Washingtonian Bride and Groom Magazine Real Weddings with Rodney Bailey Photography9423396
The bride`s Greek roots along with the groom`s Scottish heritage combined within 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 close to home. But after 3 . 5 many years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right within the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were supposed to search for a birthday dinner which has a gang of friends,” says the bride. “As we had been leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed there was obviously a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and the man wanted to go to the rooftop pool to check it.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to find 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
Big event: 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 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 wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic