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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, a restaurant 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 3 . 5 years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right within the very same view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were supposed to go to a birthday dinner having a band of friends,” says your beloved partner. “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 up to the rooftop pool to test out.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to discover the terrace encircled by candles, which has a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting only for her to convey 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 celebration 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 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 the groom wore in the ceremony Wedding ceremony: 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