Thursday, February 14, 2008

Wedding Shoes

There used to be a time when the only option for wedding shoes was the generic white satin pair of pumps found at any wedding salon or shoe store Even though they were considered bridal shoes they really didnt look special They were the same allpurpose pumps that could be dyed to match prom or bridesmaid dresses Thank goodness times have changed Wedding shoes now come in an exciting assortment of styles In all price ranges too.There are certain things to consider when choosing a wedding shoe The first is that the height of the shoe determines the length of the dress When youre having alterations made to your wedding dress youll be asked to bring in the shoes you would like to wear If you havent yet picked them out youll be asked to bring in something with the heel height you think youll be wearing Its for this reason you should purchase your shoes as soon as your dress is chosen The last thing you want is to have your dress the wrong length because you switched shoes midstream The second thing to consider is the style of your wedding dress If youre wearing a formal designer wedding dress youll want an elegant pair of shoes to match If youll be wearing a beach wedding dress you might consider a sparkly pair of flip flops or even no shoes at all A more informal gown might warrant a pair of white satin ballet shoes or even some strappy sandals One might wear shoes with ankle straps with a calflength or shorter dress While cute shoes are important comfort is key Something many brides dont think about is that theyre going to be on their feet the whole day In addition to walking down the aisle and standing in front of the altar theres walking up the aisle posing for photos dancing at the reception cutting the cake greeting the guests receiving lines…you get the picture You wont be sitting down too much Some brides choose elegant shoes for the wedding and reception shoes for the party afterwards Reception shoes are comfortable sneakers or flat shoes adorned with sequins pearls and glitter and tied with satin or lace shoelaces A bride could dance the night away in this comfy alternativeYour bridal boutique is sure to have an ample selection in many different styles If this is the case with your shop you can probably try on shoes at the same time you choose your wedding dress This will allow you to find a style and height that goes perfectly with your gown Shops selling shoes for formal styles also carry a wide selection of wedding shoes and they offer a wonderful variety Since many of them are satin they can be dyed after the wedding to use for another special occasion No sense in wearing a cute pair of shoes only once When it comes to wedding shoes todays bride has plenty of options Nowadays shoes can be found in a variety of styles for all price ranges Gone are the days of the simple white satin pump.

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