# Tattooed Wedding Bands These Couples Have Replaced the Wedding Ring with Creative Tattoos By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replaced-the-wedding-ring References: [demilked](http://www.demilked.com/skin-art-matching-wedding-tattoos/) & [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/380455/Newlyweds-Honor-Their-Marriage-Vows-With-Charming-Creative-Tattoos/) Many couples have replaced the wedding ring with a far more long-lasting symbol of their love -- [matching tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-creator). This unique gesture has gone viral on social media, and displays how people are celebrating their relationships more creativity instead of simply choosing ring designs. Tattoos allow for a far more creative and limitless scope when compared to traditional wedding bands. Many couples have opted for matching [ring tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-ring), which may not only serve as a symbol for their marriage, but also eliminate the possibility of a lost ring. Many couples have also chosen to get a matching tattoo of a meaningful symbol on their ring fingers, where a wedding ring normally goes. Others have replaced the wedding ring with ingenious tattoos like two Tetris blocks that are meant to join together or tattoos of heartbeats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Creative Tattoo Designs for Couples:** Couples are replacing traditional wedding rings with creative and long-lasting tattoos as a symbol of their love. - **Customized Matching Tattoo Designs:** Couples are opting for unique and personalized matching tattoo designs as a symbol of their union. - **Tattoo Industry for Wedding Celebrations:** The tattoo industry could offer wedding packages and services that cater to couples who want customized and long-lasting symbols of their marriage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wedding Planning Industry:** Wedding planners could suggest unique tattoo designs as an alternative to traditional wedding rings. - **Tattoo Studio Industry:** Tattoo studios could market to engaged couples who want customized matching tattoos to celebrate their marriages. - **Jewelry Retail Industry:** Jewelers and jewelry retailers could expand into offering customized wedding tattoo designs as a long-lasting and personalized alternative to traditional wedding rings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Wedding Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-bands.md) - [Personalized Wedding Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-wedding-bands.md) - [Tattoo Cover-Up Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sixty-ink.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings.md) - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup.md) - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Curated Wedding Jewellery Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-jewellery-guide.md)