Washingtonian Happy couple Magazine Real Weddings with Rodney Bailey Photography4307550

The bride`s Greek roots as well as the groom`s Scottish heritage combined in a over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, a cafe or restaurant manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, with a rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she never imagined love could hit so near to home. But after 3 . 5 years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right inside the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on each other. “We were likely to go to a birthday dinner which has a gang of friends,” says the bride. “As we were leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed there was obviously a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and that he wanted to go up to the rooftop pool to evaluate it.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to discover the terrace encircled by candles, with 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 party 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 sweet 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 groom wore in 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