It’s fairly common knowledge that most girls like shoes. That’s why a bride’s shoes are almost as important as the dress and why this post is dedicated entirely to wedding shoes! From colorful pumps to rubber boots, brides and grooms today are throwing tradition out the window when it comes to footware. Even ultra hip TOMS has a new line of wedding shoes. Not only are they super comfy, for every pair of TOMS shoes sold, one pair goes to a child in need so not only will your feet feel good, your soul will too.

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For some brides it’s all about going glam on their big day and nothing is better for that than a killer pair of heels! These can definitely show off a bride’s style!

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For the brides who value their comfort, there are all kinds of styles from brides wearing cowboy boots and wellies to converses and flip flops.

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For couples looking for a way to give back, TOMS Shoes might be an appealing new option! They recently launched a wedding shoe line with glittery flats and plenty of other comfy options for the groom and the bridal party. Aside from that, through the TOMS Shoes One for One business model, the company donates one pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair of shoes purchased, so if you’re a socially-conscious bride, these might be the choice for you! With all the foot candy out there, how does a girl choose??

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As many of you all know, New Moon is hitting theaters tonight! So, in honor of this monumental occasion, I’m reposting my Twilight Wedding theme! Enjoy!

I’ll admit it: I am a Twilight geek. I’ve read all the books (more than once) and will be standing in line for the premiere of New Moon along with all the teeny boppers. Obviously all the vampire and werewolf stuff is cool, but what really intrigues me is the bond between Bella and Edward– their everlasting love. Maybe I’m just a hopeless romantic, but if you like Twilight as much as I do, you could consider having a Twilight inspired wedding. Unlike some blog posts I’ve read, a Twilight theme doesn’t have to be corny and overdone. It can have some simple touches that can hint at the more romantic aspects of the movie or book.

Edward’s favorite color on Bella was blue, so dress your bridesmaids in blue gowns (or emulate the actual wedding in Breaking Dawn and have them wear silver like Alice), and add touches of blue to your own dress (consider tying a blue ribbon around your waist, or on your hair, use sapphire jewelry, etc.). Purchase a vintage style gown or incorporate lace and other vintage adornments. You might also get inspired by some of the gowns that were designed for the Breaking Dawn movie. Have your groom wear a traditional tuxedo.

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Host your ceremony at sunset, so that your outdoor reception can start at dusk. This is to appease your vampire friends. Program your wedding date for a night that has a full moon (or close to one) to make reference to Bella’s werewolf friends. For your decor, be sure to include lots of twinkle lights, as well as plenty of white flowers everywhere. The Cullens love clean, light colors, and elegant touches like chandeliers so be sure to have plenty of lush white flowers for centerpieces and around your lighting. Place your flowers atop classic books from the 1800s such as Wuthering Heights (one of Bella’s favorites) or even on top of copies of the Twilight books (if you don’t mind the distractions they’ll provide to your female guests! Surround your flowery centerpieces with plenty of candles in diamond shaped holders and a crystal heart paperweight that resembles the charm that Edward gave Bella.

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For favors, give your guests bride and groom caramel apples so they can take home their own piece of forbidden fruit or purchase individual red drinks (like red soda) and customize them with personalized labels that make reference to Twilight– perhaps with one of the quotes below. For the food, serve your guests some Italian food– to reference the first time Bella visits the Cullens at home or the first time she has dinner with Edward. Name your tables after Cullen and Swan family members as well as Werewolves (depending on the number of tables).  Make your getaway in a flashy sports car like the Cullens prefer (like Alice’s yellow Porsche) and have your guests see you off with sparklers to illuminate the Cullens dazzling skin.

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Pick your favorite line from the movie and incorporate it in your wedding, such as using it on your wedding favors, printing it on your personalized wedding napkins, and reading it in your vows. Here are some of my favorites:

• “When you can live forever,what do you live for?”
• “I Promise to love You Forever- Every Single Day of Forever.”
• “You are my life now.”
• “I’ll always want you. Forever.”
• “Look after my heart. I have left it with you.”

Here are some good ones for your vows:

• “He grinned his crooked smile at me, stopping my breath and my heart. I couldn’t imagine how an angel could be any more glorious. There was nothing about him that could be improved upon.”
• “Before you, my life was like a moonless night. Very dark, but there were stars — points of light and reason. And then you shot across my sky like a meteor. Suddenly everything was on fire; there was brilliancy, there was beauty. When you were gone, when the meteor had fallen over the horizon, everything went black. Nothing had changed, but my eyes were blinded by the light. I couldn’t see the stars anymore. And there was no more reason for anything.”