10 Celebrity-Approved Mehndi Outfit Ideas

Mehndi is a beautiful event that precedes the final day of your wedding. Like any other revelry, mehndi night also requires a lot of planning when it comes to decor, music, food, and finding the right henna artists. But if there’s one thing you don’t need to worry about, it’s the outfit that you are going to adorn. We have curated a list of 10 mehendi dress ideas for you to tick off your to-do list. Before that, let’s see the significance of the mehndi ritual that almost every culture follows in South Asia.

History Of Mehndi Night

The tradition of a mehndi night on the eve of the wedding dates back to the Mughal era when brides and grooms were adorned in extravagant outfits, stunning jewellery, and expensive scents as their hands and legs would get decked with beautiful henna patterns. More than its aesthetic appeal, applying mehndi to the hands and legs has other benefits. Topical mehndi is made by crushing mehndi leaves into a thick paste. When dried and peeled off, this paste leaves behind an elegant reddish-maroon hue. Mehendi is applied with a cone to produce beautiful, detailed designs, and it has a cooling effect when applied to the fingertips. When you cover the cool henna on the fingertips it calms the nerves down of the anxiety-ridden bride and groom.

10 Mehndi Outfits

1. Hues Of Pink

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This lehenga from Kalista has a unique stitch pattern that is unlike a regular cut. The tinsel border detail with the hand-printed colour and design gives it that authentic look. The vibrant colours and feminine silhouette make it a close match to Alia’s mehendi look itself.

2. Take It From The Tribe

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If you are not hooked on the new Amazon series The Tribe , 2024, you are missing out. Before becoming a household name, Alana Pandey has been killing it with her fashion game, especially with her wedding outfits. With henna green on your hands, this sea-green sequin lehenga with embroidery, this outfit plays right into the shade wheel of greens.

3. Peacock Greens

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Now Janhvi Kapoor may not be married herself, but she sure can give killer inspirations when it comes to Mehendi outfits. This teal blue lehenga from Swathi Veldandi is a sophisticated piece of garment that is the epitome of luxury. Moreover, it’s exclusively available on Nykaa making it a rare find.

4. Make It Minimal Like Aditi

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Aditi Rao Hydari really changed the mehendi night scene with her simple yet elegant Kanjivaram sari and minimal henna art. This traditionally woven Kanjivaram silk saree from Akhilam beautifully sits on the body accentuating your silhouette and aura. The intricate golden border also emanates a rich and graceful vibe.

5. It Was All Pink & Yellow

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Anushka Sharma was one of the first of her lot to get hitched and this simple skirt and blouse is the brainchild of that simple, uncomplicated wedding. This pink lehenga with the yellow detail from Rishi & Vibhuti is the perfect outfit if you are hosting a small Mehendi night just for your friends and family at home.

6. When In Doubt, Go Green

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A green handloom Banarasi silk saree for a classy Mehendi night? Sign me up. This saree is the embodiment of panache and elegance. Crafted with excellent fabric, rich embroidery work, and a royal touch of red and gold, it colourfully covers the entire body in sophistication.

7. Naturally Blushed

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This full-body Chikankari work on the lehenga is a subtle yet suave addition to your wedding wardrobe. The green from the henna and the red in the outfit will bring out the colours of a vibrant union.

8. Go All In With The Colours

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This lehenga set from Kalista is just what you need if the theme for your mehendi night is bohemian chic. The harmony of nomadic colours, prints, patterns, and cuts will make your look extra unique. The hand printed floral motif adds that feminine touch to complete the look.

9. Shake It In A Sharara

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Shararas have become an underrated choice among brides these days, but it’s time to bring them back because their unique stitch patterns and comfort are unmatched. This sharara set from Parul Gandhi in coral orange is full of zari work and mirror detailing.

10. Orange You Glad For This Inspo

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Last but not least, a simple salwar suit for the minimal brides who love all things plain yet bright. The scoop neck, elbow-length sleeves, and knee-length kameez are a recipe for comfort and movement.

Tips For Mehndi Function

Here are a few tips for your mehendi function apart from selecting the right fit.

1. Book a henna artist in advance. With wedding season in full swing, talented henna artists get booked up, leaving you to find a needle in the haystack. Do your research, look them up online, see their work, and book 3–4 artists so more people can get their hands and legs done.
2. Even if you have everything under control, well in advance, things can change or go wrong at the last minute. Always keep a person in charge for certain days, like a bridesmaid or a groomsman in charge to run last-minute errands.
3. Make sure you do trial runs with your outfit and jewellery because the day off is going to be hectic and time-consuming, so there won’t be time for last-minute changes.
4. Pick a comfortable spot for you to sit for hours while your hands get adorned with mehendi and make sure to keep yourself hydrated and well-fed, you don’t want to be dehydrated on the eve of your wedding.

Parting Thoughts

And that’s all the inspiration you need for a beautiful mehendi function. Make sure to enjoy the event and leave all the stress behind, your elegant candids need to be picture-perfect for the ‘gram. Once the outfit is done, everything will seem like a piece of cake. Whether you choose a saree, lehenga, sharara, or Anarkali, make sure to wear a big smile and embrace all the love from your near and dear ones to shine extra bright.

FAQs

1. Which colour dress is best for the mehndi function?
   

   There’s no such thing as the best colour for your mehendi function. A lot of people prefer wearing green on the day as it matches the colour of the mehendi leaves, but you can wear contrasting colours such as purple, yellow, pink, or orange as well for a more contemporary look.

2. What types of fabrics are best for Mehndi outfits?
   

   Since you have to be in one place for a long time as your hands and legs get ornamented with henna, wear something comfortable and lightweight. More importantly, look at the weather and atmosphere. If it is going to be hot wear cotton, linen, silk, or georgette, if it is going to be cold, opt for warmer fabrics such as wool, cashmere, velvet, or something furry.

3. How can the bride and groom coordinate their mehndi outfits?
   

   The bride and groom can either wear similar tones or shades from the hue for a coordinated, monochromatic look. Or they can wear contrasting colours that will complement each other for a more modern look.