Don’t Make Your Bridal Attendants Cry

By MsOuiser

A woman’s shoes reflect her personal style or tell how she’s feeling about herself at the moment.  Her shoes tell you if she’s conservative, creative, classy, or casual.  They can tell you if she’s feeling playful or sporty.  However, bridal attendants’ shoes may tell you more about the bride’s style and not her bridal attendants’.   If you are a bride-to-be, consider these tips before selecting a shoe for your bridal attendants.

1.  Take your maid of honor or one or two of the bridesmaids with you when selecting a shoe.  Of course, if you don’t take all the attendants shopping, some may still be dissatisfied with your selection. Although it will be your wedding day, it’s thoughtful to consider their opinions.  Remember, they are the ones who will be wearing the shoes.    

2.  Try to select a shoe that can be worn again.  Although it’s nice to have a shoe that perfectly matches the bridesmaid’s dress, many of the fabric shoes that can be dyed to match the gowns lack practicality.  Consider finding a stylish shoe that the women can wear with other outfits.    Wearing a basic sandal pump is common with many of the strapless bridesmaid gowns available today.

3.  Don’t forget comfort.  These women will be standing roughly for over an hour.  You want them to shed joyful tears and not painful tears during the wedding ceremony.  Don’t make them wear something that will have their feet screaming through out the wedding ceremony, either.  Think stylish but comfortable.  You can have both.

Selecting shoes to match the gowns can really be done by your bridal attendants.  If you turn it over to them, they can work together to find the perfect shoe. Also, turning the responsibility over to them gives you one less item to worry about.  You can, also, let everyone choose her own shoe but give your bridesmaids the color and basic style you want them to wear on your wedding day.

August 17th, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Bridal Party, Wedding Gowns | (2)