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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 cafe or restaurant manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, at a rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she never imagined love could hit so close to home. But after three and a half many years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right inside the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on each other. “We were meant to search for a birthday dinner which has a band 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 to the rooftop pool to test out.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to discover the terrace encircled by candles, which has a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting just 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 dinner Venue/Cake/Caterer: Four-Seasons-Washington-DC-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 your daughter's groom 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 wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic