Shoes Saga

I was very fortunate to be awarded with a photoshoot for the prestigious bridal wear boutique, Exquisite Bride in Plaistow E13 for their 2009 catalogue. Time came around to begin photographing selected wedding shoes when I noticed I was set aside a range of shoe with different size heals. How peculiar I thought and question the Designer Florence about the range and was surprised by her answer. Well, that's just me thinking about fashion and beauty.

I was informed that after choosing the Bride's dress the next consideration is to find a pair of shoe to compliment the dress. The shoe should be fashionable and classy. But overall, you must consider your Bride will be wearing her shoes for 10 hours or more. Comfort must be the first consideration!

Let's look at it this way. She'll leave the home, jump into the Bridal Carriage for the Ceremony and that's an hour or so. After signing the Marriage Register the Bride moves onto meeting the family and guest. Then, It'll be my part again to take a few photos with the family and guest and then onto the Reception.

By now, should that fashionable and trendy pair of shoes begin to take its toll, there might be time to slip them off in the ride to the Reception. On arrival, our Bride will be moving around before she takes her seat at the head of the Breakfast Table. This is where I would start worrying as a Wedding Photographer hoping to catch as many pleasant smiles as possible and those loving glances toward her hubby. I've heard it once and there is definitely no need for me to hear it again. 'If you want see lady change into a crumbling wreck, give her the wrong shoes, have her walk around for five minutes and hay presto! You'll not only have a wrecked Bride, you'll have crappy features in your photos because of an uncomfortable pair of shoes'.

As a guide, Designer Florence advised shoe with a 5cm heal or lower is a good height. Anything higher, 'you might be taking a big risk'.