Ugh. It's been a while since I have been on here. I've been contemplating bridesmaid gowns, just to start getting ideas.
Point of Discussion: My MOH has a HUGE tat on her back in an easily hideable area on her shoulder.
Is it horrible that I want to find a dress that can cover it? I know that it has a lot of sentimental value to her, and I dig it... however, I don't want it in my pictures. I know that there was a thread about tats and asking maids to cover them, but I want people's opinions on taking the extra step and just picking a dress that covers it. The only other person that knows my feelings on it is of course my dearest Fi.
Ladies? Good idea, Bad Idea, Rude?
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[QUOTE]My MOH has a tattoo on her shoulder, and it is showing in almost every single picture of us at the altar during the ceremony. I'm not saying I cared, but if OP cares, it is at least valid from the standpoint that it will show in pictures.
Posted by goheels05[/QUOTE]
That what I was thinking. Most ceremonies have the wedding party and bride and groom facing away from the guests, so the tattoo would be visible to everyone in the audience and any pictures. We all faced our guests at our ceremony, so if you did it that way, then it wouldn't be in pictures.
OP, I think the only answer to this question is to what you feel is right but do it with tact and be nice about it. If you decide to find a dress that covers her shoulder, or have them wear little shrugs or something, just don't be a jerk about it to her and make her feel bad about having the tattoo. Be subtle about it, don't tell her you're picking certain dresses just to cover her tattoo, etc. There's a right way and a wrong way to go about it.
[QUOTE]And now I remember why I lurk more than post. I appreciate the honesty Nebb, but no need to fling insults by calling me stupid and selfish. I'm not trying to start anything, I just don't appreciate being insulted when jut asking for opinions. I'm still new to this whole wedding planning schtick and would appreciate helpful, insightful advice. Thanks
Posted by sep72fendr[/QUOTE]
Didn't you, in your self-written poll, put that down as an option? I am confused by your getting huffy if someone chooses that option and explains why.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Underlying Motive (Poll Included) : Didn't you, in your self-written poll, put that down as an option? I am confused by your getting huffy if someone chooses that option and explains why.
Posted by ohwhynot[/QUOTE]
My thoughts exactly.
~Holly and Jeff~
All things aside and past is now the past (attempting to get my proverbial foot out of my mouth
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That said - I, personally, am not a fan of tattoos BUT I think worrying about it too much is just silly. And, if you were looking for shawls or thinking of asking her to cover it with makeup, THEN I'd say it was horribly selfish. Letting it influence dress selection = mildly selfish (which all wedding planning choices are, for the most part) & not a big deal.
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