How to Select Shoes to go With Your Wedding Dress

There are many options for shoes to wear with your wedding dress. When trying to select shoes to go with your wedding dress, you need to take into consideration such things as style, color and comfort to get you through the day. Here’s how to find the right shoes for you.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Bridal stores
• wedding dress

1. Know your dress. The first thing you need to do is buy a dress. When looking for shoes, always keep your dress in mind.
2. Match the fabrics. If you have a silk or satin wedding dress, wear satin shoes. If you have a tulle and silk chiffon dress, match it with a pair of crepe or raw silk shoes.
3. Think color. Try to find shoes that match the exact color of your dress or complement the color. Also think about the colors you are using in your reception, bridesmaid dresses and flowers and try to match those.
4. Think style. Consider the style of your dress and buy shoes that match it. If you have a casual dress, consider sandals or slippers. If you have an elegant dress, heels or pumps might be a more appropriate option.
5. Think comfort. Remember that you will be wearing the shoes all day long, including during the dancing at the reception. Find a shoe that is comfortable for you, keeping in mind the overall heel height.
6. Try on the shoes. Once you find some styles of shoes that interest you, try them on. If possible, try the shoes on with your dress.

Tips & Warnings

• Don’t forget that white and off white can vary dramatically. Have your shoes dyed so they match the exact shade of your dress.
• Shop around for the best deal by going to all the local bridal shops and browsing the Internet.
• Bring a pair of sandals or slippers with you to the reception and change into them for the dance
• Wear the shoes before the wedding to break them in and avoid getting blisters.
• Make sure the heel of your shoe doesn’t cause you to tower over your fiancé.
• Most shoe dye is not waterproof.