For the bride’s sisters and friends
A centred flower with vines to two fingers and a wrist band. Mirror it on both hands so they match when the dancing starts.
Fast Arabic designs for a long queue
When the artist has thirty guests to get through, a bold Arabic sweep on the back of one hand is the answer: complete in twenty minutes and visible from across the room.
For the youngest guests
Children at the ceremony get one motif and a few dots so they can go back to playing.
For the bride
The bride’s own designs belong in the bridal collections: back hand bridal designs and front hand bridal designs, or the full-hand bridal guide.
Frequently asked questions
What should guests wear on their hands for the mehndi night?
A back-hand design in a for-girls or Arabic style. It photographs well in the yellow and green of the ceremony and takes under an hour, which matters when an artist is working through a long queue.
Does the bride get her mehndi on the mehndi night?
Traditionally yes, which is why the ceremony is usually two days before the wedding. Some brides now do a private session earlier and wear a lighter design on the night itself.
How long does guest mehndi take at a ceremony?
Twenty to forty minutes per person for a back-hand design. Arabic designs are the fastest at a crowded event.
