How to Pair Wedding Shoes to a Bridal Gown

No wedding day is perfect for the bride unless she has a match made in heaven (literally!) for her wedding gown and shoes. The usual plan involves purchasing bridal magazines for ideas, and endless hours in boutique stores. There are some tips that can come in handy as a bride begins shopping for the wedding gown and shoes, and here are a couple of good hints:

Wedding Shoes that Match the Event

The wedding event that takes place plays an important role in the selection of a wedding gown, and the wedding shoes to boot. A wedding held at a countryside chapel, for example, gives the perfect chance to sport a pair of white, beige or even brown leather boots. On the other hand, if the wedding is held late in the evening and followed by a glitzy dinner reception, it calls for a glamorous look with a silver pair of stilettos, or a shiny pair of kitten heels. A wedding by the beach will almost always invite a pair of white sandals that exude simplicity and a carefree vibe.

Give Other Shades of White a Second Chance

A wedding gown does not necessarily have to be white. It could also lean more towards ivory, gold or lavender tones. These shades actually make it easier to find wedding shoes, as shoes in these colors are more readily available in departmental or shoe stores. Be sure to take a sample of the wedding gown fabric while shopping for the wedding shoes.

Wedding Shoes for Bride and a Dress Alteration Session

No wedding gown should be tried on without having a pair of shoes that are similar in height to the ones that will be worn at the wedding. Avoid a fashion disaster and be sure to have the wedding shoes in hand during the final dress alteration session. The hem of the wedding gown is measured based on the height of the shoes worn, so it is important to have the wedding shoes in place before the final fitting. A last-minute exchange of wedding shoes that is either too high or too low for the altered wedding dress will give the wedding gown a haphazard look.

Bridal Shoes & Fabrics

The lower section of a wedding gown can give a good idea on the fabric for the wedding shoes. Wedding shoes made of crepe material work well with dresses that have a matte sheen on them, while satin shoes are the perfect ensemble for a bridal gown made out of shiny fabric.

A Sense of Style to Match the Dress

A wedding gown with a lot of detail and work on it is best paired with a simple pair of shoes, and likewise a simple dress calls for an eye-catching set of shoes. This avoids the fashion faux pas of an overdressed bride, and is a fail-proof method in getting the right bridal look.

An Eye for Detail & Embellishments

For the adventurous who would like to take a go at matching the work on a wedding gown to a pair of wedding shoes, be sure to pay extra care and attention, as the details would need to correlate. A gown which has pearls across the bodice and fabric would work well with a pair of wedding shoes that has fine beaded work on it. On the same token, a dress decorated with beautiful lace calls for a pair of equally chic lace shoes that runs in the same color scheme.

The choice of a wedding gown and its resonating shoes is a crucial point for the wedding, and with the right pairings in hand, the bride will surely be a sight to behold!