my cousin had her nikkah before her mehndi because we didnt want to have the bride and groom sitting together before their nikkah on stage. just a traditional way of thinking of it so we decided to do that. i liked that idea...
also alot of girls have their "ghoonghat" on them at their mehndis up to the nikkah on the reception day which is really cute too.
nikkahs ive been to have been at home, masjid, wedding halls in hotels, and even outside of the hall with a garden feel and look
ohhhh, I like that idea...