When it comes to wedding shoes, there are so many options out there. The days of boring bridal shoes {like what I chose for my wedding} are over. One option is to go for the bling with decorated bridal shoes that are handcrafted with beaded flowers, pearls, stones, large crystals, and even organza flowers. You can now take a pair of plain shoes and customize them to your liking for your special day from over 60 different options at BridalShoes.com. Each of the beautiful decorations are carefully attached by hand so you will have a truly custom wedding shoe to wear when celebrating your big day.

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Another option for wedding shoes with bling is to have custom crystal heels. I love how this looks and just imagine how great your photos will turn out with all the sparkly "diamonds" or colored crystals peeking out from your wedding dress as you walk down the aisle. Another great photo idea would be to have the crystal embellished heel holding your wedding and engagement ring.

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Seeing all these amazing options that are out there now, make me wish I had gone a bit more fancy with my shoes when I married. I knew I needed flats or at the most an inch heel, but the sandals I selected didn't even stay on my feet, so I ended up dancing away in my stockings. I wish I had gone for a fun and fancy pair that I could even wear again to dress up a pair of jeans for a night out because after all, why not wear your bridal shoes again and again? At BridalShoes.com, you have so many choices when it comes to your wedding shoes and in addition to going for the bling, you can even select colored bridal shoes and they all have different heels options from flat to platform.

I'm sure many of you are already familiar with the designer name Badgley Mischka. If not, I have all the scoop below on the designer{s} that Vogue has called as one of the "Top 10 American Designers". Did you know that Badgley Mischka designs beautiful wedding shoes that are under $300? You can even find a stunning open-toe slingback bridal shoe on sale for just $49. At prices like these, nearly every bride could walk down the aisle in a Badgley Mischka heel. You can choose from many styles including the ones showcased below which include peep-toe, wedge, pump, buckle, open toe, sandal, and the versatile bridal and evening shoes.

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For those of you that might be curious or not know - Badgley Mischka is actually made up of two designers that joined forces in 1988 - Mark Badgley and James Mischka. This design duo has designed "glamorous, stylish and wearable evening wear and accessories" over the past two decades. "The Badgley Mischka signature style is simple, streamlined and thoroughly elegant" - a style that is just perfect for brides.

1. Tory Jewel Open Toe Pump {white, black, navy, vanilla}
2. Thora Silk Ruffle Bridal Pump {white, pink, black}
3. Karol Feather Adorned Evening Shoe {ivory, lavender, sky blue, black}
4. Tila Rhinestone Buckle D'orsay {white, black, gold}
5. Kindra Embellished Bridal Shoe {white, ivory} - coming in April
6. Kole II Embellished Satin Wedge {white}
7. Aubrey Peep-toe Pump Bridal Shoes {ivory, light grey, lavender}
8. Cissy Tulle Bridal Sandals {white, natural, nile blue, grey}

Before we get into today's feature post {which is a lovely winter themed photo shoot}, I had to be sure to share with you the latest high heel from Aruna Seth. Her trademark has become the butterfly as it symbolizes freedom and is often featured as a beautiful embellishment on her shoes and accessories. But, these candy colored high heels are an all new creation for her. What do you think of them? Personally, I think they are simply gorgeous. The heel is breathtaking and they would be a photographers dream to photograph on a bride.

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If you are looking for bridal shoes for either yourself or your bridesmaids, you're going to want to take a look at Online Bridal Store, carrying everything from dyeable bridal shoes, to custom colored bridesmaids jewelry, to engraved wedding gifts for your one-of-a-kind wedding. The Online Bridal Store offers some amazing unique services - one of which is their bridal party discounts. If you order 4 or more shoes, you will receive 15% off. Plus, they have a program called "Bridal Rewards" where you send friends $5 coupons and when those coupons get redeemed, the bride receives 10% of their purchases in store credit. And, you're welcome to post your coupon code on message boards, your website, Facebook, Twitter, or anywhere else you like.

Another great service offered at Online Bridal Store is their custom dyeing of shoes in 11 custom color choices including the traditional shades of ivory. But, you can also find crimson red, navy, brown, and black. And, if you need a color swatch, they can send you one.

The bridal shoes at Online Bridal Store are even categorized by heel height and open or closed toe, with styles for children and even a few shoes for the guys. I sure wish I had known about this site when I got married, it was established the same year I married my hubby, 2002. I needed a low heel and they are not easy to find. I personally would have liked the Andie, Gabriella and Mandy styles.

Online Bridal Store also offers free shipping on US orders over $30. {Shipping to HI, AK and Canada is $12 and all International countries is $18} To see the full collection of bridal shoes and more, please visit Online Bridal Store and begin saving with the Bridal Rewards program today.

Another Tuesday = another giveaway. I'm super excited to have Filippa Scott joining me this week to offer one lucky reader of Brenda's Wedding Blog their choice of a pair of bridal shoes from either the Filippa Scott or FiFi collection.

To enter the contest, please visit Filippa Scott and then come back here to leave me a comment {wedding thought} with your wedding date and your favorite bridal shoe from either the Filippa Scott or FiFi collection. The contest runs thru Monday November 16th, with a winner being selected on Tuesday November 17th. Please be sure to leave your email address on the comment form so I can email you if you're the lucky winner {it will not be published}. PS: don't forget to share this post with all your engaged friends.

Contest prize: A pair of bridal shoes from either the Filippa Scott or FiFi collection
Contest Deadline: Monday November 16th, 2009 at 11:59pm EST
Contest Question to Answer: What is your favorite bridal shoe from either the Filippa Scott or FiFi collection? {PS: don't forget to include your wedding date to be eligible to win}

PS: if you'd like to check out the blog of Filippa Scott and their other brands, please visit Pip Pip and All That