Bridal shoes – things to bear in mind

Wedding shoes – 10 things to bear in mind

When choosing your bridal shoes, it’s important to think about style and comfort. Of course, you want the shoes that take your breath away the most, but they must be comfortable if you’re going to be wearing them all day on your wedding day.

01. Before you go out to buy your bridal shoes, think about the overall look. Will you be wearing gold jewellery? If so, shoes with silver detailing won’t go very well with them.

02. Be honest with yourself: however lovely the shoes look in the shop, they must be comfortable. You’ll never be able to fully enjoy your wedding day if your feet are causing you pain with every step (or dance move) you take.

03. The more embellished the skirt of your dress is, the less decoration your bridal shoes should have – and vice versa.

04. Are you getting married on a lawn, a beach or another soft surface? In that case, it’s best to go for ballet flats or a wide heel so you don’t sink in.

05. Choose the right heel height! If you’re not used to high heels, it’s best to stick to the height you’d normally wear in your party shoes – it’ll be a long day and evening with plenty of dancing!

06. The advantage of high heels is that they give your calves a lovely shape (if you’re wearing a short dress) and improve your posture.

07. Think carefully about what colour your shoes should be. You could go for ‘something blue’ with your shoes, or use them as a splash of colour to match your bouquet.

08. “Pimp your shoes!” Transform a pair of simple bridal shoes by repainting them and embellishing them with, for example, a bling-bling brooch.

09. Do use insoles to stop your feet from ‘sliding around’ in your shoes, so you can dance all night long. The insoles also prevent your toes from slipping over the edge of the shoe (if you’re wearing open-toed shoes).

10. Walk around in your new shoes for 1–2 hours every day for about 5 weeks before the wedding. This will help break them in and give any blisters time to heal.