Indian weddings are not a one-day celebration. We like to max out on the fun and make everyday glorious. Hence the multiple functions leading to the main event. Out of all, Mehndi function is the favourite of all. It involves music, dance, laughter and of course the family. Other than the usual knick-knacks that make the day special, we introduce to you some fun and out of the box ideas to make your mehndi day even more special and memorable. Pick all or pick few, it’ll be a day that you will cherish forever.

Haathphools-

More on the terms of ‘party favours’, haathphools are a beautiful and elegant way of letting your girlfriends and family know how much you love them. Including them by giving beautiful accessories is a nice token of appreciation. Haathphools are not only loved by all, but their delicate nature makes them stand out. You can go with thin metallic haathphools or literal flowers strung together.

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Parandi-

Oh, how everyone would want their wedding to be something out of the Jab We Met movie. Parandis are a colourful addition to the hair and give a rather traditional, fun look to all your guests. You can hire people to attach the parandis to your guests’ hair and see the excitement increase!

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Mehndi cookies-

Mehndi inspired food is a must do, and mehndi cookies are all the rage right now. Other than giving you a sugarrush, these cookies add to the celebration by being adorable, colourful and super mehndiesque. Any bakery will be able to do these for you, but speciality bakers are the best go-to option!

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Special dance and performances-

This one is obvious, but not if you don’t want it to be. Mehndi is the day of laughter, dance and music. Hint your friends or delegate the duty to your best friend of making the event as entertaining as possible. Plan a skit impersonating family members, funny dance performances and even karaoke! The world is your oyster.

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Family awards-

Even though the wedding is mainly about the couple, but the mehndi is about the family and its coming together. An excellent way of highlighting this is by hosting family awards! Decide categories, of course funny and cute ones and make your family feel important and loved. Get some funny friends to MC the event for best results.

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Games-

No, games are not just for children. In fact they’re the perfect adult way of coping with life. Various games like the usual charades if you have a small gathering to proper treasure hunts in teams if you have a lot of people attending your mehndi. The options are limitless, and will not only bond your guests, but will entertain everyone!

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Picture board-

This is an innovative idea of keeping your party fun and visually appealing. In the mehndi invitations, tell your friends and family to share a picture of you with them, which is also their fondest memory with you. You can display these pictures on a big beautiful board at the venue. Ask your friends and family to also write messages on the back. Voila, here you have a beautiful album and an amazing decoration idea.

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Open spaces-

On the decoration side of it, keep your Mehndi Function outside. Could be in a majestic garden with big trees and swings, next to a swimming pool or if destination is your thing then on a riverfront or beach! Unless the weather is completely against it, outside mehndi functions are beautiful and mesmerising. Oh, and don’t forget to cover the trees in lanterns and fairy lights!

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Candle lit-

Night mehndi functions call for another beautiful addition. Candles and tea lights! Keep the artificial lighting as minimal as possible and make your function more ethnic and grand by inducing the fire element. You can float candles in the pool, and keep large candle lanterns all over to give the pretty feel to your mehndi function!

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Hand print board-

Before all your friends and family get mehndi put on their hands, tell them to dip their hand in paint and leave the print on a blank canvas. Not only will this add to the decoration at your mehndi event, you can add it in your new happy married home as a reminder of your loving family and friends!

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