Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Finding Comfortable Shoes

When many people think wedding, one of the things they think of is glamour. The bride will be stunning and the groom dashingly handsome.

Shoes aren't necessarily high on the list of things to think about, but I think it's safe to assume that in general people assume the bride will wear high heels. That's not really practical for many of us spoonies though.

If you still want to aim for heels, consider those with small heels on this list from Barking Dog Shoes.

If flats are more your thing, there is a wide variety to choose from. Are you the type of bride whose silly personality shines through everything you do? You may have fun wearing bright shoes - maybe even sneakers (FYI Sketchers has some really awesome bright selections)!

Bright crazy colors aren't your thing? Consider a comfy pair of Converse. It's becoming quite a trend recently.

Looking for shoes that are a little more traditional yet comfy? Check out Jellypop shoes. These shoes are cute and very supportive. Their sizes are often a half size larger/wider than most companies, allowing me and my giant wide feet to fit into a size 10 shoe. They have everything from heels and wedges to boots and flats. I've gone with the Shakira shoe, which matches my dress well.

There are many people who wear cute flip flops, which I'd advise against. These shoes offer no support, and you have to remember that you'll be standing up a good amount of the night between your ceremony, dancing, and mingling with your guests.

The same issue with support goes for those who choose to marry barefoot. Note that this also can add a level of danger especially for those of us on immune suppressing medications. You never know what's on the floor or the earth - or what might be dragged in with the arrival of your guests.

Not loving the shoe ideas presented here? The Walking Company has a ton of comfortable and supportive dress shoes, both flat and heeled. Kohls also often has very cute and supportive dress shoes.

Feel free to share your favorite supportive shoes in the comments!

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