Image : http://www.flickr.com
Every generation of brides faces unique questions as they prepare for their weddings. When our mothers got married, it was probably something like, "Can I get away with a bridal gown with bare shoulders for a church wedding?". For a lot of today's brides, the overwhelming dilemma is what to do about her tattoos; should she show them, hide them, or what? These are some of the considerations to help you decide.
There are several different approaches that women take to their tattoos. There are those who love them, have many, and consider their ink to be a major part of who they are. This article isn't really for those brides; they already know that they will be showing their tattoos. This article is for the other type of tattooed bride, the one who is more casual about tattoos, has only one or two, and perhaps even has never shown her tattoos to her family. This is the bride who feels conflicted about the tattoo dilemma.
One of the biggest issues in the tattoo dilemma often involves the mother of the bride. Most moms are not interested in seeing body art on their daughters during the wedding ceremony. Sometimes this can present an opportunity for compromise. The bride agrees to cover her ink for the ceremony, but does not hide it for the reception. This can be a good solution, particularly if the wedding ceremony is going to be traditional.
If you decide to hide a tattoo for the ceremony, there are a few ways in which it can be done, depending on where it is. One possibility is to get special tattoo covering makeup. The effectiveness of this tactic will depend on the size and color of the tattoo. This can be an option for tattoos that are in hard to cover places such as hands or arms. Do be aware that makeup can tend to smear, especially after a night on the dance floor.
Tattoos on the back of the shoulder are very popular, and they can be concealed for the ceremony with a shrug worn over the bridal gown. Even a full veil will help to soften the look of a tattoo on the upper back. On the other hand, if you prefer not to cover a back tattoo, it is important to choose a gown that works well with the design. To be avoided is any kind of strap that will cut the image in half. Open backs look much better than divided or half hidden tattoos.
A cool way to hide a tattoo on the wrist or neck is with custom bridal jewelry. An extra wide bracelet created from rows of crystals and pearls will add style to your bridal ensemble as well as hiding a wrist tattoo. If the body art you wish to cover is on the neck, then custom bridal jewelry in the form of a beautiful choker will do the trick. The great part is that you will get some fabulous jewelry as well as getting the look that you want for your wedding.
The decision of whether or not to hide a tattoo for your wedding is an entirely personal one, although family and social pressure will often come into play, as well. Ultimately, each bride has to make the choice that will make her happy, while showing respect for her family and their customs. And remember, if you decide to conceal a tattoo, be sure to do it completely, but if you prefer to let it be seen, go ahead and really showcase it.
Guy has been writing about society and weddings for a long time. If you have a topic you would like to know about. Let us know at SilverlandJewelry.com. Special body adornments have always been important in every society, from the classic pearl bridal jewelry of a traditional bride to the unique tattoos of cutting edge brides.
