wait for the next TATTOO until after or not

If you're worried about pictures it will be well healed by November and you can use tattoo makeup to cover it. I say rock it in the pics tho, but up to you. Definitely don't wait to honor your sister!

What are you waiting for?!?!? Do it! It will be such an amazing remembrance to your sister and it might give you the hardcore feeling that she is there with you on your special big day.

I'm sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going thru.

As for your tattoo: it's really up to you. I personally have 2. A whole belt piece of flowers and butterflies around my waist and my fathers name on my left wrist. I work in a very conservative industry and I wear a suit everyday. My watch covers up my wrist tattoo but sometimes it peeks thru. My clients have made comments on it and I know my boss would prefer me not to have it there but it was my decision and I'm happy with it. I know I won't regret getting it or where I put it on my body.

What occupation do you do? Does it allow creative and a artsy look like that? I would consider that.

How terrible to lose your sister. I am sorry for your loss. I would get it, but I love small and dainty tattoos, especially something like this. I would think it as if she is there with you during your wedding day. Go for it!

Well, speaking as someone with 27 tattoos - yes, 27 - I say think about the pictures you want - and if the location is really what you want. areas that often receive more sun (like a collarbone) fade easier - is this the tattoo you want to risk that with?

honoring your sister is important, and I say go for it. My next one honors my cousin I lost to cancer a few years ago.

Also - as someone said, makeup is fairly easy. depending on time between ceremony and reception, you could even go in the restroom and take it off after formal pictures, so its in reception pictures but not the formals?

Thank you guys I really appreciate it , safe to say this is the most heartbreaking thing to ever happen in me and my family's life so far.

I can't ask my fiance his opinion about this because I know what he'll say (wait till after) ha..

I was thinking the same thing as having it for the wedding as kind of feeling like she's there , sucks because she would have been my MOH , I'm not having any bridesmaids and he's having his brother as his best man , so it'll just be 3 of us up there, don't plan on "filling her spot" ..even with my grandmothers peaceful protest, yeah , annoying.

I am doing a couple things that involve her picture (picture on my bouquet handle) and having her ashes in a locket pinned to the inside of my dress . Cant get enough of having. Her there ! <3

as for work , that won't be an issue at all , I work in a laid back salon as a hairstylist .

Thanks again everyone for taking the time to respond with some input ! Her name is Taylor Elyse , I think her name would look pretty

November is a long time to wait for something you seem to want so badly. If it is something you don't mind being photographed, just go for it.

I'mm thinking more and more that it won't be REALLY noticeable ,I'm wearing my hair down , it's like bra clip length middle of my back and wavy almost farrah fawcett style and a veil so people might not even really notice it , 27 wow that's alot of hours of work im sure ! Are you covering any of yours

Yes I could definitely cover it with makeup that wouldn't be a problem I'm doing my own anyway so I'd have it with me already . Getting ready at the venue and have it all day

Ms to Mrs - as you are newer to the site, you probably don't know -I'm a guy. I have no tattoos on my face, neck, or hands, so everything will be covered by my tux.

I'm sure as the night goes on and I take off my jacket some will peek out under the sleeves, and I may even roll them up. But I'm also a punk, I might have a Mohawk, so who knows.

I have a large tattoo that will be showing, so I think you can guess how I feel about them...but just to play devil's advocate...you said you know that your fiancé would say wait until after. If you already have all of these other things that you are using to remember her, do you really need the tattoo right away? If I was in your position, it would matter to me that FH would prefer me to wait until after. It sounds like he might prefer "cleaner" looking pics. If you do get it before, maybe talk to your photog about photoshopping it out in some pics or invest in a good skin match make-up to cover it

I have 15 large tattoos (my entire arm, a big sized one on my stomach and a couple small ones on my ankles). The only one that will be covered up is my stomach (duh). This is what I look like every day, why cover them up?

If you really want it to remember her, I say go for it. You can always have it airbrushed out by your photographer if you need to.

My only dilemma would be your FH not wanting you to get one. I think it's something you really need to talk to him about.

I say do it.

I have a pretty big piece on my back in memory of my best friend who passed away and I am showing that off! Itll be nice to have a little piece of your sister to remember on your wedding day.

I would totally do it!

Im in the same dileema, I say do it!

DO IT!

I have a 4 inch by 4 inch piece on my back (starts right below my neck and extends down 4 inches) in memory of my brother who passed away at 25.

I had a few people comment that it was going to show in my dress - I responded - well at least Christopher will be with me on my big day.

I refuse to cover it and I am happy as a clam to have it showing in my dress.

I love your idea of using her signature - what a meaningful thought.

Also, I am so sorry about your loss - i know the pain you are feeling **hugs**

I would definitely do it! If FH really is concerned, try the tattoo makeup to cover it for the day, or maybe just cover it for pictures then remove the makeup for the remainder of the day???

First of all, so sorry for your loss.

I say do it. You have plenty of time for it to heal and if it means that much to you then go ahead and get it done because believe me you won't be able to stop thinking about it! My date is in October and I already have plans to finish up some of mine (and get more new ones) before then. Just remember to allow at least 6 weeks in advance before the wedding so they can completely heal and not be flaky anymore.

Do it before!!! Especially so she can be remembered in all your wedding pics!

I am so sorry for your loss. That must be very difficult. Honestly, I would do it right now. Getting a tattoo in memory of your sister is amazing and you should be proud to show it off. It's your body and what an amazing waht to honor her.