Formerly people called the ceremony as ‘henna night’ but now under the great influence of global trends, some people call it ‘ bridal shower (hens night)’.Because many things have changed recently because of some global way of celebrating things. It also affects the wedding customs in Turkey to some extend. Let’s have a look at what has changed so far.

U sually people organise the ceremony in bride’s house like the old days. But some people prefer to rent hotels, mansions, special saloons etc. for this night.

Before now brides used to wear a special red dress generally hand-made sewn ornaments called ‘Bindallı’ (this is traditional Turkish dress for hena night.). Now they wear red evening dress. The color ‘ RED ’ preserves the custom.

Nowadays Previously

Before now people gloated in a circular shape in the middle of the bride’s hand and also around their fingers. But now they apply interesting forms. now

In the Past

In old days people offered only dried nuts and fruit in a small bag to their guests. But now they give cookies, red veils to the young girls, henna roses to put on the hena gloated hands, ornaments, drinks etc.

Only women, girls and little boys could join in the ceremony in the past. Now everybody can come.

Henna Henna Tray

Colorful Halay Wipes (halay: a traditional dance) Candles

B İ NDALLI

Some people even hire keyboard players,Turkish drummers or they rent a DJ.