When a bride’s wedding gown is long and includes many yards of lace or tulle, shoes often go unnoticed, but they are still part of the package. No matter the dress style or length, it is important to have gorgeous shoes that make a statement. Some make a literal statement when the bride kneels at the altar because they include heartfelt handwritten messages. Others are bold and highly stylish. In any case, many brides want unique shoes for their wedding, and instead of buying a pair in a style that countless others will wear, they end up decorating them in creative and eye catching ways.
Writing on the Soles of the Bride’s Shoes
Some brides traditionally have people sign the bottoms of their shoes before the wedding. It is almost like signing a yearbook, and it is a tradition that is based on ethnicity. However, others go beyond having the bridal party and close friends and relatives sign the soles of their shoes. Some people write special messages for the guests to read. The hand scrolled messages can be seen while the bride is kneeling at the altar. Consider writing a short inspirational message along with a few red hearts with fine tip permanent markers. You could also add sparkling peel and stick letters that spell out the phrase, I do. Most guests will not be able to see or read the notations, but they can be captured in photos.
Decorating the Arches with Sequins or Faux Gems
The arches of a bride’s shoes are also visible while she is kneeling, and they can be decorated to look just as beautiful as obvious areas. Consider decorating the arches with gold, silver or colorful sequins or small glass gems. Attach them with strong waterproof adhesive. It is available by the tube, and it can be found in craft stores as well as hardware stores. Apply the gems or sequins one by one using tweezers for perfect placement. They will look glamorous and very glitzy.
Decorate the Tops and Sides with Faux Blue Gems
As tradition states, the bride is suppose to wear something blue. How about decorating the tops, sides and heels of plain white pumps with faux blue gems? A basic pair of pumps can look like designer footwear with the addition of artificial gemstones. They can be found online and in craft stores. Apply them one at a time with tweezers, and be sure to use waterproof adhesive that will dry crystal clear.
These are just a few of the countless ways to decorate a bride’s shoes. Floral clips and jeweled clip-on bows are also ideal. In any case, do not spend a small fortune on shoes that you might only wear once. They are special, but they do not have to cost a small fortune to look like a million bucks.
Source: Professional Crafting Experience
