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The bride`s Greek roots and also the groom`s Scottish heritage combined in a over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, a nearby restaurant manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, at a rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she never imagined love could hit so all-around home. But after 3 . 5 many years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right within the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on each other. “We were designed to check out a birthday dinner with a gang of friends,” says the bride. “As we had arrived leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed that there would have been a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and the man wanted to go up to the rooftop pool to evaluate it.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to get the terrace encircled by candles, having a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting exclusively for her to say yes. A ceremony that elegantly wove Sabrina’s Greek Orthodox roots with Bancroft’s Scottish heritage followed nine months later, on September 15, 2012.

Wedding Vendors Marriage ceremony: Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Wedding Reception Venue/Cake/Caterer: Bride-Groom-Magazine-Washingtonian-Weddings Event Coordinator: Sharon Becker, Les Classique Events Bride’s Gown: Vera Wang, Saks Jandel Groom’s Tux: Hugo Boss, Nordstrom Hair: Julie Eppard Makeup: Carl Ray Wedding Cake Flavors: Dark and candy cake with white and chocolate brown mousse Wedding Cocktail: Grapefruit Crush Florist: Edge Flowers Wedding Flowers: White roses, hydrangeas, stephanotis, orchids Videographer: Freddie, Thomas Bowen Films Music/Entertainment: Free Spirit and Achilles Greek Band Invitations: The Dandelion Patch Bride’s Favorite Wedding Detail: The kilt your daughter's groom wore at the ceremony Wedding mementos: Mini Godiva liqueur and Greek bombonieres First Dance Song: “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne Wedding Theme: Greek with Scottish flair Four Words That Describe the wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic