Avoid the bridal shoe blues
Often deemed as the most important day of your life, your wedding day should be nothing but perfect. You have dreamt about it since you were a little girl and the big day is finally here. Whilst the credit crunch is spelling doom and gloom for many sectors, a poll at the British Bridal Exhibition revealed that the wedding industry has been unaffected by the looming recession. It seems that, however tough times may be, us Brits just can't stop tying the knot.
With stress levels soaring days before you may wonder whether you will actually enjoy your own wedding. Preparation is key, be organised and all your worries will be forgotten. What should be at the top of every bride's list on the day of her wedding is to relax and enjoy it! Think your dress is the most important garment for your wedding? Think again! Your choice of bridal shoes could make or break your special day; you will be spending more time on your feet than you realise. It is not just the emotional walk down the aisle you need to worry about, there is mingling with guests and standing for photos, not forgetting dancing the night away! If your feet hurt it will show on your face and make it difficult to enjoy the whole experience.
Don't let anything spoil your special day and make sure your feet are happy too by using Kiwi Smiling Feet; a range of discreet transparent gel cushions, specially developed to target the main pressure points on your feet without compromising comfort and style. Essential for those who lust after stilettos, Kiwi Smiling Feet ball of foot cushions (£3.29 rrsp) help prevent the burning pain associated with high heels. Also in the Kiwi Smiling Feet range are cushions for your heels, in between your toes (for toe post sandals) and heel liners to suit all types of shoe.
Before slipping on your shoes, use Kiwi Foot Silk to make sure you really are drop dead gorgeous from head to toe. This invisible spray contains pure natural silk and wraps your feet with an invisible silk veil to help protect from shoe friction. It's lightly fragranced leaving your feet feeling fresh and dry with barefoot comfort (£2.99 rrsp/100ml). Get soft as silk feet for when your new husband slips off your shoes on your wedding night!
The perfect wedding shoes will need to be a lot of things, but mostly, they have to be comfortable. Follow these tips to ensure you look and feel great:
l If you are not a practiced heel wearer, your wedding day is not the day to start! This change of style will send your feet into shock, instead opt for a low kitten heel or satin ballerina pumps are very on trend.
l If you would like a little added height but cannot face skinny stilettos think about platform heels, the concealed platform sole will provide you with height and place less pressure on the balls of your feet.
l Don't leave it until the last minute. The height of your heel is very important and your dress will be hemmed accordingly so ensure you have them in time for your dress fitting.
l If your dress is embellished make sure you choose a plain shoe or coordinate choice of gems/embroidery with your dress.
l When buying your bridal shoes, shop towards the end of the day. Your feet swell over the course of the day so try them on when your feet are at their largest. If you plan to wear hosiery on your wedding day be sure to wear them whilst trying on your shoes.
l It is essential that whichever style shoe you decide to go for you must break them in. Start wearing your bridal footwear around the house a few weeks before your wedding day. Slowly increase the amount of time you spend in them and try to stand a lot until you feel that you can wear them comfortably for at least four or five hours.