Did you know  that many  women think high heeled shoes are sexier just because they saw it on TV ? But the truth is, most brides  choose to wear flat wedding shoes and to be safe and comfortable on their wedding day.

I’m going to help you choose the most comfortable flat wedding shoes for your wedding day.

Tip number one- If you plane to wear a dress that will cover your shoes,  search for a flat shoe with a small heel. This way it will still be comfortable enough for you to walk and dance,  and you are save from getting dirt from the floor on your dress.  Think of it this way, if your heels are too high,  there is always a chance to fall of and embarrass yourself in front of your guests on your special day .

Tip #2 – If you chose  a wedding dress that isn’t white (like cream for example) try to stay away from a flat wedding shoes of the same color. This will look weird. I recommend  choosing a natural color like silver, gold or bronze, this will go with every dress  color and will make you look  stylish.

Tip number three-  Use the internet to research. It takes  a lot of time to visit  different stores and try different designs. You can  start researching on the internet for flat wedding shoes and get an idea of  what you like and what you hate. This will help you speed up the process of  searching the right pair when you walk into a store .

Searching the right shoes for your wedding  is a very important  task and if you decided  to go with flat wedding shoes, follow your heart and search for the right shoes to fit perfectly to your dress and make your special day memorable .

Truth is, there are precious few ideas floating around out there for brides who want a little character in their weddings. Here, Sarah Stephens, a jewelry designer in San Francisco (where different is actually the norm), offers up 5 tips for creative accessories for unique ladies looking to tie the knot.

1. Color is Creative

At a traditional wedding, the word “bride” is really a synonym for “white.” Non-traditional brides will, therefore, want to push the envelope on color. Look for jewelry replete with gemstones. Gemstones come in all colors, shapes and sizes. Pick bold blue turquoise, sapphire or appatite stones to match blue eyes; jade, peridot or emerald for red hair; and ruby, garnet or coral to match red or pink flower bouquets. Color is probably the most essential part of the non-traditional bride’s accessories, as it is the most obvious display of her own personal style.

2. Big is Better

Classic brides typically choose very feminine, delicate accessories. Distinguish yourself with chunkier, bold jewelry that screams fun and personality. Long, muli-layered necklaces punctuated by colorful gemstones add character while still appearing graceful. Cuff bracelets and single strand bracelets that boast bigger gemstones can be flashy and fun, and offer the opportunity to tie in a color theme without going overboard. With earrings, forgo the traditional pearl stud and decorate your lobes with a long hoop; these designs can be decorated with petite gemstones for a truly original shape and style.

3. Earrings are Everything

There are so many earring styles to choose from, I thought this needed a bit more attention. I recommend hoops at a wedding only if they are decorated with a bit of feminine flare, as with cascading chains or dangling gemstones. Otherwise, this style has too much of a “clubby” look. I like cascade style, which is one of those timeless designs open to modern interpretation. Pick a length that complements you – long faces need longer jewelry – and wear your hair up so it doesn’t get tangled. Keep in mind the color tips above, as these earrings tend to be full of gemstones that can make or break your eye color. In general I would say stay away from big, heavy studs. They weigh your earlobes down, making you appear klutzy, rather than funky.

For an example of beautiful blue cascade earrings, click here.

4. No Two Rings are Alike

There are no rules that say the engagement ring has to be a diamond and the wedding band has to be as plain as possible. Choose a ring you’ll truly love to wear every day of your life – one that screams personality and sentimentality all at once. One look I like is a multi-wrap in gold or silver, with a small gemstone nestled at the top, like this one. The stone allows for sentimental value – pick either your anniversary month or birthstone – or if you are getting cold feet about this whole “nontraditional” approach, you can always make it a diamond.

5. Let Your Bridesmaids Choose

If anyone has a problem with your non-traditional style of things, I’m sure it won’t be the bridesmaids. Let your ladies choose their jewelry, or at least their preferred style of jewelry, from a custom-made jewelry boutique. You choose the style of earring and necklace and let them select their favorite stone and metal, or vice versa. Either way, we bet they’ll wear the jewelry later and vote you Best Bride of all time!

Having not only a Wedding Video but a Hollywood style Wedding Video is a once in a lifetime event. Just simply taking photographs is not really enough for such a special day. To better preserve these memories, to share them with you friends, family, and kids and to just simply relive the moments, Wedding Videography is the best choice. Wedding Video productions capture your Wedding Ceremony in all its beauty. It captures the Reception and some of those wonderful tender moments of affection and sentiment between the bride and the groom and their family members in a completely low profile manner for your posterity for years to come. Video records all of this in so much detail, your Wedding day could never be forgotten for generations to come. It helps remember the wedding vows, the exchange of rings, the laughter, the crying, the vows, the dancing, and even the pastors beautiful words at the ceremony.

Now that you know what Wedding Videography is all about and what it can do for you at your Wedding, there is also some suggestions to and ideas of what are my two favorite typical types of Brides.

First, the Classical Bride. These Brides really like the sleeved dressed. Modesty is usually their favorite attire, along with black tuxes for the groom and simple white lilies for the flowers, unless they are really feeling crazy.. then a bushel of beautiful romantic red roses. A simple sparkly white three-tier cake is usually the cake of choice being the most most radiant in the arms of tradition. As such, you’ll want a formal cinematic video, overflowing with classic scene. Example, you walking down the aisle with your Father of significant family member on your arms, giving away of the Bride, the vow exchange at the Wedding Ceremony. Then on to the Reception with your first dance and all of the other timeless moments you’ll cherish like the cake cutting and bouquet and garter toss. A Videographer who excels in the cinematic and directed technique and providing traditional coverage is the best match for you. That type of Wedding Videographer will make sure you don’t miss out on any “must-have” shots, and that your entire Wedding love story is told like a beautiful love story on the TV screen. An expert Videographer who is trained in the cinematic style will do their best to direct or mini-scenes with the Wedding party group without being in their face or like an obnoxious movie director. Please make sure to discuss with your Wedding Videographer before the Wedding that is you would prefer for these scenes to be more funny and entertaining, or if you’d prefer a more elegant take on the whole event. Also make sure when choosing a Wedding Videographer that you watch their demos on their website and make sure you like them.

Now what do we do with you Rebel Brides? First I must say, Rebels are usually my favorite. Not always, sometimes I like my Classical Brides because the Videos just turn out beautiful. However, Rebels are usually a lot more fun, always wanting to be artistic. Never one to follow rules, your style is a direct reflection of your untraditional lifestyle. So saying that, when it comes to Wedding Videography, the same thinking applies. Us Videographers see you Rebel Brides opting for that “edgier” Videography style, where every funky and unique thing you do on your special day will be captured candidly, truthfully, and to say the least, very artfully. Your Wedding Videographer must know that they are dealing with Rebel Bride so they know to let their creative juices flow. So be a doll, and let them know! Videographers love to hear you are a “Rebel” bride. Enjoy preparing for your Wedding!

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