How to Match Your Bridal Shoes to Your Wedding Dress
When you start shopping for your bridal shoes, you want to keep in mind certain things about your wedding gown to get a good match. The color of your dress is one thing. If you wish to match it, definitely get a swatch you can take shopping with you. However, do not feel like you are limited to white or ivory shoes; a lot of brides these days are making a splash with blue, green, red, or metallic footwear. It is a fun way to add personality to your attire and also makes the shoes more likely to be worn again after the wedding. And if you are splurging on a to-to-die-for pair of designer heels, every little bit of justification for the price helps!
The style of your dress is also very important, particularly if you are wearing a vintage inspired gown. Pumps, slingbacks, peep toes, and D’orsay pumps look wonderful with classic 1950s inspired wedding dresses. If you wearing a flapper inspired beaded sheath, you might consider a high heeled Mary Jane in a champagne silk color. More cutting edge modern gowns can carry off really wild shoes, so shop with abandon. You can consider high heels with a slight platform (a high platform tends to make it hard to walk without stomping), crystal encrusted stiletto heels, patterned shoes, or whatever else captures your fancy.
The shoe fabric is another thing to consider. It should complement the material of your gown, but not necessarily match it exactly. If your gown is made of silk, a silk pump or sandal would definitely work. Dresses made of matte fabrics like crepe or chiffon tend to look better with non-shiny crepe fabric shoes. But you can also experiment with interesting textures. A simple A-line strapless gown would be great with an exquisite pair of lace heels. Or choose a metallic brocade to wear with a mikado dress. Generally speaking, if your gown is very textured, your shoes should be less so. Lace pumps with a lace dress would be overdone.
Look for shoes that tie in with the embellishments on your gown and in your bridal jewelry. If you are wearing a dress with a crystal belt and sparkly cz bridal jewelry, choose footwear with a gorgeous crystal brooch on the toe. If you are wearing a shredded chiffon gown and a feather fascinator tucked into your hair, opt for shoes with a fun feather accent. Brides who are pulling a signature color into their gown and bridal jewelry and also use that hue for their footwear. It is a great way to tie your whole look together.
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Wedding shoes are anything but basic white pumps these days. In fact, one of the hottest trends in bridal footwear is to wear a color other than white. Blue is one of the most popular options, as it makes a great “something blue” for the bride. Tiffany blue is sweet for the bride who wants a subtle hint of color, while a rich cobalt hue is fabulous for fall and winter. Jewel tones in general are on the rise for wedding shoes this fall, so feel free to look at opulent shades of plum, cranberry, and emerald. It would be spectacular to order custom bridal jewelry made with crystals in the same hue.
Sparkle is always popular for brides, from the bridal jewelry in their hair right down to the tips of their toes. A crystal buckle or beaded strap on a pair of sandals is ideal for the bride who wants just a hint of sparkle. But the stronger trend right now is to fully embrace all out sparkle, in the form of a glitter covered evening shoe. Choose from metallic silver, platinum, or gold in a classic high heel pump style. The best part about choosing these is that you will definitely get to wear them many times again. Just imagine how awesome your glittering pumps will look with your favorite little black dress for your next cocktail party.
If sparkle is not really your thing, you may well enjoy another hot accessory trend these days: lace. Especially chic is a funky shoe dressed up with feminine lace, such as a lace bootie. It’s a fun choice for the fashionista bride who wants to walk the line between classic and trendy. Lace over a colored shoe is another great look for a wedding. Black lace over a pale ballerina pink flat would be absolutely charming with a tulle or organza bridal gown. All black lace is a great option for bridesmaids who want to wear black shoes, as it makes them look more romantic.
All sorts of interesting details are appearing on bridal shoes this season. Add style to your bridal ensemble by wearing something unique, such as a fanciful row of ruffles down the back of a pump, pleats on the toe, a charming rosette, or a big splashy bow on the side. As for the shape of the shoe itself, high heels are definitely in right now. Many of the most striking styles feature a low platform under the toe. Designs with open sections such as peep toes, slingbacks, or D’orsay pumps (my personal favorite) are particularly in vogue.
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Hats are back in a big way for 2011 weddings! Perhaps it is a natural extension of the birdcage veil trend or maybe it is inspired by royal bride Kate Middleton’s passion for fabulous hats; whatever the case, one of the most avant-garde trends for brides today is a hat instead of a veil. Take a closer look at all the fabulous styles of hats and fascinators coming from the milliner’s shop these days.
One hot trend for bridal hats is a tiny top hat. The most chic top hats are not made out of satin like miniature mens’ hats, but rather from traditional womens’ millinery materials such as horsehair or a finely braided straw. The small top hats often feature a bit of tulle netting, silk flowers, or a cluster of feathers to add personality and whimsy. Such a statement-making hat would be wonderful with a simple wedding dress with a modern flair.
Vintage style has been very hot for weddings in recent years, and this includes wedding attire. Channel your inner Jacqueline Kennedy with a classic white pillbox hat. With a bow in the back and a small piece of wide mesh netting over the eyes, it is a very neat and chic hat for a bride who likes the look of the early 1960s. A bridal pillbox hat would be fantastic with a column wedding gown or a knee length sheath with three-quarter sleeves. Pearl bridal jewelry and classic pumps are the perfect complementary accessories to this vintage inspired hat design.
Brides who like the idea of a non-traditional headpiece but are not quite sure about a true hat can consider wearing a fascinator. A fascinator is a headpiece that is almost as large as a hat, but not quite. Many of them are quite quirky and unique, featuring details such as showy feathers, large silk flowers, and hints of sequin or beading. Fascinators tend to be asymmetrical, and are often worn perched jauntily on one side of the head. While striking, fascinators make less of a statement than a true hat, which makes them more versatile. A bride could wear a fascinator with anything from a formal beaded gown to a deconstructed tulle dress. A unique headpiece is a great way to really spice up your wedding day look.
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Spring is such a romantic season for a wedding. There is no better way to accent the bridal party than with lovely spring-inspired details. From jewelry to shoes to more, these are some marvelous ideas for spring wedding accessories.
Nothing says spring more than flowers! A beautiful look would be to take a large organza blossom and pin it to the waistline of the bridal gown or bridesmaid dresses. If you want to give it added dimension, choose a fabric flower which has pearl beads in the center, a feather peeking out from the back, or both. The bride can choose an organza blossom to match her gown color, and for the bridesmaids, think about selecting a contrasting hue for a pop of color. Having a special detail on the waist of a gown is a very fresh and current trend.
Flowers can also be lovely accents for the hair. Fresh flowers are notorious for wilting, however, so consider selecting a jeweled floral accent instead. A set of hairpins which is handcrafted from sparkling Swarovski crystals or graceful freshwater pearls makes delightful hair jewelry for both the bride and her attendants. To find a place which offers this type of style, visit the Silverland Jewelry store in Raleigh (if you cannot go to their Raleigh jewelry store, they can always ship directly to your home). What a sweet finishing touch for the brides-to-be and her bridesmaids!
Butterflies are a classic sign of spring, and can be a wonderful seasonal accessory. Swarovski crystal butterflies are positively charming fluttering on a pair of drop earrings. Or choose shoes with a colorful crystal butterfly brooch on the toe. Another fun idea is to find beautifully made silk or feather butterflies in barely-there pinks or yellows and stitch them onto the wedding gown (they would be very pretty on the back of a sash). That will surely send the message that spring has arrived, just in time for your nuptials!
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