Weddings have always been shrouded in magic and superstition. Even skeptical brides, preparing for this day, listen to popular beliefs. Fashion trends have long allowed girls to get married in outfits that are far from their wedding look. But it is better to choose wedding shoes, namely the bride’s shoes, with closed toes and heels. Why? We will discuss this issue in the article.
Why sandals are prohibited for weddings
There are a great many folk beliefs associated with the wedding ceremony. But only three concern shoes.
So that well-being does not “leak away”
In the old days, there was the following ritual: millet, millet or other small seeds were placed in the shoes of those entering into marriage. This action was intended to provide the young family with health and wealth.
That is why the sign arose: if you get married in open shoes, money, health and various amenities will “flow away” . And instead of them there will remain misfortunes, illnesses and sorrows.
For a safe birth
The design of the sandals involves the presence of straps, jumpers, and various fasteners, which, according to legend, can affect the reproductive function of the expectant mother . They promise complications during the birth process, which can cost the health or even the life of both the child and the mother.
To protect against negativity
Since ancient times, the feet have been considered the weakest point of the human body. Just remember the famous Greek myth about the Achilles heel. Our ancestors were sure: if the heel or toe of the bride was in sight, then ill-wishers would be able to send damage to the young people . In addition, the bride could catch a negative from the ground with the open part of her foot.
To believe in omens or not, of course, is a personal matter, but when choosing this type of shoe, you should look for a design that is simpler and without frills.
Reference! In the old days, in order for the bride not to be spoiled by the evil eye, the Russians wore red boots.
Modern wedding tradition - drinking from a shoe
Another reason to give up sandals is given by the modern tradition of inviting the groom to drink from the bride’s shoe (!). So dashing, like a hussar! How to drink from sandals?! It's not always easy to hold a glass in them!
Is it possible to get married in sandals: signs
Signs arose in ancient times, when people tried to explain the inexplicable. From there, signs and superstitions came to us. A huge number of them relate to marriage. One of these signs says why you can’t get married in sandals.
Many signs are no longer relevant today, but not wedding ones. People continue to believe in them and follow them to this day.
They are usually associated with health, family happiness and well-being.
If, for example, you tear a dress or suit, it means that your relatives will be grumpy. This has its own explanation. In the old days, a wedding dress was passed on to a new generation, and if the dress was damaged, a scandal would begin.
Signs regarding happiness were built on the “vice versa” principle. Fortunately, the dishes broke; there will be no quarrels in the family. The sign was made a ritual, and in the registry office, after the painting, the young people break the glasses when they drink champagne. If the pieces of glass from the glass are large, then the first-born will be a boy, and if they are small, then the first-born will be a girl.
One of the signs advises a girl to shed tears before the wedding. In the old days, a girl went to her husband’s house and said goodbye to her free life forever. If you think about it, this sign - to cry - is not without meaning. Tears will help the bride relieve her anxiety before the wedding ceremony, which means that her entire future life will be joyful. Brides have cried and will cry before the wedding - this promises them a happy marriage.
When a girl comes to a new home, hopes are placed on her related to prosperity and procreation. She had to be able to create comfort, keep the house clean, find contact with family - this was always important for the bride’s happiness. She has always received and continues to receive a lot of attention at weddings. There were always restrictions placed on her outfit and actions.
What shoes are most suitable for a bride?
So, we only buy shoes for the bride! But not all models are suitable.
In order to choose the “right” shoes, you should pay attention to the following criteria.
Convenience
A wedding celebration is not an event for one hour. And the bride spends most of this time on her feet. So it’s worth choosing a model in which her legs will feel most comfortable .
Attention! To choose the most appropriate size option, you should purchase shoes in the afternoon. This will prevent your shoes from becoming too tight if your feet are a little swollen.
Color
An equally important criterion. Traditionally, it is believed that the color of the shoes should be the same tone as the dress. For example, if you choose an ivory-colored outfit, then you will need the same shoes.
Attention! The exception to the rule is contrasting items. For example, red shoes. But in this version, they need to be balanced with another element of the same color: jewelry, bouquet, frills on the dress, and so on.
Style
The style of the outfit can also influence the choice of shoes. Shoes and dress should complement each other and look like a harmonious ensemble
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Heel
Choose your heel size carefully. It should be such that the shoes do not peek out from under the hem, but at the same time sufficient so that the dress does not touch the ground .
Before and after the wedding
It is believed that wedding shoes must be new - you cannot wear shoes that have already been worn by someone else on the day of the celebration.
But what to do after the holiday ? Folk traditions dictate the following options:
- Continue wearing shoes . The more days after the wedding the newlywed wears her shoes, the more years she will live in a happy marriage. Naturally, for this, “clothes for the legs” must be comfortable;
- Store shoes , wearing them periodically on appropriate occasions.
It is not recommended to sell, borrow or give wedding shoes: shoes symbolize a happy marriage. Sell or give them away, lend them for a while - give your happiness to someone with your own hands. It is not recommended to throw away heavily worn shoes; it is better to destroy them.
Superstitions associated with bride's shoes
As usual, some beliefs regarding wedding shoes contradict each other. However, upon careful examination, one can find a very real justification in them.
- Sandals or shoes with open toes, open heels or cut-outs are not allowed to be worn to a wedding . It is believed that happiness and prosperity “leak” through the cutouts. The rules of etiquette support the sign: at special events, a woman should wear stockings or tights, which do not go with an open model. In addition, with a long dress, open shoes and sandals look worse than classic pumps.
- Shoes with ties, clasps, and buckles are not recommended . They “bind” the energy of the young wife and prevent further easy childbirth. The real reason is that during a long wedding day, the fasteners can severely rub or put pressure on the leg, cutting off blood circulation.
- Wedding shoes must have high heels . The higher it is, the higher the woman’s position in the new family. Naturally, it is not recommended to go overboard with the height - you shouldn’t overwhelm your young husband, and it’s uncomfortable to walk in such shoes.
- You can’t change your shoes on your wedding day - this will lead to infidelity and quarrels in marriage . Remembering the recommendations about high heels, you should carefully consider the issue of choice - you can’t go without heels at all, but the shoes should be stable and comfortable. The stability of the block also symbolizes stability in family life.
- Color and finishing - it is better to give preference to bright (preferably red) smooth shoes . They demonstrate passion and security in the family and attract good luck. The argument for a smooth surface: Rhinestones and stones can damage the hem of a dress. The preference for the red color of the bride's shoes is associated with ancient Slavic beliefs. Here the red shoes are the “heirs” of the traditional red boots of the newlywed, a symbol of her security in marriage .”
- “Worn” shoes are worn to weddings . This means wearing out the house - a reasonable precaution so as not to wear out your feet.
Disadvantages of wedding sandals
Speaking about negative arguments that do not relate to traditional aspects, we can talk about wedding sandals:
- shoes will be much better than sandals if the weather forecast predicts rain on the day of the ceremony;
- It is better to refuse open shoes if the bride has problems with the skin of her feet or her nails look unkempt - closed shoes will save the situation by hiding all the imperfections;
- If you are going to complete your wedding look with stockings, socks or tights, you should know that it will look ridiculous in sandals.
Popular superstitions and traditions associated with shoes
Superstitions are associated not only with the choice of shoes, but also with their further use. For example, it is believed that you need to go to the registry office in worn shoes . This does not mean that you should buy used shoes. It is enough to wear shoes around the house.
It is important to remember that the future husband should not see the shoes. According to signs, the answer to the question whether the groom can see the bride’s shoes before the wedding is negative. This applies to the entire outfit and accessories.
Another popular question is whether a bride can change her shoes at a wedding. Changing clothes or shoes during a wedding is a bad omen . It is believed that in this case there will be no constancy in the family and even, perhaps, an early betrayal of one of the spouses will occur.
In order for the newlyweds to live richly, a copper coin is placed in the shoes of the bride and groom
There is an opinion that wedding shoes cannot be rented, but that it is better to buy new ones. However, in reality it is allowed to take everything except the wedding veil .
Beautiful shoes for a wedding
An interesting wedding tradition is associated with shoes . One of the guests must quietly “steal” her from the bride. After this happens, the groom is required to pay a monetary ransom for the newlywed’s shoes.
The groom's behavior in this situation is also symbolic. If he agrees to complete all the tasks and pay the ransom, a comfortable and prosperous life awaits the young wife . When the groom refuses the ransom, this can serve as a “bell” that he is a rather stingy person.
Wearing wedding shoes after the wedding is not only possible, but also necessary. According to folk superstitions, the bride should tear them down, as they say, “to the holes.” There is a superstition according to which the number of years of constant wearing of wedding shoes is identical to the number of years spent by the newlyweds in marriage.
It is not permitted to sell or rent wedding shoes. According to legend, this is the same as sharing your own husband, and therefore promises betrayal.
Closed shoes for a wedding
Despite the fact that “there is no smoke without fire,” it is still worth using common sense when preparing and holding a wedding.
Organizing a celebration taking into account all superstitions is almost impossible. In addition, many of the beliefs have long lost their relevance and significance. Don't pay attention to the little things and be happy!
Where did the tradition of wearing shoes on the day of marriage come from?
The combination of sandals with a wedding dress has always been perceived as a bad omen. The founders of this superstition were the Eastern Slavs, who considered the legs to be the most vulnerable place in the human body .
Our pagan ancestors believed that the bare parts of the foot allowed ill-wishers to easily cast damage on the bride. Dark thoughts could darken the future family life of the newlyweds, causing misunderstandings, disagreements and quarrels. According to legend, open toes or heels also “absorbed” the negative energy of the earth, which had a detrimental effect on the happiness and well-being of future spouses.
Interesting! In Ancient Rus', girls traditionally married in red morocco boots, believing that their bright color, symbolizing love and beauty, helped protect against the evil eye. In the summer, as a rule, people rarely got married, since it was a period of plowing and intense work in the fields. Grain or berries were also poured into the bride's boots. Such a ritual promised the new family prosperity, prosperity, and relief from want and deprivation.
Fashion models
Having decided on wedding shoes in favor of sandals, you should watch the latest fashion shows and find out which models will be in trend this season. The designers did their best, wanting to surprise the female half of humanity by coming up with new fancy shapes and models of summer shoes.
In addition to the classic colors - black, white and beige - fashion designers did not skimp and pleased with a riot of colors, patterns and prints, delighting women. So, the main trends that you should pay attention to when choosing sandals for a wedding:
- One of the main trends in the coming season has become stable thick heels, not only high, but also low. Although the new collections of famous fashion houses still feature summer high-heeled shoes.
- The platform, beloved by many, does not give up its leading position. True, it has undergone some changes in the light of the latest fashion trends - it has become more massive, “tractor-like”.
- Models with classic stiletto heels also took to the catwalk. Now the sandals have a high platform in front and a thicker heel, which is more suitable for a formal appearance than for everyday life.
Thanks to this variety, you can choose not only comfortable and elegant shoes for a wedding celebration, but also stylish ones.
Style
Most of the styles and models of sandals that were loved last season smoothly migrated into the coming season. There is nothing surprising in this, because the designers focused on conservatism, elegance and comfort when creating their masterpieces.
Beauty and comfort are perhaps the main criteria thanks to which women buy another pair of shoes. A bride who always wants to be on trend, but wants to adhere to traditions, should opt for closed-toe sandals. This season they are presented in a wide variety of variations and are ideal for special occasions and festive events.
Sandals with glass heels are another super fashionable trend for the spring-summer season. The interesting design of the heel will delight you with its convenience and originality, making women’s legs especially attractive.
Color
The variety of colors presented by shoe designers this season can satisfy almost any fashionista's needs.
Bright, rich colors will delight and lift your spirits, allowing you to create a harmonious, stylish look for any event, including a wedding. In addition to the “classics” - white, black and beige, fashion designers have made red, blue and yellow shades of the color scheme the most relevant this season.
Models of sandals in which the above mentioned shades are mixed are considered a hit.
Decorative details
Laces, velvet, ribbons, metal studs, bows and flowers made of leather make an ordinary pair of shoes this season the most stylish and fashionable - this is exactly what world designers say.
It is not for nothing that their collections include sandals with an abundance of leather straps (like Roman sandals), models made of velvet, decorated with leather or rhinestones, and instead of fasteners, they have long silk ribbons that can be tied with beautiful lush bows.
The abundance of decorative details on wedding shoes emphasizes the grace and slenderness of women's legs. High heels allow you to visually elongate the silhouette, making the bride's figure fragile, chiseled and unusually graceful.
What signs do you need to know about wedding shoes?
All components of a bride's wedding dress are equally important, but shoes should be given special attention . The comfort of the newlywed depends on its convenience. In addition to convenience and attractive appearance, it is desirable that shoes correspond to folk signs.
The belief that shoes play the role of a talisman protecting a person from evil is also preserved in superstitions about wedding shoes.
Conventionally, all signs relating to the bride’s shoes can be divided into two groups: those relating to the purchase and further use of shoes and all others . The most popular question is “Can I sell or give away my wedding shoes to someone else?” More on this below.
How to choose sandals to match the bride's dress - tips
Properly selected shoes will help create a single ensemble - fashionable, elegant and harmonious in all respects. Wedding stylists share their secrets on how to choose the perfect sandals for a celebration:
- white and nude colors go with almost any outfit, this is a win-win option for all occasions;
- You should definitely maintain the same style of outfit and shoes: flip-flop sandals are absolutely not suitable for an evening dress;
- for a wedding in a casual or country style, it is better to buy sandals made of rough brown leather, with thick soles and plenty of straps;
- Boho-chic, hippie and similar themes require retro-style shoes - wedges, platforms, etc.
Here you will see a selection of photos of beautiful and fashionable sandals for summer 2018:
There is another small but very important point regarding the purchase of sandals for a wedding. It is best to purchase shoes when you already have a wedding outfit. This will make it possible to adjust the length of the dress so that everything is at the highest level. And one more thing: wedding shoes should not be boring and banal, after all, this is a fun and joyful holiday, isn’t it?
