How to Choose Your Bridesmaids Wedding Shoes

It is natural to feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to choosing the shoes that your bridesmaids will be wearing to your wedding. You will likely want your bridesmaids input into the shoes which they will wear, but at the same time, you will want the shoes to fit in with your overall image of the bridal party. So what do you do?

You Pick the ShoePicking the shoe yourself that each bridesmaid will wear is the best option if you want a uniformed look. Try to be considerate of your bridesmaid’ financial position before picking out the most expensive shoe.

You Pick the ColourYou will likely know what colour shoes you are looking for, so ask your bridesmaids to pick out shoes in that colour. You can also indicate the style if you wish, for example heels or sandals.

You Pick the StyleYou could just pick the style and let the bridesmaids find shoes that fit these criteria. Be aware that you cold end up with shoes with contrasting colours, which is okay if that is the style you are looking to achieve.

You need to make whichever options you choose clear upfront, so that none of the ladies end up spending a fortune on the wrong shoes. Be clear and concise in what you want and more importantly, what you don’t want.

Avoid Bridesmaid Dress Horrors

Chances are if you know a few former bridesmaids, of if you were one yourself, you may have heard some horror stories such as dresses being made in the wrong size, being delivered weeks later than agreed or the workmanship being of a poor level.
Whilst there is no magic formula to ensure that this doesn’t happen, you can take steps to minimise the chances.
1. TIME: Order your dress early, early,  early. This way if you encounter any problems you have enough time to rectify it.
2. TAKE A PHOTO: Take a photo of what you and the dressmaker/store agree that the dresses will look like. Take the photo whilst the bridesmaids are wearing the dress.
3. GET IT IN WRITING: Try to get as much info as you can in writing as you can. From what sizes you are ordering to how long it will take for the dresses to be ready.