There is a tradition in the Middle East, on the Indian subcontinent, in South Asia, and in Africa for the bride to apply henna tattoos before the wedding. Special henna parties are often organized where women gather, talk and eat, and the invited artist creates intricate henna tattoos on the bride’s palms, hands, and feet. The henna patterns symbolize good luck, prosperity, good health, happiness in marriage – all those things every woman wishes to get when she’s getting married. What if that’s not your heritage but you still wish to have henna drawings on your skin on the wedding day? Should you do it?
Of course, you can find a skilled henna tattoo artist and have your hands or hands and feet adorned with henna drawings. It doesn’t really matter if your culture has this tradition. Your wedding is your day, so anything that matters to you and makes you happy is fine. Just make sure your tattoo artist knows not only how to apply these drawings but what they mean and what occasion they’re made for.
Wedding henna tattoos can be different depending on the country or region, occasion, and individual preferences. In some areas, only brides have henna tattoos, in others, grooms do it as well. There are black, brown, and even white henna drawings. Sometimes, the patterns are very delicate and airy, or the skin can be densely covered with henna.
If you decide to have bridal henna tattoos, do research in advance and choose the style you like. To help you pick the designs that suit you, we’ve gathered a small collection of henna wedding patterns from different corners of the world.
