It seems like a no-brainer to advise brides to get shoes that are comfortable.
But it’s a tip Mindy Weiss finds herself repeating to her clients.
Weiss, a celebrity wedding planner and author of “The Wedding Book,” says brides are overly eager to compromise comfort for fashion. Here are her tips:
Go-to shape: Choose a strappy sandal or a pump. Mule and slingbacks can be hard to keep on your feet and they make a clopping sound.
Wedding thong: Flip-flops are fine if the wedding isn’t formal.
Pick shoes first: Buy the shoes before your first gown fitting. Wear them to each fitting to make sure the hem is right.
Which white: Don’t wear white shoes with an ivory gown or ivory shoes with a white one.
Color is cool: It’s OK to wear a color like blue if you feel like it.
All that glitters: Watch out for rhinestones; they can snag the dress. If you really love sparkly shoes, run a piece of delicate fabric over them to see if they cause snags.
Avoid the nosedive: Scuff the bottom of the shoes with sandpaper before wearing them.
Au naturel: Bare feet are for the beach.
Samantha Critchell, Associated Press
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