| Tradition tells us that wedding shoes should | | | | Wedding shoes for outdoor wedding should be |
| be white, feminine, and simply beautiful. But | | | | comfortable and relaxed to complement the |
| times are changing, and with that, the trends | | | | relaxed and summery setting.More adventurous |
| on bridal shoes. A bride's wedding shoes are | | | | brides prefer beach weddings. Beaches are |
| not limited to stilettos, mules, pumps, and | | | | usually chosen as venues if there are |
| kitten heels in ivory and satin. Today, the | | | | sentimental moments between the couple that |
| added flexibility of themed weddings allows | | | | happened in the beach like the first kiss or |
| brides to express themselves with the | | | | engagement. These are moments of surprise and |
| footwear of their choice.The fairy tale theme | | | | the whole bridal ensemble should echo the |
| is probably the most popular for brides who | | | | excitement of those moments. Since the usual |
| want to be different but remain on the safe | | | | dresses for beach weddings show a lot of skin |
| side. Since most brides are treated like | | | | (think tube, haltered, short dresses), the |
| royalties on their wedding days, the fairy | | | | wedding shoes should follow. Strapped heels |
| tale theme is highly appropriate. Fairy tale | | | | are out because of the sand and this makes |
| brides can play with their dress and shoes | | | | for an opportunity to use funky flip-flops |
| more than the classic, traditional bride. | | | | and flat thong sandals. Embellished |
| Common choices of fairy tale brides include | | | | flip-flops and thong sandals with sparkly |
| ball gowns and princess dresses with matching | | | | rhinestone details complement the beach |
| tiaras. Wedding shoes are, by far, trickier. | | | | vibe.Recently, travel-themed and ethnic |
| Stilettos are not appropriate since they look | | | | weddings are getting popular with jetsetter |
| too modern for princesses, and ditto with | | | | couples. Popular inspirations are Japanese, |
| sandals. A shoe suggestion for this theme | | | | Arabian, and African cultures. Wedding |
| would be dainty lace-up boots in a | | | | dresses and the decors of the venue evoke |
| complementary color to the wedding dress. | | | | images from the theme. A geisha-inspired |
| These will look fabulous with full skirts and | | | | dress merits wooden platforms as wedding |
| sleeved dresses.Outdoor garden weddings are | | | | shoes as much as a Princess Jasmine-inspired |
| also popular. Gardens with summer themes | | | | outfit matches satin slippers.The gradual |
| allow for dresses with airy fabrics and | | | | flexibility of wedding traditions allows for |
| materials. To complement the "airiness" of | | | | more personal and intimate weddings. There is |
| the bridal dress, shoes should be airy and | | | | no reason why brides should restrain their |
| lightweight like sandals. As too pointy heels | | | | individual styles. Wedding shoes provide |
| can sink in the ground, flat or platform | | | | opportunities for little surprises and brides |
| sandals are best. Jeweled slippers with beads | | | | are welcome to take them. A wedding is, first |
| and embellishments are also good choices. | | | | and foremost, the bride's day. She can |
| This way, the bride does not have to worry | | | | proclaim her Keds as her wedding shoes and no |
| about sinking or balancing in uneven grounds. | | | | one is allowed to object. |