The Perfect Shoes for Your Wedding Day

The choices of bridal wedding shoes have come far beyond the days of the traditional white satin pumps. No longer will you see the same old dyeable shoes in store window after store window. These days, retailers and manufacturers have taken both wedding style and individual taste into account, and now offer wedding shoes for the bride in a vast assortment of styles and in a wide range of prices.

Comfort

You are the star of the show on your wedding day, and you don't want to be caught literally dragging your heels or limping about because your feet hurt. Walking, posing, dancing… you will be on your feet for the better part of the day. Therefore, comfort should be the first and foremost consideration when shopping for wedding shoes. If you have your heart set on a pair of high-heels with the traditional pointed toe, you always have the option of wearing them for the ceremony, and then slipping into a pair of bridal slippers to dance the night away at the reception. Bridal slippers adorned with rhinestones, lace, pearls or sequins are gaining in popularity and won't detract a single bit from your ensemble.

Considerations

When searching for the perfect wedding shoes, consider the style of your dress. Formal designer wedding gowns call for elegant, dressy pumps. More informal wedding dresses are perfect when paired with sparkly ballet flats or strappy sandals. Beach wedding dresses look fabulous with decorated flip-flops. Shoes with ankle straps are best suited for short or calf-length dresses.

Another thing to keep in mind is the height of the heel, as it will determine the length of the dress. It's actually best to buy your shoes very soon after selecting your dress, and be sure to bring them when having it altered. If you haven't chosen your shoes yet, bring a pair with same height of heel you want to wear.

Where to Shop

Many bridal boutiques offer a wide range of wedding shoes to accommodate just about every style of dress they have in store. This is especially convenient because you can choose the perfect shoes to suit your dress at the same time, or at least get a better idea of the height and style you want, thus avoiding problems later with alterations.

Stores specializing in formal footwear offer many different styles of shoes. Satin shoes are usually the best choice because they may be dyed to match the color of your dress. Or they may be dyed after your wedding to wear for other occasions - a practical option to have.

Brides today are lucky to have as many options for wedding shoes as they do. Each and every bride can show off her individual sense of style on one of the most important days of her life.