Mehndi and Music Party

A friend of mine and her fiance are both Indian, and are getting married on Saturday. With our culture, we get it all over and done with in a day. So imagine my shock, when I found out that they celebrate over a number of parties. Although after last night, I'm beginning to believe that they truly knows how to do it right. We attended their first of four parties last night, that's right four parties. It was so neat seeing how much of a celebration it is for them, and how colorful everything is. Although, I'm sure I would be dead by the time it all ended!

David got to try his taste buds in some Indian food, which he enjoyed. I also enjoyed it, but unfortunately had to take a drink after every bit. I'm much like my niece, who is not a fan of spicy things.

I also got to get mehndi for the first time. I've learned that it's called henna in other parts of the Middle East.

This lady had amazing talent and was done with my left hand in less than three minutes. Each lady's hand had a different design, I was so blown away. Unfortunately, I would not be able to make a living off of this, because everyone would get squiggly lines and dots that would not form a picture. Although learned, don't put on lotion before you get this done.

I'm also beginning to see that women that get this done, have the right idea. You are to allow the paint to sit on your hand for at least four hours, before you scrap it off. This was great, because it meant that David had to make a plate of food for me at the restaurant, open the car door for me, carry things into the house after we went to Target for a few items, hang something with minimal help from me, and greatest of all wash the dishes. It was a dream! He is such a good man for putting up with me!!!

I was a little worried after the four hours, when we wiped off the paint and my hand was bright orange. It atleast matched my shirt!

Thankfully, after a night, it has toned down in the brightness. It's gorgeous! Also, can you see the picture in there? This will show you how clueless I am, it took David pointing it out after four hours of it being on my hand.

Unfotunately, we can not make their second party tonight. But will be there for the wedding, luncheon afterwards, and then the reception at night. I'll keep you posted on the neat things we get to see, eat, and try!