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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, for restaurants manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, in a rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she never imagined love could hit so near to home. But after 3 . 5 a lot of dating, Bancroft proposed-right inside the similar view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on each other. “We were supposed to go to a birthday dinner with a gang of friends,” says your beloved partner. “As we had arrived leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed that there would have been a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and wanted to go to the rooftop pool to check on it out.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to get the terrace encircled by candles, having 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 Marriage ceremony: 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 candy cake with white and chocolates 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 the bridegroom wore in the ceremony Wedding Favors: Mini Godiva liqueur and Greek bombonieres First Dance Song: “You Work best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne Wedding Theme: Greek with Scottish flair Four Words That Describe wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic