Key Takeaways
- Brides who wear glasses can enhance their wedding day look by choosing frames that reflect their personal style, like vintage-inspired cat-eyes or timeless tortoiseshell designs.
- Glasses are a practical and stylish option for brides who aren’t comfortable with contact lenses, but consider practicing your first kiss to avoid crooked frames in photos.
- To avoid glare in photos, opt for anti-reflective lenses and adjust your makeup to complement your frames, like skipping heavy falsies.
If you’re a to-be-wed who rocks specs on the reg, fear not—you can look super glamorous on your big day without investing in contact lenses (or seeing double). As with any wedding day accessory, your bridal frames are a chance to express your distinct personality and style. You’ll be a perfect 10 whether you wish to wear your everyday frames or don a brand new pair that complements your big-day look.
If you’re on the fence about wearing glasses, consider the pros and cons. On the upside, you can add a perfect finishing touch to your bridal look (think a great pair of cat-eye frames for a vintage-inspired style). You’ll also stand out from the crowd and make a statement. Furthermore, if you aren’t used to putting in and wearing contacts, don’t downplay how uncomfortable you might be on your wedding day. Glasses are an easier option if you’ve never tried contacts, which can dry out your eyes and make them look bloodshot.
Think photos, though: Glasses can cause a reflective glare, and you’ll want to be able to see your eyes and that gorgeous bridal makeup. On the topic of makeup, you may have to adjust your eye look to complement your frames, and you might have to nix those big falsies. Another thing to consider is how glasses might affect your first kiss. The last thing you want is a first-kiss photo where your glasses are crooked or pushed into your partner’s face. Do a few practice rounds first, we’re sure you won’t mind!
If you’re worried about your glasses producing a glare in your pictures, practice photos—either during your engagement session or a planned shoot before the wedding—can give you a heads up on what to expect. You can also discuss reducing some of that glare in the editing process with your photographer.
Ahead, get inspired by these 14 real brides wore glasses on their wedding day—and were an absolute vision!
