Choosing Bridal Shoes

Although the bridal dress steals the show at any wedding, a good pair of bridal shoes is still of the utmost importance. You want wedding shoes that are not only stylish, but comfortable to wear. You're going to spend the day standing up and posing for pictures, so you don't want to wear shoes that give you blisters.

When you shop for bridal shoes, try to do it towards the end of the day when your feet are a little swollen from walking around. If you plan to wear hose on your wedding day, be sure that you're wearing hose when you're shoe shopping.

Remember, a higher price tag does not automatically translate to better shoes. You certainly shouldn't cheap out, but it's not essential for shoes to cost $300 or more. Instead of focusing on the price, concentrate on finding shoes that simply look and feel good.

If you're going to wear a shiny satin dress, you should wear satin shoes to go with it. If your dress is more matte, your shoes should likewise be matte. However, don't be too concerned about matching exact shades of white. Colors like ivory, cream, and white are very forgiving. What matters most is that the shoes coordinate with the dress.

If you're wearing a traditional wedding dress but would like to make a bold statement, you could do it with your shoes. If you're a country girl (or just love rodeos), you could wear white cowgirl boots under your dress. Or you could wear blue shoes as your "something blue." The best part is that you can easily wear these shoes again.

The most important thing is choosing bridal shoes that are comfortable, stylish, and fit your personality.