We love new experiences. We love bright colors. And we love Barinder! After all, she’s the one who invited us in and introduced us to a whole new experience in photography and weddings in general; a traditional Indian wedding! Over the next few days I will be posting a three part blog post of Barinder and Raymond (aka Karam) and their vivid and extraordinarily detailed wedding.
First up – Barinder’s Mehndi party!
This party took place last Thursday and was such an amazing event for Jason and I as photographers. There was beauty and detail everywhere! At this point you are probably wondering what the heck I’m talking about, right? Well, please keep in mind that I am not a sociologist or a writer and I will try my hardest to explain the gist of it. A Mehndi party is for the bride and her family. It takes place a few days before the wedding, and it is super important because the bride receives her mehndi, or henna tattoos, at this party. I’ve never seen mehndi up close before and had no idea how intricate the design is, or how much meaning is involved. Barinder’s tattoos had such beautiful detail and even featured a bride and groom motif! I had no idea! Seriously amazing stuff! Two fun facts – mehndi is not just decorative! According to the Kama Sutra it is one of the many gifts of women and can transform you into a temptress! So ladies, if you’re having trouble catching that man… maybe you should call a henna artist, ha ha! And two – the groom’s name is usually hidden somewhere in the elaborate design and, in order to impress his bride, he has to find it. I know where it is… but I’m not telling. Seriously though, I hope Raymond found it by now.
Aside from the mehndi there was also tons of food, crazy-loud music and plenty of dancing. In short, Indians know how to party! I mean it. Think of the wildest party you’ve ever been to… now turn up the music, get every. single. person. out on the dance floor and then start throwing money! I love it! And I hope you love these photos!
Thank you Barinder for giving us this experience!
by Vanessa
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