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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, at a rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she i never thought love could hit so all-around home. But after 3 . 5 a lot of dating, Bancroft proposed-right from the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on each other. “We were designed to check out a birthday dinner with a number of friends,” says the bride to be. “As we had arrived leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed that there was a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and that he wanted to go up to the rooftop pool to check on against each other.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to find the terrace encircled by candles, having a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting just 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 Wedding Ceremony: Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Wedding Reception Venue/Cake/Caterer: Wedding-Photojournalism-Rodney-Bailey 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 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 groom wore in 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 wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic