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The bride`s Greek roots and the groom`s Scottish heritage combined in an over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, a cafe or restaurant manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, in a rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she never imagined love could hit so near home. But after three and a half numerous years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right in the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on each other. “We were meant to check out a birthday dinner which has a group of friends,” says the bride. “As we had been leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed there would be a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and that he wanted to go up to the rooftop pool to check on out.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to find the terrace encircled by candles, using a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting exclusively for her to express 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: Bride-Groom-Magazine-Washingtonian-Magazine-Real-Weddings-Four-Seasons-Washington-DC-Rodney-Bailey-Wedding-Photography
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 bridegroom wore on the ceremony
Wedding mementos: 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 ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic