Repost from 2010 board.....Tattoo issue

amandah75 Posted: Jun 03, 2008 11:18 PM

Repost from 2010 board.....Tattoo issue

So, I have a rather large tattoo on my back that is not exactly appropriate. While I knew my mother would have an issue, I just found out that my FH has a bit of an issue with it as well. To be honest, I didn't expect that. I've looked at different designers, and there aren't many that have backs that would cover my tattoo. The ones that do, I don't think I'd like to wear. How annoying would a shawl or wrap be? It's a spring wedding and I don't want to be too warm either.

Any suggestions?

FCsBride914 Posted: Jun 03, 2008 11:30 PM

Re: Repost from 2010 board.....Tattoo issue

There is a tattoo cover up kit that is made.. They sell it on the knot.com.. You can also ask you make-up artist.. Maybe she/he has some suggestions... One of my BM's has a big tattoo on her back and my make-up artist is covering it with waterproof airbrush make-up.. It would be (IMO) better to just cover than have to wear a gown you really dont want to wear.

shell1879 Posted: Jun 03, 2008 11:32 PM

Re: Repost from 2010 board.....Tattoo issue

i have a decent size tattoo on my chest....
i hear that the cover up kit works really well although the air brushing isn't a bad idea either if your already going to be doing it for make up.

amandah75 Posted: Jun 03, 2008 11:38 PM

Re: Repost from 2010 board.....Tattoo issue

Will have to try the cover up kit and see how it does in a trial run. Just worried it will be very noticeable....that people will see the color changes on my back. Can't hurt to try. Thanks for the info.

davenjess Posted: Jun 04, 2008 12:30 AM

Re: Repost from 2010 board.....Tattoo issue

my friend Kelly (kellybean) had a tatoo she didn't want showing on her back as well and had a bolero jacket made. It looked GORGEOUS and she didn't have a 'heat' problem. She did get married in February - but you can have something made that's nice & light and will cover you up...

i think you'd be better off with a jacket type thing, because a shawl, you'll get VERY tired of holding that thing up all night!

jtgarsik Posted: Jun 04, 2008 09:56 AM

Re: Repost from 2010 board.....Tattoo issue

i do a lot of theatre and we've always used Dermablend...the stuff is amazing. honestly i think it's better than those little cover up kits. Also, talk to ur makeup artist..if they do airbrushing most likely they can do coverage...

but seriously - DERMABLEND!!! the stuff is great.