You’ll spend much of the day on your feet; walking down the aisle, having the photos taken, mingling with the guests and dancing the night away, so it’s essential you find shoes that fit well and are comfortable.
If you’ve not had your feet measured for years, this is the time to do so. Also, the size and fit of shoes can differ considerably – both between different styles and between different brands.
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Always try shoes wearing whatever hosiery you’ll be wearing on your wedding day. Visa versa, don't try on shoes with hosiery if you won't be wearing tights or stockings on the day.
If you intend wearing stilettos down the aisle then it may be wise to buy another pair of more practical shoes. Although it will cost more money in the first instance, it would at least mean that you’ve got something more comfortable to put on later in the day. |
NB: If you’ve had dance lessons, don’t forget to take the shoes you practiced in to change in to before your "First Dance".
Brides often choose wedding shoes made of satin or silk. They can be specially dyed to coordinate or compliment the gown material and can be adorned with crystals, beading, embroidery, etc to match the dress or the accessories. Some shoe companies will make bespoke shoes from the exact dress material but check on delivery dates. Fabrics such as satin & silk have no “give” in them so they will definitely need breaking in. Of course, soft leather and suede particularly, are good, soft options.
It is very important to wear the chosen shoes to the first dress fitting, not only will they dictate your posture, if the length is to be altered, they are essential.
Tips
- Wear them in around the house
- If you will be walking on lawns or on a beach, stilettos should be avoided
- A decorated hemline call s for a simpler shoe style and visa versa
- Avoid wearing hosiery with open toed shoes
- Higher heels can aid posture
- Remember the groom when choosing heel height
- Buy shoes in the afternoon when your feet have warmed up
- When shopping for your shoes have a pair of pop socks in your handbag
- Check on the returns policy
Bridesmaids may have different tastes in shoes and be different heights and some shoes styles are available in different heel heights. Bridesmaid shoes should all be of the same type, i.e. closed or open toed. If they are to be dyed, ensure they are all done at the same time and from the same colour batch otherwise variations can occur.
It is very important to wear the chosen shoes to the first dress fitting, not only will they dictate your posture, if the length is to be altered, they are essential. |
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The night before the wedding, soak your feet in warm water with Tea Tree or Peppermint oil and use a good foot cream.
On the day, stand with your feet together and, whilst holding on to a support, hubbie maybe, rise slowly up and down on to your tiptoes. Or, whilst sitting down, lift and stretch your legs in a straight line in front of you and at the ankle, rotate one foot at a time slowly as if drawing a large circle with your big toe, first in one direction then the other. Then, with your feet resting flat on the floor, move your toes up and down.
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