DEAR ABBY: I recently became engaged and am looking for just the right dress. The issue I am having trouble with is that I have a rather large tattoo of an orchid on my chest. I'm not sure if it would be appropriate to expose the tattoo at the wedding. I also have other tattoos on my wrist and shoulders that may be exposed.
Our families are not formally religious and they have seen the tattoos before, but I'm afraid of looking cheap or tacky with a huge flower climbing out of the bust of my dress.
Any ideas? -- NEEDS TO KNOW IN SAN CLEMENTE
DEAR NEEDS TO KNOW: Only this: When in doubt, cover up!