“Love is our destiny spot on. We don’t find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with one another.”
North or South, East or West, young couples would agree to the fact that they ultimately belong to each other when they embark on the journey called married life.
The one thing that prevails all along in the minds of the bride and groom during the wedding festivities is the urge to look their very best. Right from skin toning treatments, massages, manicure, pedicure, hair-styling, customised ensembles in vogue, all vie their attention.
They wish to celebrate the grandest moments in style, in the midst of all their friends and well wishers. Sometimes, it is an exciting process, starting from planning; arranging, partying, banquets, wedding and honeymoon – and they even wish to have a specific dress in a particular colour of their choice, for each occasion!
Many couples about to marry discuss among themselves in advance and buy or customize their clothing so that they are seen wearing a matching or contrasting combination that is striking and will be conversation starters during the ceremonies.
For example, imagine the bride is in ruffled pastel lace and tulle gown, the bridal veil and rosettes used as hair pieces, adorned with diamond necklace, diamond ring and cuffs with designer bridal flats. (shoes)
Along with her, visualize the groom in a classic well-tailored black suit, satin pin-tucked shirt, boutonniere lapel pin, watch, and band ring and semi brogue shoes.
Wouldn’t they together make an uber-chic heady statement?
Coming to think about accessories like bags, shoes, cuff links and tie-pins, the bride and groom have umpteen choices to choose from. And when they decide to put their best foot forward, the elegance of their shoes is the centre of attraction.
A few words about brogue shoes here… Brogue shoes were originally designed for outdoor wear and the working class of Ireland and Scotland started to patronise them. Over time, country gentlemen used them for outdoor walks. These shoes were not considered to be used for formal and social occasions then. During the 20th century, things however changed as brogue was used as a template for fashionable women’s footwear. Celebrity women dared to make a bold fashion statement by integrating brogue style perforation into their footwear.
This influence gave rise to the popularity of brogue shoes as perceptions changed and it became fashionable and appropriate to wear during formal as well as social occasions.
Grooms should better opt for either half brogues or quarter brogues when worn as a dress shoe with a suit, as they wouldn’t be too elaborate and would maintain the formality of the outfit.
To make the brogues shine, go for the classic black or brown calf leathers to set out fashion forward in an interesting way.
And for the bride, sporting a long gown and sashaying down the aisle is no excuse for shoes that don’t feel special! You can add a dash of personality on the biggest day of your life – by featuring the perfect pair that plays peek-a-boo underneath your gown!
For you are the Cinderella – and you’ve just picked your Prince!
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