Does anyone think getting a wedding band tattooed onto the finger is tacky? I thought it was a great idea at first, and I still do, but I've been having doubts lately.
2007-02-13 08:06:49 · 22 answers · asked by shibbystar 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I guess it really depends. For instance- my fiance wont be able to wear his wedding band at his job because he is a mechanic and it is a written rule no jewelry on the hands (they can get caught in the engines). I would think it would be appropriate in that case. (he would still have a real one to wear outside of wokr of course)
I think it is very unique! And look at it like this- you can never lose it!~
2007-02-13 08:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by glorymomof3 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If it's done well, I don't think it's tacky. In fact, it seems more subtle than most tattoos, because you can always hide it under a traditional wedding or anniversary band when you choose. This would make it even more private/personal.
It seems like many active people are doing it as an addition to traditional wedding bands. I have 2 friends who love rock climbing. They got tattooed rings because they can't wear their metal ones when they climb.
The only drawback I can think of is that with so many marraiges ending in divorce, it may not be the most pragmatic choice. Of course, the possibility of divorce should not be shaping your decisions right now. If you like the idea, do it!
2007-02-13 08:15:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think it's a cool idea. It does look rather cheap & tacky.
Perish the thought; though removal is expensive the process is much better than it once was. My aunt had her husband's name tattooed on the upper part of her arm. When they divorced they had to dig out the dye. She bore that 1" x 3" scar the rest of her life.
It's just, what if you were widowed & you decided to remarry. How do you think your new hubby/wife would feel? Would you want to use the same wedding band you did the first time?
2007-02-13 08:43:38 · answer #3 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a tattoo loving girl! I have 5 right now and plain on getting one to celebrate my day as well. I think this is cute! However make sure that before you get them they test out that you can with stand the pain. They will just run the needle down as if doing a tattoo but with no ink. I didnt do that on my first and was shocked at how it hurt (I didnt eat anything at all that day BIG MISTAKE) so thats another reason it hurt. However It didnt stop me and some people say it hurts more on a bony surface and I dont think thats the case I have one on the back of my neck, my foot and my upper back those didnt hurt at all tickled more than anything. The lower part of my back hurt. It all depends on you though. Other than that I love this idea its cute and different. BTW dont be ashamed of the tattoo show it off!!! they are meant to be shared!
2016-05-24 06:23:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I think that's kind of silly. What if you break up someday? Obviously you're hoping that will never happen or else you wouldn't get married in the first place, but it might, and then you'll never be able to take it off (at least not without a lot of work).
Plus I do think it is kind of tacky. And if you get a real ring that's something you can keep and pass down to your children as a family heirloom.
2007-02-13 08:11:37 · answer #5 · answered by cg17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't want to dampen your spirits, but think, IF and only if, something in the end didn't work out, it would be easier to just remove a metal ring than to have a tattoo lasered off, and cheaper might I add. My husband was going to surprise me (as my wedding gift) and get MY names tattoed on HIS ARM, and well he told me about it first, and I said NO NO NO. We have good relationship and don't predict many future problems, but in the 'event' I didn't want HIS ARM branded with MY name forever. Good Luck!
2007-02-14 06:16:52 · answer #6 · answered by Һסρε 2ӨӨ8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are having doubts I would hold off as it is permanent. I have 4 tattoos and only regret one. I think a tattoo as a wedding band would be awesome, but my fiance disagrees so gold it is for us!
Good Luck!
2007-02-13 09:18:40 · answer #7 · answered by Dawnita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I like the idea of a wedding band, and have actually designed one that I want created for whenever I get married...
2007-02-13 08:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by MrKnowItAll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the rate of divorce.......may not be a good idea.
Actually I've always had so many allergies to jewelry, I had considered it many years ago. Not specifically a wedding band.
Simply a tatooed ring. But never did. I discovered my allergy was nickle. So Now I wear jewelry EVERYWHERE! ;)
2007-02-13 08:14:25 · answer #9 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. I think it would hurt to have that needle on the sides of my fingers and it's very noticeable.
You can say forever another way.
Also, tattoos are a fad right now and later they won't be.
2007-02-13 08:13:26 · answer #10 · answered by txkathidy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋