Glasses...yes or no?

TamBeth · November 2009

Hi, I am getting married April 17th 2010!! I have worn glasses since 7th grade and they suite me well.
The thing is in every picture you never see a bride in glasses! I want feel as pretty as can be that day! Should I get contacts for the day or maybe just take them off during pictures? Or leave it as is?

lilcassers · November 2009

I have had glasses since I was in 4th grade. I would get contacts (well, i have them) but only because you wont have to worry about their falling a little, or getting in the way or anything. I personally think a wedding is a more formal look, and though you may look great with them on, glasses make one look more "pretty and cute" instead of "dashing and classy"

but who am I to judge, you have to be comfortable with youself, that is just my opinion!

K Byte · November 2009

I wear glasses probably 95% of the time but I'm definitely wearing my contacts for the wedding. Glasses get to looking dated really quickly and I just worry that they would ruin my look for the wedding day. But, I have also seen great wedding pictures where the bride was wearing glasses. I guess it just depends on your wedding. I think they would look better if your wedding theme was more offbeat or non-traditional in general.

Salem205 · November 2009

i would go without the glasses for most of the wedding.... but whip them out for a few off-beat photos.

mrsamyjones · November 2009

no glasses...I've worn glasses since 3rd grade and I'm definitely ditching them for the wedding...I did my engagement photos with them on and ended up wanting to do them over again since there were some shots with glares. Ditch the frames for your big day, you'll be glad you did.

OFF · November 2009

Hey date twin! I say do whatever makes you comfy. I wear glasses sometimes to look quirky or super smart

So mostly as a fashion prop. Like a pp said you can wear contacts and maybe for a few pics wear your glasses. Or if you're more comfy in glasses you can wear contacts for all the posed shots and for the reception wear your glasses.

mbcdefg · November 2009

Your call. Do what makes you comfy, not what other people do.

And who says glasses aren't pretty?

http://community.theknot.com/cs/ks/user/default.aspx?username=mrsOpie&NestProfile=0

http://sites.google.com/site/sarahandbrettwedding2/home

http://offbeatbride.com/2008/01/brides-in-glasses#referrer

lacebride · November 2009

Thank you for posting this because this has been bugging me too - I always wear glasses. I'll ditch them for the wedding though and either get laser surgery or contacts. I personally don't like the look of glasses on a wedding day... even though I like my glasses normally.

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AutumnEnchantment · November 2009

Haha I asked this same question on my Oct 2011 board. I too have worn glasses since I can remember. I got mixed opinions...some saying I should go for the contacts route and some not. My decision? I'm going with the glasses. Sure it may be unconvential but I also don't want to look like a total stranger come my wedding day. I have a rather thick metal frame right now and I think around 4 or so months before the wedding, I'll get a thin metal one that I think looks a bit more elegant and matches the metalics that I'm adding as accents with my colors. I'd say go for the glasses, maybe you and I could be the beginning of changing the whole "never see a bride with glasses" and one day people won't have to think twice!

fangsiting · November 2009

I only wear reading glasses, but I think brides in glasses look hot. Check out these girls:

http://offbeatbride.com/2008/01/brides-in-glasses

http://offbeatbride.com/tag/brides-in-glasses

rblucy · November 2009

Totally a personal preference. If you ALWAYS wear glasses, you might not feel like yourself without them. I would suggest maybe taking your formal shots without them and putting them on for the ceremony/reception. If you don't normally wear contacts you may find them difficult to adjust to, not something you want to deal with at your wedding.

aerinpegadrak · November 2009

Looks like I was already beaten to the Offbeat Bride link. D'oh! That's what I get for sleeping.

If you're more comfortable in your glasses than your contacts, wear the glasses. If you don't feel like your glasses are dressy enough, perhaps you can get new frames for them.

I'm planning on wearing contacts because I'm not all that fond of my current frames. FI's wearing his glasses because they're all kinds of hot.

yalnisa2 · November 2009

I've been wearing glasses since about 3rd or 4th grade however 2 years ago I switched to contacts. I wear my glasses when I don't feel like putting my contacts in lol. I would get contacts see how you like them. It all depends on what your comfortable with. You may not like the way contacts feel. If they don't work out don't wear your glasses.

Just Jen · November 2009

I too wear glasses, but I *always* take them off for photos. I hate looking abck at old photos where I'm wearing out-of-style glasses, because the glasses are *all* you see. You can barely even notivce what I actually look like, you're so distracted by the ugly frames. . I'd hate to look back on my wedding photos and think "what was I thinking with those glasses?"

The thing is, I'm fairly blind, and can't really wear contacts due to many eye surgeries (like 6). I'm thinking I *mght* be able to get away with a contact lens in one eye for just one day... I should get moving with calling my eye doc. Thanks for the remnder ;-)

gigia · November 2009

I have worn glasses myself since the 12th grade so it hasn't been for as long as others. I love my glasses and often get different pairs to go with my many moods. For my ceremony I am definitely wearing contacts. But I am actually looking for a "fun" pair of glasses that I might be able to embelish with some Swarovsky Crystals just to have for the reception. I think it also depends on how well you handle contacts. That is why I am looking into a pair of "brides" glasses because my eyes get really tired and puffy if I wear my contacts for more than 4 hours.

gigia · November 2009

I should have added one more thing. I get my glasses from www.39dollareyeglasses.com . A friend of mine was telling me that the make a plastic paint so I am thinking about getting one of my favorite pairs and "painting" them off white and doing the crystals. Hopefully this doesn't sound crazy but I am really thinking about this glasses thing.

adlipmann · November 2009

Part of me says "be who you really are on wedding day!", and another part of me says that it makes the photographer's job a little harder and also, it's kind of like something is standing between you and your groom. I know it's probably a hassle to deal with contacts for just one event, but if there's one event where seeing your eyes is important, it's this one. I understand the dilemma, though! Good luck!

mbcdefg · November 2009

Here's another blog post with a bride (and groom) in glasses: http://swoononline.blogspot.com/2009/11/real-wedding-jason-and-sara.html

Again, it's your call. Formal photos are easy because you can have them on for some and then off for the rest if you wish ... but the hard decision is probably going to be whether you want them on for the ceremony or not. If you can't see without them, then I personally think the decision is a no-brainer, because will you really want to nix the glasses for the ceremony and not be able to see your FI? Just for the sake of pretty photos?

I also wouldn't do it solely for the fear of your lenses looking dated in photos. Because, think about it, your gown and hairstyle and jewelry is bound to look a bit dated 20 years from now as well. It's not like your glasses are any different than other parts of your attire.

I would also touch base with your photographer to see how they will photograph ... you won't want weird reflections coming off the lenses.

Just Jen · November 2009

The difference is your gown and hair don't cover your *face*. Trust me, out-of-date glasses are a much bigger blight on photos. I have plenty of evidence in my mother's photo boxes ;-)

saisongbird · November 2009

I can't wear contacts due to my corneal abrasions. However, I want to be able to see my FI as I go down the aisle and during the ceremony! I plan on wearing my glasses during the ceremony and the party, but taking them off for some of the formal pictures. I have frames that are partially rimless and that have anti-reflective coating on the lenses. So since I can't wear contacts, that's my solution.

lindseroo · November 2009

If you're really uncomfortable with wearing contacts and you need your glasses for your vows or something, you can have your MOH carry them behind her bouquet. I did this for my sister's wedding, because she really doesn't like contacts but didn't want to wear her glasses except to read her vows. Do whatever you want though; I guarantee people really won't really notice! I don't think I would notice if someone else did.

somefrenchgirl · November 2009

I don't plan to wear mine for photos or the ceremony. I will put them on at the reception. I've worn glasses since I was three years old, but I don't plan to wear them.

salbabe79 · November 2009

I have worn glasses for that last 25 years (i'm 30) and will not be wearing my glasses the day of my wedding (actually i'm getting lasik prior, so hopefully I wont have glasses!) My biggest concern is that you will have pictures of you in glasses forever. The glasses suit you...now. What about 20 years from now. Think about how glasses styles have changed in the last 20 years. You don't want to look back on your wedding and think of the Jerry Seinfield's father type glasses that were "in-style"

sudslover · November 2009

If you do decide on contacts, make sure you have plenty ofpractice time wearing them before your wedding. I can't stand contacts for more than a few hours because of dry eyes, and I'd need eye drops to make it through any day. You don't want to have anything that takes too much care or will make you uncomfortable during your wedding day. Best wishes.

rahkstar · November 2009

personally, i'm gonna rock my glasses, just like i've done since the 6th grade. this is how people see me everyday, i'm going to look like someone completely different if i take my specs off!

furthermore, wearing glasses does not make the photographer's job harder unless they are inexperienced. good photogs can work with and/or around them.

my glasses are not any sort of a blight on my pictures, or "something coming between me and the groom." at least, that's how I personally see it. to each their own! wear them if you feel comfortable doing it.

aerinpegadrak · November 2009

I wouldn't worry too much about whether your glasses are going to look dated in 20 years or not. Everything about your wedding is going to look dated in 20 years. Come on ladies, do you really think that strapless gowns with pickups are going to be in style forever? Wear what makes you feel comfortable and looks good NOW, that's what's important.

luvoo41488 · November 2009

http://offbeatbride.com/2008/01/brides-in-glasses#referrer

There's a few shots of brides with glasses, and some tips and opinions.

I don't plan on wearing my glasses for the ceremony (I can see fine, thanks to the awesome combination of being near AND far sighted, but get debilitating headaches from my head having to work so hard), but due to the headaches I'll be wearing them for everything else.

I love my glasses. I'm not too accustomed to how I look without them, and if they weren't so in your face purple, I'd most likely wear them. They're just a little too bold and funky for what we're going for.

I've grown very accustomed to how I look and feel with my glasses, and save for the ceremony, it's all about comfort. I'd rather look back and see me with glasses at the reception and in at least some formals, than be half blind, headachey, and looking like someone altogether not me.

mizu22 · November 2009

I did contacts. I've had glasses my whole life but wanted to feel special-er that day. I would go for it

lhaverstock · November 2009

I think glasses add a glare in pictures sometimes. It's your day so do what makes you comfortable because it's going to be a long day.

Mandrien · November 2009

I'm trying to decide the same thing. I'll probably go with contacts for at least part of the time because I already have them. But I'll definitely have my glasses on hand.

I agree with some of the posts above...the dress, the hair, the makeup, its all going to be dated so what difference does it make if the glasses are too?

Ultimately though, it's whatever makes you comfortable. You'll look gorgeous either way.

willowprincess · November 2009

i say, go with what you are most comfortable with. if you are used to wearing glasses, and feel that you look good in them, then by all means, wear them. you will still be a gorgeous bride.
if you feel that you are going to wondering or worrying about it, then go for the contacts. however, if you are not used to them, then you may want to wear them for a few days before hand so they are not bothering you throughout the day.
just remember, this is your day. do what makes you happy.

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