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Themed Wedding Shoes
by Jane Simpson
Tradition tells us that wedding shoes should be white, feminine, and simply beautiful. But times are changing, and with that, the trends on bridal shoes. A bride's wedding shoes are not limited to stilettos, mules, pumps, and kitten heels in ivory and satin. Today, the added flexibility of themed weddings allows brides to express themselves with the footwear of their choice.
The fairy tale theme is probably the most popular for brides who want to be different but remain on the safe side. Since most brides are treated like royalties on their wedding days, the fairy tale theme is highly appropriate. Fairy tale brides can play with their dress and shoes more than the classic, traditional bride. Common choices of fairy tale brides include ball gowns and princess dresses with matching tiaras. Wedding shoes are, by far, trickier. Stilettos are not appropriate since they look too modern for princesses, and ditto with sandals. A shoe suggestion for this theme would be dainty lace-up boots in a complementary color to the wedding dress. These will look fabulous with full skirts and sleeved dresses.
Outdoor garden weddings are also popular. Gardens with summer themes allow for dresses with airy fabrics and materials. To complement the "airiness" of the bridal dress, shoes should be airy and lightweight like sandals. As too pointy heels can sink in the ground, flat or platform sandals are best. Jeweled slippers with beads and embellishments are also good choices. This way, the bride does not have to worry about sinking or balancing in uneven grounds. Wedding shoes for outdoor wedding should be comfortable and relaxed to complement the relaxed and summery setting.
More adventurous brides prefer beach weddings. Beaches are usually chosen as venues if there are sentimental moments between the couple that happened in the beach like the first kiss or engagement. These are moments of surprise and the whole bridal ensemble should echo the excitement of those moments. Since the usual dresses for beach weddings show a lot of skin (think tube, haltered, short dresses), the wedding shoes should follow. Strapped heels are out because of the sand and this makes for an opportunity to use funky flip-flops and flat thong sandals. Embellished flip-flops and thong sandals with sparkly rhinestone details complement the beach vibe.
Recently, travel-themed and ethnic weddings are getting popular with jetsetter couples. Popular inspirations are Japanese, Arabian, and African cultures. Wedding dresses and the decors of the venue evoke images from the theme. A geisha-inspired dress merits wooden platforms as wedding shoes as much as a Princess Jasmine-inspired outfit matches satin slippers.
The gradual flexibility of wedding traditions allows for more personal and intimate weddings. There is no reason why brides should restrain their individual styles. Wedding shoes provide opportunities for little surprises and brides are welcome to take them. A wedding is, first and foremost, the bride's day. She can proclaim her Keds as her wedding shoes and no one is allowed to object.
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 The quest for elegant white wedding shoes may strike fear into the anxious hearts of fashion-conscious brides who leave a larger footprint. Our Bridal Collection ensures you can select a style that complements your dress and personality, whether it is dyeable 3" rhinestone-studded strappy heels, feminine peek-a-boo satin pumps, or white ballet flats with no-skid leather soles. We offer many of these styles in white satin, white matte, ivory satin and ivory matte. You'll find bridal shoe styles in wide and extra wide widths from size 6 to 13 and in mediums from size 11 to 14. For even more choices, visit the brands Dyeables, TouchUps and Special Occasions.
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Bridal Shoes Resolve To Be More Fun in 2009
by Unia Griffin
Choosing bridal shoes used to involve a monumental decision between colors as widely varied as white, ivory, and ecru. Then the lucky bride picked a heel that ranged between middling high and middling low, and none of it mattered because her shoes were completely hidden by her floor-sweeping wedding gown.
If you love the traditional bridal look, there are still plenty of classic options. But if you were hoping for something a little wilder, you’re in luck. The latest bridal shoe collections are fun, chic, and offer enough variety – real variety – to satisfy anyone.
The first thing you’ll notice is color, color, color. As the white wedding dress becomes less and less of a must, there are more opportunities to explore your options with your shoes. You can choose shoes to pick up highlights in your wedding gown or match a colored sash, or even (though this is trickier) shoes to match a favorite color from your bouquet.
If you prefer not to have an exact match, look at coordinating or complimentary colors. And if you’d like to you’d to be entirely out of the realm of matchiness, gold shoes will go with most white gowns, with or without colored highlights. Another nice touch is to choose shoes that match your bridesmaids’ dresses. It’s a nice little shout-out to your girls, and it visually unifies your wedding party.
A fun trend for the New Year is bridal shoes with contrasting heel colors. They add a playful touch to your look, and are a sly way to draw the eye down to make sure people appreciate your full ensemble. Black-and-white is a striking and elegant look, but you can also play with a neutral color for the shoe and bright, fruity colors for the heels. A pastel shoe with a deeply-colored heel is an intriguing (and pretty) look, but if you’re a girl who’s gotta be daring, you can find bright-on-bright as well.
Shine is also big for 2009. Patent leather and other, more vegetarian-friendly materials are a great way to add some zing to a shoe in a neutral color… or to make a bold color even bolder. A few discreet crystals have always been welcome on a wedding shoe, but now you’ll see much more bling aimed at your feet. Not only will you see more and bigger crystals and beads available, you’ll see jewels of all kinds. Still not enough? You may want to walk a few feathers down the aisle, or meet the discreet little bow’s sassy younger sister, the Big Honkin’ Look-at-Me Bow.
Finally, let’s go back to that traditional full-length wedding gown. Though it may be traditional, it can be your toes’ best friend – since it completely covers your shoes, you can get away with just about anything. You can dress for comfort – If you’re in pink fuzzy slippers, who’s gonna know? – or you can skip a step and go ahead and wear the cha-cha heels you were planning on changing into for the reception. You can use your dress to keep your own little secret, of course. Or you could wear the wildest, naughtiest, most dangerous shoes you’ve got and every now and then discreetly lift your skirt to give your guests a glimpse of scandal… and your groom something to think about.
Unia Griffin is a contributing writer at OnedWed.com Wedding Planning. She writes about chic wedding dresses, non-traditional wedding shoes, wedding organization, and basically everything wedding.
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