Complement Formal Gowns

You have the rest of your life to sport your heels, but this is not the Think about how the height disparity will show up in the wedding pictures and then look for a pair of flats or an elegant ballet slipper. Brides who are close in height to their groom should not wear shoes that will have you towering over him. But if your dress is already elaborate, tone down the shoes and let the dress carry the day.

If your wedding dress is extremely simple, a rhinestone embellished sandal might be the right choice. But most importantly, consider the style of wedding dress you will be wearing. If it is winter wedding, a strappy sandal may be chilly in some climates. If you are saying your vows on the beach, fabric shoes may seem a little over the top.

The material you choose should depend partly on the wedding site and the time of year. You can select from fabric, leather and manmade materials. Once you know what style you want, think about the type of material used. And definitely purchase your shoes far enough in advance that you can gently break them in by walking around on your carpeted floors. But if you’re a sensible-heel kind of woman, then do not try something too far out of your comfort range.

If you are accustomed to stilettos, then you can consider a pair. The first thing to consider is the style of dress shoe you normally wear. Styles of bridal shoes vary almost as much as wedding gowns.