How to select the perfect wedding shoes
No matter if you have said yes to the gown or decided to start with the feet, finding the right pair of shoes for your bridal party is an important step in wedding planning.
Your bridal shoes will likely be worn for up to 12 hours. You’ll be dancing all night long in your champagne wedding shoes.
How do you choose the right shoes for your wedding? For help in choosing the right wedding shoes, consider the following factors: the season, the venue, the colour, and the heel height.
What shoes should a bride choose?
Consider the following key elements to help you choose the right bridal shoes. Closed-toe shoes are best for winter weddings. Summer sandals, peep toes, and slingbacks are all options. Also, consider whether you’re getting married outdoors or indoors. You have more options when your reception and wedding are indoors. Outdoor activities in grass or sand may require block heels or flat bridal shoes to prevent your feet from sinking into the ground.
Most importantly, if you have a dream dress, find shoes that match it in style, colour and height.
The perfect height for wedding shoes
It is a good idea that you choose a heel height you are used to and feel comfortable wearing. You could choose to wear a pair low-heeled bridal shoes or a gorgeous pair of flat shoes. If you’re not used to wearing them, don’t feel pressured into choosing a high-heeled pair. Also, avoid buying shoes just because you like the look of them. Avoid wearing shoes for more than 12 hours if you aren’t sure.
Block-heel bridal heels are an excellent choice if you choose to wear heels. They offer additional support and balance.
Your bridal shoes should be purchased before your dress fittings and modifications. The dressmaker will need to know your exact height in order to adjust your dress’ length.
The perfect colour for wedding shoes
The colour of your wedding theme and the style of your gown will determine which shoe colour you choose. If you are opting for a traditional ceremony, you may have already chosen an ivory dress. The traditional pairing of ivory, nude, and white bridal shoes with an ivory gown is classic. However, many brides choose to pair their “something blue” with pale blue shoes.
Consider metallic tones if your wedding theme is contemporary. These can be used for shine and glitter, as well as bold, bright colors of pink and green. You can match your shoes with a colour in your bridal bouquet or choose a pair that matches the shoes of your bridesmaids. You’ll be more likely wear your shoes again after the special day if you choose a different colour.
Comfort is important.
While it’s tempting to be focused on style when shopping for wedding shoes, comfortable bridal shoes are essential. They will be worn all day so it is important to choose shoes that are comfortable, fit well, have extra cushioning, and don’t go too high.
It is important to find the perfect fit when shopping for shoes. Clarks offers a wide range of sizes and widths for those with narrow feet.
You should also break in your shoes before your big day so you can identify any pain points and allow the shoes to adjust to your feet.
How to clean your wedding shoes
It’s a smart idea to spray your shoes with a protective spray before the big day. If your shoes get a little scratchy after the big day, you can easily clean them. Bridal shoes are usually made of leather, satin or suede. Suede shoes can be easily cleaned.
Make sure to carefully read all instructions before you use any specialist shoe cleaner. Begin by cleaning a small area around the heel. Then, use the product sparingly.
Wrap your shoes in tissue paper and place them in a shoe box.
Explore our selection of wedding shoes. They include traditional nudes, bold pinks, metallics and many other styles.
