The Mehendi night is common in many places worldwide from Saudi, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE to the UK, US and yes even here in South Africa! Here, the celebration is generally held a few days prior to the wedding. The bride has her hands and feet designed and decorated with mehendi, and traditional songs are sung by the mothers and grandmothers (and now the bands), who tease her about her future. Leaves and flowers are used as designs around which complex designs are painted on the bride's feet and arms.
