Posted by Patti Wellington on Sun, Aug 08, 2010 @ 04:40 PM
Looking for wedding shoes to match your wedding gown? The most important thing to remember is that comfort comes first. Here's what to look for when choosing wedding shoes:
Pick wedding shoes that match your wedding dress by considering different options, such as closed-toe shoes with or without a strap, sandals or peep-toe shoes. When seeking out wedding shoes, try to bear in mind that your feet will swell during the wedding day.
Here are five things to consider before you purchase your wedding day shoes.
1. Search for wedding shoes that fit perfect. Try lots on and be realistic!
2. Choose wedding shoes that are as comfortable as possible. You will be on your feet all day even during the wedding dinner – mingling with guests.
3. Always choose wedding shoes that are sturdy enough to last all day. If you're getting married outside, delicate shoes aren't a good idea.
4. Choose wedding shoes that match the color and fabric of your wedding gown, or at least ones that will not clash.
5. Wear your wedding day shoes as much as possible before the wedding. You'll appreciate it when your shoes are comfortable and you'll not be breaking them in the day of the wedding.
White shoes are no longer a prerequisite. If your dress has some pink, blue, or other color in it, dye your shoes to match for a trendy touch.
Think about forgoing the traditional shoes in favor of flip flops, sneakers or ballet flats, especially if your dress is long enough to hide your feet.
Posted by Patti Wellington on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 @ 09:25 AM
Nothing is more important than a comfy pair of wedding shoes. Before you purchase a pair of super high wedding stilettos, remember that on your wedding day you will be standing for long periods of time and the last thing you want to worry about are achy, cramped feet.
Here are some really good tips to remember when purchasing your wedding footwear.
- Don’t wait until the last minute to purchase your wedding day shoes.
- Try to bring a swatch of your wedding dress material with you while shoe shopping. That way you can match the two up perfectly; a new trend is colored wedding shoes, sometimes the same color as the bridesmaid’s dresses.
- Wear your wedding day shoes about one hour each day one to two weeks prior to your wedding.
- Add some non-slip pads or rough them up on concrete so there’s so slipping or sliding on the wedding day.
- If you are wearing a long wedding dress your shoes won’t even be noticed. So go with comfort on the wedding day.
- Low heel wedding shoes are great to wear and very comfortable.
- Buy two pairs of wedding shoes – the must have outrageous ones and the comfy ones - bring them both with you and choose when to wear each of them.
Posted by Patti Wellington on Sun, Dec 27, 2009 @ 11:27 AM
One of the more popular wedding brands over the last few years has been Jimmy Choo - brides long for them as part of their wedding attire. The problem is the will the budget (and the groom) agree with the price.
The fashion world was in a tizzy early November over the marriage between fashion mogul Jimmy Choo and the popular H& M clothing chain.
What makes the Jimmy Choo & H&M wedding so different? The designer collection has been created around accessories rather than clothing. It will feature 15 to 20 unique shoe styles but will also include a variety of party attire, which have been designed to complement the Jimmy Choo accessories line.
The collection includes heels, flats and over-the-knee boots, plus suede and leather dresses, jackets, leggings, studded bags and animal-print clutches. The men's line is built around slim jackets, boots, cashmere sweaters and casual pants. Prices start at $29.95 for accessories and $59.95 for clothing.
The best part of these nuptials is that more brides can now afford their Jimmy's, without destroying the wedding budget; who knows, you could even see the whole wedding party in Choo's shoes.
Now that's a feet any woman would love!!
The Jimmy Choo collection will be sold at four outlets in Canada - flagship locations in Vancouver and Montreal, and two stores in downtown Toronto.
Do you have any questions or want more information about wedding planning? E-mail them to me and I'll contact you with an answer. Who knows, I might even write an article on it and post it in my blog. weddings@occasionsniagara.com