Covering up tattoos

Just keep them. Why do you want them covered? It shows everyone's personalities.

If you're worried about them not looking good in pictures, then might as well cover them. Personally I would let them show. They are a part of everyone and, like the first poster said, they display their personalities. It just come down to how you want your pictures to look I guess!

3 out of 5 of my girls have visible tattoos and I would never ask them to cover them up. They're a part of their body and I think it's a little rude to ask them to cover them up. But it is your wedding so whatever you say goes.

I say don't worry about it because it will be more of a hassle and you never know if your BMs could be offended. I'm sure they'd probably understand, but you might not want to risk it. The tattoos will bring out their individuality and I'm sure they'll all look beautiful.

I think this is a touchy subject. Some people may be offended by you asking them to cover their tattoos. If they don't want to cover them, you shouldn't make a big deal or force the issue.

I would want my bridal party to look like themselves so I wouldn't ask them to cover.

3 of my 5 girls have tattoos. I would NEVER think to ask them to cover them up. It's a part of who they are, and I love who they are

I have multiple tattoos. All will be covered except one on my back. Suprised my mom hasn't asked me to cover it(im sure she will eventually) but I would never. All my bridesmaids have them. Some people that attend my wedding may think they're tacky but I don't care if they like em or not.

I would be so offended if someone asked me to cover my tattoos and I would definitely say no. I have a large arm piece in memory of my brother and if anyone asked me to cover it I'd be so pissed

I can't imagine telling my girls they have to cover their tattoos. Idk how well that would go over for most people. It's never been a consideration for me, honestly. If it's a big deal to you in pictures, maybe your photographer can do some photoshopping? Unless they're obscene, I really can't see why it would even be an issue.

You can cover your own, but I personally think it's totally fucked up to ask your bridesmaids to cover theirs. Tattoos are very personal and you'll definitely hurt someone's feelings if you do that.

@Chrystal---"I've asked them to cover them. It's not an expensive thing to do."

You seriously asked them to cover their tattoos? I couldn't even begin to think that's an acceptable thing to do. If you asked me to do that, I would honestly probably step down. It's not about whether it's expensive or not, it's about basically saying "hey I really don't wanna see your tats at my wedding, kinda tacky. So cover them." It's not ok.

I have 6 tats, two may possibly be covered. It depends on how I feel closer to the date. But I would NEVER ask my friends to cover theirs.

I have multiple bridesmaids that have tattoos, and they are well thought out and personal. I can't imagine asking one of my closest friends to cover up who they are, for aesthetic purposes in a picture.

Asking a friend to cover up their tattoos is really rude. You should probably avoid being THAT friend, unless of course you're ok with offending them.

If someone asked me to cover my tattoos for their wedding, simply put I wouldn't be in their wedding.

It is rude to ask your bridesmaids to cover tattoos. I had more than one bridesmaid with visable tattoos and guess what...the tattoos did not ruin our photos. If the girls offer to cover than that is one thing but it should never be expected of them!

One of my bridesmaids has a Woodstock tattoo on her shoulder. I'd actually prefer if she wore a bridesmaid dress that showed it off. Sadly, she chose a dress that covers it up.

I have tattoos. You could ask me to cover them, but be prepared for me to politely decline. If all of me, as I am, your friend, is not good enough to be in your photos, maybe I shouldn't be standing in your wedding.

Uh, I would drop out of your wedding so fast.

1. My tattoos mean so much to me. I made a decision to decorate my body permanently. So they are permanent.

2. I have several piercings and I will have them in still when I'm dead and buried. So I wouldn't remove those either.

3. I'm your friend who you asked to spend a special day with you. I'm not your Barbie. I'm not a photo prop. Don't treat me like one.

Asking people to cover their tattoo up for your personal comfort is about as insulting as it gets.

Get new friends of you want pictures with no tattoo.

Scratch that. Don't get new friends. Hire people. That's the safest and most appropriate thing to do.