Ah, is there anything a gal loves more than shoe shopping? The biggest problem with shopping for the perfect pair of shoes to match your wedding gown is choosing from the huge selection of great options available! Once, wedding shoes were limited to simple, clunky enclosed shoes, but no longer! Brides are now spoiled for choice. Here are some of our favorite examples of bridal shoes…
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We’ve all been there, whether its after a long day at the office or a long night of dancing, when you’re not sure what part of your feet hurt more. But no bride needs to be more worried about her aching feet than enjoying her big day.
For this very reason Emily and Jessica Leung started Hey Lady – a range of wedding shoes for brides and bridesmaids that you can actually dance in. This is thanks to both the PORON insole, a memory foam developed by NASA which is both breathable and shock absorbing and the hidden arch support which helps to distribute your weight evenly across your foot. But the science bit is all very well if the shoes look awful or remind you of something a granny would wear but I’m pleased to report that their collection is fa, with a variety of styles which are available in either a 3″ or 4″ heel. (Yes, that’s right ladies: a high heeled shoe that is comfortable!)
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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!
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As every bride-to-be knows, the outfits are everything! The wedding dress is arguably the most important dress she will ever wear, not to mention the most expensive! Many brides set a high budget for their dress in the hopes of finding the perfect dress, but that can compromise their budget for the bridesmaids gowns.
They can’t be decked out in just anything! They have to set the scene before the bride arrives, to compliment her yet still avoid outshining her. How do you achieve this without mega bucks? Well, anything is possible with a bit of imagination and research.
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I love these adorable luggage tags from Planning Pad. They are great for any shoe-fanatic (like myself!) and make ideal gifts for any female members of the wedding party, especially if you are planning a desination wedding or hen night out of town.
They only ship to the US and Canada though 
If you are a US based bride, they are a great little fashion steal, and might be your cheapest shoe purchase ever, at only $2.90!
The gorgeous shoe and handbag designers Gina, run competitions for the registered users of their site every 3 months. This time they are giving their users the chance to win a pair of shoes or handbag worth £450.
They’ve just launched their Spring/Summer 09 collection and they also have a Bridal range to tempt you. So there will be plenty to choose from should you win.
All you have to do is go to www.gina.com , click on the Competitions tab and answer the question. Remember you have to be a registered user, but registering is easy and will only take you a couple of minutes.
Good Luck!
P.S. If one of our readers wins, please let us know what you choose!
The Wedding Guide Real Life Bride Sarah got married at the end of April and has some beautiful images. I love the vibrant combination of red on white, and I think her daring really paid off to create a beautiful look that really shows her sense of fun. An authentic mantón (Spanish) shawl adds a real Sevilla feel to the overall look.
Her satin and lace dress was by Liv Harris, available from Bride Power and she got creative and added her own touch with an ivory satin ribbon fastened with a decorative brooch, and the swapped in a red satin sash for the evening.
If you have been inspired by all of the Greco-Roman dresses on the catwalks this season, or are opting for a sunny beach wedding, then you may well be hunting high and low for some classy sandals to pair with your dress.
This can be a challenge, as many sandals and flip flops are not designed to be worn as formal or evening shoes, and tend to come in over-the-top prints, vibrant colours or cheap materials.
Enter Gina Shoes of London, who has a beautiful range of sparkling leather sandals that are perfect if you are in need of a zero-heel slip on. Whether you want this type of shoe for comfort while you are waltzing around the dance floor, or to be able to feel the sand between your toes throughout your destination dream day, these shoes are bound to fit the bill.
My top picks: (from top to bottom) Aisha, Cael, or Trixie
All shoes available to buy online at http://www.gina.com
We love these Sex In The City inspired shoes from Prezzybox They fold up into a neat, teeny bag while you are out for a night on the tiles in your fabulous high heels, and are a welcome relief for your feet at the end of the night.
Your three inch torture devices can then be stored in the handy, stylish bag. How clever!
We are sure that Carrie and the gang would approve. No more bare feet on concrete for the walk home, silver sandals in hand. We’ve all been there!
These fold up shoes are available in three colours to match any outfit (Prada or Primark).
