'I married my tattoo artist – we inked each other rather than exchange rings'
Exchanging rings might be the normal way to tie the knot, but that's a bit too traditional for one tattoo lover who married her tattoo artist.
Olivia Johnson, 29, met Kyle, 31, when he tattooed the quote 'take it easy' on her arm and the pair instantly hit it off.
But despite the obvious chemistry, Kyle didn't dare ask Olivia out - and instead refused to charge her for the inking, which was a homage to her grandad, Steve, 77, who passed away in September 2019.
The next day, Olivia took the plunge, sent the first message, and since then the pair's romance has gone from strength to strength.
The pair then got engaged and when planning their wedding day they wanted to keep it unique, so they said "I do" before inking each other's initials on their ring fingers.
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The happy couple love tattoos (Olivia Johnson / SWNS)
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Olivia, who works for a car dealership, from London, Ontario, Canada, said: "I met him when he tattooed me.
"I thought he was attractive, and I had a crush on him.
"He's very shy. He didn't charge me for the tattoo but didn't say anything else. So, I then sent him a message to ask him out.
"We moved quickly from there.
"I love Beyoncé and saw she and Jay Z have matching ring finger tattoos.
"I thought it was such a cool idea.
They tattooed each other's initials on their ring fingers (x SWNS)"Kyle can't wear his ring a lot when tattooing as he wears gloves so it's easier for him as well.
"It was very special."
Olivia met Kyle in December 2019 and the pair moved in together the following March before Kyle popped the question in December 2020.
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The tattoo-mad couple knew they wanted to get a matching tattoo on their wedding day in July 2022.
They chose to ink each other's initials on their ring finger - like Olivia's idol Beyoncé.
As a tattoo artist, Kyle was able to design and tattoo the ink onto their fingers - and they each went for different styles to keep it personal.
Olivia said: "I have a 'K' that is very dainty. Kyle has a bold 'O'.
Olivia now has a K on her ring finger (x SWNS)"We posed for the pictures on our wedding day and Kyle drew them on but we had to get it done properly the next day because there was just not enough time.
"It was the craziest day."
Friends and family loved the idea so much that Olivia's parents Cindy and Dale decided to copy them a few months later.
Olivia said: "They loved it."
Olivia and Kyle also have a matching bee tattoo behind their ear – to symbolise the tattoo parlour they own together – The Hive Tattoo & Co.
The couple run their own tattoo parlour now (Olivia Johnson / SWNS)They plan to continue getting matching ink when they visit different places together – and hope to get one when they visit Nashville, Tennessee, for their anniversary.
Olivia said: "I find tattoos attractive.
"Kyle is absolutely covered."
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