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Mehndi is most well known for its use by brides on the occasion of their wedding. The darker the color of the mehndi revealed, the deeper the love... The Bride is adorned several days before the of the actual ceremony in an elaborate gathering of her women friends and family members. Music is played, food and drink served and the magic of mehndi fills the air. She sits in pleasure, receiving mehndi designs on hands and feet, until she is covered with lacey henna patterns covering up her arms and lower legs. The women pamper and cater to her needs as her henna sets over the next several hours. In some traditions mehndi artists adorn the bridal party and guests as well as the bride. Mehndi's subtle charm is ever present and magical. Many western women are becoming aware of the spiritual presense of this artistic medium and are including it as part of their cermony. Mehndi is a beautiful part of the wedding, and the charm of the design is a blessing for the bride, as well as a wonder of beauty for the groom to behold. A married man remembers the charms of his wife's bridal mehndi in the years to come. Brides have been recieving mehndi for their wedding since a time that predates the Egyptian culture... it is one of the earliest known uses of henna... it is rich in the unspoken wonder of generations of women who have entered into the transformative ceremony of marriage. Kinds of Bridal Parties Henna Bridal Showers: Include henna as part of your event several weeks before the wedding. This would bring in henna's graces without needing to be part of the wedding day festivities. Henna Bachelorette Party: Include henna when you take the bride out partying. Have a surprise visit from a henna artist at you party destination, adorning all with henna Full Bridal Henna: Several hours are needed just to adorn the bride with traditional henna to cover her hands and feet. This is a party that can include other guests and traditionally includes food and drink. It is held several days before the wedding to bring out the best color for the wedding day. We Can Customize Your Henna Designs: You can choose from our resource of designs or we can work from any design choices you may have. Together we collaborate to create a perfect design for you. We have adorned brides in traditional floral designs from India to morocco, as well as with dragons, Chinese symbols and hibiscus flowers.  |
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