When Tony Parker and Eva Longoria were married in July, Tony decided to have their wedding date (in roman numerals) tattooed around his finger like a wedding band.
Though the couple did exchange wedding rings and wear them often, Tony figured since he has to take his band off while playing basketball for the San Antonio Spurs, that it would be a nice gesture to get the tattoo. This way, he’d never be without his ring … even when he was without his ring.
Eva followed suit and reportedly had her wrist tattooed with their wedding date as well. The Parkers aren’t the first celebrity couple to do this and certainly won’t be the last. Angelina and Brad exchanged tattoos as well.
But celebrities aren’t the only ones adding the permanent symbol to their ring fingers. Many doctors, mechanics and machine workers, who can’t wear their rings regularly at work, are also getting tattooed wedding bands.
What do you think about this trend? Is it an impressive statement of love and commitment? Or just a weird fad?
Personally, if my husband or I couldn’t wear our rings all the time for some reason, I think I’d consider it. How about you?
Leave your comments here and let us know.
November 30, 2007
This definitely wouldn’t be an option for me! I guess I don’t ever have to take my ring off, but even if I did… nah.
November 30, 2007
Yeah no on the tattoo I don’t like that idea. Cool for some people though, not for me.
January 29, 2008
My husband actually asked me last night what I thought about him getting a ring tattooed on his ring finger. I’m considering the possibility of doing it as well. He lost his first ring and the second is uncomfortable, he has large fingers (size 12 1/2)and the rings bother him at work also.
June 4, 2008
My boyfriend and I are definitely doing this. He’s coming up with the design, and we are so very excited about this. I think it’s awesome!
June 6, 2008
LOVE the idea. We are actually getting our wedding date on our finger tomorrow. I think Tony Parker’s looks really nice. Wonder who did his tat??
June 25, 2008
We’ve spoke about this to a couple of different tattoo artists and have been advised against this. For some reason tattoos dont take too well, or at least stay clear too long on hands or fingers, they go that nasty grey blur quickly. We still love the idea of the roman numerals so now im thinking about having it along the outside of my foot and hubby is having it across the top of his back.