Traditional Indian weddings start with pre-wedding ceremonies like beautification of the bride and groom with turmeric powder mixed with essential oils like jasmine, rose and some other fragrances. This is followed by a Mehendi ceremony, during which the bride’s hands and feet are decorated with intricate patterns by the application of Henna. On a lighter note, it is believed that, deeper the color of the mehendi (henna), the stronger is the groom’s love for the bride.