Bridal Style: A Contact Lens Guide to Look and See Your Best on Your Wedding Day

When it comes to bridal looks, your choice of eye makeup plays a significant role in drawing attention to your face and enhancing your natural features. As such, a previous post provides tried-and-tested eye makeup tips, such as using an eyeshadow primer to increase staying power and prevent creasing and opting for waterproof mascara and eyeliner.

However, if you’re a bride who wears eyeglasses to correct vision problems like myopia and astigmatism, it helps to consider switching to contact lenses, even if it’s only for your wedding day. Contact lenses can provide seamless corrected vision without taking the attention away from your eye makeup. Unlike prescription glasses, contacts also do not cause any unwanted glare that can affect your wedding photos.

Whether this is your first time wearing contact lenses or not, the following tips will help you look and feel your best on your special day.

A Contact Lens Guide to Look and See Your Best on Your Wedding Day

photo by  Iain Irwin – full wedding here 

Get an eye exam first

If you plan to wear contact lenses to look natural without sacrificing clear vision, it’s best to schedule an eye exam appointment weeks ahead of your wedding. A qualified eye care professional can test your visual acuity and update your contact lenses according to your prescription. An eye exam can also be an opportunity to get your contact lenses properly fitted and ensure you don’t feel any pain or discomfort when you wear them on your wedding day.

photo by Miranda Rose Photography – full shoot here 

Opt for soft lenses

The increasing popularity and adoption of contact lenses means there are various designs and materials to choose from, but soft contact lenses are most commonly prescribed in the UK, accounting for 98% of new fits. This type of contact lens is typically made of materials like silicone hydrogel, which is highly flexible and enables oxygen to permeate the surface of the eye.

Whether you wear your contacts for a few hours or the entire day from ceremony to reception, opting for this lens material means your eyes will stay comfortable and are less prone to drying.

photo by Ricardo Arellano -full wedding here

Consider coloured options

Brides who want to stand out on one of their most memorable occasions should consider coloured contact lenses for a more unique and memorable aesthetic. The optical retailer Lenstore offers a wide variety of coloured lenses designed to transform or enhance your natural eye colour, available in both vision and non-vision correction forms.

These are also available for different wear times, such as the Air Optix Colors monthly-use lenses and Freshlook daily disposables in pure hazel, grey, green, and blue. The right lens colour depends on your natural skin tone, hair colour, and overall bridal look, so don’t hesitate to consult your stylist or makeup artist when choosing coloured contacts.

photo by Jenna Lee Pictures – full wedding here 

Keep contact lens care products in your bag

While contact lenses are relatively more comfortable to wear than glasses, you still need to bring care products to ensure safety and hygiene on your wedding day. For example, a trusted contact lens solution from the brand Cleadew is a must if you remove monthly-use lenses and reuse them for the rest of your celebration or honeymoon trip.

Soaking your lenses in the solution overnight can kill bacteria and viruses that have deposited on the surface and can otherwise cause eye infections. In addition to a cleaning solution, you can check with your eye doctor for rewetting eye drops or artificial tears that keep your eyes hydrated throughout your wedding day.

photo by  Nick Rutter Photography -full wedding here

Continue reading Boho Weddings’ blog for more tips and resources on wedding planning, bridal style, and more.

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