When it comes to buying wedding shoes, there are a whole wealth of questions a bride needs to ask herself. How high should the heel be? What style and colour of shoe will suit my dress? and maybe most importantly, how much shall I spend?

With my shoe-radar skills, I have hunted out some of the best bridal shoes for all budgets, and to suit all colour schemes. So now all you need to worry about is how long you can wear them for before reaching for the slippers!

Traditional Wedding Shoes
Shoes in colours of white, ivory and cream for those traditional white weddings.

Save For: These classically elegant “Clue” shoes from Jimmy Choo (above) come in a gorgeous ivory, and would look gorgeous if you have choosen a elegant, slimline gown and those towering 4.5″ heels will give you the legs of a goddess! At £368, they are definitely worth saving up for!

Spend Now: If, however, you have spent a bit too much on the canapes, then how about these strikingly similar shoes from New Look. They feature an adorable bow at the front and a similarly staggering 5″ heel, all for just £20!

Pastel Wedding Shoes
Perfect for spring country themes, wear pastel shoes to match your colour scheme. Perfect for that English tea party feel!

Save For: These beautiful vintage-inspired “Chloe” shoes from Emmy are just perfect for dancing the night away. They come in a variety of heel heights, with a choice of leather or suede and optional crystal accents for up to £520.

Spend Now: Whereas Rainbow Club’s Else Collection offer the T-bar style shoe, ”Party Girl” for almost a tenth of the price at £55. These come in an ivory satin but Rainbow Club do offer a hand-dye service allowing you to match your shoes to the rest of your colour scheme.

Brights
Make a statement with gem-bright feet!

Save For: These stunning fuscia “Gilda” heels from Gina are covered in Swarkovski crystals, to make sure you shine as you walk down the aisle. These shoes will certainly have your guest talking and friends jealous, which might make the £685 price tag worth it.

Spend Now: For those brides with a smaller budget, Faith have these lovely “Rose” shoes in a similar hot pink shade. Covered in satin roses, these shoes make a romantic choice and will still ensure all the attention is on you, all for just £70 too!

Something different
Let your imagination, and feet, go wild in these statement shoes.

Save For: These cute platforms from Sergio Rossi have an adorable little heart on the toe, to add that sweet, romantic touch to your wedding. They are certainly not for the light hearted and at £354 (reduced from £598) not for light budgeted either!

Spend: If  you like the idea of the heart detail but on a smaller budget, then take a look at this pair from Vivienne Westwood on Asos. They are available in four different colour combinations, so you can choose the look that is perfect for your day and at £88, they won’t burst your budget.

So that’s your shoes sorted.  Now what to do about the guest list…

Original post by Weddingfashionfiles.com

Wedding Photographers in Kent | Kent Wedding Photographers | Wedding Photography Kent

Wedding Dress - Tips on Buying Your Wedding Dress

• Buy your wedding dress from a shop!
• If you buy your wedding online, over the internet, all you will usually get is an image of the dress and you will not get a colour swatch of the wedding dress material. This is a must if you are trying to match colours for your bridesmaids dresses, flowers, cake or waistcoats. Without the colour swatch you have  a good chance of not getting the shade you want.
• You need to be measured for your wedding dress by a qualified person who is experienced in choosing the right size that will suit you. You will not have this when purchasing a dress online. The website may have a size chart but that does not guarantee a correct fit.
• The majority of wedding dresses need some form of alteration and fitting. Online sellers do not have this facility of a seamstress, where a wedding dress shop will.
• Buying your wedding online via the internet means that it will be delivered in a box and therefore will need to steamed and ironed, and doing this yourself could lead to a disaster. You do not want to damage your wedding dress because you had the iron on too hot a setting! Buying your dress from a shop means that you will collect your wedding dress in immaculate condition and already to wear.
• Just because the image of your dream wedding dress looks great online, does not mean that it will suit you. You need to try a number of wedding dresses on to find the “one” and you will know when you find it. You make make a day of it, take your mother and/or best friends to help you and listen to what they have to say. Also, the shop assistants will be able to advise you on what style may suit you best and the available accessories to go with your dream dress.
• Many shops offer some type of payment plan where you are able to spread the cost of your wedding dress, this is particularly helpful in today’s economic climate. Where buying via the internet means you will have to pay the full amount up front before your order is confirmed.
• You are more likely to get better after sales care from a shop than you are from an online store.

About the Author: Paul Birkett of Blue Square Images is a wedding photographer in Kent . If you like our style of wedding photography, why not contact us.
 

Wedding Photography | Wedding Photographer | Wedding Photographers