Thinking about bridal henna tattoos?

Are you thinking about getting henna tattoos to celebrate your big day, but arent sure if its appropriate? I may be biased, but I say DO IT!! Overall your experience will be one to cherish for a lifetime, and though your henna tattoo may only last a few weeks, there is a fragile beauty in temporary art. I'll do my best to explain that along with all the pros and the cons to getting mehndi done for your wedding so you can decide if it's right for your big day.

Henna For All

I first want to address that HENNA IS FOR EVERYONE! It is an art form that belongs to our creativity and passion. Henna tattoos can be adorned on men and women from across the world. Since henna has been found in many regions and in many lifetimes, as far back as Egypt, you need not worry about any cultural shifts or misrepresentation. Though many areas practice henna tattoos along with religious or sacred circumstances, the henna tattoo is to represent that ceromony, not necessarily a part of the religous aspect. Henna tattoos just enhance the experience! Henna is timeless and comes straight from the earth in many regions, which brings many styles of application.
For wedding henna some people cover themselves in beautiful patterns from fingertips to elbows while others place a dollop on the palm and a flower or cotton on top of the dollop. A more recent trend is using 'white henna' (white body paint) for your bridal henna tattoo, which goes great with a white wedding dress! Sometimes both parties get henna tattoos, other times just one of the betrothed receives a henna blessing. So, rules are meant for breaking, do whatever your heart desires! This is YOUR big day, so I am here to make you happy and helps you celebrate your new union.

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Pros VS Cons of Bridal Mehndi

Even though henna is an option for everyone, its not always the path everyone chooses. So below I wrote some honest bridal henna pros and cons so you can decide if wedding mehndi is the right choice for you. ​

Pros of bridal henna tattoo

• Obviously, the beauty of it! Pro #1 is the gorgeous wearable artwork that was made just for you on your big day. 
• This temporary artwork is your and yours only. The design will never be exactly duplicated again, and it can only be seen for the two weeks you have it. After that your photos will tell the story of your one of a kind bridal artwork and take you back to your wonderful day.
• Henna can create a whole new event for your celebrations. A lot of cultures take an entire evening to let the engaged, their friends, and the family get together to be adorned in henna. Usually drinks and music are involved and lots of chatting! This is a perfect ice breaker and a way to warm up two families who haven't really met yet. 
• Your day can be told in yet another small way with a story behind your bridal henna. Symbols of where or how  you met, or things that are important to the two of you can be displayed in your mehndi for an even more unique and special sentiment. 
• You wont have to wear jewelry if you don't care for it! Henna looks great with jewelry too, but if you're one who doesn't care for all the glitz, henna acts like a piece of wonderful jewelry itself. 

Cons of bridal henna tattoo

• You'll have to take care of your henna the evening of and day after. it's nothing too scary, but it is something you'll want to do. Aftercare usually includes keeping yourself warm on the evening of application, and using no water on the henna for the first 24 hours. Shower accordingly! 
• Sitting still can be a tough one for many people, especially a hands on bride. You'll need to stay still and seated for your henna artist while they create their artistry on your skin. Depending on your design that can be from 30 mins all the way to 6 or 7 hours!
• The colors of your wedding may not have called for a brown henna stain, so if you want henna included, you'll want to think about the colors you'll be wearing with your design.  

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Bridal Henna Alternatives

Now if you think there is just too much going on at your wedding already, and a henna tattoo is maybe not the choice you want to make for your big day, don't stress! There are other alternatives. For example, choosing henna simply for an engagement shoot or wedding announcements can be a great way to adorn yourself and have pictures to remember it by. Reach out with your concerns or ideas, and we can certainly bring together a menhdi experience that's perfect for you and your situation!  

Whatever you choose, I wish youth best of luck on your wedding day and with your future union! Bridal henna can be a big and overwhelming choice so please feel free to ask your questions or make a comment below about your bridal mehdi experience. 

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