Guest Post: The Dos and Don’ts of Finding the Perfect Wedding-Day Shoe

The Dos and Don’ts of Finding the Perfect Wedding-Day Shoe

Guest post by Georgia Selih

Every bride has a long list of things she needs to take care of before the wedding and somewhere in the middle of that list is her wedding outfit. Now, while the dress might be an ordeal all for itself, you can’t neglect the other parts that will complete the look: the veil, the gloves, the jewelry and, of course, the shoes. Buying shoes for the wedding day might not be the easiest task, so here is a smart list that will guide you through the process.

DO: Match them with your dress

Even though your shoes will be visible only when you hike up your skirt or walk down the stairs, you don’t want them to clash with the colors of your dress. If you want to get your shoes in advance, off-white and diamond white are your safest bets. However, you can also go for a pop of color with your shoes, and tie it in with your bouquet or other accessories. You can also match the shoes with the details, such as rhinestones, pearls, or lace that is both on your dress and on your feet.

DON’T: Get them last minute

Imagine your shoes arriving at your doorstep the morning of your wedding and finding out that they don’t fit, give you blisters, or are simply impossible to walk in. It would be quite the tragedy, but there is an easy way to prevent it: go shopping early. Unlike your dress, which you will buy and simply wear on the day, your shoes need to be broken in, unless you want your mind to be on your aching feet for the entirety of the ceremony. Get those shoes as soon as you get your dress and start wearing them around the house every now and then.

DO: Shop around

It’s easy to fall in love with the first white pair of shoes that you put on, just like you would with the first wedding dress you try on, but it’s important to remember that your perfect shoes might be just around the corner, waiting for you. Go to plenty of stores and look for wedding shoes online to make sure you are doing everything you can to find the perfect pair. Just don’t take it to the extreme and never buy a pair because you “might find a better pair in the next shop”.

DON’T: Be uncomfortable

For obvious reasons, you want shoes that are comfortable. You want them to fit well, not cause blisters, and give your feet room to breathe. But being comfortable means other things too: if you are not used to walking in high heels, down the aisle shouldn’t be your first attempt. Try kitten heels or flats instead, to make sure you are steady on your feet, or buy a pair of practice shoes and get a lot of practice in before the big day. You also need to remember to get all the other equipment, like gel pads, band-aids and blister pads, to make the day as painless as possible.

DO: Make them your own

This is your wedding and you make the rules. If that means going down the aisle in bright red converse or barefoot – that is your choice to make. You can even embellish your shoes yourself by adding extra decorations that match your wedding theme or your dress, and if you want to make it really unique, have your shoes custom-made. If tradition is something important to you and you want to wear your mother’s wedding shoes, but they don’t fit, take them to a professional to see if they can adjust them to your size.

It’s never a bad idea to have a pair of spare, broken-in pretty flats in a bag next to the bridal table, so that you can slip into them when you are ready to start dancing the night away. No matter what shoe you pick, remember that they’re not made to be kept in a box and feel free to wear them after the wedding as many times as you’d like!

Georgia Selih is an author at High Style Life. By nature an artist, by profession a journalist. An irreparable print lover who is enjoying this hot digital affair.

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