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The bride`s Greek roots as well as the groom`s Scottish heritage combined in an over-the-top celebration. When Sabrina Bells, a restaurant manager, met Bancroft Henderson, an analyst, at the rooftop pool party at her condo in Arlington, she i never thought love could hit so close to home. But after 3 . 5 many years of dating, Bancroft proposed-right from the identical view-friendly spot where they first laid eyes on every other. “We were meant to search for a birthday dinner using a band of friends,” says your beloved partner. “As we had been leaving my apartment, Bancroft claimed that there would have been a green light illuminating the Washington Monument and the man took it to the rooftop pool to test against each other.” Confused, Sabrina followed Bancroft upstairs to find the terrace encircled by candles, with a bottle of Champagne and roses waiting only for her to state 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 Reception Venue/Cake/Caterer: Four-Seasons-Washington-DC-Weddings 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 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 groom wore in 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 wedding ceremony: Romantic, personal, chic, energetic