REAL-WEDDINGS

Monica and Jake Henkel Split Indian and Western Wedding Traditions Right Down the Middle

Monica Henkel gets her threaded band places on her forehead. Traditionally, an Indian woman wears a maang tikka on her wedding as it is supposed to protect her from negative energy, helping her at the beginning of her new journey.
Monica Henkel gets her threaded band places on her forehead. Traditionally, an Indian woman wears a maang tikka on her wedding as it is supposed to protect her from negative energy, helping her at the beginning of her new journey.
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Jake Henkel prepares to meet his bride-to-be.
Jake Henkel prepares to meet his bride-to-be.
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Monica Henkel's bridal accessories, most of them family heirlooms, laid out with her DIY wedding invitation
Monica Henkel's bridal accessories, most of them family heirlooms, laid out with her DIY wedding invitation
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Flowers for the Henkel wedding provided by Fiori Florals Design Studio and Connells' Maple Lee Flowers
Flowers for the Henkel wedding provided by Fiori Florals Design Studio and Connells' Maple Lee Flowers
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Monica Henkel taps her husband-to-be on the shoulder, just before their first look.
Monica Henkel taps her husband-to-be on the shoulder, just before their first look.
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Monica and Jake Henkel hold hands before the wedding ceremony commences.
Monica and Jake Henkel hold hands before the wedding ceremony commences.
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Monica Henkel looking beautiful in her gown from Dublin Bridal
Monica Henkel looking beautiful in her gown from Dublin Bridal
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A timeless, black and white photograph for the newlyweds to treasure forever
A timeless, black and white photograph for the newlyweds to treasure forever
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The bridal party joins the bride and groom for a joint photo outside of WatersEdge Event Center, where both ceremony and reception were held.
The bridal party joins the bride and groom for a joint photo outside of WatersEdge Event Center, where both ceremony and reception were held.
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One of many special touches incorporated by Monica Henkel, portraits of her grandparents hanging from a piece of her mother's original wedding dress, wrapped around her bouquet
One of many special touches incorporated by Monica Henkel, portraits of her grandparents hanging from a piece of her mother's original wedding dress, wrapped around her bouquet
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During an Indian wedding ritual called “Mangalfera," the bride and groom walk around a flame four times while praying and exchanging their vows.
During an Indian wedding ritual called “Mangalfera," the bride and groom walk around a flame four times while praying and exchanging their vows.
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The new bride and groom, Monica and Jake Henkel, cut a piece of their wedding cake together. Cake provided by Enticing Icings
The new bride and groom, Monica and Jake Henkel, cut a piece of their wedding cake together. Cake provided by Enticing Icings
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Monica Henkel shares a dance with her father at the wedding reception.
Monica Henkel shares a dance with her father at the wedding reception.
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