Tattoos and Weddings, Do they mix?

[BanSilini]

I know, I know, totally girly topic, but the boys will just have to deal.

So it looks like I'll be getting hitched sooner than later. I was wondering what people think about brides with very visible tattoos?

I noticed a few people on here are planning, discussing or about to or have already gotten married. So speak up. Do Tattoos and Weddings mix?

To show the tattoos or not will clearly depend on what type of dress I get. (I'm not even sure if I wanna go white, yet.) It wont be a big wedding so don't expect an invite. It'll just be for family.

[Bones]

Your day, your choice. There may be some family who do not approve, but a wedding day is for the couple.
I think a bigger question is if you are in someone else's wedding. My wife was in one a while back and chose to wear a shawl in order not to cause a distraction (here she is in her bride's maid dress).

Neither of us had tattoos when we got married, so we didn't have to deal with any family fallout.

Congrats!

[BanSilini]

I'm more concerned actually about pictures. Yes it is our day, thank god most of my family doesn't speak to each other. We aren't planning on inviting any co-workers. So it's really just about pictures.

She is really pretty, very lucky guy.
I was in a wedding two years ago, the dresses were strapless. (I hate being in weddings). The brides family threw a fit about my back tattoo, I ended up wearing a borrowed sweater the entire night, in a 90 degree July wedding. UGH! My thing was, I didn't pick out the dress. If I did, I would made sure my back was covered.

[Bones]

Yeah, I'm lucky :-) She was, too (about the coolness of the bride and her family). She, not the family, first suggested the shawl for the ceremony and ditched it for the reception.

I guess it comes down to 1) whether you want everyone who peruses your wedding album to see the tattoos, and 2) whether you think they will look good in the photos. I'd say choose the dress that makes you feel beautiful (always makes for better pics when you feel good) and enjoy your day.

[TS]

I pretty much have the same rule as bil. In the long run (and we've been together 20+ years!!) I've realized it's better to cover-up if it makes for less conflict and a MORE respectful situation on all sides; that is, unless you want the challenge and some resolution coming out of it. As I grow older, I find I have less energy to put into this area.

Anyhow, that's very exciting news (tattoos or not) for you !!

[BanSilini]

LESS CONFLICT, that's my key words. His parents are conservative Koreans and my family is a bunch of ragging Irish Catholics with a lot of republicans on our side. Again I think we should high-tail it to vegas, get married by Elvis. Tell everyone when we get back and throw a party.

[TS]

hahaha. We are an interfaith/racial fam too and believe me, there will be plenty of other issues to have conflict over. Embrace the challenges.

Oh, and get some wedding photos w/your tattoos even if you cover-up other times!

[Diamond Dave]

being in a wedding related business, i think that if you are questioning it you should cover. Or do a dress with a coverup typa thing for pictures and formalities and then go nutz at the reception.

its your day though, and whatever makes you the most comfortable and happiest is really the only thing that matters.

[JD LaRish]

"Do Tattoos and Weddings mix?"
of course they do.

i'm not really understanding the dilemma here.
are you ashamed of your tattoos?

[Rowan]

What JD said. Although I also don't understand the point of big fussy weddings, so I'm not necessarily the person to give advice.

[Erin]

exactly my thought.

[Chris aka Creepinbean]

Yea but at the same time a wedding is a very formal thing just because you have a tattoo doesnt mean you need to flaunt it.

[Erin]

I guess I do not see having tattoos be visible as flaunting. They are your skin. Are people in short sleeves flaunting the skin on their arms?

Yes, weddings are formal occasions. I know, I am married, but just because it is formal does not mean you should have to cover up. It is each persons choice.