Wedding Ring Tattoos

When you say your vows, the words “till death do us part” have real meaning. This union is forever, and your wedding rings are one way to demonstrate your commitment. For some couples, that means wearing rings that will never get lost, go down the kitchen drain, or even leave your finger. That is a tattooed wedding ring — an idea that is gaining in popularity.

Who wears a tattooed wedding ring?

If you’re thinking celebrities and the truly adventurous, you’d be partially correct. But it isn’t only the well known and well publicized who are opting for permanent circlets on their ring fingers. Doctors, construction workers, mechanics, athletes, and others who can’t wear metal wedding bands are taking a serious look at this option. Those who are put off by the price of gold, silver, or gemstones are finding that tattooed wedding rings are less expensive.

Why not wear a tattooed wedding ring?

Having a tattoo applied is not painless, and the finger doesn’t heal as quickly or as well as other places on your body. The obvious disadvantage is that tattoos are also permanent. If you change you mind about the design or the marriage, the ring stays … unless you want to go through the uncomfortable and costly procedure of having it removed. On the other hand, tattoos tend to rub off on the underside of the finger from handling objects. One caution: don’t go to an amateur. Be sure the person who applies your tattooed wedding ring has experience in this area.

Some ideas to consider before getting your wedding ring tattoo:

It may be five or ten years before you will have to have your tattooed wedding ring touched up.
A tattoo design can be altered, but if you have your significant other’s initials engraved on your finger that may present a few challenges.
An alternative to a tattooed wedding ring is to have matching tattoos elsewhere on your bodies; select designs that are meaningful to you but don’t look like an obvious tribute to your loved one, just in case.
Another way to add meaning to your engagement or wedding ring is to have a custom ring made to your specifications >>

Special thank you to writing coach, editor, and ghostwriter Bobbi Linkemer, who contributed the original material throughout MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com.