As the wedding season approaches, I thought it would be appropriate to share my own experiences from this thrilling time of year.
Last year, one of my twin sisters got engaged to the love of her life, and since then, my family has been planning the big day. Indian Jews celebrate the marriage of two people in the most special way through many meaningful ceremonies and traditions. One of them is the Mehndi \ Hinna.
Indian Wedding tradition calls for a Mehndi ceremony to be held before the wedding as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage. Most brides wear green Lehengas or Sarees, but my sister chose white and silver. During the ceremony, family and friends apply Hinna paste to the bride and groom’s hands and sprinkle rice over them as a symbol of good luck.
My family came to London for a vacation during my 3-month internship, and we decided to explore the London fashion scene to find the perfect outfits. Having searched the Indian quarters, Southhall, and Wembley, we found the perfect dress.
My choice was to purchase a purple beaded Lehenga with a peach color dupatta and a matching bag to complement the outfit. Among my aunts and mom’s purchases were Sarees, matching jewelry, and my uncles’ glamorous Sherwanis.
By chance, I ended up wearing purple for both the Mehndi and the wedding but it just felt perfect. Currently, purple is everywhere and there seems to be quite an obsession with its hues. To be honest, who am I to argue with the ruling colors of the season: lavender, indigo, and lilac? 🙂
Throughout the night, we drank and danced, sang Bollywood songs, and celebrated the couple’s happily ever after.
