Bridal Mehndi Henna Designs

Beautiful Mehndi Designs for Muslim Brides

Muslim women from various Muslim cultures (from Indonesia to Morocco) decorate their hands and feet for their weddings with elaborate and intricate henna designs. So taking that into consideration, we feature beautiful henna (mehndi) hand and feet designs in today's article. These henna designs are appropriate for the Muslim bride.

It is also appropriate for women wanting to celebrate special occasions such as on Eid.

The application of the henna can take anyway from one to five hours depending on the type of designs being applied. The more elaborate and intricate the designs, the longer it takes for the henna artist to apply the bridal henna designs.

Please take a look at some of the more beautiful henna designs that we found recently. The pictures featured are from henna artist Zenna.

Bridal Mehndi Designs















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Dabke at Arab Muslim Weddings

What is the dabke? Have you seen this folk dance at an Arab wedding, and wondered what it was? Well, this line dance is popular at Arab wedding celebrations. Both men and women perform this dance. But you would probably see the men perform it in weddings. Women will perform the dabke dance amongst themselves.

If you are wondering what would be a good entertainment for your wedding guests, consider hiring a dabke group to perform at your wedding.

Dabke (dabka or dabkeh) is the most popular Arab folk dance in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and in Palestine. It is also danced in parts of Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. A line dance, it is widely performed at weddings and joyous occasions. The leader of the dabke heads the line, alternating between facing the audience and the other dancers.

Dabke in Arabic is literally "stamping of the feet." The leader, called raas ("head") or lawweeh ("waver"), is allowed to improvise on the type of dabke. The leader twirls a handkerchief or string of beads known as a masbha (similar to a rosary), while the rest of the dancers keep the rhythm. The dancers also use vocalizations to show energy and keep up the beat. The dabke leader is supposed to be like a tree, with arms in the air, a proud and upright trunk, and feet that stomp the ground in rhythm. At weddings, the singer begins with a mawwal. The raas or lawweeh takes the lead. Everyone does a basic 1-2-3 step before the song kicks in. At weddings, the dance is sometimes performed by a professional troupe dressed in costume.

The dabke was popularized in the 20th century by the Lebanese composers Assi and Mansour Rahbani and singers like Zaki Nassif, Fairuz, Wadih el Safi, and Nasri Shamseddine. Lebanon's most famous dabke troupe was the Firkat el Arz. Other troupes today include Ibdaa, Sareyyet Ramallah, and El-Funoun.

Dabke Dance Videos


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Stylish Blue Muslim Wedding Inspirations

Planning a Muslim Wedding for a Muslim Bride with a Blue Color Theme

There is no one traditional color that is preferred for Muslim bridal wear. Many Arab cultures such as in Yemen and Oman, as well as Malay Muslims, Indian Muslims and Pakistani Muslims weddings are usually vibrant events; brides favor colors such as the reds, yellows and oranges. This is unlike in the West where white is favored for the wedding dress; although Western brides tend to incorporate color in the wedding decorations such as in wedding flowers and wedding table settings. Western wedding therefore also typically incorporates such warm and rich colors such as the reds, oranges, browns and the yellows. For instance, natural items such as sheaths or wheat or corn can be used as decoration items for a Western fall wedding. Also favored are color schemes of rich jewel tones, such as gold or silver.

Now the latest trend in wedding color scheme involve cool blues! A modern color scheme may use chocolate brown with light-blue accents, such as the blue colors inspiration board image below shows.

Blue Wedding Inspiration Board

We thought it would be a cool idea to create an inspiration idea board for a Muslim wedding based on the latest wedding color scheme of blues and chocolates (i.e. the browns)!

The latest ethnic designs in the Muslim world for bridal wear such as jalabiyas in the blue color are featured below. The focus here in on blue for the wedding dresses, which is fast gaining popularity and can be easily found in a variety of blue shades. Check out what we have narrowed down, and see if you agree with the choices.


Modern and Stylish Vibrant Blue Wedding Jalabiya
Just got to love this bridal outfit. The bodice is slightly fitted with
a high-waisted belt. The skirt flares out from the knee length.
Swishing When Walking
Perfect look for a Beautiful Bride.

Traditional Blue Bridal Dress from Oman
This is a more traditional look. Like the South Asians, Omanis tend to
favor vibrant colors for their bridal wear. This is one sparkling bridal dress!
I also love the traditional head-dress feature.

Malay Style Blue and Gold Bridal Dress
Malay style bridal dress
Fish-tail (or mermaid) styled skirt with lace train.

Shayla Hijab Style
Somehow I much prefer this style of tying the hijab for
Bridal Hijab Style

Egyptian Multi-Wrap Hijab Style
The style on the top left hand corner would
also be a great bridal hijab style.

Amazing Shimmering Silver Shawl
Matches well with Blue shades of bridal dresses

Bridal Accessories for Blue Theme Wedding
Modern and Quirky Crystal Bridal Jewelry

Navy Blue and Silver Swarovski Crystal Waterfall Necklace

Wedding Favor Ideas - Blue Theme
Special Ordered Chocolate Bars
with Blue and Silver Wrapping

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Muslim Bridal Dress and Hijab Ideas

Here are some ideas to help you get started on selecting your Muslim styled bridal dress and matching hijab.

Though men are not allowed, by the strictures of the Quran, to wear silk or gold, women do not share this restriction. But even on her wedding day, a woman should not display her bare arms or head. She can, however, clothe herself in beautiful fabrics, displaying outwardly for her husband and her family the gorgeousness of her faith and purity. A woman dressing for her wedding should make her husband and family proud of her beauty and her piety.

When preparing for your Muslim wedding, clothing should be a primary consideration. Muslim wedding clothing should be modest and beautiful at the same time, an outward celebration of the life the bride and groom are looking forward to. Allah wants us all to be joyous in our lives and in the joining of two lives together. Part of being joyous is displaying to the world how proud we are to marry the one we have chosen.

Remember that hijab is not simply about slapping on a headscarf; it is an all-encompassing state of mind where the main intent is on protecting one's sexuality and not displaying it overtly. That's the larger principle of the Islamic context of modesty. It is culture that translates that context into the different forms of Islamically acceptable attire we see from the abaya to the baju kurung to the kaftan to the shalwar kameez. Keeping these principles in mind, you will find that contrary to what many think, the bridal dress choices for the Muslim woman are aplenty!

Muslim Bridal Fashion - Wedding Hijab Style

Clipped Wedding Hijab Style
Great sleek look - perfect with a lovely gold clip.

Bridal Hijab with Tiara and Veil

Multi-Wrap Bridal Hijab Style
I like this sleek look - which can be done for a bridal hijab.

Bridal Hijab - with White Western Wedding Dress

Sheer Wrap Hijab Style
Easily translatable to a wedding hijab style
Use two sheer clothes of complementary colors
This chocolate and turquiose hijab could go very well with
the Moroccan bridal kaftan below







Check out Muslim Women Fashion Jalabiya Gowns to wear with Hijab

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Arabic Bridal Makeup and Hair Styles

Today's article features Arabic bridal makeup and hair styles that will hopefully inspire you in selecting your wedding look. Arabic makeup might not also be suitable for everyone - it involves bright and contrasting colors for the eyes, dark and high eyebrows and an overall dramatic look. But it is also considered eye-catching, and sexy. Such looks may not be suitable for a mixed wedding, but you can consider it for your all-women bridal party.

If you favor such an Arabic bridal look, then read on!




Arabic Bridal Makeup: The Eyes

The eye makeup is key to the Arab bridal make-up look. Eyeshadows that are in bright and contrasting colors are often used to complement the bride’s outfit. The use of shades to blend colors is also important. Use gel eye-liners as they are easier to apply and are waterproof. Gel eye-liners are great for lining the inner rim of the eye and they stay put for hours, unlike pencils.

Arabic Bridal Makeup: The Lips

Lips are also dramatically shaped using complementary colors - shades of reds, browns, oranges and pinks are used depending on your skin tone and eye make-up.

Check out some Arabic bridal make-up videos and tutorials below to get a sense of how a bride with Arabic Bridal make-up looks like.

More on Arabic Eye Makeup Looks

Modern Arab Bridal Makeup



Arabic Bridal Make-up and Hair 1



Arabic Bridal Make-up and Hair 2



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Wedding Hijab Styles

Are you looking for inspirational ideas on how to style a hijab for your upcoming wedding? Well, your wedding might be a good time to try an innovative style of wearing your hijab.

Here are some ideas to get you started. Keep in mind that some of the images are also applicable to everyday wear - but you get a sense of how to wear the hijab in different styles for your wedding. If you favor color in your wedding dress, then by all means choose something colorful.

Wedding Hijab Styles Ideas













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It is not impossible to wearing a hijab for your wedding day AND look fashionable, elegant and beautiful. The bride should look beautiful - and the hijab is one of the most beautiful way to achieve such a look.

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Moroccan Bride and Bridal Dress Ideas

Here are some great Moroccan bridal dress designs that I came aross while surfing. Moroccan bridal dresses are often in striking colors, and one of the best things about Moroccan wedding caftans are the intricate detail to fabric and embroidery work. The pretty colors, and the embroidery, the long flowing gowns - all of these make a bride feel elegant and feminine.

I would choose to wear a Moroccan bridal dress with the gorgeous colors instead of a plain white wedding gown any day!

Moroccan Wedding Dresses

It is a great choice for your wedding outfit, if you are looking to add some color to your wedding look. Since the Moroccan bridal caftan covers all parts of your body (if you stay away from the modern ones that are see-through, or made of thin material), you can easily incorporate the hijab with these wedding nikkah outfits.

Check out these Moroccan wedding caftan styles, and you will see what I mean. Absolutely gorgeous.









Moroccan Brides and Moroccan Wedding Dresses



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Muslim Bridal Dress Design Ideas

Many of the ethnic dresses in Muslim cultures can be appropriate for an Islamic wedding. For today's article, we focus on the Arab Jalabiya (long dress). Depending on which region of Arabia one is from, the jalabiya can take on different styles.

Some of these jalabiya are elaborate and beautiful, making them perfect for a Muslim bridal dress.

Keep in mind, it is unnecessary for Muslim brides to be wed in all white - i.e. this is not religiously based. So the picture of bridal jalabiyas I have gathered are of all hues.

For those of you who are interested in viewing the elaborate Arabic bridal wear, please at a look at these pictures below.

Muslim Bridal Dress Design Ideas

Elaborate Embroidered Bridal Muslim Bridal Dress

Ivory and Gold Arabic Bridal Dress and Accessories

Deep Red Arabic Grecian-Inspired Muslim Bridal Dress

Elaborate Red-Gold Arabic Wedding Dress

White and Gold Designer Muslim Bridal Dress

Embroidered Turquoise Muslim Wedding Dress Jalabiya

Turquoise with Gold Embroidery Muslim Wedding Dress Jalabiya

Hot Pink and Gold Wedding Jalabiya

Bright Blue Kaftan Style Wedding Dress

Dusky Gold Satin Muslim Wedding Dress
A Simpler Style

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