The mother of the bride is a special person at her daughter's wedding. She has certain responsibilities throughout the day, such as assisting the bride in getting dressed, talking to guests throughout the day, and you may even be walking her daughter down the aisle.

But what should the bride's mother wear to her daughter's wedding?

The mother of the bride's wedding shoe style is often defined as elegant, classic, refined, comfy, and supportive – but not frumpy. It can be difficult to strike the right balance, but with a little time and thinking, it is possible.

Here are my top tips for the mother of the bride when selecting shoes for her daughter's wedding:

1. Theme and formality of the wedding

Your daughter's wedding is likely to have a colour scheme, theme, or at least a particular level of formality, which should be kept in mind while deciding what to wear.

Make sure you dress appropriately for the occasion, without overshadowing or diverting attention from the bride. Mother of the bride shoes should be in colours that suit the bridesmaids' outfits, decor, or bridal flowers.

2. Time of year

The season of the wedding can influence the type of wedding shoe you choose. If your daughter is getting married in the winter, she should wear a closed-toe shoes. Heavy fabrics, such as velvet, can be worn, and deep, rich jewel tones will not look out of place.

Lighter materials are appropriate for a spring or summer wedding, and a peep toe shoe is optional but not necessary.

3. Location of the wedding

It's important to consider if the wedding venue is indoors or outdoors, and whether it's all taking place in the same location, or if you'll be travelling between venues for the ceremony and reception — will you walk or drive?

If the wedding is being held on the beach or on a lawn, you should avoid stilettos in favour of a lower block heel, wedge, or flat wedding shoe.

4. Personal style

While considering the bride's preferences and practical pints, don't forget about your own particular style. You want to choose a wedding shoe that makes you feel at ease and "you" — a wedding shoe that highlights your great personality.

Whether you like something more understated, such as a neutral wedding shoe, or you want to have something particularly beautiful and glittery by adding embellishments.

5. Fit and comfort

You will be wearing your shoes all day for your daughter's wedding, so invest in high-quality shoes from Avalia Shoes that are both comfortable and well-fitting.

This may imply paying a little more money, but the other accessories for your Mother of the Bride gown can be less expensive than your wedding shoes because they will not hamper your comfort!

Consider whether you want a shoe with a strap for increased comfort, as well as the height of your heel — if you're not used to wearing heels, your daughter's wedding day is not the time to start. It'll be a long day on your feet, so comfort and quality are essential.

6. The rest of your Mother of the Bride attire

One of my best pieces of advice to women is to start styling their wedding day dress with the shoes, and this also applies to Mothers of the Bride. Choose your shoes first, and finding the perfect wedding gown becomes much easier.

Colour matching your accessories is a dated look that can make your outfit appear flat. Accessories that complement each other are a better look, or opt for something radically opposite - if that's your mood, go for it!