The mehndi night is the most joyful evening of a desi wedding week, full of music, dancing, colour and henna. This Posy Mag guide to planning a mehndi ceremony in the US covers booking a henna artist at the right time, realistic bridal and guest henna costs, how many artists you need for your guest count, decor built on marigolds and jewel tones, chaat station versus full dinner math, and a day-of timeline that protects the bride's drying henna while the party flows.