Schedule

Pre-Wedding Henna

12:00 pm

This event is optional and casual. Wear something comfortable, or if you'd like to wear something Moroccan, women can wear a butterfly "farasha" dress.

Our henna ceremony will be a special and relaxed celebration leading up to the wedding. It’s a traditional Moroccan gathering in which the bride will have intricate henna designs applied to her hands, which is a meaningful ritual symbolizing joy, beauty, and good luck. It’s a great chance to experience a beautiful part of Moroccan culture in a laid-back, festive setting. No need to dress formally, but feel free to embrace the spirit of the occasion with something fun and colorful if you’d like! We’ll bring henna artists and provide all materials needed, but if you’d like to have henna done, please plan to pay the artists directly in cash (Moroccan dirhams). As a general guideline, designs for both hands and feet typically range from 150–200 dirhams. Each artist sets her own price depending on skill and the intricacy of the design, so feel free to check with them beforehand. Tips aren’t required, but are always appreciated—the artists are local women from the groom’s village.

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