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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.
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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