> At a Glance
> – Kristiana Squillante and Edward Wrixon sent save-the-date photos showing ultra-realistic face tattoos
> – The ink was fake-Squillante, a tattoo artist, staged the prank to surprise their guests
> – Wedding is set for October 16, 2026
> – Why it matters: The stunt proves even wedding invites can go viral when creativity meets craftsmanship
When Kristiana Squillante and Edward Wrixon dropped their save-the-date photos on New Year’s Day, friends and family gasped at what looked like fresh face ink. The twist? Every needle mark was an illusion crafted by the bride-to-be herself.
How the Prank Took Shape
Squillante, a professional tattoo artist at Black Onyx Tattoo in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, wanted something “different” after weeks of brainstorming pizza dates and arcade shoots. A coworker’s offhand tattoo suggestion stuck, and surprisingly, Wrixon-already sporting six of Squillante’s designs-loved the idea.
> Kristiana Squillante recalled:
> “We actually didn’t tell anyone what our idea was, we wanted the element of surprise.”
The couple staged the shoot with Meagan Ovilda Photography, capturing Squillante faux-inking “10.16.26” above Wrixon’s eyebrow and “Til death” above her own.
Reaction & Reveal
Posted to Instagram and Facebook, the photos triggered a flood of texts asking, “Are they real?” Even close relatives weren’t sure until spotting the final caption: “My fiancé was not harmed by a tattoo needle in the making of these photos 😂.”
Once the truth spread, feedback turned positive:
- Friends called it the coolest save-the-date they’d seen
- Family breathed a collective sigh of relief
- The photos racked up viral attention online
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Couple’s Ages | Kristiana 31, Edward 36 |
| Tattoos on Kristiana | Lost count after 30 |
| Tattoos by Kristiana on Edward | 6+ including a leg sleeve |
| Wedding Date | October 16, 2026 |
> Kristiana Squillante on trusting the relationship:
> “He was the first man to let me tattoo him without the fear of ‘What if we break up one day?'”
Key Takeaways
- A creative prank can turn a simple invitation into social-media gold
- Squillante’s professional skills made the fake ink ultra-believable
- The couple’s shared love of tattoos set the perfect stage for the joke
- Friends and family ultimately praised the originality once the panic subsided
Expect the real ceremony this fall-no face ink required.
