Don't step on my BLUE bridal shoes!

When it comes to bridal accessories, color is not an immediate thought.  For years, there has been a steady stream of future brides seeking shelter in our shoe department, seeking the PERFECTLY matching shade to create an exact match to their bridal gown.  Comparing seas of shoes in hues named eggshell, candelight, antique, champagne, pale ivory, diamond white, and more, the "traditional" bridal shoe has a new rival:
This season't brides are saying no to the "simple shoe", and opting for fun, flirty, bursts of color.  Here are some images of our favorites!

REMEMBER:

when you find that PERFECT pair of shoes, be sure to bring them to ALL of your alterations appointments with your bridal gown.  You will need them to get the hem length exact, and to get used to moving and standing in them. 

ALSO:

Make sure that you have selected shoes that you can STAY IN ALL NIGHT.  Your dress is going to be hemmed to an exact length for THOSE shoes, and you don't want to trip your hem (and get it dirty!) when the shoes come off!  If there was ever a time to invest in a quality, comfortable shoe, this is it.  You WILL be on your feet most of the night, and are certain to get a workout with all the greeting, posing, and dancing!  Keep you feet happy, and treat them to a fabulous pair a shoes, irregardless of color.

Trend Alert: Summer Hair Florals

Hair flowers are hot right now! Whether for the bride, bridesmaids or even just for fun. It is in part due to the growing popularity of anything vintage. Women from every decade have worn flowers in their hair but the trend seemed to peak in the 1920s and then again in the 1940s.

Adding a hair flower to your hairstyle is like adding the final decorations to a cake. It just takes it to that next level of "gorgeousness". Silk flowers are highly preferred over fresh by stylists, as they can be bent and shaped into your style, and will stay "fresh" throughout the night.

For the true trendsetting brides, a large, dramatic flower is the way to go. Because this bride is not going for the look and feel of a "real" flower, many of our large flowers incorporate feathers and rhinestones.

Hollywood has embraced the hair flower trend!

Colored Flowers: Although white and ivory flowers are classic, many brides want to add a splash of color. Entire silk flowers can be done in color, or more discreet accents can be added, such as a recent bride who added a a "splash" of fuschia in the feathers that accented her hair flower!