Your Guide To Bridal Shoes
By : Sam McCain
Historically shoes were thought to have powerful connections to luck and fortune. Shoes were originally thrown at the bride and groom for good luck and to ward off evil spirits. Thankfully, the custom has developed into something a bit more civilised and old shoes are often tied to the back of the wedding car.
In ancient China brides wore lotus shoes, which were decorated with instructions on how to consummate the marriage. In ancient Egypt the bride's father gave the groom her sandal as a symbolic gesture, indicating she now belonged to him. Wedding shoes for the modern bride are no longer the symbols of patriarchy they once were and are now simply for her enjoyment. The biggest problem the bride faces today is one of choice.
If you have the well-trained calf muscles and bank balance of Sarah Jessica Parker and no qualms about walking around in 10cm heels all day then maybe a pair of Manolos are for you. But these shoes are definitely for those that prize beauty and prestige over comfort. If you're less concerned with the name on the label then there are loads of options equally as beautiful at a fraction of the price. Gary Castles Sydney stocks a wide range of women's shoes including bridal and Xiomara, while in Melbourne you might want to check out Miss Louise or Evelyn Miles. Xiomara or Cinderella Bella.
Many brides still go for a bridal shoes specialist though. Ask Novat Footwear owner Dorothy Novat what is the most important thing for a bride to consider for her wedding day, she answers definitively, 'comfort and a good fitting'. Dorothy suggests the bride bring in a piece of her wedding dress fabric so she can match it to the colour of the shoe. Novat, based in Melbourne, stocks a range of specialty colours and offers a made-to-order service meaning all sizes are catered for.
Xiomara also stock divine bridal shoes in Melbourne Sydney as well as Cinderella Bella in Melbourne, Whether you want comfort and class at an affordable price or you want to spend up large and feel like Cinderella at the ball, it pays to shop around and be realistic when choosing your wedding shoes. Dorothy firmly believes in the 'balancing of comfort with the look of the shoe'. Wise words indeed as the last thing you need on your wedding day are blisters or a broken ankle.
About The Author-- Article by Sam McCain. Visit Bride Magazine for more wedding planning information. Useful information about wedding dresses and much more.
Choosing The Best Wedding Rings
By : Anureet Singh Bhanot
Don’t tend to get the public airing that they deserve, in your average wedding celebration. However, wedding rings are likely to be worn for the rest of the bride and grooms’ living days, so they are, arguably, the most important element of the wedding accessories.
Wedding Rings – The Basics
Wedding rings are exchanged as part of the ceremony, normally as vows are said by both parties. The guests do not normally see the wedding rings until after the ceremony is well and truly over, so it can be tempting to skimp on this element and save money.
Bear in mind that the bride will almost certainly wear her wedding ring alongside her engagement ring. It is essential, therefore, that they both rings work together well. This is particularly important if the engagement ring is of an atypical shape or with a particularly large stone.
Always consider your everyday jewelry. Although it is possible to accessorize on your wedding day to complement you choice of wedding rings, this ring will be worn every day, for many years, so it must fit in well with your general style. This is equally important for the groom, as he too will have to wear the ring for some time, so he should also consider what would go well with his usual attire.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not essential to choose golden rings. If you prefer silver colored rings but want to retain the quality, why not consider white gold? It is also possible for the bride and groom to have different styles of ring, so do not feel pressured into selecting matching styled rings.
Wedding Rings – Ideas for Slashing the Budget
Whilst you want the best wedding rings possible, you do not need to spend a small fortune! Often, wedding rings are passed through the generations, particularly on the male side, so find out whether this is the case so that you can avoid the time and energy of searching for the perfect wedding rings!
When you are selecting an engagement ring, it may be possible to negotiate a discount on wedding rings, if they are purchased at the same time. Another possible option is to consider using cheaper wedding rings for the ceremony itself and to purchase the more permanent wedding rings, at a later day. The real point of this is to spread the major expenses – weddings do not come cheaply!
A great way to make cheaper wedding rings look unique is to have them engraved with your wedding date and your initials.
With a little imagination, wedding rings can truly look magical, without costing the earth!
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