Wedding Shoes : Introduction

The shoes you choose to wear on your wedding day will also affect your overall look, and there are many things to consider when making this important decision. First and foremost, you will want your shoes to stay consistent with the formality of your gown. If you are wearing a more casual dress, then you can get away with wearing a casual shoe, such as a ballet slipper or low heeled sandals. If you are wearing a formal gown, you will want to select a more formal style of shoe, like a sling back stiletto. You may also want to keep in mind that the higher the heel of a shoe, the better your legs look and the better your posture. However, if you are not used to wearing 3 inch heels, it's not the best idea to try them out on your wedding day. You want to choose a pair of shoes that you feel comfortable wearing, and that will be comfortable all day long. To help insure this, it is important to break in your wedding shoes a few weeks before the big day. You should have your shoes picked out before you go to your first fitting so the hem of your dress can be adjusted to the appropriate length. It is also a good idea have two pairs of shoes, one that you wear during the ceremony, photos and other important events, and one that you change into for dancing and greeting your guests. This chapter provides the basic silhouettes of the shoes you will have to choose from and hints as to which style will look the best with the different dress styles.