By Ray Schaefer

Queen Victoria inspired millions of modern day brides by choosing a white gown and white shoes for her wedding in 1840. Until then, blue was the color of choice for bridal ensembles. Princess Diana at 5 feet 10 inches tall chose low heeled, pearl encrusted, ivory silk flats for her wedding so as not to tower over Prince Charles.

Today brides have such a variety of choice from high heels, low heels, sandals, pumps and even bejeweled flip flops for the beach bride. Brides are choosing their gowns and their accessories to reflect their own individual style. In response, designers have filled shelves with wedding pumps, sling backs, sandals and ballet flats in bronze, silver, gold and pewter metallic shades and soft pastels, as well as ivory and white. Detailing includes bows, beading, embroidery and lace. Heel heights and silhouettes range from flat to stiletto. Toes can be open, closed, pointed, rounded or squared.

Whatever style wedding you are planning beach, romantic, glamorous your gown and your shoe choice will help create the right atmosphere. Wedding shoes are so gorgeous that no one wants to wear them for just one day and then put them on the shoe rack, brides are choosing shoes that they can wear again. Brides planning beach weddings have stylish choices that go beyond the humble rubber flip flop. You can find bridal beach footwear with wedge heels and platform heels.

Hints for Happy Feet
Before you say I do to a pair of shoes for your wedding, experts offer the following advice: Don”t sacrifice comfort for style. Remember that you”ll be on your feet from your walk down the aisle to the last dance.

Choose a heel height you are used to wearing, a wider heel offers more support and stability. To ensure a good fit, shop for shoes at the end of the day, when your feet are at their largest.

Bring your shoes with you to gown fittings so your hemline will be just the right length.

Wear the shoes around the house before the wedding to break them in a bit.

Blisters are the last thing a bride needs on her special day. Just in case, tuck bandages into your wedding emergency kit.

Remember, new shoes can be slippery. Gently roughing the soles with a piece of sandpaper will provide more traction, so you do not slip and fall.

About The Author

Ray Schaefer offers tips for shoes and promotes different styles of footwear find out more at and find great footwear offers at http://www.shoebiz.yolasite.com