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The bride`s Greek roots as well as the groom`s Scottish heritage combined in the over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, a nearby restaurant manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, at the rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she never thought love could hit so near to home. But after three and a half numerous years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right from the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were supposed to check out a birthday dinner with a group 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 anf the husband took it to the rooftop pool to evaluate out.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to find the terrace encircled by candles, using a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting only 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 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 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 your daughter's groom wore on 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 the wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic