hi lori! i think there may be another thread or two about this already, but i just wanted to share with you what i know. FI is a tattoo artist and based on his experience he always says that the only true way to remove a tattoo is through laser removal. wrecking balm can be painful and really only dulls the color, if anything. the laser option (which i know someone else did on here, can't remember who) may be some what painful, but if you want to get rid of a tattoo it will definitely do the job! good luck with your research and i hope you can it all sorted out before your big day!