We had never been to an Indian wedding before and were very much looking forward to the 3-day experience. The first night was the Mehndi party held at Anita's parents' house. This is where the women gather and get henna applied. Anita had already spent 6 hours having hers done - how she sat still for that long I haven't a clue!
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| 6 hours of henna! |
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| Our gorgeous Anita |
When we arrived we were introduced to mountains of delicious food cooked by Mama Rai. I have no idea what any of it was but it was very good and full of flavour. After dinner we took turns having henna done - not hours luckily, just a few minutes each. It kind of looked like they were putting puffy paint on our hands.
The designs were all really intricate and pretty. The problem with henna is then you can't do anything or touch anything while you let it dry - and it takes awhile! Fortunately I only had it done on the backs of my hands, it was hard enough not messing up that part! The "aunties" set up a band and starting playing traditional music. There was some singing and dancing meant to entertain the bride while she can't move.
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| Listening to the music |
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| One of the aunties showing us how to dance |
Before the henna was completely dry someone brushed lemon sugar water over it. After it dried we flaked off the puffy paint part and were left with the lighter brown designs on our skin. It ended up lasting about two weeks before it disappeared.
The designs were all really intricate and pretty. The problem with henna is then you can't do anything or touch anything while you let it dry - and it takes awhile! Fortunately I only had it done on the backs of my hands, it was hard enough not messing up that part! The "aunties" set up a band and starting playing traditional music. There was some singing and dancing meant to entertain the bride while she can't move. 
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