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Choosing the perfect wedding shoes

We all love shopping for shoes.. so why should shopping for wedding shoes be stressful?

Here are some tips from Shoe Show to help you know what to look for and take the stress out of choosing shoes for your wedding.

What style of shoes?

Anything goes in warm summer months. In the cooler weather closed or peep toe styles like Matilda pictured right, are best.

If you choose open shoes remember to treat yourself and your bridesmaids to a pedicure the day before the wedding for a polished finish.

What type of heels?

For outside weddings stay away from skinny stiletto heels which sink into soft ground and get dirty fast.

Ballerina styles, beaded and be-jewelled sandals are a sweet choice for garden and beach weddings (see right). Or if you want some height, perhaps consider wedge or a wider heel like that on Isadora or Julie pictured below right or Showing below.

Showing in blue floral SALE $50

For wedding indoors anything goes but if you want to wear heels and are not used to wearing them, be sure to take a few lessons on walking in high heels – Click here to take a lesson on how to wear high heels.

What sort of detailing?

The saying goes.. "Fancy shoes for a simple dress; or simple shoes with an elaborate gown".

In other words if your dress is simple you can make more of a statement with your shoes – ruffles, bows and diamantes. If your dress is busy, it’s best to go for a plainer shoe perhaps with gentle pleating and simple lines.

Be comfortable

The perfect wedding shoes need to be many things, but mostly, they must be comfortable. Buy your shoes towards the end of the day when your feet are at their largest. Practice wearing your shoes at home before the wedding and scuff the soles to prevent any embarrassing slips on the big day.

Invest in a pair of gel inner soles to provide extra cushioning for the balls of your feet and even in a pair of shoes to change into as the night goes on.

Dress alterations - the shoe factor

For final alterations, have your actual shoes with you if possible. The hem of your dress will be determined by the shoes you'll be wearing, so it is essential to pick your heel height before the final fitting. A last minute change to shoes with lower heels could leave your gown too long.

Consider your bridesmaids

When deciding on shoes for your bridesmaids it is important to consider things like:

Does any person have medical issues that could make wearing certain shoes uncomfortable?
How much can my party afford to pay for shoes?
Is there anyone with a hard-to-find size, such as a 5 or 11?
What height heels will the girls be comfortable wearing?
Will these shoes be wearable after the wedding?

The answers to these questions may influence whether your attendants wear a matching style or shoes that are similar in style, colour and height but more suited to their feet's special needs and budget.

Colour matching

Speaking of colours, if your bridesmaids are wearing are colour that is difficult to match, shoes in metallic colours (silver, gold, pewter) or jewelled heels like Jaffa pictured above right for example, will reflect back any colour beautifully.

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Cinamon by Clarice Boutique SALE $50

Be prepared

Try not leave choosing your shoes until the last minute. Unlike your dress size, your shoe size is unlikely to change before the big day so you can plan early. If you have bridesmaids living in the country consider organizing the shoes online.

At shoeshow.com.au postage is FREE for orders $150 or more and ask customercare@shoeshow.com.au about our FREE gel innersole offer for bridal orders of x3 shoes or more.

Budget

And finally you don’t have to spend a fortune on wedding shoes, all the shoes pictured in this article are all available from Shoe Show for $90 or less.

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