A bridesmaid is the person, who helps the bride with all the arrangements for the wedding, prior, during and post. The principal or the most important bridesmaid is called the "maid of honor" or the "matron of honor" (if she is married).
The bridesmaids are generally more than one in number and are attired in clothing similar to that of the bride. This comes from the belief that such similar clothing will tend to confuse the evil spirits about the identity of the bride and will keep her safe guarded against them.
As the bride is accessorized with various other items to go with her attire, the bridesmaids also have the options of various accessories such as purses, handbags, shoes, gloves, tiaras, etc. An invitation to be a bridesmaid is a matter of honor and even though it carries the burden of financial responsibility of buying their own attire and accessories, hosting the bridal shower, etc it is usually accepted without any qualms.
It is important to pick up shoes that are comfortable as the bridesmaid needs to be on her toes through out the wedding day. If the decision is based on style and comfort, comfort should always take more importance than style.
It is difficult to find shoes that go with the bridesmaid's dress. In such a case, it is easier to pick up a pair of shoes that can be dyed to match the color of the dress. Shoes that can be dyed to the desired color come in materials such as satin, silk or leather. They are usually white or slightly off-white in color. An off-white color is generally preferred over a white shoe because the latter usually comes with a bluish hue that may change the color of the shoe when dyed.
It is important to remember that these shoes may run color if it gets wet. So it is necessary to check with the person dyeing the shoes whether this can happen. If the chance of such a thing happening exists, the shoes can be sprayed with a water repellant to avoid damage. But, once this is done it may not be possible to re-dye the shoe at a later date.
The shoe may appear different when exposed to different lighting and therefore it is essential to check the dyed shoes under different lights, preferably in a light box to check the effect of light on the shoes.
It is better if a sample of the dyed color is seen before it is applied onto the shoes because once it is applied it may not be possible to change the color. However, the color of the shoe may not be a complete perfect match to the color of the dress and there may be some slight difference.
If there are several bridesmaids, then it is better if all their shoes are dyed with the same person to maintain consistency. It is also essential to remember that the process takes about 2-3 weeks and shopping for the shoes should be completed early so that the shoes can be dyed and received back in time for the occasion.
Once the wedding is over, the shoes can be re-dyed to a different color so that they can be matched to the regular wardrobe or used as they are.
Do you need some bridesmaid gifts such as tote bags, cosmetic bags, spa slippers and more. We also have some beach wedding favors, silver favors, bottle stopper favors or even some winter favors.
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