The first bit of advice I would give you is to research. Research everything from the tattoo artists in your area, the type of tattoo you would like, the reason for getting a tattoo and even the tattoo design its self.
All of the above play a crucial role in picking the perfect tattoo. You should never ever have a tattoo if some one wants you to have one or if you're not thinking straight. I would also advise against getting a lovers name, simply because it's estimated that over 50% of marriages end in divorce, you wouldn't want a tattoo to remind you of bad times now would you.
Another main tip I would advise is to find a high quality design before you get a tattoo, simply because you can think long and hard about the decision and if you're happy you can go ahead with it