What would you do?

vanessa7889 · June 2010

So I have a little tattoo on the back of my neck. I got it after me and FI got engaged so it kinda means something to me. Now I have all these people asking me if I'm going to cover it up, when I hadn't thought anything of it. So my question is, what would you do if you had a visible tattoo?

Just wanted to add, I'm not covering mine, I just want to see what others think.

banana468 · June 2010

I'd do what felt *right* to me. I purposely got my tattoo in a spot that wouldn't be shown most of the time, but I think if you want to show your tattoo, rock it.

tidetravel · June 2010

It's a part of you, and it has special meaning. Why would you cover that up?

hd7694 · June 2010

I have two tattoos on my back (one on each shoulder). My dress is strapless and I am not going to cover them up. They are a part of me and who I am. If it means something to you, why would you want to cover it?

vanessa7889 · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_would-3?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:b2f76f70-5b76-402b-99ad-c194a00c1877Post:a39fd562-c1a1-45e9-88d2-7c1fd7ed5502">Re: What would you do?</a>:
[QUOTE]It's a part of you, and it has special meaning. Why would you cover that up?
Posted by tidetravel[/QUOTE]

Thats my point exactly! I love my tattoo or I wouldn't of gotten it. I just don't understand why other people don't understand that. Its not like I have some huge skull with cross bones and blood. Its like the size of a quarter.

banana468 · June 2010

So show it off! Be yourself.

blondie82784 · June 2010

Do what you feel is right... if your hairs down then no need to cover it.. If your afraid it might show up in pics and don't want that cover it.... I like the tattoo a lot... Very cute!! I have mine all hidden and cant wait to get married cause there's a few I want that you'll be able to see

Midgetth · June 2010

I have a tattoo that will be visible with my dress. My mom wants me to cover it up ebacuse she hates tattoos. I do NOT plan on covering it up. I have it there for a reasons & it has a lot of meaning to me. I'd say "Well if I didn't like it and it doesn't hvaing any meaning to me then why would have I gotten it especially in a spot where everyone can see?"

GreenPepperBurger · June 2010

I have a tattoo on my arm. I will not be covering it up. It's part of who you are.

SarahPLiz · June 2010

If it meant enough to you to have it permanently engraved in your body, I don't see why you wouldn't want to leave it as it is. Unless it is your ex's name, or something you did when you were drunk and stupid and you now regret, I think you should be proud of it.

psichick · June 2010

none of my tattoos will be visible under my dress, but even if they were i wouldn't think twice about it. i have them, they're part of me, they would stay visible.

aerinpegadrak · June 2010

I actually got a henna tattoo on my wrist specifically for the wedding.

JeFlanigan · June 2010

Clearly you missed the brides with tattoos post (it took on a life of its own.) OF 1054 votes... 508 would leave uncovered to show off and 395 would neatly cover it.

meganyani · June 2010

oooh I will have to search to find the tattoo thread! Sounds amusing.

I have a large tattoo on my shoulder blade and my dress does have straps but most of it will be visible. I am proud to show it because it means a lot fo me. I have plans for the other shoulder but since my family doesnt even know about the current one(s) I have, I think one visible during the wedding is enough for them to handle. hahahah

Kristin&eric · June 2010

you got it for a reason, i wouldnt care who saw it when!

krcousins · June 2010

When people ask things like that it usually means they have a tatoo and don't like it anymore. You got it because you love it and I say show it off!

526SadieSadie · June 2010

I voted to leave it alone. If it was something you didn't really like, that you got in a moment of impulsive immaturity, which you'd like to eventually have removed, I'd say cover it up. But you like it, it's meaningful to you, so why cover it?

If your ceremony is taking place in a church or a synagogue, ask the priest or rabbi performing the ceremony if the tat is a problem. If you get the thumbs up from the clergy, you're home free.
I only advise asking the officiant because there are some houses of worship that are very traditional and don't allow things like open toed shoes and bare shoulders. If yours is in this category, you'd better find out now before you show up on your wedding day to find that thy won't perform the ceremony unless your tat is covered.

miah_23_ncb · June 2010

i think to each her own. so if some one wants cover their tattoot good for them if they want to wear it w/ pride great. I have a small-med tattoo onmy wrist i will be showing it.

JessyNChris · June 2010

I have two tattoos. One is on my thigh, and the other on my back. I'm not covering the back one.

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