. Gel inserts and band-aids can be useful in case of blisters from dancing.
Bring your wedding dress shopping along when you shop for bridal shoes. If that is not possible, ask if you can get a sample of the fabric. This is especially useful for brides trying to match their colour.
Consider having your shoes made if you are having trouble finding the right shoe for you, regardless of whether they are the right style or colour.
If your shoes are slippery, you can purchase shoes grips that you can place on the bottom of them. If your shoes are a bit slippery, you can use the old trick of scraping your shoes’ bottoms on concrete.
You may need to order your wedding shoes sooner than you expected if you have your dress custom-made. Because the dress designer must make the dress to fit your measurements and height,
Your choice of wedding shoe is personal. However, comfort is an important consideration. Before you even go to the dress fitting, make sure you have decided on the shoe that you want.