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Key Takeaways
- Consider meaningful symbols or personal stories when choosing a wedding ring tattoo, like shared initials or a special date.
- Schedule your tattoo appointment with enough time before the wedding to ensure proper healing and reduced fading.
- Explore a variety of wedding ring tattoo designs, from thin bands to colorful patterns, to find what suits your style best.
Does the idea of wearing a wedding ring every day sound unappealing? Or, do you have your eye on a bauble that just isn’t in the budget? Instead of pressuring yourself to add another piece of jewelry (albeit, a valuable and delicate one) to your daily wardrobe or break the bank to buy the perfect pair of bands, you and your partner may want to consider getting wedding ring tattoos.
Although most couples exchange tangible bands made of exquisite metals to mark their marriage, a nontraditional option that’s become increasingly more popular for spouses is getting permanent ink etched on their respective left ring fingers. “Whether you don’t want to wear an actual ring every day or you want something that signifies your love permanently, ring tattoos are definitely on the rise,” explains Dani Egna, founder and CEO of INKED by Dani.
If this is your first tattoo or you’re nervous about having a permanent tribute to your spouse engraved on your body, consider a temporary option first. A temporary tattoo gives you the ability to play around with designs and try out the placement before committing to the real deal.
Some partners choose to visit a tattoo parlor ahead of their special day, while others wait until they return from their honeymoon to get inked. If you decide on the former, tattoo artist Brittany Randell of Humble Bee Tattoo stresses the importance of keeping your wedding date in mind before you book an appointment to ensure your skin is fully healed by the time you tie the knot. “Tattoo healing varies for everyone,” Randell notes. “Everyone’s skin type is different, and there are many factors with one’s body: health, water intake, and hydration; how often you will be using your hands and fingers; products you use for healing, to name a few.” On the other hand, since finger tattoos—especially thinner designs—tend to fade easily and require touch-ups, you won’t want to schedule a visit too far in advance, according to Randell.
Meet the Expert
- Dani Egna is the founder and CEO of the temporary tattoo company INKED by Dani, which offers hand-drawn designs, using cruelty-free and vegan ink, that last up to two weeks.
- Brittany Randell is a Toronto-based tattoo artist who owns tattoo parlor Humble Bee Tattoo.
Once you’ve figured out the ideal timeline for your wedding ring tattoos, the next step involves selecting an apt design. While there are unlimited options to consider, taking into account meaningful symbols that reflect your unique relationship is supreme. Perhaps you and your partner are tying the knot in the countryside; then, you may want to choose rolling hills as a tribute to that special venue. Or maybe the two of you met at the beach town you frequent every summer, so a pair of ocean waves are more fitting. Other classic, versatile options consist of your joint initials, each other’s first names, or your wedding date.
If you’re interested in viewing more ideas, we’ve scoured Instagram to compile dozens of unique designs that tattoo artists imprinted on their married clients. Read on for 40 wedding ring tattoos for a permanent reminder of your love.
