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Today’s Matrimony Monday post is about shoes!  We have to talk shoes, ladies!  Over the past several months of our weddings I’ve noticed something that I’d really like to address.

I love shoes.  I used to have a shoe obsession that took quite some time to break.

I love wedding shoes.  The more glitz, the better!  I love all those sparkles and colors – my camera loves them too.  I love walking into the bride’s room to see those gorgeous shoes waiting for me!

Here’s the problem.  I have had some brides who ended their portraits early because 1) their feet hurt; 2) they didn’t want to walk into the grass and sink into the ground.  Yes, portraits were ended because of shoe issues.  Fine by me – I work for my couples – and if they want to stop, then we stop.

Here’s the truth.  Most wedding shoes are completely uncomfortable.  I couldn’t imagine wearing my wedding shoes for 8-10 hours!  And, while we love the glitz, we need to be practical about our footwear on wedding day.  Reason being during your bridal portraits you’re going to be walking around a little and you want to be comfortable so that we can get the shots we need.  Want to get in the grass or head into a field?  It helps to have comfortable shoes

Here’s my advice.  Wear those gorgeous shoes for your ceremony and maybe even your reception, but slip on some comfortable shoes for your bridal portraits.  It will make everything so much easier for you.  I’ve had some brides that slip on Toms for

Gorgeous and sexy heels for your ceremony, practical and comfortable for your portraits!