Wording for Mehndi Party Invitation?

HisBelovedOne

I'm not having much luck finding wording for the Mehndi party invite. We'll be sending the invitation for the wedding, the mehndi party, andd the rehearsal dinner all in one envelope. I need a way to make sure that it's clear that the mehndi party is women only. Any ideas?

ETA: Here's our wedding invite wording, so you have a basic idea of style (we're hosting it ourselves):

Please join us to celebrate
the marriage of
Sarah MyLast
and
Ritesh HisLast
~*~
(date)
(location)
(time)
~*~
Reception to follow

vindaloo

Hi ladies...
I'm trying to figure this out too.  I'm thinking of simply putting the ladies' names only on the invitations, and on the invitation saying "Mehndi Party celebrating the marriage of Vindaloo" (leaving FI's name off the invitation).  Kind of like for a bridal shower.  I'm keeping my party small, so I've been able to tell most of my out-of-town guests to come early for the mehndi, and that it's a special party just for the women.  And, well, if someone brings their beau or husband, we'll make them feel welcome and not make a big deal out of it.  I'm interested in hearing anyone else's ideas!

meelabeela

Maybe you can just put "Ladies Only" somewhere on the mehndi invite.  I think that's what I'll be doing.