Best Wedding Eye Glasses: Top Picks for Brides and Grooms
July 2, 2024 • 1:03 PM
If your wedding day is on the horizon, now is the perfect time to pick out a new pair of glasses and make them the centerpiece of your look when you tie the knot.
Whether you’re a bride or a groom, you deserve glasses that will look amazing in your wedding photos, feel comfortable all day, and perfectly match the rest of your wedding-day attire — and we’re here to help you find a Pair that checks all of those boxes.
How To Choose Glasses for Your Wedding Day
The most important thing to consider when choosing specs for your big day is comfort. After all, you definitely don’t want a pair of glasses that don’t fit, irritate your skin, or don’t have the right prescription — especially on your wedding day.
That’s why our first recommendation for wedding day glasses is to get your measurements and prescription updated in the months leading up to your special day.
Know Your Style
Once you visit your eye doctor and get an updated, accurate prescription, start looking around at fun and trendy frames that will help tie your wedding day look together. Make sure you don’t compromise your personal style — your wedding glasses should be 100% you, and if you end up with a pair of glasses you don’t love, they might leave you feeling less-than-stellar on your celebratory day.
Even if finding a truly personalized pair of glasses means wearing a pair of Mickey Mouse or Star Wars-inspired frames, we say go for it.
Know Your Face Shape
If you want to feel completely confident in your overall look, it’s beneficial to know your face shape before you pick out a pair of new glasses.
Is your face round, square, heart-shaped, or diamond-shaped? The answer to this question will help you choose the perfect pair of glasses for your wedding (or any other special occasion, really).
The best way to figure out your face shape is to look carefully in the mirror and compare your features with telltale features of each face shape. If you need help determining which shape is closest to your face, your fiancé, parent, makeup artist, or even wedding planner might be the perfect person to ask.
Once you know your face shape, you can use it as a guide when you’re picking out new frames. Lucky for you, when you’re shopping for glasses with Pair, we provide all the info you need to find out if your glasses will be a perfect fit — including the face shapes that work best for each of our frames. That means you can easily find glasses you’ll feel confident and comfortable in on your big day.
Know the Pros and Cons of Glasses on Your Wedding Day
We’re all for wearing glasses with your wedding dress or tuxedo, especially if it helps you feel like yourself — but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some pros and cons to consider.
If you have contact lenses, you might want to bring them with you as a backup option. However, comfort is the biggest pro of wearing glasses instead of contacts on your big day.
Contacts can irritate your eyes and get super uncomfortable over time, which is the last thing you want when posing for pics or partying after the ceremony. Plus, if you need some relief, you’ll need to have a bridesmaid or groomsman carry a bottle of solution for you, which can be stressful for everybody involved.
Because contacts can complicate things and be a high-maintenance option on a day that already has lots of moving parts, we vote that you go with your glasses instead.
That said, if you do opt to wear your glasses, it’s best to make sure they fit perfectly so you don’t have to worry about readjusting them for photos… or while you’re walking down the aisle.
Our Favorite Frames for Brides and Grooms
If you want to look your best in your wedding pictures, you need classy, timeless glasses that fit you just right. Here are our favorite styles to try, including some retro and some a bit more modern.
Cat-Eye Glasses
Cat-eye frames look like they came straight out of a ‘50s movie, but they’re just as cool today as they were decades ago. Always trending and in style, cat-eye glasses can make the wearer feel like a star — which is exactly what you want at your wedding.
If you choose cat-eye glasses, make sure your makeup artist incorporates them into your overall look. This eyewear choice pairs really well with certain eye makeup styles, like winged eyeliner.
Our favorite set of cat-eye frames is The Wanda. Retro and full of feminine flair, these frames are customizable with our unique magnetic Top Frames that allow you to turn your glasses into shades, add a pop of color, and more.
Rimless and Lightweight Glasses
If you want a more subtle look, rimless or lightweight glasses might be the way to go. These frames are thinner and sometimes have bare lenses with no framing around them, making them blend into your face. The result is a classy, quiet, and understated look that lets your clothes, hairstyle, and wedding outfit shine.
Lightweight materials can also be more comfortable and less irritating on your wedding day. We’re big fans of acetate, a flexible, durable plastic that is lightweight and safe for sensitive skin. If you want glasses that look amazing and can hold up under the wear and tear of life, acetate is the way to go.
Our Twain frames are lightweight and have thinner rims for a more subtle look. They look fantastic on all genders, and there’s just enough material around the lenses to make a statement without overpowering the rest of your look. You can choose Twain base frames in clear for a lowkey style, then pair them with more vibrant Top Frames when you want to let your personality shine a bit more.
Horn-Rimmed Glasses
Whether you’re a bride or a groom, horn-rimmed glasses can take your look to the next level and harmonize with the rest of your outfit. Horn-rimmed frames are equal parts vintage and modern, and they peaked in popularity during the rise of mid-century modern design. If you love all things mid-century, these frames could make a fantastic addition to your overall wedding outfit.
Lightweight acetate frames that have that classic mid-century style are the way to go. We recommend choosing a retro style like tortoise for your base frames — tortoise pairs well with black, brown, gold, and silver accessories, so it will be easy to tie into your wedding look.
Unique Top Frames
Once you have your frames picked out it's time to make it unique. Our Special Occasion collection features Top Frames that are elegant and timelessfor your special day. Finddesigns encompassingsomething blue, somethingclassicor even something edgy.
We understand the importance of this milestone and we are so honored to be a part of your special occasions. This additional touch to your wedding look will be a part of memories that last a lifetime!
What Are Some Tips for Wedding Day Glasses?
Wedding planning can be stressful (to say the least), and you definitely don’t want your glasses to be another stressor on your big day.
Here are some tips that can help you look and feel your best — and free you up to focus on what matters most when it’s time to tie the knot.
Keep Your Glasses Clean
Smudges on your glasses will show up in wedding photos, even if you have an anti-reflective coating on your lenses.
Keep an extra cleaning cloth in your pocket during the day — even if you don’t think your glasses look dirty, giving them a quick wipe-off before taking any photos is a great way to make sure there are no less-than-ideal surprises in the final photos.
Keep a Backup Pair Handy
You never know what might happen on your wedding day, but there could be at least one unexpected turn of events. It might sound scary, but it’s really no reason to stress. Just be prepared, and you’ll have nothing to worry about.
Staying ready for the unexpected means having a backup of just about everything you can — from socks to shoes, belts, and, of course, your glasses.
Accidents happen, and the last thing you want is for a pair of broken glasses to throw a wrench in the rest of your day. Instead of flying blind (which is a tripping hazard if you’re wearing a wedding dress) or wearing your cracked frames at the altar, simply switch to a backup pair.
Don’t Stress About Your Look
If you’re having second thoughts about your glasses and your overall wedding day look, choose to accept yourself and move forward.
Your wedding isn’t about impressing anyone else — it’s about you and your fiancé and your love for each other. If you keep this in mind, it’ll make everything easier, from dress shopping to making your guest list and more. There’s no need to stress, no one to impress, and plenty of room to enjoy the moment.
The Perfect Pair for Your Big Day
We’re so excited that you’re about to get married, and we want to be a part of your special day! When you choose Pair Eyewear, you can count on us to help you feel confident and comfortable all day long. When it’s all over, you won’t regret that you wore glasses — especially if they were a stylish, durable pair from Pair.
Shop our eyewear to explore all the styles we offer and take advantage of our virtual try-on feature. We make shopping for glasses easier than ever with a wide range of options, helpful tools and info, and no bad choices.
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