Trash The Dress

Which brand of wedding shoes should you select for your wedding day shoes? Well that is a difficult one to be honest as there are quite a few fabulous brands of wedding shoes around but here is an overview of them.

The Pink By Paradox wedding shoes by Paradox London were the first brand we approved to sell via our store and certainly take centre stage in terms of popularity, we believe that this is due to the chic city styling, fabulous prices and with no fewer than 50 styles to choose from, they clearly are the leader in terms of assisting brides with the purchase of their wedding shoes.
Pink By Paradox wedding shoes offer the bride a fabulous range of styles including slingback, closed toe, closed back, vintage styles, peep toe, bows, flat shoes, mid heel, low heel right through to high heel wedding shoes.

The Pink By Paradox brand is young, fun and trendy offering a broad range of styles to suit the bride, bridesmaid & mother of the bride.

Pink styling is influenced very much by catwalk fashion trends, which are then translated into elegant and comfortable satin bridal shoes at a cost effective price for all.

Belle wedding shoes by Paradox London were introduced several years ago as an addition to their already successful collections, this mid budget range of wedding shoes are perfect for those wanting a silk wedding shoe but without the couture or boutique pricing.

This brand of wedding shoes is made from the finest ivory or white dyeable silk and has a fabulous range of fashionable styles to choose from. We feel the Belle By Paradox London collection is just perfect for those having silk bridal gowns. Peep toe wedding shoe styles certainly appears frequently throughout this wedding shoe brand.

Belle by Paradox London is a luxury handcrafted footwear collection that captures prevailing catwalk trends and unique crystal pieces to create a collection which is fundamentally unique. Belle by Paradox London encompasses lavish silk and alluring crystals which is combined with unique in-built comfort gel pads and soft leather lining to create a shoe which is not only chic but also comfortable.

Designed and created with beautiful crystals and embellishments along with the Belle By Paradox signature insoles, soft leather lining, shoe sizing from 2 – 10 and of course a few styles available in wide fitting, we can see why this award was given. Personally our sweetheart long bridesmaid dress seems to be very popular to compliment the range.

The Benjamin Adams wedding shoe collection never fails to excite us here at Girls Of Elegance Limited, admittedly they are probably one of our favourite collections that we sell but there are many reason why. The first being swarovski, who doesn’t adore the ultimate sparkly that these crystals create?, teamed perfectly with both classic simple wedding dresses and of course those with plenty of sparkles to compliment. Let us tell you a little about them.

Benjamin Adams footwear was born to create luxurious and unique bridal footwear. They are glamorous, alluring and each piece has been created with a signature brand identity which is recognised fully as Benjamin Adams. Each design is striking, different and the luxury achieved through the intricate detailing and research into the ultimate of wedding shoe trends and trims. The head designer for the collection Alessandro Pavan who has worked with many leading italian brands has set out and succeeded in creating a luxury footwear range with using only the very finest chosen materials and stunning duchesse silk available.

The Benjamin Adams Wedding Shoes collection of which Girls Of Elegance Limited are an official platinum stockist are certainly worthy of A-list status and we are thrilled and proud that we as a company were awarded within the first two years this status as a leading seller of the brand for them.

The collection consists of approx 25 different wedding shoe styles with many strong influences year on year on various trends particularly vintage trims, platforms and elegant peep toes. The styles feature beautiful swarovski embellishments, brooch frontage designs and a fabulous range of comfortable heel heights.

In particular the Benjamin Adams wedding shoes collections feature a signature crystal adjustable buckle for those shoes requiring it, no stone was left unturned when this collection is revamped year after year. Soft cushioned insoles, leather linings and beautiful design and trims, what more could a bride ask for.

For Rainbow Club, their collections are so much more than just a wedding shoe. In their words it’s about a passion to provide beautiful, aspirational designs that are comfortable and really fit like a glove. Rainbow Club have been providing beautiful wedding shoes since 1986 and are completely dedicated to producing the best and are one of the most trusted wedding shoe companies in the industry.

All of the Rainbow Club wedding shoes are exclusively designed in house and then handmade using the very best components from guaranteed dyeable satins and swarovski buckles and embellishments. They also offer a very favourable price bracket of normally no more than £79.00. The pure ivory collection features a stunning small collection with fashion forward designs and flamboyant finishes. Imagine vintage chic and the pure ivory collection is probably for you.

One thing that really captures our eye with the Rainbow Club brand is their dedication to shoe photography, we love that they not only focus on close up detailing of the shoes themselves but their lifestyle photography really is beautiful and we love to showcase this via the Girls Of Elegance website wherever we can.

The +fit collection is perfect for those brides or any member of the bridal party who requires a shoe which is in the wider fitting, there are a beautiful collection of wedding shoes available in the wide fitting. The bliss collection combines classic styles with a generous fit, padded linings and spongey latex underfoot, which gives the guarantee of extreme comfort.

The Rainbow Club wedding handbags work perfectly for all of their bridal shoes.

Else wedding shoes are a gorgeous collection that showcases everything from fashionable short points to platforms and t-bar sandals.

All of the Else wedding shoes including the Miss Else collection not only look beautiful but have soft linings to ensure extreme comfort for precious feet. We are thrilled also to promote that every Else and Miss Else styles are hand coloured free of charge to your own unique shade making Else wedding shoes the perfect choice for weddings, proms or indeed any special occasion.

The Else wedding shoe collections are available in Ivory Satin or indeed can be dyed from jelly bean green to sugar almond pink, either way you the bride can choose. Whether it’s a formal wedding, glamorous evening or summer garden party your shoes can be expertly hand dyed free of charge by the dedicated studio artists.

Girls Of Elegance Limited can always arrange this on our brides behalf meaning you can tick another something off your to do list.
We showcase the capabilites of the Else wedding shoes via our website as much as we can and we are truly dedicated to the brand as much as the creators, beautifully stylish, affordable and comfortable, the perfect combination we feel.

Our short bridesmaids dresses would certainly compliment this inexpensive range perfectly. We are dedicated in ensuring we are a one stop shop for all of your wedding accessory needs, our customer service team is always here to listen and assist with any enquiry that you have.

Rainbow Club in 2011 awarded Girls Of Elegance Limited and our sister companies 1st For Wedding Shoes & 1st For Bridal Shoes due to their dedication to the brand the Rainbow Couture Wedding Shoes collection and we are thrilled.

Rainbow Couture wedding shoes are the designer element to the Rainbow club brand of which also features Else Wedding Shoes and the simplicity of Rainbow Club wedding shoes. The Rainbow Couture collections are made from the finest silk fabrics and the swarovski detailing provides the ultimate in classy and chic shoe styling for the bride to be.

For Rainbow Couture, the collection offers so much more than a wedding shoe. It’s about a passion to provide beautiful, aspirational designs that are comfortable and really fit like a glove. Rainbow Couture provide the bride with the perfect shoe for their vision. Rainbow Couture is all about providing simple yet beautifully elegant wedding shoes with the most stunning trims made from the finest materials, in this case a lot of swarovski crystal is featured.

This collection of wedding shoes is small yet effective, ensuring the focus is purely on around 15 styles and getting those styles just perfect.

Complimented by a large variety of heel heights and wedding shoe styles ensuring that every potential bridal shoe requirement is taken into account making your purchase easy and simple we feel that the Rainbow Couture collection is just perfect.

We would also recommend for those wanting to dye the Rainbow Couture shoes after the wedding using our dyeing services that you compliment the shoes with one of our beautiful formal dresses, of which our sweetheart dress would compliment the trims of the shoes perfectly.

You can view the Rainbow Couture Wedding Shoes via our south west showroom, beautifully positioned on a huge velvet centrepiece with over 200 swarovski buttons.

The Meadows Wedding Shoes collection offer comfort, a very affordable price bracket and a stunning range of simple styles to suit every bride and their bridal party.

All of the Meadows brand of wedding shoes can be dyed to co-ordinate with the colours on your dress, bouquet, bridesmaid’s dress, husband-to be’s cravat, flowers, almost anything. So, when the big day arrives, you can step out in style, knowing that you have found your perfect match.

We were very pleased to launch the favourable diamond white collection of wedding shoes by Benjamin Walk. This enables us to cover every aspect of the brides needs as so many of you require diamond white wedding shoes to match your diamond white Maggie Sotterio or other famous designer you have chosen to make your gown, we are now able to provide these with this wedding shoe brand.

They offer a stunning range of designs for white, silver and gold shoes and we are having continued success with this fantastic wedding shoe brand.

We are able to deliver all of our wedding shoes within 3 working days ensuring that we are providing the fastest turnaround on the net for all our customers. We also offer a FREE UK DELIVERY service too.

All of these fabulous brands of wedding shoes are available to purchase from any of our websites including 1st For Wedding Shoes & 1st For Bridal Shoes.

We very much look forward to assisting you and hope this has given you a big insight into the wedding shoe brands available.

We were thrilled when Sarah asked to work with us with creating this blog for you guys.

Maybe you’re in the beginning stages of dress shopping or maybe you’ve already narrowed it down to a certain cut or style. There’s a lot to think about when it comes to picking a dress that fits your style- not to mention your body. Let’s make it easy by breaking down the general shapes that most wedding gowns fall under, which body types they flatter the most, and how to tailor your workout routine to make sure you look your best in the dress that you’ve already bought. Here are some common wedding dress styles and appropriate exercises that target the areas of your body that will be most prominent according to the style of wedding dress you have selected!

style: Ballgown- necklines/sleeves vary
accencuates: core
exercise: Abdominal crunches
how to:

1. Lie on your back and place your feet on a wall so that your knees and hips are bent at  90-degree angles. Tighten your abdominal muscles.

2. Raise your head and shoulders off the floor. To avoid straining your neck, cross your arms on your chest rather than locking them behind your head. Hold for three deep breaths.

3. Return to the start position and repeat.

style: Trumpet/Mermaid-
accencuates: butt, thighs, and hips
exercise: Squats
how to:

1. Stand with feet hip-width apart and, for added intensity, hold weights at shoulder level or at your sides.
2. Bend the knees, and lower into a squat, keeping the knees behind the toes.  Imagine that you’re sticking your butt out behind you, but keep the torso upright and contracted.
3. Press into the heels to stand up.
4. Repeat for 2-3 sets of 8-16 reps

style: Midcalf/Ballerina- forgiving on thighs and hips
accencuates: legs/calves.
exercise: chair squat
how to:
This is a great exercises for toning legs and calves. It is easy to do and it is not necessary to purchase expensive equipment, all you need is a chair! 1. Place a chair just behind you and stand in front of it with feet about hip- or shoulder-width apart.

2. Contract the abs and keep them tight as you bend the knees and slowly squat towards the chair.

3. Keep the knees behind the toes as you sit down on the chair for a few seconds.

4. Contract the glutes and hamstrings to lift up out of the chair and begin extending the legs.

5. Fully extend the legs until you’re back to standing position.

6. Repeat this for 1-3 sets of 10-16 repetitions.

7. To progress, squat down until you’re just hovering over the chair, but not sitting all the way down.

8. Make sure to keep your knees in line with your toes.
A-line/Princess-forgiving on bottom half
accentuates: bodice and core
exercise: the bicycle
how to:
1. Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground. Put your hands beside your head.
2. Bring knees to a 45- degree angle and slowly mimic a bicycle pedal motion.
3. Touch your left elbow to your right knee and your right elbow to your left knee.
4. Lie on the floor interlock your fingers and place your hands behind your head.
5. Bring knees towards the chest and lift the shoulder blades off the floor while neck remains flat on the floor.
6. Straighten the left leg while simultaneously turn the upper body to the left, taking the right elbow towards the left knee.
7. Switch sides, bringing the right elbow towards the right knee.
8. Continue alternating sides for 1-4 sets of 14-16 repetitions.

Empire-forgiving on abs
accentuates: chest and shoulders
exercise: chest and shoulders
how to:
1.lie on your back and hold the weights (between 5 and 8 lbs) with your palms facing upward, and your arms outstretched to each side.
2. With your elbows bent, lift your arms above chest until your hands are almost touching. And repeat 10-12 repetitions.

Strapless/low back-
accentuates: chest and shoulders
exercises: Lateral pull downs
how to:
Although the lateral pull down requires a specific machine which can be found at any gym.  “Lat” pull downs are great for working out the upper back muscle like the posterior deltoid.
1. Sit straight on a bench facing the tower and hold the bar with a broad, overhand grip. Keeping your back straight, pull the lat to your chest.
2. Touch the lat to your chest and hold it for two seconds while pinching your shoulder blades together.
3. Keep the tension, move the bar back to the original position. Do three sets of eight to twelve repetitions.

By Sasha Britton for Girls of Elegance Limited,  Gym Source, your source for treadmills, ellipticals, home gyms and so much more.

We love Wedding Shoes so thought we would provide you with a detailed insight from Paradox London into the current trends and top ten best sellers of our favourite brands. So first up is the stunning and elegant Benjamin Adams, this collection is just the ultimate collection of wedding shoes with the main feature of all styles being beautiful swarovski crystals.  The top ten sellers this year are.

1. Charlize £299.00

The Charlize Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams are the most beautiful wedding shoes featuring a magnificent high heel and adjorned with hundreds of swavorski crystals and an open peep toe.

We recommend them because ……. “The Charlize Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams are the ultimate in bridal glamour for this season.”

2. Gaga £250.00

The Gaga Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams are again another glamourous high heel wedding shoe featuring hundreds of swavorski crystals but complimented with a side cut out to the shoe and a wonderful closed toe.

We recommend them because ……. “The Gaga Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams can be worn time and time again making them a bridal buyer must this year.”

3. Electra £250.00

The Electra Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams are very similar to another style from this renowned collection however this particular shoe features a fantastic platform frontage.

We recommend them because ……. “The Electra Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams are the perfect retro high heel wedding shoe with the added glamour being adjorned with swavorski crystals.”

4. Scarlet £159.00

A high-fashion platform shoe with spectacular Swarovski crystal trimming. The outrageous Scarlett Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams are hand crafted by Paradox London using the finest duchesse silk, stunning Swarovski crystals, soft kid leather lining and the highest quality leather soles.

The Scarlett Wedding Shoes offer the most vintage and retro style of bridal shoe on the market. This platform style shoe has a stocky block heel, platform base, offer a closed back with open toe with diamantes featured around the peep toe of the shoe.

We recommend them because ……. “The Scarlett Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams would suit short, long or trouser suit weddings, think vintage, think retro, think Scarlett.”

5. Liza £139.00

A chic round toe dorsey back shoe with unique pleated silk trimming and bow. The divine Liza Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams are hand crafted by Paradox London using the finest duchesse silk, stunning Swarovski crystals, soft kid leather lining and the highest quality leather soles.

The Liza Bridal Shoes are as glamourous as wedding shoes can be, offering a rounded toe, closed back with frill satin trim and the frontage also features the same trim but finished with a satin bow to the side.

We recommend them because ……. “The Liza Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams are ideal for that classical or vintage gown and add that extra touch of glamour to the simplest of gowns.”

6. Celine £139.00

The Celine Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams are another beautiful addition for this coming season, with a closed back, side cut out and a pleated frontage, these are a beautiful wedding shoe for any bride. They are also complimented by a beautiful vintage brooch to the front.

We recommend them because ……. “The Celine Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams are adorable and we love the vintage design to them with the incorporating pleats for that added something.”

7. Dita £209.00

The striking Dita Wedding Shoe from the Benjamin Adams collection is hand crafted by Paradox London using the finest duchesse silk, stunning Swarovski crystals, soft kid leather lining and the highest quality leather soles.

The Dita Wedding Shoes are a beautiful vintage design shoe with a hidden platform, beautiful vintage brooch with pearl centre and an array of stunning diamantes scattered across three bars either side.

We recommend them because ……. “.We are in absolute awe of the Dita Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams, these fabulous vintage wedding shoes will compliment any bridal gown beautifully.”

8. Yasmin £159.00

The Yasmin Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams For Paradox London feature signature soft cushioning insoles, they have a beautiful trim around the peep toe comprising elegant square swavorski crystals, rare to say the least and a cut out side just for that little something extra.

We recommend them because ……. “The Yasmin Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams For Paradox London have had all of us girls in the office talking, simple, elegant, fabulous trims and dyeable to be worn time and time again, what more could any girl want?”

9. Cruz £159.00

The striking Cruz Wedding Shoe from the Benjamin Adams collection is hand crafted by Paradox London using the finest duchesse silk, stunning Swarovski crystals, soft kid leather lining and the highest quality leather soles.

The Cruz Wedding Shoes are a classic court shoe with a stunning rounded toe and a beautiful bow featuring a swavorski centrepiece. Further diamantes have been added to the sides of the shoes for that extra glamour.

We recommend them because ……. “We believe the Cruz Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams are going to take the wedding shoe market by storm this year taking over from the ever popular Blondell shoe which is no longer available. We are thrilled that the Blondell has been replaced by a style so equally dazzling this year.”

10. Paltrow £139.00

The Paltrow Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams For Paradox London are a stunning and just fabulous low heel wedding shoe for this season, featuring a supportive closed back, pointed frontage comprising of an elegant simplicity bow and adjorned with just the most beautiful vintage brooch detail to the front.

We recommend them because ……. “The Paltrow Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams For Paradox London have been created for the collection ensuring that we accomodate all brides and all heights, you may be a tall bride but a totally glamourous bride non the less with this shoe.”

We knew Charlize would be in the list somewhere, I personally wore this shoe for an anniversary trash the dress shoot and found them as all the Benjamin Adams range the ultimate in comfort, cushioned insoles perfect for all our brides.

No onto the Mid range Belle Collection, perfect for those with a budget of around £75.00.  The top ten sellers are:

1. Tiger £94.99

The Tiger Wedding Shoes By Belle By Paradox are a sexy and sassy pleated fabric shoe giving them that extra edge on the other styles that we offer, finished off with a diamante brooch with pearl centre.

We recommend them because……….. “The Tiger Wedding Shoes By Belle By Paradox are the ultimate in bridal glamour and gives the bride that little something different in the way of their wedding shoes.”

2. Moonstone £89.99

The Moonstone Wedding Shoes By Belle By Paradox offer a vintage design, with a closed back and peep toe with cut out sides and a wonderful vintage brooch to compliment the design fully.

We recommend them because ……. “The Moonstone Wedding Shoes By Belle By Paradox would look wonderful with any vintage gown”

3. Montana £89.99

The Montana Wedding Shoes By Belle By Paradox are a wonderfully sassy vintage style crossover shoe with diamante buckle, peep toe and a fabulous platform base.

We recommend them because……….. “The Montana Wedding Shoes By Belle By Paradox are just perfect for those fashion followers of the current fashion shoe trends, Paradox excel once again by creating a bridal shoe based on the catwalk trends this year.”

4. Palace £99.99

The Palace Wedding Shoes By Belle For Paradox London are a beautiful side cut our court shoe with peep toe design, a high heel and a stunning bow trim with large crystal brooch design to the centre.

We recommend them because……….. “The Palace Wedding Shoes By Belle For Paradox London are the ultimate in a mid priced wedding shoe with signature silver insole with cushioning, these are just perfect.”

5. Tanza £89.99

The Tanza Wedding Shoes For Belle By Paradox offer a closed back design with beautiful diamante brooch to the front of the shoe and a continuous pleated fabric across the whole shoe.

We recommend them because……….. “The Tanza Wedding Shoes By Belle By Paradox are a pretty and elegant open toe shoe with a fabulous pleated design making them a universal wedding shoe for all themes.

6. Golden £89.99

The Golden Wedding Shoes By Belle For Paradox London offer a side cut out design with peep toe frontage, a closed supportive back and an elegant brooch detail to the centre.

We recommend them because……….. “The Golden Wedding Shoes By Belle For Paradox London are the perfect shoe for those of a strict budget but not wanting to compromise on comfort and glamour.”

7. Capri £79.99

The Capri Wedding Shoes By Belle By Paradox are an elegant rounded toe shoe featuring a cut out side and trim around the frontage featuring a pretty little bow.

We recommend them because……….. “The Capri Wedding Shoes By Belle By Paradox are simple yet perfectly elegant for any wedding”

8. Firestone £89.99

9. Sunstone £79.99

The Sunstone Wedding Shoes By Belle By Paradox are a pretty open style shoe with thin strap detailing, an intricate diamante brooch featured on the side and cut out sides with a diamante buckle.

We recommend them because……….. “The Sunstone Wedding Shoes By Belle By Paradox are light, simple and equally pretty with a hint of vintage about them making them perfect for those vintage style bridal gowns being favoured at the moment.”

10. Bermuda £99.99

The Bermuda Wedding Shoes By Belle For Paradox London offer a beautiful sandal wedding shoe design ensuring a fabulous fashion element with their wrap over frontage adjorned with diamantes for that added glamour and a pretty strap that secures around the ankle and this features the signature adjustable diamante buckle.

We recommend them because……….. “The Bermuda Wedding Shoes By Belle For Paradox London are perfect for those hot summer weddings and being fully dyeable make the ultimate fashion shoe after the big event.”

and last but by no means least the Pink By Paradox Collection, perfect for those brides of ours on a tight budget but without deterring on quality of course.

1. Tease £64.95

The Tease Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are a stunning high heel wedding shoe featuring a platform frontage and a pretty bow to the front.

We recommend them because……… “The Tease Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox offer the designer wedding shoe style without the designer price tag.”

2. Barbie £54.95

The Barbie Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are a simple satin peep toe high heeled wedding shoe complimenting any bride and her wedding gown.

We recommend them because……… “The Barbie Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are simple, elegant and once again a popular addition to the Paradox London Brand”

3. Crush £54.95

The Crush Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are an ideal addition for all the bridal party, they feature an elegant cross over style to the front with a stunning and delicate sequin trim. They are fabulous for both the bride and her bridesmaids.

We recommend them because……… “The Crush Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are not only a fantastic price but also an extremely popular and elegant style.”

4. Lipstick £69.95

The Lipstick Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are a stunning high heel wedding shoe featuring a platform frontage, dual flat bow and a stunning diamante clasp for that added glamour.

We recommend them because……. “The Lipstick Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox offer the designer wedding shoe style without the designer price tag, we love the new soft cushion pad to keep your feet as comfortable as possible on your wedding day.”

5. Sherbert £54.95

The Sherbert Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are a court style shoe with elegant open toe and curved pleated detailing.

We recommend them because…………”The Sherbert Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are a similar addition to our ever popular Mansfield and Flamingo styles”

6. Autumn £54.95

The Autumn Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are a simple yet pretty court style shoe featuring a supportive over foot strap with elegant diamante buckle.

We recommend them because……… “The Autumn Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are simple, elegant and once again a popular addition to the Paradox London Brand “

7. Puff £54.95

The Puff Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox offer a stunning moderate block heel with a cut out side and rounded toe finished off with a complementary sweeping bow to the side and a diamante clasp for that added sparkle.

We recommend them because……. “The Puff Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox offer simplicity at its best as always with this fabulous collection and the rounded toe is perfect for those brides not wanting a pointed toe.”

8. Sundae £54.95

The Sundae Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox remind us of a ballroom shoe, an elegant court shoe with delicated ruched detailing, a wonderful round toe and a moderate heel.

We recommend them because …………”The Sundae Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are ideal for the bride, bridesmaids and the all important mother of the bride”

9. Flower £54.95

The Flower Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are a fabulously vintage flat shoe with a wonderful brooch design to the front incorporating pearls and diamantes.

We recommend them because……… “The Flower Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are perfect for those vintage wedding dresses and particularly for those taller brides wanting not to tower over the groom.”

10. Ballet £54.95

The Ballet Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are another timeless classic to the Pink By Paradox collection. Featuring clean simple lines, an elegant and subtle kitten heel and a cute diamante buckle to create that little bit of WOW factor.

We recommend them because:……..”The Ballet Wedding Shoes By Pink By Paradox are perfect for those brides with a slightly larger foot size, the slim clean lines will ensure that your feet will appear subtle and delicate due to the design of this shoe.”

We’ve promoted all of these collections for 7 years and take our role as a platinum stockist for the collections very seriously.  We hope you’ve enjoyed our top ten insight into the 2011 best selling styles.

Will be back soon with more exciting and informative blogs for you all.

Maybe it should be renamed?  I mean after all it sounds awful doesn’t it? You’ve paid all that money to have the gown of your dreams only to consider potentially ruining it completely for another photo shoot, in fact that couldn’t be further than the truth.

My husband and I this year for our 6th year anniversary, we have been together 17 mind you !  decided that we wanted to do something different and yes I was more than happy to trash the dress, I mean its been stuck up in the loft looking lonely in a box since our wedding in cyprus.  I wanted to remember our wonderful wedding day but wanted to do something different, I think I was more concerned that i wouldn’t fit in it anymore as opposed to wrecking it.

So our chosen photographer was the wonderful and assuring Catherine from Lily & Frank Photography who has completed various photoshoots of our daughter since birth, we love her work, her attention to detail, the calmness whilst she is shooting and just her relaxed mannerisms to make everyone feel at ease.

So after much deliberation and my own personal obsession withprison dramas we thought we wouldn’t go for the traditional theme of walking through the woods, getting in a lake, walking round some gardens, no that was far too boring for us so what does my husband suggest? “Bodmin Jail“, yes you heard it right!

So we approached Catherine with the idea and she was thrilled, excited and shocked that we would choose such a venue but we knew she would love the beauty of it once she got there.  We wanted to make a day of it so Catherine found a retro caravan park to go afterwards and then we thought weather permitted we would hit the beach.

We then got onto contacting Bodmin Jail who very kindly agreed to let us shoot there for a small donation of which we were more than happy to contribute to keep that beautiful pile of rubble going after all (the managers comments not ours)

So the night before it does feel like we’re getting married again, we’re talking about our actual day drinking some champers and wondering how the hell we are going to become models for the day, how will we pose? god what have we done?

The day arrives……………

So without boring you with all the ins and outs of the shoot, lets show you some of Catherines favourites from each element of the day.

Lily & Frank Blog – Bodmin Jail

Lovelane Caravans

Beach

Now by the end of the day my dress was dirty, filthy and yes maybe i was a tad concerned but now its sitting back where it belongs in a box beautifully clean.

I suppose what we’re saying is maybe it should be called something other like “Cherish The Dress” as there is absolutely no need to ruin it but you can still have fun and enjoy the day whilst ending up with a cracking range of photographs. We personally would recommend the photo shoot to all and in particular with Lily & Frank, they don’t just do “Cherish The Dress” shoots, they do photographs of little ones, commerical photography and of course all things Weddings.

Oh and incase you’re wondering where I got my shoes, i decided as i was technically getting married again for the day I would invest in a new pair and chose the wonderful Swarvoski Charlize Wedding Shoes By Benjamin Adams.

Another “thumbs up” supplier recommendation from us