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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, 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 all-around home. But after three and a half numerous years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right inside the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on each other. “We were likely to search for a birthday dinner with a group of friends,” says the bride. “As we had been leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed there would be a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and the man wanted to go up to the rooftop pool to test against each other.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to discover the terrace encircled by candles, which has a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting simply for her to convey 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: 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 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 the bridegroom wore at the ceremony Wedding mementos: 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 Wedding: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic