LFW’s Guide to Bridal Shoes!

As a Bride-to-be, you hunt for that perfect pair of shoes that you will wear as you march down the aisle.  This special accessory may not be as important as the wedding dress, but comes in at a close second. With every different type of colour, texture and style out there to choose from, this task may seem slightly overwhelming.

Start by deciding whether you want to wear a dramatic spiked pair of heels, or reasonable and sweet wedding flats. Other than the visual look of the shoes, there are important factors to consider, such as wedding venue, height of the groom, temperature outside, the length of the ceremony and how far you have to walk down the aisle. If you are on the beach or walking through tall grass, you may want flats, while if you indoors, with a shorter style dress, you may want an amazing pair of heels that will make your overall wedding ensemble one no guest will ever forget! Some brides have a Winter Wonderland Wedding, amidst a snowy background and partake in a fun and festive “snow-boot” that makes for a super memorable look and wedding photo memories for all. No matter what you choose as a bride, remember to coordinate your special look with your bridesmaids as well. Perhaps by using a different complimenting colour scheme in a similar style, or a different look to reflect each bridesmaid individually.

A few tips for the comfort savvy Brides as well as the flashy style focused ones. Although some platform stilettos look stunning in photos, your feet may not think so! Save those stunners for the main photos, have a second pair (or boots perhaps) for outside photos, and then have comfy ones saved to rip up the dancefloor later. Whichever pair (s) you choose, make sure that they are all approximately the same height. You do not want to trip all over your dress while dancing in flats if the skirt has been hemmed to fall perfectly for your 7 inch platforms. You can also arrange to have the bustle on the dress come up higher for later in the day. This way you can wear whatever height of heel you want after the photographer stops shooting.

Below are some inspiration photos taken at a few of our own LFW weddings, we hope will give you some new fresh ideas for you to find your perfect pair of Wedding-Day Heels!

Orange Girl Photographs

As I See It Photography

Alan Maudie Photography

Andras Schram Photography

Andras Schram Photography

Orange Girl Photographs

Orange Girl Photographs

Orange Girl Photographs

Orange Girl Photographs

Orange Girl Photographs

Orange Girl Photographs

Orange Girl Photographs

Alan Maudie Photography

Andras Schram Photography

Julie Williams Photography

Orange Girl Photographs

LFW’s Guide to Wedding Announcements!

It is a romantic and exciting time in every couple’s lives when they decide to take the next big step…marriage! As soon as you get engaged you will want to proclaim your love for one another from the rooftops, however, you may want to think twice before doing so. At LFW, we think there are a few important tips to wedding announcements before all the elaborate planning can begin!

Andras Schram Photography

Do Tell Your Closest Friends and Family Right Away!

The moment right after you become engaged is exceptionally special, and after you breathe deeply and get over the initial shock of excitement of the engagement, you will want to share the news with your closest friends and family. Then you can all celebrate together and embrace your future with your new fiancé!

Don’t Tell Every Single Person You Know!

While you should tell your engagement to those you and your husband-to-be are close to, you should however limit the amount of people you inform. Not only would it take a large amount of effort and time to call everyone, but no one will know their exact wedding guest list plans the moment they become engaged. It would be rude and extremely embarrassing to both parties if you gave false notions of an invitation, and did not end up inviting them.

Do Send Engagement Announcements in an Appropriate Manner

As previously discussed, calling everyone you know about your recent engagement is a time consuming and inappropriate idea. A better way to let your news be heard is through engagement announcements. They are an easy and effective way to inform your family and friends of your exciting news, while allowing you to only invite personally the people you would like to attend the wedding. There are many different types and varieties of Wedding Announcements, to easily match your tastes and personal styles.

Do Have an Engagement Party

Another way of announcing your engagement is by having an engagement party! This allows you to get together with family and friends, to celebrate your new engagement all together with the ones you love!

Alan Maudie Photography