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The bride`s Greek roots along with the groom`s Scottish heritage combined in the over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, a cafe or 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 many years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right within the very same view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on each other. “We were supposed to search for a birthday dinner with a band of friends,” says the bride. “As i was leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed there was a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and 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 exclusively 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 Marriage ceremony: Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Wedding dinner 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 sweet 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 the bridegroom wore on the ceremony Wedding ceremony: 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 wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic