Help! My bridesmaid/maid of honor has
tattoos/dreadlocks/gauges.
Celebrate it! Just as you have
your unique style, your bridesmaid has hers. It’s more that she’s standing up
there with you, lending support, rather than conforming to someone else's image
of the ideal bridesmaid. But if you absolutely can’t tolerate the buzz her full
back dragon tattoo will generate, don’t choose a backless dress for her.
Similarly, you can ask her to cover her tattoos with makeup; surely she’s come
across less-than-positive reactions to her tats before. As for dreadlocks? Not
much you can do except give her too many champagne cocktails at your
bachelorette party and shave her while she’s passed out. Kidding. Just ask her
to keep them neat. Ear gauges? Rather than take out the gauges and leave those
big, floppy holes, do a Google search. We’ve found delicate silver and CZ gauges
that are perfect for a wedding.
Want the advice of a wedding jewelry
consultant? E-mail
bridal@moonriverpearls.com for
personal recommendations.