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The bride`s Greek roots along with the groom`s Scottish heritage combined in a 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 near home. But after 3 . 5 a lot of dating, Bancroft proposed-right from the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were supposed to go to a birthday dinner with a group of friends,” says bride. “As we had been leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed there would have been a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and that he took it up to the rooftop pool to evaluate it out.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to discover the terrace encircled by candles, having a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting exclusively 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.

Wedding Vendors Marriage ceremony: 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 bridegroom wore on the ceremony Wedding ceremony: 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 the Wedding: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic