Bridal Shoes-How to choose a bridal/wedding shoe

Shoe length

A medium or low heel is the ideal size for comfort, style and posture - even a small heel provides better posture than no heel at all.  

Consider the height of your partner when selecting your heel size.  Most brides prefer their partner to appear taller than them in wedding photographs, so if you are comfortable in higher heels and your partner is significantly taller than you, go for the higher heel.  If you are not comfortable in really high heels, your wedding is not the best time to try them out.  If you want some added height, consider platform heels or lower kitten heels.

Wedding shoe shape

Great wedding shoe choices for summer/ harmattan weddings include open-toes and sandal-style toes that show off beautifully manicured toes and let your feet breathe.  If you are getting married on a beach, or if you are walking around a gravel area for photographs, consider an opened toe sandal or you may spend your whole day removing sand and gravel between your toes.

                                     

Wedding shoe style

Choose a shoe style and fabric that complements your wedding dress, your personal style, and your overall look.

Your wedding setting and style are important in choosing the style of your wedding shoes.   The basic style principle to follow is fancy shoes for simple wedding dresses and simple shoes for elaborate gowns.   Simple wedding shoe styles can be worn with both elaborate and plain wedding dresses, however a simple wedding dress can be enhanced by more elaborate bridal shoes.  An evening wedding and a glamorous gown call out for strappy evening sandals, a reception hall commands beaded mules and a non-traditional wedding dress will work best with non- traditional wedding shoes like this one below.

Silk or satin are the two most popular choices for wedding shoes, however your wedding dress and personal taste should have the greatest impact on the shoes you choose. The choice of fabric choice plays a major role in ‘look’ of your wedding shoes.   Shoes made of fabrics such as lace, velvet, satin and silk are more delicate and feminine looking, whilst leather and suede fabrics appear more bold and off-beat.  If you are planning an outdoor wedding, consider a more durable fabric as light fabrics such as silk and satin tend to stain and tear more easily.

Treatments and embellishments such as beads, sequins and embroidery add more drama to fabric wedding shoes.  Rhinestones or crystals on your shoes are great with bejewelled or shiny, sequined dresses and beaded shoes are perfect for pearled dresses.  If you decide to have both your wedding shoes and wedding dress to have embellishments, it is important that the details coordinate.

The bottom of your wedding dress is a good guide to help you decide which fabric to choose for your wedding shoes.   Satin shoes work best with shiny fabrics and crepe shoes look great with wedding dresses with a matte sheen.   If your wedding dress is lace, shoes with lace are the perfect choice.

Whilst your shoes should compliment your dress and the setting of your wedding, they should also reflect your personal style.   A funky, trendy bride may choose wedding shoes with chunky heels – it’s your day, it’s your style!

Wedding shoe color

Wedding shoes come in a wide choice of color with white, cream and light hues the most popular. 

Satin and silk wedding shoes are available in pure white, winter white, off-white and ivory. Most wedding shoe suppliers offer most styles in both ivory and white, however remember that all whites are not the same.  Some wedding shoe suppliers offer a bleaching service if you want white shoes but your chosen style is only available in ivory.

If the shoes you like do not match your gown, most shoes can be dyed to match your dress and / or your bridesmaid dresses.   When selecting your wedding shoes, take in a swatch of fabric from your wedding dress and / or bridesmaids dresses for color matching.

Try Them on first

When it’s time to start shopping for your wedding shoes, a great tip is to shop towards the end of the day (particularly in summer) as your feet swell over the course of a day.  It’s best to try your shoes on when your feet are largest to take into account any swelling as your wedding day progresses.

If you are going to wear stockings on your wedding day, take some along when trying on your wedding shoes.

Pre-wedding preparation

Girls, we all know what it’s like wearing new shoes with heels for the first time…aching feet and blisters.  To ensure that wedding shoes aren't killing your feet on your big day (and on your honeymoon), break in your new gorgeous shoes and make them comfortable.

A few weeks before your wedding, try wearing your wedding shoes around the house (but not outside) for a short period of time.   During the next couple of weeks build up the amount of time you wear your wedding shoes by walking and standing in them longer until you can wear them comfortably for at least 4 or 5 hours.

Some brides choose to wear a second, more comfortable pair of shoes at their wedding reception.  If you decide to do this, make sure that your second pair of shoes are the same heel height as your wedding shoes so your dress does not drag along the ground while you are dancing or mingling with your guests.

Another great tip is to stick self-adhesive sole pads to the bottoms of your wedding shoes or scuff the soles of your shoes with sandpaper, for potential slippery surfaces such as carpeted isles, tiled walkways or the slick floors of some reception venue halls.  Either of these floor surfaces are difficult to walk or dance on with new shoes.  The last thing you want on your perfect wedding day is to slip and fall in your gorgeous dress.

If you have dyed your fabric shoes, it's always a good idea to have your wedding shoes ‘scotch-guarded’ to help prevent the colour running if your shoes get wet.  The dye used to colour fabric shoes is not normally waterproof.

Whatever the style, colour or shape, choose a pair of wedding shoes that make you feel fabulous!

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Beautiful Wedding/Bridal Hair Inspiration - Charis Hair

   Whats up brides? how are your wedding preparations? I hope that are going well. Today, am going to be taking you round the world of gorgeous bridal hair. Are you confused about what hair look you are going to be wearing on your wedding day come check out WeddingsByMelB and see what inspiration we have for you.

am going to be reviewing a wonderful hair stylist in name of "charus hair"' . Charis Hair is owned by a Nigerian- Britain based stylist... And i must say he/she is very good at what he/she does. the salon specializes in bridal hair-dos of all kinds, weaves designs e.t.c. What amazes me is that i never knew hair-dos can be sooooo diverse until i met with charis hair on their instagram. am going to showing you some fabulous hair styles they have created for brides and female wedding guest.

I hope i was about to deliver in helping you with a wide range of options courtesy charis hair
This is just a sneak peak of the world of charis hair..you can check them out on http://www.mycharishair.com . They are the bomb.

Which of the wedding/bridal hairstyles do you prefer? Let us know


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You can choose the top three mermaid gowns for my 'ember'/christmas collection

                 
               Hi everyone.... today am going to be seeking the opinion of my wonderful readers on the selection of the three beautiful mermaid ( fish-tail) silhouette(style) of wedding dresses out of five am going to be showing you. Recently, i have noticed that 8 out of 10 brides who walk into my bridal boutique, always request for the mermaid style of wedding dress.so, i have decided to add three into my collection for the 'ember brides'.. so please look carefully at the front and back of the dresses am gonna be showing and choose your top three.

Gown 1

This is a mermaid/fishtail/trumpet style gown with a very modest 3/4 sleeve and a satin sash which can still be white color if requested otherwise. it has a lace/corset type of back. its suitable for any church wedding and reception.

Gown 2

This mermaid above is made of satin and ace with embroidery and beading. it has a zipper at the back of the wedding dress. 

Gown3

            This wedding dress is made of taffeta material and has a straight strapless- neckline.Very simple but it has beadings around the side burst area down to the rib side and beadings around the thigh region.
             I decided to add this gown because if a bride wants an inner wear of any kind to go with it, she can conveniently wear it with this gown. It has a corset/lace back.

Gown4

    i personally love this gown number four because the flare or fish tail nature is so obvious down below. its made of lace, organza and satin. its a one-shoulder wedding dress with a beaded sash/belt on the waist line.

Gown 5

       Gown 5 is absolutely a stunning mermaid gown..yes i know! its made of tulle and lace. very fit to flare with a sliver sash waistline...


PLEASE PICK THREE OUT OF THE FIVE WEDDING DRESS THAT YOU WOULD LOVE TO SEE IN MY CHRISTMAS/ EMBER  COLLECTION. LEAVE COMMENTS AT THE COMMENT BOX ON THE BLOG

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How to look pounds slimmer on your wedding day - Wedding Tips

          Every bride wants to look fabulous for her wedding day but with all the wedding planning stress, sometimes this is tough as you find it difficult to keep up with a regular workout regimen.

              But today, WeddingsByMelB will be giving you a few short cuts on how to look 'trimmed' in your wedding dress without hitting the gym everyday or driving yourself crazy with diet fads.

1. Flatter your Figure: Though when alterations are done, they help flatter your best assets and camouflage your not-so-cool spots. Trying to hide your hips,  you can opt for  a romantic empire waist line wedding dress or a strapless full_ skirted  wedding dress
   
   
   
   

   

   A full skirted wedding dress with a strapless neckline..... Good option to hide the flabs.
   

   
   

      And if you think your tummy  is on the big side and you thinking of sucking it in, you can go for a corseted ball gown  for its a great option to show off your bust and make your waist very slim, hide your thighs and also hips too.

   

   
   

   And for those with curves and are wanting to flaunt them, a mermaid style option will be the best bet

   

   Then a good bet for every body type is the A-line silhouette  which fits the bust and waist with a skirt that gently flares out from the hips

   
   

   
   

   2. Get a good support system: Under garments that help a bride  most, are spanxs. They are light weight, breathable and come in tons of sizes and colors.They are also available in different materials. Spanx act as undergarments that cling firmly to your belly.. giving it a firmer and flattering look for your wedding dress. invest on spanx today and you wont regret it
   

   

   
   

   

   
   
   2.  Give your height a boost: wearing heels are one of the most simplest ways of appearing slimmer on your wedding day. think about it! say you are  five feet five inches and you weigh 65 kg. But put a two- inch shoe,and suddenly you are  suddenly five feet, sevem inches taller but still weighing 65kg. its not only about having longer legs but actually tricking the eye into reapportioning your weight over a taller frame.
   

   

   

   
   its also best you wear peep-toe balanced heels on your wedding day so your feet can breathe and you would be very comfortable....
   
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WeddingsByMelB forever strong- Diary of a bridal consultant

Its the story of a bridal consulatant , CEO, daughter, sister and the girl next door. MelB

           Hi people its your girl MelB....its been a long while and am super excited to be back and i can assure you that i am not gonna be leaving anytime soon or forever sef...lol.... i know some of you may have bin wondering why i have been away for the past four to five months without blogging...well , i just started a bridal company just a few months back and it has bin as hectic as the word   'HECTIC'....in this post am going be talking on  a personal basis and in relation to my business and blogging too...
     SO before i start , INTRODUCTION *winks* my real names are Faith Ovoke Oghobaghase the eldest of two kids  and i got a brother whom i love soo much. Am graduate of Economics (2012) from the prestigious Benson Idahosa University and served my wonderful nation at the centre of excellence(lagos-state ) from 2012-2013. i know right now you gonna be like ' Economics and Bridals'' how do they relate...

That's me with with the green watch *winks* serving Naija

       Rewind back to when i was a kid i always loved  '' WEDDINGS"  wen i say weddings i mean the 'ART OF WEDDINGS' not continously getting married abegg ooo..... I always loved how the bride dressed, how the cake looked, the reception , the decor, food e.t.c ..it has always bin a dream to be a part of a bride's wedding day. But i often wondered how it was gonna be. so i started giving bridal ideas to thousand of brides through my blog by touching so many areas that concerned the art of planning one.  And this gave birth to WeddingsByMelB...

That''s MelB

         Today its a bridal company which just started off in May 2014 and the experience has been tremendous with so much tears,  pain, laughter, joy and anything you can think of that can happen to a young lady who is starting off a business.
         WeddingsByMelB bridals and occasion is a registered bridal company under the CAC ( CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION) located at 25 airport road suite b16 vegetable market Benin-city edo-state Nigeria. We are specialized in the sale and rental of wedding gowns, sale of  bridal shoes bags, bouquets aso-oke  and sooo many accessories. In fact its a one-stop bridal store... and i am still on my toes by God's grace to make it one of the biggest in the country.
Amen.

check out the lights *winks*

A part of the office

A cross section  of some of  my wedding gowns 

i wanna use this medium to thank almighty God for giving me the strengtht pass through all the hurdles of trying to set this business up i give him all the glory, my wonderful mother who hasbeen by my side all the way  ....thanks mama . my brother david oghobaghase, my bestfriend Victor babatunde i say i looove you, Godslove adagbonyin, Eric isibor you guys were amazing..... To all those who helped me one way or another i say thank you.  and to some of my wonderful customers bride oreva, bride dami, bride cynthia, bride priscillia, e.t.c and many  others to come, i say thank you.... And to all the yeye tax people that come to disturb some one na God go judge una.
  Please come shop with us and you will love every inch of our customer service, great quality and price.

God bless you all .... and i promise you will hear from me soon.


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For the Grooms- Suits and Tuxedos

     Hey Grooms, its your turn to shine as we will be talking about suits and tuxedos. Well, you may be wondering we mean..... Hmmmm
     Suits do not incorporate any satin in their lapels and suits usually have plastic buttons or buttons faced with the same fabric as the coat.
     While Tuxedos have satin facing on their lapels, buttons, pocket trim and sometimes a satin side on the trouser. Do you see the above picture,the difference between the tuxedo with a satin lapel and a suit without a satin lapel?
      As for accessories,Tuxedos are worn with bow ties.

Dj Jimmy Jatt

While suits are worn with long ties

Chinedu Ikedieze

Now regarding which is best to wear for a wedding, that has less to do with the physical appearance more than messages. A suit with a long tie may make you look daper and cool but remember you can also wear this to the office.S o it makes no difference as someother men may even wear just exactly what you are wearing to your wedding. *eyes rolling*

Julius Agwu

Dotun of CoolFM

Desmond Elliot

Bez

So for your wedding, wear something that sets you apart from others.That's were the 'TUXEDO' come in. A Tuxedo and a bow tie says more than just a suit and tie.

Please grooms, try to look dapper and different. Get a tuxedo today and accessorize with a bow tie for your wedding day and i assure you,you wont regret it when your wedding photo album arrives *winks*
Cheers...

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