College sure was a wild time, right? Maybe you emerged a little worse for the wear - say, with a giant tattoo of a rose, some nautical stars and sparrow in the middle of your back. Sure, it seemed cool at the time, but your wedding is right around the corner and you're worried that your ink is going to outshine your gown, makeup and hair. If you don't want your tats to steal the spotlight on your big day, here's how to cover them up.

The best technique, makeup artist Mary Schook tells TotalBeauty.com, is airbrushing. "It's so easy to layer [and build] the foundation" for total coverage that won't fade or smudge, she says. "That's what I use when I cover up tattoos for [photo] shoots." You can airbrush yourself with a home makeup system, or you can have it professionally done.

Another option, Schook continues, are foundations and other products that are specifically designed to cover pigments and unwanted marks. There are several products on the market that are designed to mask vitiligo, scars, rosacea, uneven pigmentation and other issues - these will also work wonders at covering your ink.

If you're worried that your tat is too big or too dark to be obscured by makeup, your other option is to select a dress that covers it completely. Long sleeves, a high neckline or a long train can conceal ink that you don't want visible when you say "I do."