8 Wedding Tattoos Designs That Symbolize Everlasting Love

Unique and captivating design ideas to represent eternal love in enduring ink.

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Marriage is a beautiful way of displaying your commitment, loyalty, and dedication to the one you love. While exchanging rings is the usual way of signifying the marital bond, getting matching wedding tattoos is a novel way to honor your relationship. If this unusual yet special expression of togetherness has you intrigued, this article can help you get started. Browse this handpicked collection of wedding tattoo ideas, from simple fine-line designs to elaborate masterpieces, to feel inspired and bond with your beloved with a matching tattoo. Read on!

8 Meaningful Marriage Tattoo Ideas For Couples

If you have decided to conquer a new couple goal by getting tattooed together, this list of wedding tattoo ideas can help you get started. Discover distinctive matching tattoo ideas that carry significant meanings below.

1. “I Love You More” Phrase Tattoo

“I love you more” minimalistic wedding tattoos
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This script wedding tattoo is one of the cutest on the list. You can either get the tattoo done as a couple or surprise your loved one with the tattoo on your marriage day. “love you more” is a fun yet strong claim to make, made stronger by inking it on your body. It is also a sign of bravery and vulnerability to be able to love someone more than they love you and express it with such conviction. The placement on the outer forearm is a classic one for a classic phrase, and it serves as a strong visual reminder. Add small elements like a twig, heart, or arrow to elevate the aesthetics and personalize it.

2. Heartbeats Tattoo

Heartbeat rhythm wedding tattoos for a couple
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This minimalistic wrist tattoo is a subtle marriage tattoo design idea. Pairing the design with your better half symbolizes the fact of two hearts beating as one. The heart rhythm tattoo is a unique alternative to the traditional heart tattoo. You can add more creative elements to the design or personalize it by opting to shade in the heart. This imprint of the heart’s beating pattern represents eternal love and your excitement in being with your partner.

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When getting inked with a tattoo machine, your skin is pierced an average of 50 to 3,000 times per minute.

3. Saturn and Moon Tattoo

Saturn and moon matching couple tattoo
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If you both are fans of Taylor Swift aka “Swifties”, you must get this tattoo inspired by the lyrics to her song, Seven, “Love You to the Moon and to Saturn.” These cute designs are not about exactly matching but about capturing the extent of the love. You and your partner can choose to get either the Moon or Saturn tattooed to represent the all-encapsulating and boundless nature of your love and the cosmic connection you share. Discuss the idea with your tattoo artist to finalize a creative and elegant Saturn and Moon with some matching elements for a uniquely personalized wedding tattoo design.

4. Ring Frame Tattoo

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If you do not want to wear physical wedding rings, get ring bands tattooed into your fingers instead. Affirm your engagement with permanent tattoo designs, thereby going a notch above the usual gold wedding band exchange. While you are breaking all norms, consider getting the tattoo on the middle finger for a change. The intricate detailing of this tattoo mimics the traditional wedding ring and adds a unique twist to the traditional concept of wedding rings. Moreover, this tattoo comes with the extra advantage of not having to worry about losing your rings!

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Sailors like Captain Cook re-introduced the art of tattooing in the West by bringing a Polynesian man to Europe in 1769-1771. This sparked a widespread interest that still lasts to this day.

5. Lock And Key Tattoo

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The lock and key together symbolizes the romantic phrase, “You hold the key to my heart.” With its profound meaning, the lock and key tattoo is a reminder that no one knows you like your partner and vice versa. The tattoo looks appealing on the hand, the side of the wrist or, more symbolically, on the shoulder. You can get more creative with the lock and key design by adding Celtic runes or similar design elements to make it as aesthetically appealing as it is meaningful.

6. Infinity Symbol Tattoo

Couple with matching infinity wedding tattoos on their wrists
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Infinity tattoos mean eternal emotions, making it an apt wedding tattoo design. A matching infinity tattoo symbolizes never-ending love. This fine-line minimalist tattoo is a simple design that both men and women can wear. The best placement location is on the wrist to express the profound importance of the personal connection.

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Popular actress Angelina Jolie has tattoos in multiple languages, including Khmer, Arabic, and Latin. The Khmer script tattoo on her back is a Buddhist prayer for protection and good fortune.

7. Matching Heart Tattoos

Couple with matching Celtic heart wedding tattoos
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For a couple interested in the mysteries of Celtic art, this matching Celtic heart tattoo is an intricate design that combines the mysterious effect of Celtic Design with the timeless symbol of love. The Celtic knotwork and spirals can also denote the intertwining of lives. Placing it on the back of the hand is a constant reminder of love and commitment.

8. Modern And Delicate Triangles

Couple with matching triangle wedding tattoos on their wrists
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The triangle with three equal sides denotes balance and harmony. The fine-line design may seem simple, but it can hold deep meanings of love and unity. The three equal sides symbolize the three core emotions in a relationship: love, trust, and respect. This geometric tattoo style is also modern and hipster, making it a stylish design to be inked on the wrist.

A wedding is an important life decision that requires proper planning and decision-making. In a world where things have become ephemeral, a permanent tattoo is an explicit way to express your forever promise of love. If you and your partner consider getting matching tattoos, discussing the design and location beforehand ensures both parties are happy with the decision. Add symbols and elements that remind you of your special memories or your inside jokes to personalize your bonding tattoos and make them uniquely yours.

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Reshma Latif
Reshma LatifBeauty & Lifestyle Writer
Reshma is a content writer with a penchant for writing articles on relationships, makeup, and beauty. She started her writing career in 2007, soon after graduating from Mahatma Gandhi University. What began as a love for blogging bloomed into several freelancing opportunities over the years.

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Madhumati Chowdhury
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Madhumati is an associate editor with seven years of professional experience. She has previously worked as an editor, proofreader, and a writer with various organizations, helping her navigate through the various facets of content creation and refinement with ease.

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Joyce Joyson
Joyce JoysonBeauty & Lifestyle Writer
Joyce Joyson is a beauty and lifestyle writer with over a year of experience crafting short-form content for the beauty, fashion, and lifestyle niches. She has a triple majors bachelor’s degree in History, Political Science, and Geography from IIS University and a master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Kristu Jayanti College.

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