Even the tattooing experience itself can bring partners closer together. This is not the type of tattoo that you want to get alone. Sitting next to your partner as you get matching wedding band tattoos is a very memorable experience that you will want to relive for the rest of your life. Plus, having the same artist work on both will up the chances of the designs having a more uniform look to them.

Some people whose spouses pass away will get wedding ring tattoos to show that they will never forget those special people who were in their lives. This is also a nice idea for anyone who plans on getting remarried since those new partners will often understand that you will always have a connection to the person who passed on.

The design of the tattoo that replaces a traditional wedding ring can emulate the look of a ring, keeping the appearance but ensuring a sign of deeper commitment. The choice to create a facsimile of the actual traditional jewelry conveys a strong sense of loyalty and fidelity within the marriage. Sometimes these designs add on to the design of the real wedding rings, while other times they sit underneath the rings and are exposed only when the rings are taken off.

Celtic knots, Korean knots, or any other cultural design can be used as the style of ring tattoo for those with strong roots in the culture’s heritage. These cultural designs can cover the rings or they might even sprout out of the rings and extend further down the finger. The fact is that it’s up to the individuals how they want their wedding ring tattoos to look, but it’s usually a good idea to have them match so people can easily recognize that the two people are together.

Tattooing the name of one’s significant other in place of a ring represents the permanence of the commitment of marriage. The presence of the name, first or last, on the finger is highly visible and serves as a constant reminder of the eternal bond shared between two lovers. A design can accompany the name as well, making a more ornate and even more visible image. Since the ring finger isn’t the largest canvas in the world, some people opt to get the first initials of their partner rather than getting the entire name.