THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN CHOOSING YOUR WEDDING SHOES

The colour of your shoes, how pretty or lovely your shoe is are not the only things to put into consideration when picking the shoes for your big day. There is so much more to bridal footwear than simply matching your dress: from the height of your husband-to-be, to being comfortable all day; here are what to consider before picking those shoes.

• The height of your heel should depend on two things: the length of your leg and how tall your husband-to-be is. If your spouse is tall, then there is no problem. But if he is on the small side, please pick a shorter heel or no heel (i.e. a flat sandal/shoe), so that you do not tower over him in all those all important wedding photos. You also need to be able to walk gracefully in them. So don't go too high if you're not used to it, and even if you are used to 5 inches heel and more, you need to put into consideration how long you will be on your feet. You are going to be on your feet all day; you don't want to end up with sore and tired feet at the end of the day. You also don't want your husband massaging your feet all night (after the wedding) when both of you should be busy with other duties.*wink*  

          It is therefore appropriate to get shoes in reasonable heels.

• As the bride, you are going to have the father and daughter dance, dance with your betrothed, dance with family and friends. It is important to make sure your feet are as pain-free as possible. Keep a stash of plasters, cushioned insoles or gel pads at hand (for you and your bridesmaids). Don't forget the option of swapping into your emergency flats.

• It's the little things that makes a wedding, so apply that to your shoes. Personalise your shoes by choosing styles, colours, fabrics/materials, and finishes. Add something personal on the sole of the shoe with initials or numbers for the ultimate memento of your special day or even 'I do'. At Ronke Adeshina we provide such services.

• Wedding venue also dictates your choice of footwear. For couples opting for beach weddings, going barefoot or sandals that are easy to slip on and off are better. For a field or hall wedding, its best to have a spare pair of emergency flats. Whatever the venue, make sure you have your emergency flats.

Enjoy your big day.