REAL-WEDDINGSMonica and Jake Henkel Split Indian and Western Wedding Traditions Right Down the MiddleMonica 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.808 Studios PhotographyJake Henkel prepares to meet his bride-to-be.808 Studios PhotographyMonica Henkel's bridal accessories, most of them family heirlooms, laid out with her DIY wedding invitation808 Studios PhotographyFlowers for the Henkel wedding provided by Fiori Florals Design Studio and Connells' Maple Lee Flowers808 Studios PhotographyMonica Henkel taps her husband-to-be on the shoulder, just before their first look.808 Studios PhotographyMonica and Jake Henkel hold hands before the wedding ceremony commences.808 Studios PhotographyMonica Henkel looking beautiful in her gown from Dublin Bridal808 Studios PhotographyA timeless, black and white photograph for the newlyweds to treasure forever808 Studios PhotographyThe bridal party joins the bride and groom for a joint photo outside of WatersEdge Event Center, where both ceremony and reception were held.808 Studios PhotographyOne 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 bouquet808 Studios PhotographyDuring an Indian wedding ritual called “Mangalfera," the bride and groom walk around a flame four times while praying and exchanging their vows.808 Studios PhotographyThe new bride and groom, Monica and Jake Henkel, cut a piece of their wedding cake together. Cake provided by Enticing Icings808 Studios PhotographyMonica Henkel shares a dance with her father at the wedding reception.808 Studios Photography