| Ahhhh... the search for bridal shoes. It started at | | | | In the past, bridal shoes were white to match the |
| your dress shop - you looked at stilettos, peep | | | | dress, but nowadays many brides are accenting |
| toes, heck even sneakers (don't even think about | | | | their dress with pops of color in the shoe. Some |
| attempting the Thriller Dance in heels). Frustrated | | | | web sites allow you to create your own shoe. |
| and unable to find the right shade of white | | | | These sites allow you to choose from either |
| (alabaster? ivory? off-white?), you give up. Two | | | | open-toed or closed, display many colors and |
| days before the wedding, you find yourself on | | | | patterns, and choice of heel height with the option |
| the island of rejected shoes, looking for a pair - | | | | to add lace or ruffles. |
| any pair. And you finally settle for an unsightly | | | | To relieve your aching tootsies a bit, have comfy |
| mule found in the orthopedic section. | | | | shoes like ballet slippers or flip-flops for the |
| Sound too familiar? | | | | reception. You can buy these shoes decorated |
| Wedding Shoe Shopping | | | | and/or have them monogrammed specially for |
| Wedding shoe shopping may sound super fun | | | | your wedding, or have a slumber party with your |
| (especially if you swoon for shoes), but may | | | | bridesmaids and decorate them yourself. |
| prove to be one of the most difficult and surely | | | | There are so many types of padding available to |
| overlooked items on your wedding list! Here are | | | | wear with high-heel shoes! From foam pads to gel |
| some tips for women to choose the right fit and | | | | circles, each has unique benefits for your feet. |
| style for nuptial attire. | | | | Make sure to try them out when you are |
| After you pick out the dress, it's time to pick out | | | | breaking-in your new shoes or try them with a |
| the shoes. Choose shoes that reflect the style of | | | | pair of old shoes. Remember, there are pads for |
| your dress. Go to your local mall and window-shop | | | | heels and insoles with emphasis on no-slip and |
| the various looks available. Try flats and high-heels | | | | no-sweat! |
| in order to determine what would look better with | | | | Put sand in the bottom of the shoe. This will help |
| your dress and what will be more comfortable. | | | | the shoe grip the ground better and prevent you |
| Shoes that are comfy from the start will be | | | | from an embarrassing tumble down the aisle. |
| easier to break-in. Also consider the venue: if you | | | | You can also buy dye-able shoes at many bridal |
| are getting married on a beach, flats or dressy | | | | retailers. You can order white or ivory shoes |
| flip-flops might be a better choice than glittering | | | | online and have them dyed in your wedding color |
| strappy sandals. High heels are a no-no for a | | | | and shipped to your house. Just make sure it is |
| beach wedding - unless you've mastered the | | | | the exact hue you need, otherwise you are stuck |
| perilous art of sand strolling. | | | | with non-refundable shoes in the wrong color. Ask |
| Make sure you pick the right heel height - and get | | | | the retailer if you can send them a paint chip |
| your dress altered while you're wearing them! | | | | from a hardware store of the shade you want, |
| Before you shop for high heels, check your size | | | | and see if they will be able to match it. Also be |
| with a shoe clerk. Most women wear a size | | | | sure to find comfortable shoes within your |
| smaller in heels. Weight-loss or gain may cause | | | | budget. Many a good dollar is lost to beautiful but |
| your feet to shrink or swell. | | | | uncomfortable shoes! |