Wedding Shoes - How to Pick the Perfect Pair

When it comes to planning a wedding there is a seemingly endless list of things to prepare. Obviously the wedding dress and ring are at the top of the list along with the cake and flowers, however an often overlooked item is the wedding shoes. This may seem relatively trivial, however if you get your choice wrong then everyone will notice.

As you are shopping for wedding shoes it is important that you consider not just the style, but how much comfort they are also going to offer you. Don't forget that you are going to be wearing them all day and you won't want to spend what should be the happiest day of your life in agony.

One of the first things to consider is whether you should wear shoes that have heels. This is purely down to your own personal taste, however do let common sense prevail. You will simply end up looking overly taller than you are if you wear heels that are too high and there's really no reason to make such a bold statement. If you decide to take the opposite route and choose wedding shoes which are flat, then you will be able to benefit from the much wider variety of styles. Flat wedding shoes will obviously be more comfortable and easy to walk in. You will also be able to avoid the nightmare scenario of a heel getting caught in your gown and risking a tear.

The great thing about shopping for wedding shoes is that you will be able to find them in pretty much any style and any size. The only aspect in which you might struggle is if you are wearing a more unconventional wedding outfit that requires shoes in any colour except white. This doesn't have to be a major problem as it is common practice to dye white wedding shoes the appropriate colour. This is probably the best way to make sure that you get a pair of wedding shoes which are comfortable and are in the right colour. To make sure that your shoes are comfortable take time to wear them in a little bit before you dye them.

Weddings can be as cheap or expensive as you want them to be, however regardless of the size of your service there will always be a budget that you have to work to. If you are looking to make the most of every penny then you would be wise to take the time to search out every bargain that you can - this should extend to your search for shoes. A good idea would be to spend some time searching in specialist high street shops until you find a make and style of shoes which you are certain is right for you. Once you have found the perfect shoes, spend some time searching the internet for a retailer who will be able to offer you the exact style at the best price. Retailers who operate solely as an online presence wont have the overheads of a bricks and mortar shop so the chances are that they will be able to offer you a better deal.

Trevor Richards writes for Queens & Bowl (www.queensandbowl.com), UK retailer of designer wedding shoes.