20 Jaw-Dropping Corpse Bride Tattoos That Prove Love Never Dies

If you love Tim Burton’s mix of spooky and sweet, and you’ve been daydreaming about carrying a little piece of that world on your skin, Corpse Bride tattoos are exactly the kind of thing that’ll make your heart skip a beat. They’re moody, romantic, and a little melancholy — the kind of designs that feel like a secret you share with the moon.

Side-by-side forever (matching Victor and Emily)

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Okay, picture this: Victor’s awkward, hopeful face right next to Emily’s soft, haunted gaze, forever walking beside each other on your forearms. The artist captured those tiny expressions so well — Victor’s nervousness, Emily’s gentle sorrow — and having them placed together is just the sweetest, most bittersweet thing. It’s perfect for couples or besties who want to wear that Tim Burton energy like a little talisman.

A keepsake from the underworld (Polaroid-style memory)

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This one looks like a Polaroid pulled straight from another realm — taped edges and all. The quote at the bottom, “Can a heart still break once it’s stopped beating?” hits so hard, in the best possible way. It reads like a preserved memory, nostalgic and achingly beautiful, like you’ve tucked a piece of Emily’s story into your skin.

Quiet and haunting in black and gray (Emily alone)

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There’s something so tender about Emily rendered in soft shading — her big sad eyes, the delicate hands, that vintage gothic vibe. Keeping it black and gray gives it an old-soul feeling that suits her perfectly, like a portrait you’d find in a forgotten Victorian storybook.

A full leg sleeve for the true fan

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If you want to shout your love from the rooftops (or, you know, from your calves), this leg sleeve is the move. It’s packed with characters and scenes, a proper love letter to Burton’s world. Victor, Emily, and even a few cameo characters — it’s a full-on dedication piece that says, “I live here, in this universe.”

Emily at sunset with flowing blue hair

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This back piece is cinematic. Emily’s blue hair, the spiral hill silhouette, that warm-glowing sunset — it’s like a whole scene from the film wrapped around you. And those little silhouettes of Victor and Emily up top? Heart-melting. It feels like destiny even as the sun goes down on their story.

Dreamy forearm portrait (head in the clouds)

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Emily’s face with that soft blue glow is the kind of tattoo that quietly steals attention. Her eyes looking up, the innocence, the longing — it’s subtle but hits you emotionally. Perfect for someone who wants a gentle, moody piece on the forearm.

Crossover couple energy (Jack meets Emily)

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Can’t decide between Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride? Don’t. This matching set puts Jack and Emily in ornate gothic frames, making a playful mashup of two of Burton’s worlds. It’s perfect if you love that spooky-romantic crossover vibe.

Emily with butterflies (gentle and hopeful)

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Butterflies around Emily feel so right — they symbolize transformation and freedom, which fits her journey beautifully. The soft lines and shading make her look fragile and ethereal, while the butterflies bring a little hope and motion to the design, like they’re carrying her toward peace.

Skeleton hand letting go (ribs tattoo)

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A minimalist rib piece with a skeletal hand releasing butterflies — simple but so symbolic. The contrast between bones and butterflies reads like life and death in one quiet image. It’s intimate, almost like a secret reminder tucked close to the heart.

A butterfly that’s also two faces (Emily and Victor)

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This design is clever: the butterfly wings hold Emily on one side and Victor on the other, and it reads like a tiny love story. One wing is sorrowful and delicate, the other shy and hopeful — together they feel whole. It’s such a poetic way to capture the duality of their tale.

A framed portrait of fragile beauty

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This looks like an antique heirloom — Emily in a vintage frame with a butterfly perched in her hair. It’s elegant and a little melancholy, like you found a portrait in an old house and it just happened to whisper its whole backstory to you.

The butterfly under glass (a preserved hope)

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A blue butterfly under a glass dome reads like a treasured keepsake. It’s about preservation and longing — keeping something fragile safe until the right moment. Totally in line with Corpse Bride’s themes of transformation and quiet hope.

Emily in full color (bold and theatrical)

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This thigh piece brings Emily to life with bright blues, rosy cheeks, and a floral crown. The color adds warmth to her ghostly look, so she feels alive in a joyful, gothic way. It’s bold, romantic, and totally unforgettable.

Victor boxed in a heart (cute and nervous)

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Putting Victor inside a heart full of flowers is such a soft move. His wide, awkward eyes are endearing, and the floral frame turns his nervousness into something sweet and romantic. It’s a playful little tribute to his lovable awkwardness.

Tarot lovers (Victor and Emily as a card)

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This tarot-card take on Victor and Emily as ‘The Lovers’ is gorgeous — antique black-and-gray, moon and stars, florals, the whole mystical vibe. It feels like a love that’s been written into fate, even if it’s a little haunted.

Emily and Scraps (friendship beyond the grave)

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Emily with Scraps by her side is pure charm. She’s holding flowers, he’s sitting loyally — it’s gentle and sweet and reminds you that companionship can be found in the strangest places. The florals around them make it feel tender, like a small floral ode to friendship.

The ghostly dog squad (Frankenweenie, Scraps, Zero)

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This playful forearm piece lines up Sparky, Scraps, and Zero — the cutest (and deader) crew you’ll ever meet. It’s a fun tribute to Burton’s canine characters and perfect if you want a little bit of multiple films in one tattoo.

Emily blooming among flowers and butterflies

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Oversized flowers, fluttering butterflies, and Emily emerging like a dream — this half-sleeve is dramatic in the best way. The detail on the lace and the eyes is stunning, and the symbolism of rebirth and freedom is right there in the imagery. It’s bound to turn heads.

Bonejangles the dapper skeleton (a little jazzy, a little spooky)

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Bonejangles is pure personality — bowler hat, one arm waving, full of jazzy charm. He brings the humor and whimsy that balances out the gloom in Burton’s worlds. If you like your spooky with a wink, this is the one.

It’s not the end (colorful, hopeful Emily)

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This piece is colorful and poetic — Emily’s expression is longing, and the tombstone says, “It’s not the end.” The bright palette adds warmth and a sense of hope, which somehow makes the sadness feel less heavy and more like a promise.

Wrap-Up

Whether you’re into Emily’s tragic grace, Victor’s awkward charm, or just the whole moody, whimsical world Tim Burton creates, there’s a Corpse Bride tattoo here that’ll speak to you. Each design tells a little piece of their story — love, loss, transformation — and honestly, what’s more comforting than carrying a story that understands the bittersweet parts of life? If any of these make you want to book a consultation, I’m right there with you. Let me know which one you’d pick — I’m deciding between the butterfly under glass and that Polaroid keepsake, no pressure 😉