Mehendi ceremonies are FUN and an integral part of Indian weddings. It is said that the color of henna kind of tells the understanding, love and intensity of relationship with your would be partner for life, darker the color of henna more the love between the couple. And that makes Mehendi an important ceremony of weddings in India. Apart from the meaning of this ritual, mehendi ceremonies are always looked forward to because of the entertainment factor. The function is enjoyed by everyone, especially the ladies as the function is basically for the female guests.
Families, relatives and friends come together and have fun by teasing the bride, singing the traditional songs and dancing to the beats of Dhol. And the atmosphere is casual and full of good vibes. Generally the theme for the function is traditional Rajasthani or Rajasthani carnival. Bright colors like yellow, orange, pink and green are used in décor. Refreshing yellow and orange marigolds make the ambience come alive.
While your Destination Wedding Planner in India will look after the decoration arrangements, however, there are few simple and inexpensive decorative elements that you could use in your homes to make your Mehendi glamorous. You could Do It Yourself or ask help from friends and cousins to pull off these sweet ideas and make the ceremony awesome.
1. Marigold Flower Petals In Earthen Pots – pretty easy and looks blatantly festive, petals of orange marigold flowers in earthen pots is just apt for your Mehendi function. Get some floating candles as well and you are all set.
2. Twined Bottles – for a rustic theme, these could make up for beautiful center pieces or decorative elements. Twirl jute strings across the bottle and put flowers in it. Isn’t it gorgeous!!
3. Hanging Photos – how about instant pictures with near and dear ones and making a place for either sticking or hanging them. A creative way to make some fun memories.
4. Time For Some Wedding Advice – you are entering this new phase of life and of course all the experienced ones will have something to say or an advice to give. You can make a corner where people can set new wedding goals or give some advice based on their personal know-how. Clipping sticky notes on twine with paper clips is something new and very easy to do. This activity will also keep your guests involved and add humor to the ceremony.
5. Chandelier Made Of Bangles – well there are a number of ways bangles could be used for decoration. And creative of them is making a chandelier out of it. Like the colorful bangles, mehendi ceremony is vibrant and makes the perfect decorative element.
6. Pickle Jar Flower Vase – you will certainly find traditional picker jars in your home (ask your granny) and using these as flower vases will give a perfect blend of glimpse of traditional and contemporary to the ceremony. We are already in love with it!!
Hope you liked these easy peasy and fun DIY’s for mehendi ceremonies.
