The focus of many weddings is on the bride’s dress and in many cases, rightly so. The dress is a big part of the wedding and it should make the bride feel exactly how she wants to feel on her special day. The important thing to remember is your dress is just part of the overall look of your wedding day. In order for you to feel great, you will need a great look from top to bottom. One of the biggest parts of this look will be her shoes. It used to be brides had very little from which to choose for their wedding shoes, but that has all changed. Choices are nearly limitless now, and that can lead to a bride feeling overwhelmed. The first thing to do is decide on the comfort level of your shoes. If you need to know what will work for your foot, speak with a Manhattan foot podiatrist or Manhattan foot orthotics specialist. This way you know what will fit you best and feel great all day.
Once you understand what shoes will work best for your feet, consider the style of your dress. There are a few brides who buy their shoes before the dress, but most of the time you base your shoe choice on the dress’ style. It is important for the styles to be similar. If you have a modern, fun dress, your shoes should reflect this style. The same is true for more traditional or formal gowns.
Next, match the shoes to where you are marrying. Formal venues require more formal clothing, and you do not want to wear casual shoes in a formal venue. It is also important to consider practical factors. For instance, if you are having a beach wedding in the sand, it is going to be difficult to walk in traditional high heel shoes. During a tour of the venue, consider what style of shoes will work and let the venue guide your shoe choice.
Color is another shoes consideration. A lot of brides choose white shoes. If you go this route, be sure the whites of the shoes match that of the dress material. Just a slight variance makes a big difference when you are wearing all white. And speaking of color, shoes do not have to be white or ivory. A pop of pink, red, or blue sets off the white of the dress and makes a big fashion statement.
Finally, a great way to personalize your shoes is with embellishments. Just like you can alter the dress, you can alter the shoes. Visit a cobbler or carefully create your own personalization for a great wedding day look.
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