Re: Bummer!
If you want to gain respect in your in laws family you should give in and forget your traditions. It is a man's world in desi families still. You cannot win them over till you win their hearts after your wedding. This issue seems to be at a point now where even if you have an all female and bride's side mehndi it might be a big blow to egos of your in laws so you and your family should handle this very delicately.