To See or Not to See?

To See or Not to See?

August 1st, 2010 @ 1:15 pm by Mrs. Hot Wings
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Nope, I’m not talking about seeing your significant other before the ceremony or not. I’m just talking about me again, that’s all.

Did anyone notice that I wear glasses? If you didn’t, check to your right and see my bio pic.

Yeah, I’ll admit that they’re uber hip glasses. I pretty much have a love fest with all of my glasses.

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Buuuut, I don’t normally wear glasses when I go out.

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So, while I love my glasses and wear them every day, I’m not sure that I’m a good candidate for the bridal glasses look.

But in order to really weigh my options, I had to scour the web for inspiration pictures. Ride along with me, won’t you?

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Ms Candy Corn and Mrs Gummi Bear are two of the most beautiful brides with glasses and they did a great job of gathering inspiration pictures. There’s a thread on the Weddingbee boards as well here and here. And other photos can be found here.

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I’m a total sellout, aren’t I? Don’t answer that. My prescription isn’t very strong. I won’t have to drive on our wedding day. And I also have diagnosed dry eyes and my eye doc says my eyeballs are “flat”, so soft toric lenses don’t work well for me.

So, here’s my real question for you: I can see fairly well without glasses, but I’m definitely not allowed to drive. I don’t really anticipate reading anything during the wedding day from far away. Should I still keep my glasses on me somehow? I wasn’t thinking of bringing a clutch or anything. How does one keep their glasses around if I do?

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28 Responses to “To See or Not to See?”

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vicarswifeintraining (message) 579 posts, Busy bee

I’ll being going down the contact lens route - I am blind as a bat without either glasses or lenses - and my glasses just don’t mix with my 50’s wedding dress!!

I say put them in a clutch bag!! - stops the risk of them breaking - and you won’t be all squinty should the need arise!!

8/1/10 @ 1:33 pm (reply)

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Miss Socks (message) 1,323 posts, Bumble bee

HW I LOVE your glasses–I’ve always thought you look so chic with them! But I totally understand the dilemma–could you give your glasses to a family member or bridesmaid who will be carrying a clutch? That way if you find you need them/your eyes get strained without them, you could pop them on.

My sister didn’t wear her glasses for her wedding day, and while she was slightly annoyed with not being able to see everything clearly, she made it through happy as a clam and it wasn’t too much of a bother.

8/1/10 @ 1:45 pm (reply)

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mak418 (message) 693 posts, Busy bee

I wore them for the ceremony, then took them off for the formal pictures (they were causing glare), but put them back on for the reception. I didn’t want to wear my contacts for fear that my eyes would get red and irritated - I can’t wear them for long.

8/1/10 @ 1:48 pm (reply)

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jyh (message) 63 posts, Worker bee

maybe you could ask your MOH or someone who will be closeby to put them in her clutch, if you won’t be carrying one

8/1/10 @ 1:52 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Hermit Crab (message) 3,562 posts, Sugar bee

count me in as another glasses-ed bride!

8/1/10 @ 1:55 pm (reply)

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MissAsB (message) 16,357 posts, Bee Keeper

I would probably have your mother or MIL carry them for you in case you need them, but it sounds like you don’t really need them for every day things.

8/1/10 @ 2:02 pm (reply)

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aunt pol (message) 1,473 posts, Bumble bee

Have a BM carry them. That’s what the ladies are for!

8/1/10 @ 2:12 pm (reply)

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Mewcakes

I would actually opt to wear your glasses. This is like, your biggest day ever. Even though you can see well enough not to walk into anything, you’re going to want to remember this day forever. And 10 years down the road, you might wish that your memories of this even weren’t so…well, fuzzy. You’ll want to remember the expression on your man’s face when he sees you walk down that aisle, won’t you? I would just wear them.

8/1/10 @ 2:18 pm (reply)

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773 miles away (message) 10 posts, Newbee

I would say, ask your wedding party/family/close friends. Sometimes when one wears their glasses SO often, they look strange without them. For example, a fellow co-worker wears glasses ALL THE TIME… except when a picture is about to be taken… she takes them off. As a result, she looks strange in the picture because we are so used to her glasses. Do you wear your glasses so often that without them people notice how different you look? If so, then I would wear them. If you are pretty 50/50 on when you wear them and when you don’t, then I would say ditch them.

8/1/10 @ 2:47 pm (reply)

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MrsSl82be (message) 7,970 posts, Bee Keeper

I had to wear mine, cant’ do contacts. But they were thin half rims so you could barely see them. Maybe your Fi could put them in a glass case in his inside pocket of his tux? Then they would still be protected, and it would be so sweet if he had to pull them out mid ceremony or something…

8/1/10 @ 3:08 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Pretzel (message) 1,893 posts, Buzzing bee

I think having them handy in a clutch is a perfect solution. When we did engagement photos I had them on in some pictures, off in others… I liked mixing it up. Because of my birdcage veil I opted for contacts on the wedding day but a part of me really wishes I had my specs on.

BTW I love your glasses- I am a glasses whore- 6+ pairs… lol.

8/1/10 @ 3:27 pm (reply)

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luli29 (message) 2,651 posts, Sugar bee

I’m just facing this decision too.

I thought I’d wear my glasses…been wearing them my whole life! BUT, my mom and sister thought I should give contacts a try.

I just got them this weekend, and I LOOK SO STRANGE - I’m not sure how I feel about them. However, I think you look great with or without them.

Have someone hold your glasses for you in case you need them, but if you see fine without them, then don’t wear them.

I’m BLIND without my glasses/contacts, so I don’t have that choice.

8/1/10 @ 3:56 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Maybe Mr. HW could keep them in his suit/tux jacket pocket? However, if you would really only need them to read something, I would just skip them.

8/1/10 @ 5:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Glasses (message) 2,741 posts, Sugar bee

Miss Glasses says, “Keep them around just in case. Ask a bridesmaid, friend, or Mr. Hot Wings to carry them when you’re not using them.”

8/1/10 @ 7:25 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Trail Mix (message) 6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

You can borrow my clutch if you want, it’d be perfect for storing your glasses! I think you should bring ‘em but not wear ‘em unless you absolutely feel it’s necessary!

8/1/10 @ 10:38 pm (reply)

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Ms. Bunny

I would entrust them to a responsible friend. You never know what might happen during the day, and it’s better to have them on hand than not. If you do, nothing will happen that you’ll need them. If you don’t, then something will come up.

But if you decide to wear glasses, it’ll be pretty cool. I’m going to be a glasses bride myself.

8/1/10 @ 11:39 pm (reply)

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Swiss Miss to Bee (message) 1,004 posts, Bumble bee

Why don’t you have Mr. HW keep them in his tux or suit jacket inside pocket?

8/2/10 @ 12:40 am (reply)

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Miss Sparklespaniel (message) 818 posts, Busy bee

I’m going the contacts myself. I’m really short sighted and I REALLY wanted to see the fella see ME on the day! My glasses are quite chunky and black and won’t compliment my wedding ensemble at all! My bestie wore her glasses on her wedding day and looked amazing! She’s one of those people that look strange without their glasses cos you never see her without them so it was really natural that she’d be wearing them. I’d rather be a glasses bride than not be able to see cos my vision is quite atrocious without my glasses. Luckily the contacts seem to be working out for me!

8/2/10 @ 5:59 am (reply)

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LisaM (message) 160 posts, Blushing bee

if you really cannot wear your contact lens then go with the glasses, but have someone to carry it with you. I wear glasses since high school so I know how it is irritating to wear them even f the glasses look great. I wore my contacts on my wedding and it suit me best. I didn’t have to worry the whole day since I could see everything. Way your options and see which would be better for you and where you’ll be more comfortable.

8/2/10 @ 6:44 am (reply)

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gmreyes2 (message) 91 posts, Worker bee

I used to wear glasses
I opted out for the lasik approach and you definetly want to do it at least 2 months out b/c even though you can see well pretty much the next day your eyes look like they’ve been through hell for about a week, but in my case (a little graphic here) one of my eyeball vains ruptured (totally normal) so i had a little blood stain for about 4 weeks. But I am so not regretting getting it done. I really didnt want to wear glasses the day of (this september) and contacts dry my eyes out. Either way Good Luck!!!!