Shoes, you may ask. You’re starting off with shoes? Darn right I am. Perhaps it is not the number one issue, or even the most important issue but ladies (and lads) the shoes you choose for your wedding day can make all the difference.
If you are wearing heels, BEWARE. Not that you shouldn’t, they tend to look totally amazing, absolutely boss in photos, and are always useful in adding a few inches of course. (Trust me, as the shortest person in my family, I get it). But heels can also be horrible, awful, no good, and make your day very, very bad. And it’s not just heels, I’m not picking on them, it is any shoe that makes you uncomfortable, that is tight, that chafes against your skin—any of these can lead to a painful wedding day, especially if you are considering walking around to get lots of fabulous photos.
I have had brides come in with toes already bleeding from their shoes; I’ve seen heels break right before the ceremony; I’ve heard countless oo’s and ouches from both men and women wearing the wrong shoes; I’ve heard, “Oh, I wish I had brought my flats” I don’t even know how many times. When it comes to shoes, come prepared.
Especially if you have more than a thirty-minute photoshoot afterwards and are trying to hit every major destination in town, or even in the venue. And then afterwards add on a reception, dancing, a farewell. Don’t you want to be comfortable during those times? Answer: Of course! Who doesn’t.
Bring flats. Bring sneakers. Bring fuzzy slippers. Bring flip-flops. Bring combat boots.
I’ve seen it all.
Don’t be afraid to wear those blingy, totally awesome shoes you bought for the wedding. But be aware that after the ceremony, after the formalities, you may want to change, get a little more loosey goosey, get comfy.
And that is totally okay.
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