A pair of bridal shoes is often the last thing that a bride thinks about, you always imagine what you will look in your wedding dress on your big day but totally forget about the bridal shoes even though they are the second most important item after your wedding gown.

And the unexpected wide range of choice on offer can be daunting. But there are some key points to bear in mind when choosing your shoes. Firstly it is your day and just because the traditional way is to wear a plain ivory or white court shoe, there is a lot more choice and style on offer if you look around.

Timing is very important, if you are having your dress made or if your dress requires any alterations then you will need your shoes for the dress fitting to get the correct length for your dress.

Some of the key points to consider when looking for your shoes, if you are looking around shops then carry a fabric swatch with you to compare them, but remember although it may match the swatch the colour can look very different when seen against the whole dress, and in different light settings. It is also worth carrying a popsock with you if you intend wearing stockings or tights on your big day, and remember that your feet will swell later in the day.

The actual style choice is vast, from the very traditional court shoe to the contemporary open toe sandal, silk and satin is still the most popular choice of fabric and does enable the shoe to be dyed. Most brides prefer a higher heel but do remember that you will be wearing them for a long time on the day and that it will be difficult enough to walk in your dress, so they need to be comfortable and you need to be able to walk in them with ease. If you normally wear flat shoes don

When choosing a pair of dyeable shoes, fabrics and textures play a crucial role. Unless your shoes are covered in the same fabric as your dress, you may not get a perfect match, so it is important that you try to get the closest match possible between the texture of your shoes and your gown. A general rule to this is to match the texture of your shoes to the texture of your gown so that you can create a seamless flow between the two and it should draw less attention to your shoes.DecisionsWhile it is important to match the color of your gown to the color of your shoes, selecting your shoe fabric is also important. Generally, your wedding gown depicts which type of fabric you should select for your shoes in order to achieve a complimentary look on the day. There are many different fabrics and textures to choose from, but most wedding gowns are complimented by material like satin or silk instead of leather and suede.Different shoe fabrics work best with particular dress fabrics. For instance, when a wedding gown is created in crepe or with soft flowing fabrics like lace, the fabrics should compliment each other well. A shoe created in a low sheen also works well, but a satin or silk which has a high or ultra sheen compliments a gown made in silk, especially if it is a matte silk or matte satin.A shoe crafted in silk is a natural fabric that has a very soft sheen and goes very well with wedding gowns created in the same material. It can also be teamed with gowns that are sparking, diamond white in color, or dressed, which have the color of the natural white you find in silk itself. Wedding gowns that have a high satin sheen team up perfectly with a shoe in the same material. A satin shoe also dyes very well in dark hues and because of that, they can also be dyed to compliment a velvet gown to perfection. Another reason that the high sheen of satin and velvet complement each other is because the experience variances of color in different lighting situations like indoors and outdoors due to the reflectivity of their material. Shoes made with cotton based material blend superbly with crepe and silk wedding gowns, but this material does not dye very well to dark colors and for that reason they should be kept to the lighter color dyes. This type of material is least affected by outdoor variance in lighting because they absorb the light instead of reflecting it, and are therefore ideal for daytime weddings. Teaming these shoes with a satin or silk dress is a perfect match.It is not all about fabricDyeable shoes come in all the latest designs from stylish stiletto sandals to trendy wedges, traditional pumps, sling backs, peep toes, romantic ballet slippers and a host of other styles in-between. They are available in fabrics like satin, silk, and cotton blends. They are available in natural leathers, synthetic leathers as well as patent leathers and other synthetic materials. Choosing a shoe that has a heel height that you are used to wearing is important to providing yourself with the comfort to last all day. Since you are most likely wearing these shoes all day, this is an important factor to consider when choosing your shoe style.Choosing the right style to compliment your gown is a matter of personal choice but you may also receive advice from the specialists at the store where you purchased your wedding gown. Your shoes should complement the style of your dress. They should be beautiful and should suit the occasion. Sandals show off beautifully manicured feet and are perfect for that summer afternoon wedding; while an elegant, black tie evening wedding begs for the sheen of a soft satin pump or sling back. Or may want to marry in a garden setting and you cannot get a better shoe than a wedge to help navigate those uneven surfaces you will be walking on all day. The romance and innocence of a ballet slipper has a special place in most brides

Dyeable shoes are popular for proms, pageant competitions or any other special occasion that requires your shoes to complement the color of your dress. Along with complimenting your outfit, your shoes need to stay within the latest fashion trends. Fashions come and go and styles change each year, and this is true for shoes as well. Because of this, suppliers of dyeable shoes need to ensure that their range includes the top styles for that season. What makes a dyeable shoe style popular is depicted by what is currently hot on the runways around the world and what the top designers are producing for their seasonal lines. Designers need to keep up with changing tastes while being coordinated with the latest trends. They may also try to set the trends themselves.Because dyeable shoes are widely sought after for a host of different functions, they need to be available in the most popular styles, and these styles are easily recognized by their names alone. Names like wedges, pumps, peep toe, ballet slipper, sandals, sling backs and a host of others are all in demand and continue to be in demand and available year round. The top styles for 2009 are quite different from the demure peep toe and traditional pump.Shoes for a SeasonThe top styles this year are going to be some old favorites that are making their reappearance while introducing some new designs. This year is going to be about wearing heels.Trends change with the seasons. What is a top style for summer does not exactly carry over to the winter season. Trends for the summer of 2009 depict that the age-old stiletto may be making its comeback. Stiletto heels were very fashionable in the 80