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Jessica, on April 14, 2020 at 10:28 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 0 5

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I’m a western bride, marrying a western boy (we’re Native American, Swiss, German, Italian, and Portuguese heritage). I’ve got many Arab friends, spent a few months in Palestine and have a love of Arab culture. I’ve been to 10 weddings in my life, 8 of them being Arab weddings. The first big trip I took with my FH was to Palestine. I feel a connection to the land. My Arab friends want me to do henna for my wedding. And I honestly really want to as well. Am I culturally appropriating or does having some background sort of justify my desire?

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Belle · on April 15, 2020 at 12:09 AM
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I thought of henna, even though I have no cultural connection to henna at all. The white henna look so cool for brides. I was thinking to let a henna pro draw a sexy white garterbelt on me. But I also want to take a few different lingeries and leather harness to my destination wedding and honeymoon too, so it’s a tough decision.
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Roopchandwedding · on April 15, 2020 at 12:14 AM
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Go for it. I will be having henna on my hands and feet for my wedding but I’m also having a Christian Hindu wedding. I do believe there are meanings behind each swirl so definitely do your research before deciding- every custom has different beliefs but I’m sure your friends from Palestine can inform you. Good luck!
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Neeva · on April 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM
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I personally don't think it's okay to cherry pick certain traditions from another culture for your wedding. It sounds like you really do have an appreciation for the culture which is great and if you wanted to get henna done at someone else's traditional wedding then go for it.
But having henna at your wedding without any of the other customs would be confusing for guests and does not highlight the true traditions behind henna so I think it's more appropriating. If I attended your wedding as a guest and being Indian, I would probably feel a bit offended.
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Hanna · on April 15, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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I'm sorry, but I do think this would be considered cultural appropriation and I definitely wouldn't do it. I agree with Neeva that I think this would offend some people. I would not recommend doing this.
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Goingthomas2020 · on May 1, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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I think if you're friends who have strong connections are encouraging you it's OK. I'm marrying into an Indian family and they love when I participate in their customs. I used to feel weird wearing henna in public for fear that people would judge me but I just remind myself I love it and made my loved ones happy who were excited to share it with me.
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