How to Walk in Wedding Heels

Practice walking in your wedding high heels to avoid pain on the big day.

Many brides have wedding day anxiety over commitment, wedding details, or just plain nerves. The last the a bride wants to worry about is uncomfortable high heels. When a bride makes her walk down the aisle, with all eyes on her, she should be able to move with ease. This can be done with ample practice ahead of time. Avoid wearing wedding heels for the first time on the day of the ceremony. Instead, break them in and remember that practice makes perfect.

Instructions

1. Try on your wedding high heels and get used to the look and feel of them. Practice walking around the room to make sure you feel comfortable wearing them. Try different postures and positions. Stand with one foot in front of the other, shoulder-width apart, and feet together.

2. Practice pivoting in your heels. Make a 180 degree turn in order to practice what it will most likely be like to turn during your wedding ceremony. On your big day, you will turn back and forth between the minister, your groom and your guests.

3. Practice walking in your heels on different types of surfaces. Be prepared to walk on bumpy, smooth, hard and soft surfaces. Walking in the grass while wearing heels can be challenging as they often sink into the dirt. Practice placing your weight on your toes.

4. Walk up and down stairs in your heels. Hold onto a railing for support. Place your entire foot (heel and toe) on the step as you walk.

5. Practice walking in your shoes often and repeat these steps. Allow your feet and legs to adjust to walking in your heels. The more you walk in your heels, the less likely you will be to get blisters or fall on your wedding day.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are not familiar with high heels, consider practicing walking in a shorter heel and work your way up to the height of your wedding heels. If you do not want to risk ruining your heels in the grass, practice with a pair of the same height.

References

• My Online Wedding Help: Walking in Heels on Your Wedding Day