How to choose the perfect wedding shoes
Today, you can find vintage wedding shoe styles or go
with one of the popular designer shoes available. The traditional rule of thumb
is to have your shoes complement your dress, but while style is important,
comfort is equally important because the bride is on her feet most of the special
day. We’re talking about 15 hours or more. And don’t forget the father/daughter
dance! You certainly don’t want your feet killing you for that memorable moment.
With this in mind, once you find the perfect shoes, be sure to wear them so
they are broken in before your wedding day.
Things to think about when choosing heel height
If you decide on a shoe with a high heel, how high is too
high? The answer to this question rests with the bride. The real question is
how high can you walk in gracefully? You want to glide down the aisle, not look
like you’re trying to balance on stilts. And think about the rest of the environment
you’ll be walking through. Wedding photos in the garden, cobblestone walkways,
walking on a boardwalk with cracks – all these kinds of things should be taken
into consideration when choosing your shoes.
One more thing to think about when considering the
height of wedding shoes, is how tall it will make you. Some brides try not to
appear taller than the groom. If this matters to a couple, it is one more thing
that will influence the height of the shoes worn.
If you decide to go with tradition, a rule of etiquette
when it comes to wedding shoes, is that the bride does not go barefoot, unless
maybe she is on the beach or playing the shoe game at the wedding reception. So it’s a good idea to have a pretty pare of flats
for backup in case your feet really start to hurt from wearing heels all day.
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