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
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
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…

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!

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