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Searching for 'wedding shoes' has been a relatively easy process. Discounting all the satin ivory horror stories that showed up on my Google searches, I did spot a magnificently sparkling shoe on a blogger's feed on Instagram. A shoe from Dune that was part of the Autumn/Winter collection - I didn't let that put me off. I dropped an email to Dune customer services - when and where can I get said shoe? In September came the answer, and it won't be country wide, you can't pre-order and we can't send you the press office sample.
Ok.
I left it a couple of weeks, headed off on some awesome family holidays (yes, there were 2) and when I came back I arranged a tea with my mate Laura. I said, "let's go and get my wedding shoes". Laura owns and runs Manor Drive, a pre-loved Dress Agency selling designer items and she has the best taste ever. She was HORRIFIED to think I was getting some satin ivory heels for my big day.
After we finished our brews we headed for Selfridges, and the mecca that is Jimmy Choo. There was no contest, the battle of the wedding shoes was won fair and square by Jimmy. Sorry, Dune. These bad boys are super comfy (I'm pictured here wearing in my Choo shoe babies whilst in my pyjamas - they go with everything, right?!) and they look AWESOME. The idea of getting some super awesome (and yes, super expensive) wedding shoes had been rattling around my mind for a few months. These are shoes that I can keep and wear again and again, unlike my dress unless I run out of clothes one day and decide to go to Tesco in it.
We had a final meeting about the flowers last night and I could picture Rich and I in the church, saying our vows, surrounded by friends and family, and a huge wave of joy rushed over me.
I am so excited - my wedding outfit is coming together, loose ends are being tied as we speak. It all feels so, so real now.
Beautiful shoes!
ReplyDeleteI thought I'd go for something designer, something special for my big day but in the end I wore a pair from Zara that I'd had for ages. Silver, peep toe t-bar sandals, very pretty and I knew they were comfortable. I surprised myself by this choice over and above anything else. I mean I no longer have a wedding as an excuse to by me a pair of Choos!
That huge rush of joy you felt will pale in comparison to what you will feel on the day - imagine that! You will have all the emotions and it will be utterly wonderful!
I'm so excited for you, I can't wait to see some photos! (there will be photos right?)
Coming at ya with more photos later this year - outfit/dress ones for sure!
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