12 Things To Consider When Selecting A Wedding Shoe

10 Sep 12 Things To Consider When Selecting A Wedding Shoe

Believe it or not, you can tell a lot about a bride by her wedding shoes.  The pair picked for the big day can help show-off one’s true personality. They can illustrate whether the bride is colorful, chic, classic, charismatic, country-loving, creative, minimalistic, a hipster bride, and so much more.  Selecting the right shoes whether it’s heels, boots, sandals, flats, or sneakers is a big, yet fun decision.  And we’ve gotchya covered with today’s 12 Things To Consider When Selecting A Wedding Shoe.  You’ll be glad you paid us a visit, we promise. Ok here we go…

1) Wedding Shoes are not just for photographs.  Don’t forget you have to actually wear these shoes.

You might have fallen in love with a pair of skyscraper Jimmy Choo heels but remember you’re going to have to walk down the aisle in them, stand for photographs in them, possibly dance in them and walk around all day. Wobbling around on heels that are too high isn’t a good look and could land you in the ER.

2) Choose a special pair of shoes

Award-winning shoe designer Rachel Simpson says “Choose shoes that make you feel amazing! Even if your dress is floor length, giving your guests the occasional peek of an exquisite pair of shoes will make you feel like a true princess! Wedding shoes don’t have to be boring – combine classic style with fashionable detailing and you’ll love them for years.”  We couldn’t agree more – if you’re going to invest THIS is the occasion to do it.

3) Practice walking and break them in

Whatever you do, do not wear your shoes for the first time on your wedding day. Make sure you have them a few weeks before the wedding and wear them around the house (on carpet) to get them worn in a bit before the big day so they’ve molded to fit your feet and eased up.

4) Take some measurements

Remember your dressmaker will need to know the exact height of your shoes for your final fitting so she can adjust your dress accordingly. You’ll need to be wearing your shoes at this fitting so when you order them check how long it will take for them to be delivered so you don’t have any last minute panics.

5) Consider getting your shoes dyed

Don’t panic if you can’t find shoes in the exact color you want. Online sites like Dyeable, My Glass Slipper, and Rainbow Club make it easy breezy to match your shoes perfectly.  At at an affordable price your bridesmaids will love this route too!

6) Design Your Own Shoes!

Ever heard of Milk & Honey?  You can thank us later.  You may shell out a little more for these bad boys, but they’ll be custom to your little tootsies and take the headache out of finding that perfect shoe.

7) Match your theme

Think about the type of wedding you’re having.  What’s your style?  What’s the setting? If you’re planning a country garden wedding where you’ll spend a lot of time outdoors then wedges or flats would be a good option, or wear heel protectors like those found on Solemates or Starlettos.

8) Venue requirements

On the same note talk to you venue about your footwear, some historic venues ban stiletto heels to protect their wooden floors.  If you’re as obsessive about shoes are we are – not being able to wear your coveted Manolo Blahniks might be a deal breaker.

9) Wet weather plans

If you’re having a winter wedding or just getting married in a rainy region, consider a pair of ‘Weddington Rain Boots’ so that you can walk through the snow and puddles and not spoil your shoes.

10) Match your shoes to your dress

Take a swatch of your dress fabric with you when you choose your shoes to make sure that it matches up and the color doesn’t clash.