Traditional Indian Wedding Mehndi
The art of bridal mehndi is absolutely mesmerizing. This is commonly a time for the women to join and celebrate a bride prior to the wedding, and the unique henna designs that are applied to the bride’s skin are incredible. Here, you’ll see how the henna artists personalized the designs. Read on for more!
From the bride:
“My Mehndi truly felt like a metamorphasis. I was transfixed for the nearly twelve hours it took for the designs, stemming from Hindu mythology, to be drawn and dried onto my skin. As the artists dexterously placed lines of cool, malleable mehndi from the tips of my fingers to just below my shoulders, I felt the weight of centuries-old rituals and tradition seeping into my skin. The smell was intoxicating and lulled me into a contemplative, yet euphoric state. As Niraj and our loved ones adoringly doted on me, I felt blessed. The next morning, as I scraped off the hardened mehndi paste, I scarcely recognized my etched limbs. I felt changed, as if overnight, I had somehow transformed into a bride. As the Mehndi and Sangeet were the preliminary events of our multi- day celebration, we aimed to slowly immerse our guests into a vibrant union of Indian, Spanish, and American culture. The inspiration for the Mehndi came from Southern Spain. We wove elements of Moorish architecture and the Generalife Gardens into the environment by incorporating intricate lanterns, foraged greens, and abundant fruits into our tablescapes.
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