| Every little girl has a dream of her wedding day. Does | | | | approach, there are several things to keep in mind: |
| yours include a frozen smile that is trying to mask | | | | As mentioned above, be sure the online store carries |
| the pain from blistered feet? If not, there are several | | | | a reputable manufacturer. |
| rules to keep in mind when shoe shopping for your | | | | Buy from a store that allows returns/ exchanges. |
| wedding. | | | | For the best luck finding a perfect fit without trying it |
| The most important consideration is not necessarily | | | | on, consider your foot type. If you're one of the |
| fashion, but comfort (although finding both together | | | | lucky people with perfectly proportioned feet, shop |
| is a bonus!). Choose a style and height similar to what | | | | to your heart's content! However, if you are one of |
| you normally wear. If you are a "flats" girl, this is not | | | | the many with either narrower ankles or a wider |
| the time to break out some 4" heels simply to make | | | | instep, you may want to either consider a ballet style |
| a statement! | | | | or a sandal / strappy style that will allow for |
| Choose a quality manufacturer so that you can be | | | | adjustments. Straps cover a multitude of misfits! |
| guaranteed a comfortable fit. According to last year's | | | | Once you've found the perfect shoes [ the last step |
| Wedding Demographics Report, the average | | | | to obtaining comfort is breaking them in. Don't wait |
| bride-to-be spent $321 on her accessories (not | | | | until the big day to slip on those beauties, or your |
| including jewelry, headpiece, or veil). Examine your | | | | feet will be hating you by nightfall! |
| budget for shoes, and buy the best that you can | | | | Start by wearing your shoes for ½ to 1 hour |
| within your means. A good bridal shoe should cost | | | | at a time around the house (but not anywhere you'd |
| anywhere from $30 to $120 depending on the label | | | | be likely to get scuff marks or dirt, obviously!) Plan |
| and fashion. | | | | on doing this at least 5 times if possible before your |
| Consider the color and make of your dress, whether | | | | wedding. |
| it be ballgown or mermaid; white, diamond white, or | | | | Once you've started to break them in, practice the |
| ivory. If your dress is very full, chances are that no | | | | kind of movements you'll be making on that day: |
| one will see your shoes, so it won't matter very | | | | -Slow, measured tread down the aisle -Quick pivotal |
| much what you have on your feet. However, if your | | | | movements while turning to greet guests -Dancing |
| dress allows for more shoe visibility, make sure that | | | | steps, if that is in your itinerary |
| your shoes are dyed to match your dress. | | | | Now that you've found the perfect shoes and |
| Shop around for the best selection. Some retail shoe | | | | broken them in, relax and forget about them! Time |
| stores carry dyeable satin shoes, so this would be a | | | | for that little girl dream to unfold - pain and blister |
| good place to start. Another option is to shop online | | | | free! |
| for greater selection. However, if you choose this | | | | |