My sister and I have been talking for years about getting matching tattoos. It's a little harder now since she lives down in Texas and I'm up here in Ohio. We've been thinking about getting them a couple days before the wedding. She'll get up here late Wednesday on the 17th so really our only chance to get them would be sometime on Thursday. We're considering getting them just above our ankles and
*this* design or something similar. I know it's still going to be red for the wedding, but I'm concerned that it might seep and get on my dress. This will be her 4th tattoo and my first (she's making me go first so I don't chicken out lol). If we don't do it now, I have no idea when we'll have the chance to again. Is all this impractical right before the wedding or am I stressing needlessly?
Re: Question for the girls with ink
Not worth it. I'd wait.
October 13, 2012
hmmm...I say do it if you want...my dad tattoed for 33 years before he passed away this past spring and so I have learned a few things....as I got a tattoo for my daughter on my 21st birthday (she was 1 at the time) and I got the tattoo and then went out on the town. The tattoo will need to be bandaged afterwards. This will catch any of the seepage you talk about. But after a while....4-5 hours...you should be able to take it off and because it will be so fresh, it will look GREAT!!!! Its the weeks following that it will start to scab and peel and itch...but it would look great for the wedding...and its going on your ankle...no real need to worry about the seep....growing up in a tattoo shop....right after the tattoo was done...has always been my favorite time to view a tattoo....and then after its healed...it always looks the best right after you put lotion on it....I say go for it....what a cool way to include your sister in your big day and make the tattoo even more meaningful....
Only do it if YOUR ready to do it...because it is permanent and it should be a BIG decision.....
Growing up in this environment-you might think I would have lots of tattoos, but I only have two. A rose on my ankle (first one) and then I have a lilly on my shoulder for my daughter lillian and after I had my second daughter olivia, I had a koi fish added under the lilly...but they mean something to me....and I think its important if your going to get permanent art on your body to remember a few things. A) It should mean something to you (and this obviously does mean a lot to you!!!!)
Sounds like you have a winner....good luck...I want to see pictures!
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They get SO itchy! My work computer won't let me look at the link. How big is it? Would your shoe rub on it? Are you going on a honeymoon right away? If you are going on your honeymoon right after remember you can't submerge it in water for 2 weeks after you get it, so hot tubs and pools are out!
If it's not very big, your shoe won't rub on it and you won't be going into water, I say go for it. Otherwise no.
Ditto what PP said about hot tubs/pools/ocean water/etc. Otherwise, if none of that is an issue, you can absolutely get a tattoo that soon before hand.
[QUOTE]They get SO itchy! My work computer won't let me look at the link. How big is it? Would your shoe rub on it? Are you going on a honeymoon right away? If you are going on your honeymoon right after remember you can't submerge it in water for 2 weeks after you get it, so hot tubs and pools are out! If it's not very big, your shoe won't rub on it and you won't be going into water, I say go for it. Otherwise no.
Posted by Seipel12[/QUOTE]
<div>Not too big, I'm thinking about silver dollar size maybe a little bigger. It'll be above my ankle so shoe won't be touching it. FI and I can't afford a HM right now so no worries there. </div>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Question for the girls with ink : Not too big, I'm thinking about silver dollar size maybe a little bigger. It'll be above my ankle so shoe won't be touching it. FI and I can't afford a HM right now so no worries there.
Posted by CFM102012[/QUOTE]
I don't have any ink near my ankles, but I do have a large piece on the middle of my back and one on each hip. That being said, when the needle goes over the bone, it hurts something fierce. Other than that, I think you'll be fine. As PPs mentioned, there will be some tranfer of dye on to the bandage or wrap, but after you remove it and clean it, you should be ok. :) let us know what you decide to do!
2. Talk to your artist about the best cream to put on it, I use A&D with mine but its really all down to preference.
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[QUOTE]i am always overly cautious after i get a tat and i apply the ointment for longer than they say and leave a bandage on longer than normal but like PP as long as its a reputable place you should be just fine :) <strong>btw i love the tat design!</strong> i may have to steal that and see if my sister would do it too!
Posted by jenny&will2014[/QUOTE]
<div>Here's another similar one I found <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/93449760989444499/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/93449760989444499/</a> </div><div>It's full color though so that would take more time and cost a bit more. I think we're gonna do it. If we don't do it now I have no idea when and we'd want them both by the same person. My dad's a pharmacist so if he thinks it's not looking right I may put a bandage back on it right before the wedding. I'll have a big dress on so no one will see the bandage.</div><div>
</div><div>Elaina, this will be my first tattoo but if I had others I probably wouldn't cover them. I'm not going to have my sister cover her other tats. They're not offensive and they're part of her. </div><div>
</div><div>Thanks for all the input ladies, you've all been a big help. </div>
If the shop and artist are reputable then you will not have any seepage after day 1. Plus being that new for your wedding day you wont really have to worry about itching or major swelling. Both my foot and ankle didnt swell very much. It also depends on if the artist has a heavy hand (hurts more, more swelling) or a light hand (hurts way less, and hardly any swelling). Ask the shop you are going who is the best with a light hand.
No sun or extreme amount of water OR SHAVING on your tattoo.
You will be fine, and I love your design!! DO IT!!!! I want pics please.
[QUOTE]HI..this made me think of something..Are you coving up your tattoos for the wedding? If so with what? Does regular makeup work?
Posted by Elaina1012[/QUOTE]
David Bridal carries tattoo cover up and it works wonderfully!