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Digital henna night invitation
A henna night, kına gecesi in Turkish, is the evening before the wedding when the bride's palms are dyed with henna among family and friends. Henna Night is its own occasion on Digitally Invite, so the invitation opens with that title and carries a schedule, a map and an RSVP form.
What is a henna night?
It's a send-off for the bride, usually hosted by her family a night or two before the wedding. She wears a red dress, often with a red veil, and sits at the centre while songs are sung and friends circle her with candles. The groom's side traditionally brings the henna, and a gold coin is placed in her palm before it's applied.
After the ceremony the evening turns into a party. Many families share the leftover henna or small henna favours with guests. Customs change from region to region and family to family, so treat this as an outline, not a script.
Telling guests what to expect
Friends from abroad often don't know what a henna night is. A line or two in the note to guests helps, saying whether the evening is for women only, whether there's a colour to wear, and that henna will be offered to anyone who'd like it.
A schedule guests can follow
The invitation has a Schedule section where each line has a time, a title and a short description. A simple running order looks like this.
- Guests arrive, drinks and something sweet
- The bride's entrance
- The henna ceremony
- Dinner or dessert
- Music and dancing
Henna night designs
Ivory, Olive and Bloom are all available for henna nights. Each opens with a wax-sealed envelope, and you can try them live on your phone.
Planning a mehndi or a henna party?
The occasion is labelled Henna Night in English. Some couples use it for a henna party in another tradition. Open the designs first and check they suit your celebration before you publish.
Price
It's a one-time payment with no subscription. The current price is shown on the order page in your local currency, and the number of guests doesn't change it. Your invitation stays live for 12 months from payment. Henna night and wedding are two separate invitations, each paid for on its own.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Turkish henna night only for women?
Traditionally, in many regions, yes. Many families now invite everyone, or let the men join later in the evening. Say which in your invitation.
When should henna night invitations go out?
Two to four weeks before, ideally on the same days as the wedding invitations so guests can plan both.
Can the henna night and the wedding share one invitation?
Each invitation is for one occasion. The henna night usually has a shorter guest list, so a separate invitation keeps things clear.
What should guests wear to a henna night?
Smart and colourful is usually safe. The bride wears red, so if the hosts would rather guests avoid red, mention it in the note.