Celebrated by the Bride’s family, the Mehendi Ceremony is an amusing ritual observance that derives its origin from the Traditional Indian customs. In this ceremony, Mehendi is put in the hands and feet of the bride, in beautiful and intricate designs, especially done with the help of an expert. Mehendi mainly consists of henna paste.

The mehndi celebration is filled with fun and enjoyment as the family members and friends gathers to celebrate this lovely occasion. Not only the bride apply henna paints on her hand and feet but her friends and relatives also paints their hands with intricate and beautiful designs of henna paste or mehndi. Professional henna artists are hired to painstakingly work out the intricate details and beautiful designs on the bride’s hands and feet. Traditional bridal patterns include peacocks and paisleys-symbolic of passion. It is believed that the darker and deeper the henna stains the more the mother-in-law will love her new daughter-in-law and her marriage will be a happy one. The stain also depends on the quality of the henna being used. While the henna is applied on the bride’s hand and feet rest of the female members sing song and dance to celebrate the occasion. The ritual of mehndi signifies the strength and power of love in a marriage so it is regarded good omen if the bride keeps it as long as possible. The party ends with a dinner party for the family members, relatives and friends.

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