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The bride`s Greek roots and the groom`s Scottish heritage combined in a over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, a restaurant manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, with 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 in the exact same view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were likely to visit a birthday dinner having a gang of friends,” says the bride. “As we had arrived leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed that there would have been a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and the man took it to the rooftop pool to test out.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to find the terrace encircled by candles, with a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting simply 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 Wedding Ceremony: Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Wedding Reception Venue/Cake/Caterer: Four-Seasons-Washington-DC-Weddings 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 bars 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 at the ceremony Wedding Favors: Mini Godiva liqueur and Greek bombonieres First Dance Song: “You Work best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne Wedding Theme: Greek with Scottish flair Four Words That Describe wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic