Small shoes. And why is it that the smaller the shoe the cuter it is? And when shoes go on sale, there are always a bunch of cute ones that are just too small (for me at least) remaining.
A couple weeks ago Randall and I shot this beautiful wedding at Willowbend Country Club down on Cape Cod. When we first show up and begin the photography at every wedding, we like to get to know the bridal party and the parents since this is usually the first time we are meeting them. In this case one of the bridesmaids was a previous bride of ours that we photographed last year on Cape Cod at Wychmere.
As we are chatting with everyone I begin to photograph some of the brides details for the day, jewelry, college banners, and of course the shoes! I saw the shoes and immediately knew that they had to be at least three sizes smaller than my 8.5! So cute! My feet haven’t been that size since I was 8 years old!
You might be wondering what type of heel doesn’t maintain its beauty in larger sizes. I believe this is in the eye of the beholder. That said there are some clues to watch out for, extensive ornate detail, or very shinny. Those traits make a shoe actually seem bigger than it is.
Some shoes are cuter smaller. These heels were very cute, I think this style can hold up as a small or larger size and still maintain the classic bridal feel. The pro’s about this style of heel:
1) The platform toe allows the heel to not feel as high, allowing there to be less of a height differential from the ball of the foot to the heel.
2) The high heel is perfect for bridging the gap in the height difference between a tall groom and a shorter bride (we love this for the photos because the groom will maintain better posture while kissing his bride!)
3) The white lace provides airflow on these hot July weddings; also the fabric allows more stretch (in case of swelling in the heat, less chance of blistering or rubbing).
The bride herself was very petite and all the bridesmaids agreed that her shoes were the cutest smallest shoes ever. The heels were perfect for her! They brought her up several inches, which was perfect since the groom was taller. All in all a beautiful day head to toe! Here are her shoes and a few fun details from the day:
- Theresa, self-titled shoe fashionista
Thanks for reading another monthly installment of all things Bridal Shoes! Check back soon for more adventures in the life of amazing bridal shoes and the gorgeous brides that wear them. Read more here.
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