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The bride`s Greek roots and also the groom`s Scottish heritage combined in the over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, for restaurants manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, with a rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she never thought love could hit so all-around home. But after 3 . 5 a lot of dating, Bancroft proposed-right inside the similar view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were likely to visit a birthday dinner which has a gang of friends,” says the bride. “As we had been leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed that there would have been a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and the man wanted to go to the rooftop pool to check it out.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to get the terrace encircled by candles, which has a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting exclusively 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 Wedding party: Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Wedding Reception 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 dark chocolate 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 groom wore with the ceremony Wedding mementos: 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 the Wedding: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic