The universe does everything in its power to try and crack a bride’s cool facade when planning a wedding. From testing family politics to last minute drop-outs, there’s rarely a shortage of setbacks a wifey-to-be must overcome before the big day.
Which is why a pair of designer sunglasses is essential. Forget the flowers, bridal eyewear is where it's at. Not only does the accessory guarantee the chicest wedding photo montage of all time (they hide a multitude of sins from red flash-eye to smudged mascara following an emotional spell of wedding vows), but they exude an air of nonchalance. Low effort, high impact style wrapped up in a single, sleek frame.
Take it from the A-listers. Last year, Charli XCX got hitched in a classic Vivienne Westwood Nova Cora mini dress, teamed with a pair of blacked-out shades. She later dropped the iconic images on Instagram - the ultimate cool-girl homage to her big day shared with The 1975 drummer George Daniel.
© Galia LahavFunnily enough, former H! Fashion cover star Sophie Habboo wed fellow Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing in the exact same dress, also styled with a pair of contemporary shades and a short veil fastened with a coquettish bow.
Perfect for the afterparty, sunglasses are a cool-girl sartorial shortcut for 2026 brides to be. From Gucci to Loewe, shop our favourites below.
Bridal sunglasses to shop now:
Journey Round-Frame Acetate Sunglasses
Celine Eyewear
Featuring a rich, cream hue with the brand's iconic Triomphe motif in gold, Celine's bridal-inspired frames boast a subtle tortoiseshell-effect with softly rounded lenses for a wholly luxurious look.
Embellished Sunglasses
Loewe + Paula's Ibiza
The sweetest pair of shades we ever laid eyes on (pun fully intended), these floral specs by Loewe + Paul's Ibiza are a playful lesson in designer whimsy.
GG Oval Sunglasses
Gucci
Glam girls look to Gucci. The Italian house is brimming with sleek designs, including this cream-hued pair which are primed for party-ready brides-to-be this summer.
Piccadilly Sunglasses
Vivienne Westwood
Inspired by the elegance of Japanese pearl divers, Vivienne Westwood's avant-garde Piccadilly Sunglasses featuring a striking cat-eye silhouette are a statement piece to cherish forever.
Palm Babe Sunglasses
Aquazurra
Another fantastical design for fun-loving brides to consider, Aquazurra's Palm Babe Sunglasses marry girlish scalloped frames with twinkling Y2K embellishments.
White Sunglasses
Longchamp
Channel 1960s charm with Longchamp's white sunglasses. Showcasing an XL silhouette crafted from plant-based resin, these wearable shades effortlessly lean into the ongoing obsession with retro nostalgia.
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