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Cinderella lost her shoe but found her Prince – Brides have already their Prince so there is no good reason to go shoeless, or is there?
by Katja Dietze, Wedding Planner
Brides usually do not lose their shoes but are often seen barefoot or in flip-fops, neither is fashionable or safe.
I have observed dozens of brides, bride maids, mothers and even grand mothers walking about and dancing barefoot. Did they actually plan on doing this? Probably not or perhaps they accept it as the inevitable result of wearing attractive and fashionable but not practical shoes.
Dress Shoes are often chosen for their beauty and because they match a dress but seldom, for there fit and comfort. Too often, due to budget constraints, or because it doesn’t seem that important, investing in high quality footwear for one day is not an option to be considered.
Bridesmaids are too often asked to buy a particular shoe model that matches the bridal wardrobe but does not fit the many different foot shapes and sizes in the bridal party. It is almost cruel to expect five or even ten different women and girls to fit comfortably into one model of shoe. One option is to suggest a specific color but only a general style and give them the freedom to choose one that is comfortable for them. Then again, comfort is not always the reason a woman chooses a shoe.
Some in the Bridal Party may not be comfortable in heels. A bride should either consider the ability of being able to walk in heals when choosing her Bridesmaids or just accept it, if their bridesmaids do not want to walk up the aisle looking like a stork in a lettuce bed (old German saying). Remember not every woman will learn to walk elegantly in Stilettos.
Shoes can fit more comfortably if they are broken in before the wedding day but no one wants their shoes looking used when they walk up the aisle. Carefully wearing the shoes around the house for a few hours will help break them in and the blisters will be less likely. That done, even the best fitting heels can get uncomfortable after being on your feet all day and dancing the night away.
Generally speaking, you can count on the higher and thinner the heel and the narrower the straps are, the less comfortable your shoe will be. But there are high quality shoes available which can make you look sexy and beautiful without torturing your feet. Shop around and research.
Once the dance floor is open, even the best shoes can get uncomfortable. Going barefoot is not the safest thing to do on the dance floor nor is it the most attractive.
 We recently came across some lovely foldable ballet shoes that are both comfortable and attractive. They are so nice, I recommend them as gifts for all the women in your bridal party. A practical gift they can use that very evening to liberate their feet and let them dance the night away!
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