A Guide to Bridesmaid Shoes

Should all the bridesmaids' shoes match one another? You may think think that this is a very difficult thing to decide. If you are lost on the subject then don't concern yourself too much, here's an idea: let the dress theme be your guide.  Wedding shoes are very important and shouldn't be overlooked.

All wedding dresses are special and unique. They are designed to be different from the bridesmaid's dresses. You are the center of attention on that special day and your gown reflects that. But bridesmaids dresses need not exactly match one another these days, either.

Your overall 'look' should be consistent.  One good choice is to have a design that is overall similar, but different in small touches.  The different details on the dresses could simply be that each dress uses a differently colored ribbon.

You may be wondering why this article in largely about dresses when it's supposed to be about shoesWell, it's quite simply really.

When it comes to specifications such as the fabric, they needn't match the dresses exactly. But they should not stick out either. Subtle contrast is good.

Satin shoes may be a good match with your dress. Many bridal shoe designs are available only in satin, anyway.  Many brides opt for satin shoes for themselves whilst allowing the bridesmaids to have crepe shoes.

Thinking About The Color of The Shoes.

Dyeable shoes are an option not only for the bridal shoes, but the bridesmaids' shoes as well. The reason they are so popular is that you might have found a style you particularly like but find that they don't match the color of your dresses.

You might want, say, a bold navy for the bridal shoes. That can look great under a cream wedding dress. Now use the same color, but go a shade or two lighter for the bridesmaids' shoes. The same, but different. The focus remains on you, but the bridesmaids are coordinated.

Now that you have decided what you are buying for bridal and bridesmaid shoes, remember that the groomsmen has to wear a pair of shoes too:  Shoes For The Groomsmen