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The bride`s Greek roots along with the groom`s Scottish heritage combined within an over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, a restaurant manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, at the rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she never thought love could hit so close to home. But after 3 . 5 many years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right within the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were supposed to search for a birthday dinner which has a gang of friends,” says the bride. “As we had been leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed there was obviously a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and the man wanted to go to the rooftop pool to check it.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to find the terrace encircled by candles, which has a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting exclusively for her to express 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 Big event: Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Wedding Reception Venue/Cake/Caterer: Wedding-Photojournalism-Rodney-Bailey 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 white chocolate 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 groom wore in 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 wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic