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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 nearby restaurant manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, in a rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she never thought love could hit so near to home. But after three and a half years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right in the similar view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were supposed to search for a birthday dinner with a group of friends,” says the bride. “As we were leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed there was obviously a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and wanted to go up to the rooftop pool to check on it.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to find the terrace encircled by candles, using a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting simply 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 party Venue/Cake/Caterer: Rodney-Bailey-Wedding-Photography-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 sweet cake with white and chocolate bars 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 on the ceremony Wedding Favors: 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 marriage: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic