Your bridal shoes are another critical decision that you will have to make. Not only do they have to look great and match your wedding dress, but they have to be comfortable enough to wear for at least 5 or 6 hours.

When choosing your wedding shoes don’t be pressured by the norm. You don’t have to have matching ivory wedding shoes that blend perfectly with your wedding dress, be bold and adventurous if you will, wear some beautiful, bright blue stilettos that are a talking point for your guests.

It can be very cute to have a pair of red kitten heels peeking out from under your big white wedding gown. Don’t be pressured into wearing “boring” white heels if that’s not your thing.

Of course there are still those of us who like the traditional matching colored bridal shoes, usually the easiest thing is to buy a pair of dyeable shoes which can then be matched perfectly with your dress. If you’re going to match your shoes to your dress then try and get as close to the colors as possible. Cream or ivory bridal shoes paired with a white dress will make the shoes look dirty in comparison to the crisp whiteness of the dress.

Once you’ve bought your wedding shoes you’ll need to wear them in. The best way to do this is just around the house.

Get a large pair of socks and put them over the shoes while you’re wearing them, this will ensure you don’t get scuff or dirt marks on your shoes so they still look nice and new on your wedding day.

You can find designer wedding shoes in any boutique store, or at your bridal salon. If you’re looking for cheap wedding shoes you can try E-Bay or even your regular shoe store. Buy your shoes during sale periods to get massive savings then put the shoes aside until your big day.