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The bride`s Greek roots as well as the groom`s Scottish heritage combined within an over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, a restaurant manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, in a rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she i never thought love could hit so near to home. But after 3 . 5 many years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right within the exact same view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were supposed to go to a birthday dinner using a band of friends,” says the bride to be. “As we were leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed that there was a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and took it up to the rooftop pool to check on out.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to find the terrace encircled by candles, using a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting only for her to state 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: Washingtonian-Magazine-Real-Weddings-Four-Seasons-Washington-DC
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 Favors: Mini Godiva liqueur and Greek bombonieres
First Dance Song: “You Work most effectively Thing” by Ray LaMontagne
Wedding Theme: Greek with Scottish flair
Four Words That Describe the wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic