Journal · 5 October 2026
Haldi & Mehendi photo checklist for Nepali families
Ten shots families always thank us for, and how to plan the day so we catch them.
Haldi and mehendi are the loudest, happiest days of a Nepali wedding. A little planning means none of the best moments get missed.
The checklist
- The bride’s hands with fresh mehendi, before and after
- The mehendi artist at work
- Grandparents applying haldi first
- Cousins mid-laugh
- The haldi splash (protect your phone!)
- Mother and daughter together
- Song and dance circles
- The décor before guests arrive
- A group photo while everyone is still clean
- Quiet portraits after the chaos
Light matters
Open courtyards and windows work best. Ask your decorator to leave one side open to daylight.