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The bride`s Greek roots and 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 never imagined love could hit so near to home. But after three and a half years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right from the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on each other. “We were supposed to go to a birthday dinner having a group of friends,” says the bride to be. “As we had been leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed that there would be a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and that he 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 party: Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
Wedding Reception Venue/Cake/Caterer: Rodney-Bailey-Wedding-Photography-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 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 groom wore in the ceremony
Wedding Favors: Mini Godiva liqueur and Greek bombonieres
First Dance Song: “You Work most effectively Thing” by Ray LaMontagne
Wedding Theme: Greek with Scottish flair
Four Words That Describe the Wedding: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic