Colored Contacts for Weddings: Look Perfect in Every Photo
My cousin tried colored contacts for the first time at her wedding. Bold choice. They were Berry Series grey and she looked incredible in person. In photos? Even better. The lenses caught the light perfectly and her eyes were the first thing you noticed in every shot.
Here’s how to get that result without the stress of trying something new on the biggest day of your life.
Practice Weeks Before, Not Days Before
Do not, under any circumstances, insert colored contacts for the first time on your wedding day. You’ll be nervous, your hands will shake, and you’ll poke yourself in the eye ten minutes before walking down the aisle. Order your lenses at least a month ahead. Practice inserting and removing them at least ten times before the wedding. By the day of, it should feel like brushing your teeth. Automatic.
Pick a Subtle Color
You want to look like you, but enhanced. Grey, hazel, or natural brown are the safest choices. Our Earl Series brown lenses deepen your natural eye color without changing it. Olive Series hazel adds warmth that photographs beautifully. Avoid bold blues or purples unless your wedding theme calls for it specifically.
Hydrate Before Photos
Wedding days are long. The ceremony, the formal portraits, the reception. Bring rewetting drops and use them before the photo session. Dry lenses photograph differently than hydrated ones. The color looks flatter, the limbal ring less defined. A drop before the photographer arrives makes a visible difference.
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