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The bride`s Greek roots and also the groom`s Scottish heritage combined within an over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, for restaurants manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, in a rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she i never thought love could hit so all-around home. But after three and a half years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right from the similar view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were meant to search for a birthday dinner using a group of friends,” says bride. “As we were leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed that there was obviously a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and that he took it to the rooftop pool to check 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 say yes. A ceremony that elegantly wove Sabrina’s Greek Orthodox roots with Bancroft’s Scottish heritage followed nine months later, on September 15, 2012.
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Wedding Ceremony: 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 candy 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 your daughter's groom wore on the ceremony
Wedding mementos: Mini Godiva liqueur and Greek bombonieres
First Dance Song: “You Are the most useful Thing” by Ray LaMontagne
Wedding Theme: Greek with Scottish flair
Four Words That Describe wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic