*Have waxing and manicures done in advance of your henna appointment.

*Nail polish colors that we like with henna are copper, gold, bronze, dark red or deep burgundy for a dramatic look. For an elegant look try a classic French manicure or sheer nude.

*The best time to have an appointment is 48 hours prior to your wedding day. This will give you the freshest and darkest color.

*Brides sometimes prefer to have their Mehndi done a day before the rest of the bridal party so they can relax or take care of any last minute details.

*Allow a minimum of 2-4 hours for a "standard" bridal henna session, 6 hours for more extensive work.

*Book a second henna artist at larger parties. ReMarkable Blackbird has henna artists available for larger events.