Shoes For Your Wedding

Finding the perfect pair of wedding shoes doesn't have to be difficult, but you do need to be smart. Be careful when you are choosing this particular wedding accessory! Having the right pair of shoes can make a huge difference.

Sure, a pair of 4" heals might look nice with the dress and might look cute on your feet, but when you are standing on your feet for hours on your wedding day you might feel differently about them. You want to be able to focus on your groom, the guests, and the celebration, not on your feet!

You also want to make sure you are not distracted the whole time with trying to keep your balance as you teeter down the isle or as you greet your guests. You might consider another option. There are plenty cute shoes that are comfortable as well as stylish. Many brides wear white satin ballet flats, wedding flip flops or sneakers. You can even find personalized wedding tennis shoes.

Don't forget to think about the fabric when picking your shoes. Fabrics like silk can stain easily in grass or on wet ground. Leather or velvet shoes might be too hot for a summer wedding and lace might be too cool for a winter wedding. There are many fabrics to choose from, but you need to think about the practicality of the material as well as the look and feel of the shoe.

When I was shopping for shoes I was limited because I choose a dress with beading at the bottom that hindered it from being hemmed. I decided to choose shoes with a tall heal so that my dress would not drag. I ended up distracted with aching feet by the end of the night! If I was going to do it again, I would have either picked a different dress or figured out another alternative, but it was good that I waited till after I had the dress so that I could get shoes that worked with the dress. Many brides pick shoes and then the embellishments don't match or the style or color doesn't match.

Don't make the same mistakes that other brides have made in the past. Be smart about your shoe shopping by keeping these factors in mind so that you end up with the perfect pair of shoes for your special day!

The Time of Day For Your Wedding

Picking the time of day to have a wedding can depend on a couple different things.

1. The day of the week: if you have the ability to have it on Saturday, then anytime usually works. But if you have it on a Friday or Sunday you need most often to have it in the evening in order to accommodate guests.

2. The wedding IS about you right? You need to pick a time that works best for YOU... BUT you also need to be considerate of the guests. If you are a morning person and like to get things going... know that not all your guest and participants are morning people too. You need to give you and your wedding party plenty of time to get ready and your guests time to get breakfast and get to your ceremony. A typical time for a morning wedding is no earlier than 11:00am. For an evening wedding you also need to consider your guests. If you have guests from out of town you need to give them a list of things to do in the area like local museums, parks, or theaters. You also need to consider a child's bedtime if they are going to be involved in the reception.

3. Is it an outdoor wedding? If so you should check to make sure that you are not out in the sun at the hottest part of the day, know when insects like mosquitoes are out and hungry, and know when the sun sets.

4. Food: You need to know that if you have an evening wedding that people are going to expect a sit down dinner or heavy buffet. If you have a morning wedding You may want to consider having a small breakfast/brunch buffet (things like bagels and coffee) for your guests before the ceremony. This shows your thoughtfulness and concern with their comfort and may give the guests time to socialize. You may want to serve a light lunch immediately after the ceremony as your reception or join together later in the day for a full luncheon. For an afternoon wedding you could serve light lunch like salads, melons, and sandwiches, or a mid-afternoon dinner with heavier things like fish or pork. Just be sure to have some lighter options.

5. The formality: The formality can effect all sorts of things like the type of dress you choose, the wedding decorations, the food choices, and the time of day. Generally speaking, the earlier in the day the less formal.

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Green Wedding Ideas

Here are a couple of ideas for a "greener" wedding. These ideas will give you satisfaction knowing that you have chosen to make the world a better place while still having a fun and beautiful wedding.

When picking out wedding favors, consider personalizing packets of seeds. It is sure to be a hit and something that each guest will want to take home. The packets can be personalized with your name and wedding date and are a unique and eco-friendly alternative to your ordinary wedding favors!

When choosing your candles for you wedding decorations be sure to pick soy candles. They are made from renewable resources, are cleaner, and longer burning than regular candles. They are available in nearly any color, size, and shape to perfectly accent your wedding. Plus any spills clean up easily with just soap and hot water!

You can also pick wedding decorations that are recyclable. Wedding accessories such as a topiary, floral arrangements, etc. can be reused at the reception. You'll save money and waste less. Then when the evening is over consider donating the pieces to a hospital or nursing home!

There are plenty of other ideas for making your wedding greener. Good luck and have a blast!