Mehndi ki raat is the Indian equivalent of a bridal shower.It is often combined with Sangeet or “music,” which makes it an awesome function when all the family and friends get together for an all-night of entertainment and enjoyment.
Mehndi is applied to hands and feet of the glowing bride and she is teased lightly by her friends and family about the nuptial bliss that awaits her, while performances go on with great pomp and show.
The ladies night can be made more fun-filled with a few of our Fun Ideas for Mehndi:
1. Dance Performance: The best idea for pulling out a great sangeet function is to plan a group dance performance for which a dance choreographer can be hired. Special performances can be performed by close friends of bride & groom in honor of the new couple as a congratulatory gift.
2. Skit or Play: A small skit can be prepared, enacted by friends and relatives which could range from a political satire to a romantic enaction of the couple’s meeting.
3. Family awards: An innovative award ceremony akin to the Bollywood shows could be hosted, with rib-tickling jokes to keep them all entertained.
4. Fashion show: Set the ramp on fire! Act like a super model for one night and forget your ‘figure’ issues for a while !
5. Truth or Dare: A classic way of bringing humor into the party! Just make sure you don’t hurt anyone’s feelings with this.
6. Slide shows: Ask a tech-savvy friend to help you collect photos and put them together to make a beautiful slide show that could be displayed during the sangeet.
7. Singing and Antakshari: Music brings out the very air of celebration. This is also a way to ensure that the elders of the house are not left out from the fun as they might not be able to dance with all of you.
8. Dance performance by Bride and Groom: The most anticipated dance of the night is a dance by the bride and groom. Their first performance could be a peek into their romantic attachment, and hence all the anticipation!
9. Games: Games like ‘musical chairs’ and ‘hot potato’ bring out the child in everyone!
