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The bride`s Greek roots and also the groom`s Scottish heritage combined within an over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, for restaurants manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, with a rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she never thought love could hit so all-around home. But after three and a half numerous years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right inside the exact same view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were supposed to check out a birthday dinner with a group of friends,” says bride. “As we were leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed there was obviously a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and that he wanted to go to the rooftop pool to test it.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to find the terrace encircled by candles, with a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting only 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: Bride-Groom-Magazine-Washingtonian-Magazine-Real-Weddings-Four-Seasons-Washington-DC-Rodney-Bailey-Wedding-Photography 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 groom wore on 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 the marriage: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic