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Bridal Henna Packages and Options
Thank you for your interest in Blue Lotus Mehndi’s bridal henna services!
Since 2011, we have proudly served brides, grooms, and their families and
guests with quality mehndi at reasonable prices. Our clients have come from all
walks of life and all major ethnic groups and religions.
We also specialize in bi-cultural weddings where only one party is from a culture
with a henna tradition.
If you have any questions or would like us to develop a customized quote for
you, please use the contact information on the last page of this brochure.
Royal Luxury Package
An absolute must for the bride who wants nothing but the densest and most
intricate mehndi!
Designs fill nearly all available skin space and can extend to the elbows and
the upper calves.
Full Hands (top and palm) and Feet $600
A la carte:
Partial Hands (palm or top side) $200
Full Hands $400
Feet $200
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Traditional Beauty Package
A bridal look that is denser and more traditional yet utilizes negative space.
Coverage can extend to mid-forearm on arms and to mid-shin on the legs.
Full Hands (top and palm) and Feet $300
A la carte:
Partial Hands (palm or top side) $100
Full Hands $200
Feet $100
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Simple Elegance Package
For the bride who wants only partial coverage and a more modern look.
Coverage can extend to a few inches above the wrist line. Foot coverage
goes slightly to the ankle crease.
Full Hands (top and palm) and Feet $210
A la carte:
Partial Hands (palm or top side) $70
Full Hands $140
Feet $70
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Photo Gallery
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Services
Wedding Party/Sangeet Services
Designs for bridesmaids, other bridal party members and guests will be charged
at an hourly rate of $70. We do custom work for each client using traditional
motifs but in a simpler format than the bride’s henna.
Our minimum age to apply henna is (6) years.
We recommend booking (1) hour per 8-10 people. You will be charged only for
the time we actually spend applying henna to guests, and any unused time will
be credited back to you. (Likewise, we can charge additional time if needed.)
We also have relationships with other Birmingham-based artists who can be
brought in for very large events where having two or more artists working
simultaneously would be convenient and less time-consuming
Here are some examples of designs that guests have enjoyed at prior events.
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Add-on Services
Invitation and Program Design
We can help you incorporate mehndi motifs
into your invitations, stationery, programs and
other printed materials. Please contact us for a
custom quote.
Custom Henna-decorated Party Favors
Imagine sending your guests home with a hand-designed gift to remind them
of your beautiful wedding!
Candles painted with actual henna paste are popular, but we can hand-paint
nearly anything using craft paints of nearly every color and finish. Glitter work
and rhinestones are also possible.
Contact us for a custom quote!
Travel
For a minimum of $300 of booked services and a travel fee of .25 cents per mile
round-trip, we can come to your location, including but not limited to:
Anywhere in the state of Alabama
The northwestern Gulf Coast
Meridian, Hattiesburg, Tupelo
Chattanooga
Atlanta, Columbus
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Testimonials and Happy Brides
“Amy Miller … the best henna artist in Birmingham.”
—Bisakha “Pia” Sen, Ph.D., native of Kolkata, India
“We booked Amy for my wife's henna decorations for
a Hindu wedding, and she did a fantastic job.
Everyone loved the authenticity and level of detail,
even the aunties from the old country who have seen
dozens of similar decorations before. They did a
wonderful job with traditional Indian wedding designs
for a pretty discerning audience.” —Sri Narayanan,
M.D., first-generation Indian-American
“When I showed my friends my mehndi, they were surprised that a non-Indian
did it.” —Rumita Rowchowdry, native of India
“Amy/Blue Lotus Mehndi provided amazing henna
for my henna party prior to my wedding. Amy was
such a pleasure to work with AND she is a talented
henna artist. As an Indian bride, I was very
impressed and happy with her work—it was
creative, intricate and beautiful. My guests were
just as happy with the henna designs she did on
them. I recommend her highly!” —Bera Sekhon,
first-generation Indian-American
“You guys were such a pleasure to work with! Thanks for making my wedding
day extra special.” —Cessie Spearing, Caucasian/Filipino American marrying
into an Indian family
Next page: More About Blue Lotus Mehndi
Bera Sekhon
Jaya Varma, American-born of both Indian and Caucasian heritage
More About Blue Lotus Mehndi
Blue Lotus Mehndi is based in Alabaster, Alabama, just south of Birmingham.
Amy Miler is the owner and principal artist.
Amy first became interested in mehndi in 1999 and pursued
it first as a hobby and then a side business before going full-
time in 2011.
“I feel indebted to the cultures that developed the art of
mehndi, and I do my best to understand the traditions,
history, motifs and other essential elements of henna while
using modern materials and techniques to achieve the best
results possible,” she says.
Her clients have come from around the world: Tunisia, Nepal, Bangladesh,
Pakistan and, of course, India. Among her Indian clients, Amy has served
families from Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Punjab and Karnataka.
Amy has found that sometimes being a non-native artist has its benefits,
especially when working with intercultural weddings.
“The majority of couples I’ve worked with have only one partner whose ethnic
background is from a henna-using culture,” she says. “Being Caucasian and a
native English speaker, I can easily introduce the Western side of the family to
the beauties of mehndi. At the same time, I have the skill, knowledge and
cultural awareness to turn out traditional designs.”
Amy’s wedding clients also have included couples with no ethnic ties at all to
henna-using cultures. “Many of my clients are deeply interested in Middle
Eastern and Southeast Asian culture and art and wish to incorporate mehndi in
unique ways in their weddings,” she says. “Everything from Bollywood to
Bhangra are becoming more popular in the West, and mehndi along with
them.”
Amy is a frequent fixture at cultural events including the Birmingham
International Street Fair, the Alabama Asian Cultures & Food Festival, and the
Día De Los Muertos festival. This year, she has the distinction of being the
mehndi provider at Bangamela 2016, an annual gathering of the Mid-America
Bengali Association.
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Important Things to Know
We use our own 100% natural, handcrafted paste exclusively. As you can
see from the photos in this brochure, the stain quality is exquisite because the
product is fresh.
We are committed to client health and safety. Our paste contains
organically grown Rajasthani henna powder, distilled water, and essential oil
of lavender, cajeput or tea tree. (We may also add a small amount of table
sugar.) We use no preservatives, artificial dye, artificial ink, solvents, PPD or
any other chemical that would compromise the health of our clients.
We show up. We always arrive early for bridals!
We are culturally informed. Our clients have included Muslims, Hindus, Jews,
Christians, Neo-pagans and non-religious people. We can wear traditional
attire if desired, and we will be sure to ask ahead of time about any cultural
or religious considerations we need to be aware of.
We make it easy for you to do business with us. For deposits (25% of quoted
total), we accept personal checks, money orders, cash, PayPal transfer and
ALL major credit and debit cards. For the balance due at the day of the
event, we accept cash or any form of electronic payment.
We are reachable. You can call, email or text us. (Contact info below.)
Ready to Book?
You can click here to be taken immediately to our online booking engine. If
you have any questions or would like a custom quote, please email us or give
us a call:
Blue Lotus Mehndi.com
Amy Miller
205-378-8058 (voice and text)
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Twitter: @bluelotusmehndi
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