Wedding Customs & Events

What is a mehndi or dholki event?

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Mehndi and dholki are pre-wedding celebration events in many Pakistani families, often involving music, family gathering and cultural rituals.

They are customs, not universal requirements. Some families hold large events, some keep them small, and some skip them entirely.

The useful question is what both families and the couple are comfortable with, especially around budget, guest list and religious or cultural expectations.

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