# Inked Brides Offbeat Bride 'Altars' Tattooed Matrimonial Misconceptions By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-brides-offbeat-bride-altars-tattooed References: [offbeatbride](http://offbeatbride.com/2007/01/tattooed-brides) Many women don’t get tattoos because they are worried about what they will look like at their wedding with a [sleeve or back tattoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out). The folks at Offbeat Bride, however, prove that you can not only look good with tats on your wedding day, but they can actually enhance your beauty. The site aims to “altar your thinking” about [tattoos on brides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) and provides ample photo references to many girls getting wed in ink. Check out the pictures above to see some [tatted brides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tattooed Brides:** Opportunity for the wedding industry to cater to the growing trend of brides with tattoos and offer specialized services and products. - **Ink-friendly Wedding Attire:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to design wedding dresses and accessories that complement and showcase tattoos. - **Tattoo Cover-up Services:** The beauty industry can capitalize on the demand for tattoo cover-up services specifically tailored for brides who want temporary coverage on their wedding day. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wedding Industry:** Opportunity for the wedding industry to cater to the growing trend of brides with tattoos and offer specialized services and products. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to design wedding dresses and accessories that complement and showcase tattoos. - **Beauty Industry:** The beauty industry can capitalize on the demand for tattoo cover-up services specifically tailored for brides who want temporary coverage on their wedding day. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [Tattoo Cover-Up Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sixty-ink.md) - [Bridal Nail Polish Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-nail-collection.md) - [Hospitality-Focused Tattoo Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out.md) - [Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup.md) - [Festive Bridal Accessory Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-planning1.md) - [White-Tonal Bridal Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g-1.md) - [Next-Day Wedding Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-photos.md) - [Artful Wedding Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minted-x-the-met-wedding-collection.md)