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The bride`s Greek roots along with the groom`s Scottish heritage combined in an over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, a restaurant manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, at the rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she never thought love could hit so near home. But after three and a half numerous years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right within the exact same view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on each other. “We were designed to go to a birthday dinner which has a gang of friends,” says the bride to be. “As we were leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed that there was obviously a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and took it up to the rooftop pool to test it.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to obtain the terrace encircled by candles, using a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting exclusively 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 celebration 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 white chocolate cake with white and chocolates 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 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