The Bridal mehendi ceremony of a South Asian muslim wedding is a cherished tradition, brimming with beauty, joy, and serenity, celebrating the bride-to-be as she prepares for her journey into matrimony.

Nestled in a cozy AirBnB property with warm light bathing the atmosphere and Victorian Garden colours , the atmosphere  imbued  a golden glow. The courtyard is abloom with crimson roses looking up at the night sky  reflecting the bride’s serene emotions. As darkness falls, the ceremony transitions into a magical celebration under the stars.The soft aroma of floribund light pink lorraine roses and earthy, woody, herbal aroma of henna wafts through the air, mingling with the gentle laughter of loved ones.

Tanzeela, the adorable bride, sits elegantly , draped in pistachio-green and vintage pink brocade and jacquard silks, her smile radiant beneath a delicate veil edged with gold. Her hands and feet are a canvas for intricate mehendi designs, each swirl and curve symbolising love, prosperity, and happiness. Her Rapunzel-like cascading long hair, of rich dark autumnal hues, braided with a garden of white artemis roses, blends with the atmosphere like a visual poetry of the soul.

Women of the family surround her, dressed in gorgeous pastel hues of yellow, green, and orange with minimal and classy accent jewellery.
Her sisters giggle as they write the groom’s name , intricately embedded in the henna patterns, to be decoded by the groom later. Children run about, their laughter adding a playful touch to the tranquil evening. Whoever put on mehendi, were  fed by their loved ones,  while they dry their hands revealing the rich, romantic hues of the mehendi. Golden shimmering bokeh lights, made by the intricately woven sequin trails, dance off the women’s veils, casting a dreamy glow over the gathering. The air fills with the heady aroma of freshly brewed coffee, paired with delectable samosas and decadent Biryani.

The evening becomes a tapestry of love and memories, woven together by heartfelt moments and familial bonds. It is a celebration of traditions, love, and the beginning of a new chapter for the bride, wrapped in the warmth of her cherished ones. Mehendi ceremony of a muslim wedding is the most beautiful and intimate celebration to herald the wedding festivity. Tanzeela’s heart swells with anticipation and happiness, as we arrive as the groom’s messenger, carrying his ‘token of love’, for his bride.

Follow the story, as their long cherished dream to immortalise their love for eternity, comes to life.

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Location: AirBNB Property, Okhla, Delhi
Bride: Tanzeela
Bridesmaids: Batool, Anam, Nabeela, Maryam
Images copyright: WOWDINGS

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