Bridal Henna
Bridal henna traditions originate in late Neolithic fertility religions in the eastern Mediterranean, and spread from there across many countries: from the west coast of Africa east to Malaysia and Fiji, from South Africa north to Armenia. Bridal henna is done in the same way by Muslims, Christians, Jews, Roma, Zoroastrians, Sikhs, and Hindus in the countries where henna is available enough to be a tradition.This Persian Bride wanted henna for her wedding ceremony to commemorate her heritage. She didn't want the henna to be visible to everyone or for it to distract from her dress. She wanted the henna designs to be a special celebration between her and her husband, their shared heritage and their new commitment to eachother.
Her lower back was a modest yet provocative location.
She mixed and matched several patterns to create this large design that spanned her lower back and included a small Om symbol. Her husbands initials were hidden among the cloud designs for him to locate on the wedding nighthis amazing Indian bride was marrying into a Polish/Jewish family and incorporated customs from both of their cultures into the wedding. She hosted a henna party that included all the women from the groom's family so everyone would have a chance to experience some of the traditional Indian wedding customs. For her own henna she chose these sophisticated knot and vining patterns.
As the ladies took turns being henna'ed they showed off their new shoes, sari's and Indian jewelry. Another friend had spent the day cooking up traditional Indian foods and served a huge meal for the family.
Bridal henna traditions originate in late Neolithic fertility religions in the eastern Mediterranean, and spread from there across many countries: from the west coast of Africa east to Malaysia and Fiji, from South Africa north to Armenia. Bridal henna is done in the same way by Muslims, Christians, Jews, Roma, Zoroastrians, Sikhs, and Hindus in the countries where henna is available enough to be a tradition.This Persian Bride wanted henna for her wedding ceremony to commemorate her heritage. She didn't want the henna to be visible to everyone or for it to distract from her dress. She wanted the henna designs to be a special celebration between her and her husband, their shared heritage and their new commitment to eachother.
Her lower back was a modest yet provocative location.
She mixed and matched several patterns to create this large design that spanned her lower back and included a small Om symbol. Her husbands initials were hidden among the cloud designs for him to locate on the wedding nighthis amazing Indian bride was marrying into a Polish/Jewish family and incorporated customs from both of their cultures into the wedding. She hosted a henna party that included all the women from the groom's family so everyone would have a chance to experience some of the traditional Indian wedding customs. For her own henna she chose these sophisticated knot and vining patterns.
As the ladies took turns being henna'ed they showed off their new shoes, sari's and Indian jewelry. Another friend had spent the day cooking up traditional Indian foods and served a huge meal for the family.
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