Three traditional looking Pakistani girls at a Mehndi reception. In Pakistani culture, a wedding is usually spread out over four or more days, two of which are the Mehndi or Henna functions held twice at the bride and groom’s homes respectively.

At the Mehndi, the bride to be is decorated with beautiful body art created by using of mehndi or henna paste. Henna is a plant, the leaves of which are ground into a thick paste. It creates temporary body tattooes that are deep orange or rust coloured.

Pakistani brides get a real glamorous look by applying Mehndi. We’ll have more on mehndi in the future; right now, let’s take a good look at these charming ladies in waiting!