What to Wear to a Mehendi Ceremony

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The mehendi is the wedding’s afternoon or evening of music, dance and henna. The bride’s hands and feet are decorated with intricate designs — some say the deeper the colour, the deeper the love — and guests often get a little mehendi too.

The colours

Green is traditional — the colour of henna leaves and new beginnings — along with bright pinks, oranges, yellows and rich multicolour prints. Leheriya, bandhani and mirror work feel just right.

Practical things that matter

Sleeves: short, elbow-length or three-quarter sleeves keep your henna from smudging. Avoid long, loose sleeves that drag over fresh designs.
Comfort: you may sit for a long time while your mehendi is applied and dries — choose something soft and easy to sit in, like a kurta set or a flared skirt.
Fabric: cotton, mulmul and chanderi; henna paste stains, so keep your best silk for another day.