my favourite Louboutins
Shoes! What woman doesn’t like a pretty pair of shoes? I don’t know when it happened but “the shoe shot” is now standard in wedding albums. Sometimes even more than 1 photograph. So now brides are more aware than ever of their choice of footwear. I am a shoe addict myself so pretty shoes always make me swoon so I thought it would be useful to post some top tips about shoes for your big day!
Remember you have to WEAR these shoes on your wedding day which involves a lot of walking and standing. Being uncomfortable is just going to make you miserable and tense. A few thoughts to consider:
1. If you want to wear heels but are not an experienced high heel wearer or aren’t comfortable wearing them all day, this is fine! I remind all brides to have “back up shoes” incase a heel breaks or your feet just get tired!
2. Will you be outside? Can the shoes you fell in love with get wet? Will you be OK walking in grass for couple’s portraits? Beach ceremony? (all shoes are hard on the beach, just to warn you)
3. If you have chosen white satin and the worst happens and they get dirty, do you have a way to clean them on the day? Can you afford a back up pair? (white you can always dye to something more exciting later on)
4. If you are a shoe lover but found the “perfect” shoe is just too uncomfortable to wear on the big day, you know you can still have them photographed! Many times brides have done this. They fell in love with a pair of shoes later to find, no they just can’t manage 8 hours in them. Totally bring those along for your big day and just explain this to your photographer! No one will know you ditched the pretty ones for something more comfortable!
5. Comfort add on’s. There are so many shoe pads on the market now. A big company who has amazing products is Foot Petals (footpetals.com) They have all different shapes, sizes and colours and are great even for strappy heels.
6. Non slip pads. I know it is a worry for many brides and no one was to slip on their wedding day! I have always found the nicer shoes have a smooth bottom, one of the first additions I add to my shoes are good non slip pads! Foot Petals sell a stick on version but a shoesmith can put a very good non-removable surface to the bottom of any pair of shoes, inexpensive and totally worth it. (if you have a pair of lovely red sole shoes I’d go with the stick on version for better images of your shoes. Unless you will be walking on grass etc, then maybe safety comes first! )
7. Heel savers. I have seen these more and more, some glue on, some stick on but basically give you a bigger surface to stand on and for many make heels just more comfortable.
8. Before any shoe modification do try to wait until AFTER your shoes are photographed. (when possible of course) Shoe pads, heel savers all make shoes more comfortable but they don’t photograph so well.
9. Try your dress with your chosen shoes and your back up pair! Is your dress dragging the floor if you take off those 6 inch heels you may be out of in an hour? Even if you don’t THINK this will happen, it’s worth having a plan for it, just in case.
10. Last but not least remember, they are shoes! Only shoes! I know so many of us love pretty shoes and envision ourselves in these pretty strappy little numbers on our wedding day, but you know what? In the whole scheme of things? It really isn’t a big deal.
Wonderful ideas! Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it Lisa
Love the photos of the Louboutins. That is the prettiest photo of shoes that I have ever seen! And wow, what great shoe tips you have given – every bride needs to read this to be well prepared for her wedding day.
Thanks Mary Anne, those are mine! I may have a collection 😉 And thanks hopefully these tips are helpful
Great info! And I love those shoe shots!
thanks I didn’t know everyone would love my own shoes so much!
Oh wow….those Louboutins are just beautiful. I wish I could get married again just to come to Paris and have you be my European wedding photographer. Oh….and to wear shoes just like you blogged about 🙂
Lori you can come over for a Beloved shoot or just a Glam shoot with you all your own!
Awesome tips, I think everyone needs that reminder!
Thanks Jenny!
Shoes, my favorite subject to chat about after pets of course lol lovely images and thanks for the tips
Thought shoes would be a popular subject, thanks Kristina
Love these shoes!
thank you Cyd
Great shoe tips for your wedding day! Love the Louboutins!!
Thanks Corey, also features Miu Miu my other fav brand!
Umm…can I borrow your shoes?! Seriously love those Louboutins!!
They are a size 34 Lyndi, will they fit? LOL
Love these shoes tips for future brides to be! 🙂
thanks Courtney
Love this!!! Shoes REALLY ARE a serious subject!!! Shoes that are made specifically for performing artists are great for comfort!!!!
Do you mean like dancers shoes Jamie?
Great tips. Gorgeous shoes. Yummy.
I know how to get the ladies attention! LOL Thanks Melissa
Great tips! Love your shoe shots!
I’m so in love with this post, what a great topic – so useful for brides or really any business woman in general as well! Great job.
Merci Laci! So glad you enjoyed it
Great shoe tips and beautiful photos!!!
Thanks Shelby
what a great write up!! What girl doesn’t love shoes?!?
This girl loves shoes!
Great post and as always, amazing images. 🙂
thanks Melissa
Great tips for any bride in reflecting on her wedding day shoes for comfort and for photos – of course! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Cherlyn, comfort is key!
I love it!!!! I came here for photos and feel like I was educated on heels.
Thanks Sohall
These are great shoes tips that all new brides need to read when preparing for their big day!!
Merci Whitney
Great tips for brides!! (and I have to admit I just opted to have a pair of ballet flats instead of heals on my wedding day, for exactly all of the reasons listed above)
Fab Victoria! And great to reply with that! They have some amazing flats on the market, it’s about being happy and not in pain.
Great shoe tips for a wedding day! I’m sure any bride reading this will really appreciate your post. I wish I had read this list before I got married, I wore really uncomfortable heels!
So sorry to hear that Michelle! Hope this does help a few brides out there!
These are such helpful tips for any bride planning her wedding day!! I don’t wear high heels, EVER, and can’t even fathom how some brides manage to keep them on all day. OUCH!!
All about having the right shoes Jete!
wow! this is a fantastic idea for a blog post! and everything you’ve said is so right on – especially about having a back up pair. but my favorite is the last one – it’s true, they’re only shoes! 🙂
Thanks Sarah!
Beautiful images, and very helpful post!
Merci Esther
LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Allysha
Great tips! And I love the photos of the shoes 🙂
great shoes
Oh my goodness, those pink shoes are to die for! Thank you for this. 🙂
-Lynzi
Thanks Lynzi