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Getting a beautiful bridal mehandi design etched on the hands and feet is more than just a wedding custom for to-be brides. These days, couples tend to take every aspect of their wedding into consideration, and brides are particular about every detail of their final wedding ensemble, including the mehandi design. Making sure that the henna pattern is on trend is important, and brides often take to Pinterest and Instagram to look through their options.

But its not just the brides. Mehandi designs can be an important element of your Indian ethnic ensemble, whether you're a guest at a wedding or have a puja coming up soon. We've gathered our favourite new ones from Instagram, to make the referencing for your next Indian look easier. Say goodbye to standard designs, and stand out from the crowd with our edit.

Mehandi designs with negative spaces

Give your henna a fresh twist by choosing one with negative spaces. Have the mehandi artist leave spaces in the middle of the design so they can create intricate looks without completely filling up your hands.

The classic fishnet lace mehandi design

Pair your next extravagant Indian outfit with a glamorous mehandi design. Seen all over the accounts of popular mehandi artists across the world lately are lace-like patterns with a boudoir flare—perfect for your friend's evening cocktail event, or even for your own bridal look.

Floral mehandi designs

While floral mehandi designs aren't particularly new, you can revamp them with new lines, silhouettes and placements. From sweeping symmetrical lotus flower art to feminine ornate floral drawings, there's something for everyone.

How to choose the perfect mehandi design

You don't need to go OTT with the mehandi design for your or anyone else's big day, but you don't need to necessarily underplay it either. Choose a mehandi design that speaks of your personal aesthetic the most, whether that means a big design going from the tips of your fingers to your forearm, or just some intricate work till your wrist. Mehandi designs are also a way of displaying your love for your partner—many brides traditionally get their partner's names or initials woven into their preferred mehandi designs. Like a few aspects of one design and a few of another? Mix and match and customise yours as you please.

Flip through the gallery below for our edit of the best mehandi designs for every kind of bride.