Aroos Magazine (Spring 2012)

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04 Publisher’s Letter12 News All the latest news about Aroos and weddings.

16 Modern Elegance Design by Panteha meshes contemporary and captivating.

20 Color Story Enjoy a spring fling with shades of lavender, pink and white.

28 Wedding ReportParastou Behnam & Kamyar Bozorgi.

30 Designer ShowcaseLa Dolce Idea displays a delectable dessert table.

33 A Feast for the SensesAmber Event Production captivates the eyes -- and ears.

38 Wedding ReportRachel Walton & Jeff Yeager.

40 Designer ShowcaseSquare Root shares many ways to incorporate purple.

42 Wedding ReportTrinh Vuong & Thanh Pham.

46 Wedding Report Catherine Mirhady & Matthew Dryer.

48 Designer Showcase Details Details dishes on the uses of coral.

52 Wedding Report Marzieh Moghni & Khosrow Motarjemi.

54 Designer Showcase La Dolce Idea crafts a beautiful blue-hued event.

58 To Top It All Off These toppers will take the cake.

60 Wedding Report Cameron Kashani & Avesta Rasouli.

64 Designer Showcase Aquafuzion shares the details on two red and pink weddings.

68 The Cult of Beauty Journey to the Bay Area for a stunning new exhibition.

70 Designer Showcase Aquafuzion presents a wedding in the key of orange.

73 The Flavor of Italy The Resort at Pelican Hill announces a new wedding option.

74 A Good Lawyer Your Personal Get-Out-of-Jail Card.

78 Directory: Orange County and San Diego80 Directory: Los Angeles

CONTENTSLetter from the Editor

Dear Readers,

Happy Spring! It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to all of the glori-ous spring weddings planned throughout the Southland. To that end, we’re revamp-ing our publication to feature more of the lush details and photography you crave, with heaps of design ideas that you can implement immediately.

We’re featuring several top event design-ers and photographers starting in this is-sue, so be sure to check them all out. Each designer was assigned a different color to showcase, so no matter what your aesthet-ic inspiration, you’ll find gorgeous exam-ples inside of how to bring it to life. Each photographer brings you the story of one couple’s wedding day.

We’re also pleased to focus on several of the region’s top vendors, including Design By Panteha (who brings a modern twist to luxe florals) starting on page 16, and Amber Event Production starting on page 33 — you’ve never seen rooms as sumptu-ously lit and staged as theirs.

In addition, we give you the details on a stunning new exhibition in San Francisco that makes for a perfect weekend getaway (see page 68), and a fun feature on afford-able cake toppers that are so personalized, your guests will think you hired a sculptor to make a one-off creation; get the 411 on page 58.

La Dolce Idea serves up a special section on dessert tables on pages 30 and 31, and to help you get your beauty fix, we’re dish-ing out the deets on the latest products by celebrity darling Murad on page 14.

Enjoy the sunshine!

Candice YaconoEditor

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Spring 2012 • Aroos Magazine i 7

04 Publisher’s Letter12 News All the latest news about Aroos and weddings.

16 Modern Elegance Design by Panteha meshes contemporary and captivating.

20 Color Story Enjoy a spring fling with shades of lavender, pink and white.

28 Wedding ReportParastou Behnam & Kamyar Bozorgi.

30 Designer ShowcaseLa Dolce Idea displays a delectable dessert table.

33 A Feast for the SensesAmber Event Production captivates the eyes -- and ears.

38 Wedding ReportRachel Walton & Jeff Yeager.

42 Wedding ReportTrinh Vuong & Thanh Pham.

48 Designer Showcase Details Details dishes on the uses of coral.

52 Wedding Report Marzieh Moghni & Khosrow Motarjemi.

54 Designer Showcase La Dolce Idea crafts a beautiful blue-hued event.

58 To Top It All Off These toppers will take the cake.

60 Wedding Report Cameron Kashani & Avesta Rasouli.

64 Designer Showcase Aquafuzion shares the details on two red and pink weddings.

74 A Good Lawyer Your Personal Get-Out-of-Jail Card.

78 Directory: Orange County and San Diego80 Directory: Los Angeles

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New Tools for Your Bridal Beauty ArsenalA new suite of beauty products by indus-

try leader Murad addresses some of the

toughest issues facing bridal skin, including

wrinkles, uneven skin tone

and dry skin.

Founded in 1989 by

clinical skincare pioneer Dr.

Howard Murad, and based on

The Science of Cellular Water,

Dr. Murad’s unified theory of

health and aging, Murad is

the top seller in clinical sk-

incare at stores like Sephora

and is sold in 41 countries.

Murad’s new Time Release Retinol Concentrate for Deep Wrinkles ($65) features new

technology that controls the

release of retinol over time

for maximum performance while improving

the stability and efficacy

of the product. It utilizes

Encapsulated Retinol which

helps reduce sensitivity

and irritation to Retinol and

it is the first targeted deep

wrinkle treatment from Mu-

rad, and also the first prod-

uct to use an anti-bacterial,

silicone applicator in the

company’s Age Reform line.

It is clinically proven to vis-

ibly reduce the appearance

of deep wrinkles by 45% in 6

weeks, and has the highest

retinol content in the Murad

line. Encapsulated Retinol

releases slowly over time

and reduces the appear-

ance of deep wrinkles by increasing cell

turnover. Joining the skin rescue team are

Matrixyl Synthe’6, a youth-building peptide

that helps rebuild damaged collagen to

plump creases and crow’s feet, and Hyal-

uronic Acid and Ceramide-3, to attract and

maintain essential moisture for a smoother,

more youthful appearance.

Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum ($60), the next generation formula

of Murad’s award-winning Age

Spot and Pigment Lightening

Gel, targets, treats and prevents

pigmentation caused by daily

environmental exposure through

a unique blend of ingredients.

The gold standard in sun and

age spot lightening, Hydroqui-

none, available at the maximum

level without a prescription, is

married with the powerful skin

lightening peptide, Hexapep-

tide-2, to rapidly correct existing

damage and help prevent future

skin damage. It is clinically proven

to restore clarity and even skin

tone by reducing the appearance

of sun spots and age spots 33% in 1 week;

88% of study participants saw a more even

skin tone in 2 weeks. Ideal for all ages and

ethnicities, it also enhances clarity by lifting

away unsightly, dark, damaged cells while

quickly diminishing age spots, sun spots,

freckles and other unwanted pigmentation.

Intensive-C Radiance Peel ($49.50) is

an anti-aging formula that instantly reveals

a more youthful appearance by actively

smoothing and illuminating skin. Enhancing

radiance while actively reducing hyperpig-

mentation to restore skin clarity, Intensive-C

Radiance Peel is a convenient one-step, at-

home peel. Ideal for all ages and ethnicities

who want an easy to use at-home peel to tar-

get and correct hyperpigmentation caused

by environmental damage, Intensive-C

Radiance Peel utilizes a powerful combina-

tion of Glycolic Acid, Vitamin C, Indian Fig and

Myrtle Extract to brighten, smooth and hy-

drate. Glycolic Acid exfoliates to accelerate

turnover of dark damaged cells, removing

dullness and improving skin texture, while

Vitamin C and Indian Fig protect against free

radical damage and enhance skin clarity and

luminosity.

Murad’s Age-Diffusing Firming Mask ($68) is a rich, at-home skin

firming booster that targets dull,

dry, lackluster skin by delivering

essential moisture. This formula

enhances skin elasticity and pro-

motes instant firming to diminish

the appearance of fine lines and

wrinkles while helping to improve

overall skin health. It features

FirmQ2, combining skin tighteners

to immediately firm and lift with

Golden Seaweed to restore skin

resilience, resulting in a youthful

glow. Formulated with Brazilian

fruit extracts of Java Plum, Mango

and Banana Pulp, which promote collagen

production to plump skin and reduce the

appearance of wrinkles, along with Shea

Butter and trace minerals that replenish

hydration leaving skin

soft and smooth, Age-

Diffusing Firming Mask

is designed to increase

firmness, erase fine

lines and make skin

appear more plump

and youthful. Through

the power of phytoes-

trogens and firming

agents, this regimen

booster fights the signs

of hormonal aging, improves elasticity,

diminishes thinning skin and firms sagging

skin to restore natural contours.

Information: murad.com.

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New Tools for Your Bridal Beauty ArsenalA new suite of beauty products by indus-

try leader Murad addresses some of the

toughest issues facing bridal skin, including

wrinkles, uneven skin tone

and dry skin.

Founded in 1989 by

clinical skincare pioneer Dr.

Howard Murad, and based on

The Science of Cellular Water,

Dr. Murad’s unified theory of

health and aging, Murad is

the top seller in clinical sk-

incare at stores like Sephora

and is sold in 41 countries.

Murad’s new Time Release Retinol Concentrate for Deep Wrinkles ($65) features new

technology that controls the

release of retinol over time

for maximum performance while improving

the stability and efficacy

of the product. It utilizes

Encapsulated Retinol which

helps reduce sensitivity

and irritation to Retinol and

it is the first targeted deep

wrinkle treatment from Mu-

rad, and also the first prod-

uct to use an anti-bacterial,

silicone applicator in the

company’s Age Reform line.

It is clinically proven to vis-

ibly reduce the appearance

of deep wrinkles by 45% in 6

weeks, and has the highest

retinol content in the Murad

line. Encapsulated Retinol

releases slowly over time

and reduces the appear-

ance of deep wrinkles by increasing cell

turnover. Joining the skin rescue team are

Matrixyl Synthe’6, a youth-building peptide

that helps rebuild damaged collagen to

plump creases and crow’s feet, and Hyal-

uronic Acid and Ceramide-3, to attract and

maintain essential moisture for a smoother,

more youthful appearance.

Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum ($60), the next generation formula

of Murad’s award-winning Age

Spot and Pigment Lightening

Gel, targets, treats and prevents

pigmentation caused by daily

environmental exposure through

a unique blend of ingredients.

The gold standard in sun and

age spot lightening, Hydroqui-

none, available at the maximum

level without a prescription, is

married with the powerful skin

lightening peptide, Hexapep-

tide-2, to rapidly correct existing

damage and help prevent future

skin damage. It is clinically proven

to restore clarity and even skin

tone by reducing the appearance

of sun spots and age spots 33% in 1 week;

88% of study participants saw a more even

skin tone in 2 weeks. Ideal for all ages and

ethnicities, it also enhances clarity by lifting

away unsightly, dark, damaged cells while

quickly diminishing age spots, sun spots,

freckles and other unwanted pigmentation.

Intensive-C Radiance Peel ($49.50) is

an anti-aging formula that instantly reveals

a more youthful appearance by actively

smoothing and illuminating skin. Enhancing

radiance while actively reducing hyperpig-

mentation to restore skin clarity, Intensive-C

Radiance Peel is a convenient one-step, at-

home peel. Ideal for all ages and ethnicities

who want an easy to use at-home peel to tar-

get and correct hyperpigmentation caused

by environmental damage, Intensive-C

Radiance Peel utilizes a powerful combina-

tion of Glycolic Acid, Vitamin C, Indian Fig and

Myrtle Extract to brighten, smooth and hy-

drate. Glycolic Acid exfoliates to accelerate

turnover of dark damaged cells, removing

dullness and improving skin texture, while

Vitamin C and Indian Fig protect against free

radical damage and enhance skin clarity and

luminosity.

Murad’s Age-Diffusing Firming Mask ($68) is a rich, at-home skin

firming booster that targets dull,

dry, lackluster skin by delivering

essential moisture. This formula

enhances skin elasticity and pro-

motes instant firming to diminish

the appearance of fine lines and

wrinkles while helping to improve

overall skin health. It features

FirmQ2, combining skin tighteners

to immediately firm and lift with

Golden Seaweed to restore skin

resilience, resulting in a youthful

glow. Formulated with Brazilian

fruit extracts of Java Plum, Mango

and Banana Pulp, which promote collagen

production to plump skin and reduce the

appearance of wrinkles, along with Shea

Butter and trace minerals that replenish

hydration leaving skin

soft and smooth, Age-

Diffusing Firming Mask

is designed to increase

firmness, erase fine

lines and make skin

appear more plump

and youthful. Through

the power of phytoes-

trogens and firming

agents, this regimen

booster fights the signs

of hormonal aging, improves elasticity,

diminishes thinning skin and firms sagging

skin to restore natural contours.

Information: murad.com.

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Aroos Magazine: How did you first get into business?

Panteha Panah: It all started in 2008 with planning my own wedding. It was such a fun and joyful journey planning and designing it that I decided to pursue it professionally. Because of my educational background in art and design, specifically in sculptures and digital media, I was not afraid of taking risks and coming up with unique, different ideas. I wanted to do my own flowers, but since I was the bride so many of my friends suggested that it was an impossible task. So I sketched the design for the centerpieces and bridal parties and put together a flower mock-up and hired a florist to recreate that concept for the wedding. That was my first time being exposed to flowers and arranging

them. After the wedding I moved to Santa Barbara and since the city was known for wedding destinations, I started my passion and shared the same excitement with other brides-to-be. At first I shared a space with an artist in a warehouse, and from there launched what is today Design By Panteha. Today I am operating my own floral design studio in Los Angeles, where I both meet clients and do floral design production with a crew of passionate employees.

AM: What arrangements and services do you offer?

PP: We design and develop unique floral and theme oriented decorative designs. In addition to flowers, we offer centerpiece designs that have unique themes to them. I make use of bold colors and think out of

the box; this is especially important for modern brides whom often want to have a one-of –a-kind wedding. Overall, we pre-pare a wide variety of arrangements from minimal and rustic to lavish and loud ar-rangements. Our service includes delivery and setup of arrangements and decorative accessories, as well as their retrieval.

AM: How do you stand out from the competition?

PP: I strongly believe that florists are artists and need to be able to create and break new boundaries; this is especially the trend for the modern day wedding. Given my background in modern art, I in-corporate the techniques used in creating sculptures alongside unique materials and colors to create expressive floral arrange-ments. Many florists stick to a classical

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Aroos presents an exclusive interview with a true floral artist who specializes in modern design: Panteha Panah of Design by Panteha.

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look. I believe in the constant evolution of my craft and with each project I try to infuse that spirit into my arrangements. Just as important as the quality of the work, having designed my own wedding not too long ago, I am aware of the high standards that brides have and the trust they place in the hands of the designer.

AM: Do you work with all budgets, or do you specialize in high-end weddings?

PP: I am well aware of the fact that every wedding has a budget and I try my best to come up with the best design within a given budget. This is especially true in today’s economy. Most brides and grooms are paying for their wedding them-selves and for that reason I always ask a potential client for their budget. Knowing that is a necessary first step for develop-

ing a meaningful design. To answer your question, yes and yes. Everyone has a budget and my crew and I deliver the high-est quality of work given that budget.

AM: What are some of the hot floral styles in weddings currently?

PP: “Nothing is impossible.” This is what I always tell my clients. It is all dependent on what they are envisioning. However, more often clients have been asking for natural shaped arrangements with earthy and soft colors and more low arrange-ments in three or more settings on the table, rather than the tall centerpieces we are used to seeing. Yet again, there are brides that request specific themed cen-terpieces that involve unique elements.

Design by Panteha, 310 962 0697, designbypanteha.com

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look. I believe in the constant evolution of my craft and with each project I try to infuse that spirit into my arrangements. Just as important as the quality of the work, having designed my own wedding not too long ago, I am aware of the high standards that brides have and the trust they place in the hands of the designer.


PP: I am well aware of the fact that every wedding has a budget and I try my best to come up with the best design within a given budget. This is especially true in today’s economy. Most brides and grooms are paying for their wedding them-selves and for that reason I always ask a potential client for their budget. Knowing that is a necessary first step for develop-

ing a meaningful design. To answer your question, yes and yes. Everyone has a budget and my crew and I deliver the high-est quality of work given that budget.

AM: What are some of the hot floral styles in weddings currently?

PP: “Nothing is impossible.” This is what I always tell my clients. It is all dependent on what they are envisioning. However, more often clients have been asking for natural shaped arrangements with earthy and soft colors and more low arrange-ments in three or more settings on the table, rather than the tall centerpieces we are used to seeing. Yet again, there are brides that request specific themed cen-terpieces that involve unique elements.

Design by Panteha, 310 962 0697, designbypanteha.com

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A Color Story: Fit for RoyaltySpring ushers in all varieties of new life, and the gorgeous

pastel shades of lavender and lilac are the perfect emblems

of the season. Blend with similar light shades for a breezy

look or pair with black for a dramatic counterpoint.


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A Color Story: Fit for RoyaltySpring ushers in all varieties of new life, and the gorgeous

pastel shades of lavender and lilac are the perfect emblems

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A Color Story: Tickled PinkNothing says rebirth like the many shades of pink, from

lightest blush to brightest fuchsia. Pair with related pink

tones, matching varying levels of orange blue, or pair with

other colors like chocolate brown.


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A Color Story: Tickled PinkNothing says rebirth like the many shades of pink, from

lightest blush to brightest fuchsia. Pair with related pink

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A Color Story: White WeddingPure white isn’t just for the bride anymore. Consider all-

white or cream bridesmaid dresses (seen everywhere

this year), cakes, florals, decor (including tables and

chairs), and more.

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A Color Story: White WeddingPure white isn’t just for the bride anymore. Consider all-

white or cream bridesmaid dresses (seen everywhere

this year), cakes, florals, decor (including tables and

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Wedding ReportParastou Behnam

& Kamyar Bozorgi

September 10, 2011

Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

“We would like to thank our families

for all their love and support; we love

you very much. We had an absolutely

beautiful wedding from start to finish;

the wedding was like the fairy tale of

our dreams -- magical and beauti-

ful!!!” - Parastou & Kamyar

Color scheme: Lavender, ivory, silver and purples. Florals: Square Root. Gown: By Rosa Clara, from Cecile Bridal Boutique in Dusseldorf, Germany. Shoes: Jimmy Choo, from Neiman Marcus. Hair and makeup: By Zareh. Suit: Hugo Boss. Rentals: Square Root, with chivari chairs from Persiano Events. Food: Ritz Carlton. Cake: Five tiers and embellished with rhinestones, by the Ritz Carlton. Entertainment: Pouya and his band. Honeymoon: Maui. Rings: Jewels by Hamid. Favors: Small honey jars labeled with the couple’s names and wed-ding date. Officiant: Mohammad Alahmad. Sofreh: Fakhereh Maleki. Photographer / Videographer: Navid Studio.

Navid Studio

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navidstudio com



& Kamyar Bozorgi

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Color scheme: Lavender, ivory, silver and

purples. Florals: Square Root. Gown: By

Rosa Clara, from Cecile Bridal Boutique in

Dusseldorf, Germany. Shoes: Jimmy Choo,

from Neiman Marcus. Hair and makeup:

By Zareh. Suit: Hugo Boss. Rentals: Square

Root, with chivari chairs from Persiano

Events. Food: Ritz Carlton. Cake: Five tiers

and embellished with rhinestones, by

the Ritz Carlton. Entertainment: Pouya

and his band. Honeymoon: Maui. Rings:

Jewels by Hamid. Favors: Small honey jars

labeled with the couple’s names and wed-

ding date. Officiant: Mohammad Alahmad.

Sofreh: Fakhereh Maleki. Photographer /

Videographer: Navid Studio.



& Kamyar Bozorgi

September 10, 2011









Color scheme: Lavender, ivory, silver and purples. Florals: Square Root. Gown: By Rosa Clara, from Cecile Bridal Boutique in Dusseldorf, Germany. Shoes: Jimmy Choo, from Neiman Marcus. Hair and makeup: By Zareh. Suit: Hugo Boss. Rentals: Square Root, with chivari chairs from Persiano Events. Food: Ritz Carlton. Cake: Five tiers and embellished with rhinestones, by the Ritz Carlton. Entertainment: Pouya and his band. Honeymoon: Maui. Rings: Jewels by Hamid. Favors: Small honey jars labeled with the couple’s names and wed-ding date. Officiant: Mohammad Alahmad. Sofreh: Fakhereh Maleki. Photographer / Videographer: Navid Studio.

Navid Studio

949 735 6952

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& Kamyar Bozorgi

September 10, 2011









Color scheme: Lavender, ivory, silver and

purples. Florals: Square Root. Gown: By

Rosa Clara, from Cecile Bridal Boutique in

Dusseldorf, Germany. Shoes: Jimmy Choo,

from Neiman Marcus. Hair and makeup:

By Zareh. Suit: Hugo Boss. Rentals: Square

Root, with chivari chairs from Persiano

Events. Food: Ritz Carlton. Cake: Five tiers

and embellished with rhinestones, by

the Ritz Carlton. Entertainment: Pouya

and his band. Honeymoon: Maui. Rings:

Jewels by Hamid. Favors: Small honey jars

labeled with the couple’s names and wed-

ding date. Officiant: Mohammad Alahmad.

Sofreh: Fakhereh Maleki. Photographer /

Videographer: Navid Studio.


Designer Showcase“Candy stations and dessert tables are a big trend and a crowd pleaser: Guests will love to discover new shapes, taste new flavors, and create their own bag to take home. La Dolce Idea designs each table matching the color palette, theme, and the couple’s sweet tooth to create that memorable “wow” factor that guests will love. The fun is guaranteed and guests will be able to pick what they want instead of being stuck with a favor that maybe they don’t like.

The table pictured here was designed with a vibrant orange and purple palette. The natural look of manzanita branches (adorning the King’s Table) was the start-ing point, and we embellished one tree with hanging votive holders filled with orange licorice sticks. An assortment of candy and desserts were provided with the same color combination including cupcakes with light orange frosting, cake pops drizzled with purple icing, lollipops in cone stands wrapped with satin ribbon, and Passion Fruitini, a signature drink made with a pop of hot pink Jelly squares were also a big attraction: they were prepared with orange and purple layers to finish the look. “

Dessert table styling: Sabrina Cadini, La Dolce Idea Weddings and Soirees (Vases and trays; décor elements; descriptive tags; candy; jelly squares). Flowers: Sweet Ribbon Events (orange King’s Table; manzanita tree for dessert table) and Cherry Blossom Floral Designs (purple guest table; pomander balls for dessert table). Stand and jelly squares: Enticing Tables and Bakery Grove Pastry Shop. Linens: Sweet Ribbon Events. Pho-tography: Lowery Photography.

La Dolce Idea 858.688.5724 LaDolceIdea.us


Designer Showcase“Candy stations and dessert tables are a big trend and a crowd pleaser: Guests will love to discover new shapes, taste new flavors, and create their own bag to take home. La Dolce Idea designs each table matching the color palette, theme, and the couple’s sweet tooth to create that memorable “wow” factor that guests will love. The fun is guaranteed and guests will be able to pick what they want instead of being stuck with a favor that maybe they don’t like.

The table pictured here was designed with a vibrant orange and purple palette. The natural look of manzanita branches (adorning the King’s Table) was the start-ing point, and we embellished one tree with hanging votive holders filled with orange licorice sticks. An assortment of candy and desserts were provided with the same color combination including cupcakes with light orange frosting, cake pops drizzled with purple icing, lollipops in cone stands wrapped with satin ribbon, and Passion Fruitini, a signature drink made with a pop of hot pink Jelly squares were also a big attraction: they were prepared with orange and purple layers to finish the look. “

Dessert table styling: Sabrina Cadini, La Dolce Idea Weddings and Soirees (Vases and trays; décor elements; descriptive tags; candy; jelly squares). Flowers: Sweet Ribbon Events (orange King’s Table; manzanita tree for dessert table) and Cherry Blossom Floral Designs (purple guest table; pomander balls for dessert table). Stand and jelly squares: Enticing Tables and Bakery Grove Pastry Shop. Linens: Sweet Ribbon Events. Pho-tography: Lowery Photography.

La Dolce Idea 858.688.5724 LaDolceIdea.us

Sofreh By : MandaM & Co., Events

Sofreh Aghd , Namzadi table , Fruit Carving / Desert table

Wedding /Baby Showers, Hanabandoun, Favors

for all occasions.

[email protected]


Aroos interviews Amber Yin of Amber Event

Production, whose knowledge of lighting and

audio is second to none.

Aroos Magazine: How did you first get into business?

Amber Yin: After attending college at UCLA, I

started a business with a friend, called FP Lo-

gistics, Inc., that included selling and renting

lighting, audio and deejay equipment. Aside

from selling and renting, we provided light-

ing and audio services for corporate, concert

scale events through resources pertaining to

lighting, audio/visual and draping. We have

also branched out into the media stream

through wedding reality shows, such as My

Fair Wedding with David Tutera, I Do Over with

Diann Valentine and Tori & Dean: sTORIbook

Weddings.

AM: What services do you offer couples?AY: Our services include special event light-

ing, audio reinforcement, video support and

draping of all kinds. We offer couples a better

Amber Event Production transforms sight and sound with their innovative and elegant approach to event design. By Candice Yacono

A Feast for the Sensesand nightclubs. When I saw an opportunity to

expand our lighting services into the wedding

industry, I created a subsidiary company that

would cater specifically to weddings and spe-

cial events, in order to showcase the softer,

more aesthetically pleasing side of lighting.

Amber Event Production now services all

types of events, including corporate func-

tions and festivals. Having an understanding

in lighting and audio products allowed me to

better service my clients and produce large

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Wedding/Baby Showers, Hanabandoun, Favors

for all occasions.

[email protected]


solution to incorporating lighting,

draping and audio/visual services

that will tie everything together in

the most impactful way and trans-

form spaces into something they

could only dream of. We customize

events according to each client’s

needs, as well as each venue’s ar-

chitectural features, being mindful

of budget or end all goals. We pro-

vide lighting services that are vast

and grand and equally parallel that

to our sound/visual and draping

services. Having all these services

under one umbrella has afforded

our clients with an optimal solution

to maximizing costs spent to ser-

vices rendered.


AY: In terms of lighting, we un-

derstand that lighting can work as

an expression of a couple’s wed-

ding style and should coalesce

with the décor in the room, while

not neglecting its purposeful inten-

tions; such as lighting up the dance

floor for the first dance or lighting

up the bar for serving drinks.

In terms of sound, we offer a va-

riety of speakers to ensure that the

sound quality is clear and crisp as

we select from our inventory spe-

cific speakers ideal for the guest

count, function of the space and

venue’s acoustics. With projection

screens and projectors to complement and

draping to conceal, we can transform spaces

into a feast for one’s eyes and ears. Most

importantly, we understand that lighting

fixtures and speakers are not the most at-

tractive elements within the event space, so

we camouflage them to blend into the room’s

façade and surroundings.

For instance, if an event is an all white

affair that requires white lighting fixtures or

speakers, our inventory of such elements

and attention to this detail allows us to hide

the mechanics in a more suitable manner

that keeps them almost invisible to the na-

ked eye. This allows the equipment to shine

on its own, without being an obstruction to

the decor and overall look.


AY: Because we own a vast number and

array of equipment, we can work with most

budgets, but specialize in high-end wed-

dings. For weddings with a limited budget,

we try to be as creative as possible

when using less equipment to pro-

duce a bigger effect.

With high-end weddings, we

focus on the aesthetics and cus-

tomize a look that fits the overall

design and truly make it interactive

with lots of moving elements. We

are fit for both types of events and

are happy to be a part of so many

different weddings.

AM: What are some of the hot styles in wedding design?

AY: In terms of lighting, cur-

rent trends include a lot of color

by way of color washes permeat-

ing throughout the event space in

many hues and lots of textures/

patterns by way of gobo projec-

tions. The term gobo is used to re-

fer to an object that produces a pat-

tern of light; for example, an image

of a tree or simply, a textural de-

sign that has been softly focused.

Patterns are used to build charac-

ter and personalize an event.

Done appropriately, the intend-

ed design will appear natural and

not forced. Aside from the tradi-

tional elements used in weddings,

like uplighting to add dimension to

a room, pinspotting to enhance flo-

ral centerpieces and spotlighting

of the cake or sweetheart table to

highlight important aspects, color

washes and pattern projections

will add depth and life into an event space.

While audio/visual will do its expected

duty and draping will set the foundation for

a blank canvas, lighting will set the tone of

the event by painting the room with color and

highlighting the key elements that you want

to shine!

Amber Event Production 800 881 0738 ambereventproduction.com



solution to incorporating lighting,

draping and audio/visual services

that will tie everything together in

the most impactful way and trans-

form spaces into something they

could only dream of. We customize

events according to each client’s

needs, as well as each venue’s ar-

chitectural features, being mindful

of budget or end all goals. We pro-

vide lighting services that are vast

and grand and equally parallel that

to our sound/visual and draping

services. Having all these services

under one umbrella has afforded

our clients with an optimal solution

to maximizing costs spent to ser-

vices rendered.


AY: In terms of lighting, we un-

derstand that lighting can work as

an expression of a couple’s wed-

ding style and should coalesce

with the décor in the room, while

not neglecting its purposeful inten-

tions; such as lighting up the dance

floor for the first dance or lighting

up the bar for serving drinks.

In terms of sound, we offer a va-

riety of speakers to ensure that the

sound quality is clear and crisp as

we select from our inventory spe-

cific speakers ideal for the guest

count, function of the space and

venue’s acoustics. With projection

screens and projectors to complement and

draping to conceal, we can transform spaces

into a feast for one’s eyes and ears. Most

importantly, we understand that lighting

fixtures and speakers are not the most at-

tractive elements within the event space, so

we camouflage them to blend into the room’s

façade and surroundings.

For instance, if an event is an all white

affair that requires white lighting fixtures or

speakers, our inventory of such elements

and attention to this detail allows us to hide

the mechanics in a more suitable manner

that keeps them almost invisible to the na-

ked eye. This allows the equipment to shine

on its own, without being an obstruction to

the decor and overall look.


AY: Because we own a vast number and

array of equipment, we can work with most

budgets, but specialize in high-end wed-

dings. For weddings with a limited budget,

we try to be as creative as possible

when using less equipment to pro-

duce a bigger effect.

With high-end weddings, we

focus on the aesthetics and cus-

tomize a look that fits the overall

design and truly make it interactive

with lots of moving elements. We

are fit for both types of events and

are happy to be a part of so many

different weddings.

AM: What are some of the hot styles in wedding design?

AY: In terms of lighting, cur-

rent trends include a lot of color

by way of color washes permeat-

ing throughout the event space in

many hues and lots of textures/

patterns by way of gobo projec-

tions. The term gobo is used to re-

fer to an object that produces a pat-

tern of light; for example, an image

of a tree or simply, a textural de-

sign that has been softly focused.

Patterns are used to build charac-

ter and personalize an event.

Done appropriately, the intend-

ed design will appear natural and

not forced. Aside from the tradi-

tional elements used in weddings,

like uplighting to add dimension to

a room, pinspotting to enhance flo-

ral centerpieces and spotlighting

of the cake or sweetheart table to

highlight important aspects, color

washes and pattern projections

will add depth and life into an event space.

While audio/visual will do its expected

duty and draping will set the foundation for

a blank canvas, lighting will set the tone of

the event by painting the room with color and

highlighting the key elements that you want

to shine!

Amber Event Production 800 881 0738 ambereventproduction.com



Wedding ReportRachel Walton

&Jeff Yeager

July 9, 2011

Franciscan Gardens,

San Juan Capistrano

If you’re looking for an Anthropologie-inspired celebration, look no further than Rachel & Jeff’s vintage wonder of a wedding. Romantic details take center stage here, from delicate dahl-ias to chippy robin’s egg blue paint. A “dream team” of vendors coordinated on this one, from Frenzel Photogra-phers to Joyful Weddings and Events to the Sweet and Saucy Shop.

Flowers: Hannah Sampson, Modern Bouquet. Coordinator: Bre Nelson, Joyful Weddings and Events. Hair: Christina Smallwood. Makeup: Chelsea Pagnini. Ven-ue coordinator and caterer: Anne Watson, Franciscan Gardens/24Carrots. Desserts: Sweet and Saucy Shop. Entertainment: DJ Jason Jass, Visions Entertainment. Gown: Watters and Watters / Signature Bridal and Tuxedo. Ring: Tiffany and Co. Sta-tionery: Sugar and Fluff. Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals. Photographer: Frenzel Photographers.

Frenzel Photographers

714-235-9803

frenzelphotographers.com


Wedding ReportRachel Walton

&Jeff Yeager

July 9, 2011

Franciscan Gardens,

San Juan Capistrano

If you’re looking for an Anthropologie-inspired celebration, look no further than Rachel & Jeff’s vintage wonder of a wedding. Romantic details take center stage here, from delicate dahl-ias to chippy robin’s egg blue paint. A “dream team” of vendors coordinated on this one, from Frenzel Photogra-phers to Joyful Weddings and Events to the Sweet and Saucy Shop.

Flowers: Hannah Sampson, Modern Bouquet. Coordinator: Bre Nelson, Joyful Weddings and Events. Hair: Christina Smallwood. Makeup: Chelsea Pagnini. Ven-ue coordinator and caterer: Anne Watson, Franciscan Gardens/24Carrots. Desserts: Sweet and Saucy Shop. Entertainment: DJ Jason Jass, Visions Entertainment. Gown: Watters and Watters / Signature Bridal and Tuxedo. Ring: Tiffany and Co. Sta-tionery: Sugar and Fluff. Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals. Photographer: Frenzel Photographers.

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Wedding ReportTrinh Vuong

& Thanh Pham

September 4, 2011

Pacific Palms Resort

Trinh and Thanh went all-out with their fuchsia and floral wedding, from the bride’s embellished pink heels and her bridesmaids’ fabulous gowns to the garlands of jewels that fes-tooned their gorgeous tall centerpiec-es. The reception had a counterpoint of dark blue lighting that made the girly color look very grown-up.

Coordinator: Caroline Chang, Serenity Events. Color scheme: Silver, fuchsia, ivory. Florist: Robinson’s Flowers. Hair and makeup: Joyce Luck. Gown: La Soie Bridal. Bridesmaids’ dresses: Boutique in downtown LA. Invitations: I Do Concepts. Lighting: Jack K Hou. Catering: By the venue. Cake: Danny Ha’s Wedding Cakes. Entertainment: DJ Devin Christopher, NightLife Entertainment & Recording Studios. Limo: ulclimos.com. Honeymoon: Hawaii. Ring: Blue Nile. Officiant: Sang Lee. Photobooth: SoCal Photobooth Rentals. Rentals: Quality Chair Covers. Photogra-pher / Videographer: John and Joseph / Aria Studios.

John & Joseph Photography

jkhphoto.com


Wedding ReportTrinh Vuong

& Thanh Pham

September 4, 2011

Pacific Palms Resort

Trinh and Thanh went all-out with their fuchsia and floral wedding, from the bride’s embellished pink heels and her bridesmaids’ fabulous gowns to the garlands of jewels that fes-tooned their gorgeous tall centerpiec-es. The reception had a counterpoint of dark blue lighting that made the girly color look very grown-up.

Coordinator: Caroline Chang, Serenity Events. Color scheme: Silver, fuchsia, ivory. Florist: Robinson’s Flowers. Hair and makeup: Joyce Luck. Gown: La Soie Bridal. Bridesmaids’ dresses: Boutique in downtown LA. Invitations: I Do Concepts. Lighting: Jack K Hou. Catering: By the venue. Cake: Danny Ha’s Wedding Cakes. Entertainment: DJ Devin Christopher, NightLife Entertainment & Recording Studios. Limo: ulclimos.com. Honeymoon: Hawaii. Ring: Blue Nile. Officiant: Sang Lee. Photobooth: SoCal Photobooth Rentals. Rentals: Quality Chair Covers. Photogra-pher / Videographer: John and Joseph / Aria Studios.

Photos Provided by: John & Joseph Photography Inc.

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Designer ShowcaseDetails Details shares images of

two stunning coral-hued wed-

dings, which they created with

couples Jane & Gary Landa at

the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

and Megan & Peter Marosi at the

Resort at Pelican Hill.

“There are many interpretations

of coral and degrees of intensity

with this color. As seen in the pho-

tos on the right both couples used

several hues: gradation of a bright

coral to a softer peach finishing

in white. Adding in the charcoal

tones with the linens and paper el-

ements along with silver accents

help balance all the vibrant tones

and gave it a great base.“

Photographer: Victor Sizemore, VCSPhoto

Jane & Gary wedding florals: White Lilac Inc.

Megan & Peter wedding florals: Nisie’s Enchanted Florist

Invitations for both weddings:Details A La Carte


Designer ShowcaseDetails Details shares images of

two stunning coral-hued wed-

dings, which they created with

couples Jane & Gary Landa at

the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

and Megan & Peter Marosi at the

Resort at Pelican Hill.

“There are many interpretations

of coral and degrees of intensity

with this color. As seen in the pho-

tos on the right both couples used

several hues: gradation of a bright

coral to a softer peach finishing

in white. Adding in the charcoal

tones with the linens and paper el-

ements along with silver accents

help balance all the vibrant tones

and gave it a great base.“

Photographer: Victor Sizemore, VCSPhoto

Jane & Gary wedding florals: White Lilac Inc.

Megan & Peter wedding florals: Nisie’s Enchanted Florist

Invitations for both weddings:Details A La Carte

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Wedding ReportMarzieh Moghni

&

Khosrow Motarjemi

February 25, 2012

Corinthian Grand

Ballroom, San Jose

Marzieh and Khosrow’s San Jose wedding was a symphony of metal-lics, using shades of deep gold and bronze to bring a timeless effect to their day. Marzieh chose to add burnt orange calla lilies to her bouquet; they, like the couple’s new rings, have a modern air.

Color scheme: Gold and bronze. Florist: Happy Valley Florist. Dress: Justin Alexander. Shoes: MK, Trudy’s Store. Hair: Jenik. Makeup: Nadia. Groom’s ensemble: Nordstrom. Invitations: Designed by the bride. Effects and Rentals: David. Cater-ing: Jora. Cake: Bijan. Entertainment: Rushid. Honeymoon: New York City and Washington DC. Rings: Derco. Favors: Michaels. Officiant: Masoud Fardmanesh. Sofreh: Aveen Sofreh. Photographer / Videographer: Navid Studio.

Navid Studio

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Wedding ReportMarzieh Moghni

&

Khosrow Motarjemi

February 25, 2012

Corinthian Grand

Ballroom, San Jose

Marzieh and Khosrow’s San Jose wedding was a symphony of metal-lics, using shades of deep gold and bronze to bring a timeless effect to their day. Marzieh chose to add burnt orange calla lilies to her bouquet; they, like the couple’s new rings, have a modern air.

Color scheme: Gold and bronze. Florist: Happy Valley Florist. Dress: Justin Alexander. Shoes: MK, Trudy’s Store. Hair: Jenik. Makeup: Nadia. Groom’s ensemble: Nordstrom. Invitations: Designed by the bride. Effects and Rentals: David. Cater-ing: Jora. Cake: Bijan. Entertainment: Rushid. Honeymoon: New York City and Washington DC. Rings: Derco. Favors: Michaels. Officiant: Masoud Fardmanesh. Sofreh: Aveen Sofreh. Photographer / Videographer: Navid Studio.


Designer ShowcaseSabrina at La Dolce Idea crafted

a unique color palette for this

November wedding.

“Jordana wanted a stunning natu-

ral setting for her wedding. The

color palette was sapphire blue

with white, silver and violet pink

accents. Romantic centerpieces

with silver metal stands graced

the ceremony area and the ball-

room, embellished with sapphire

blue crushed satin linens and

silver napkins.“

Planning: Sabrina Cadini, La Dolce

Idea Weddings and Soirees. Loca-

tion: Morgan Run Club & Resort.

Beauty: Cara Mia. Flowers: Cherry

Blossom Floral Designs. Floral and

Cake Stands: Enticing Tables. Bak-

ery: Euro Pastry. Rentals: Sweet

Ribbon Events (Linens, napkins,

chair covers and sashes, charger

plates, pipe and drape). Lounge

Furniture: Lounge Appeal. Photog-

rapher: David Champagne.

La Dolce Idea858.688.5724LaDolceIdea.us


Designer ShowcaseSabrina at La Dolce Idea crafted

a unique color palette for this

November wedding.

“Jordana wanted a stunning natu-

ral setting for her wedding. The

color palette was sapphire blue

with white, silver and violet pink

accents. Romantic centerpieces

with silver metal stands graced

the ceremony area and the ball-

room, embellished with sapphire

blue crushed satin linens and

silver napkins.“

Planning: Sabrina Cadini, La Dolce

Idea Weddings and Soirees. Loca-

tion: Morgan Run Club & Resort.

Beauty: Cara Mia. Flowers: Cherry

Blossom Floral Designs. Floral and

Cake Stands: Enticing Tables. Bak-

ery: Euro Pastry. Rentals: Sweet

Ribbon Events (Linens, napkins,

chair covers and sashes, charger

plates, pipe and drape). Lounge

Furniture: Lounge Appeal. Photog-

rapher: David Champagne.

La Dolce Idea858.688.5724LaDolceIdea.us


From the moment he pops the question — and for years before then — women dream of how their perfect wedding will be staged. Whether it’s an over-the-top extravaganza or an intimate ceremony, every personal touch lends meaning to the big day.

While Weddingstar Inc. is known for offering every wedding accessory under the sun, their design team has specially created a collection of hand painted por-celain cake toppers in almost every theme imaginable.

If adventure is the couple’s way of life, then the Motorcycle “Get-Away” Couple Figurine will surely show off their love of travel.

This design features an intricately carved classic motor bike complete with a tiny “Just Married” license plate and paper pom-poms tied to the fender.

For the couple who met on the court or were brought together by their favorite team, the Basketball Dream Team Figurine is the perfect tribute to their playful side. In this topper the groom has his arms

twined lovingly around his bride while reaching for the basketball she holds.

Instead of going for something generic, the bride and groom can pick the topper that truly reflects their image and indi-viduality as a couple, adding a little more of their style to the big day.

Weddingstar Inc.’s cake toppers range from romantic and traditional to comical and sports themed, and customers can customize them further by choosing hair colors that match their own.

Information: weddingstar.com.

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From the moment he pops the question — and for years before then — women dream of how their perfect wedding will be staged. Whether it’s an over-the-top extravaganza or an intimate ceremony, every personal touch lends meaning to the big day.

While Weddingstar Inc. is known for offering every wedding accessory under the sun, their design team has specially created a collection of hand painted por-celain cake toppers in almost every theme imaginable.

If adventure is the couple’s way of life, then the Motorcycle “Get-Away” Couple Figurine will surely show off their love of travel.

This design features an intricately carved classic motor bike complete with a tiny “Just Married” license plate and paper pom-poms tied to the fender.

For the couple who met on the court or were brought together by their favorite team, the Basketball Dream Team Figurine is the perfect tribute to their playful side. In this topper the groom has his arms

twined lovingly around his bride while reaching for the basketball she holds.

Instead of going for something generic, the bride and groom can pick the topper that truly reflects their image and indi-viduality as a couple, adding a little more of their style to the big day.

Weddingstar Inc.’s cake toppers range from romantic and traditional to comical and sports themed, and customers can customize them further by choosing hair colors that match their own.

Information: weddingstar.com.

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Wedding ReportCameron Kashani

& Avesta Rasouli

August 28, 2010

The Beverly Hills Hotel

“Cameron had always known she wanted a winter wonderland theme for her wedding, but she didn’t know how to pull it off in the middle of sum-mer. In came Annetta Babakhanie from Shirvan Design. They were able to translate Cameron’s desire for blue lighting and vision of a winter wonderland into an amazing array of bluish gray and silver sparkles, with the addition of the couple’s very own bar sculpted from ice.”

Florist: Shirvan Design. Coordinator: Events by Shideh. Cinematography: Impressive Creation. Hair: Luis Maldanado of LMG Studio Beverly Hills. Makeup: Noseph Trinh. Cake: Cake Divas. Entertainment: DJ Behsheed and the 4th Dimension. Caterer: The Beverly Hills Hotel. Invitations: Invitations by Ferial. Dress: Complice Stalo Theodorou - Couture Bridal. Shoes: Jimmy Choo. Veil: Renee Strauss of Beverly Hills. Groom & Grooms-men: Hugo Boss. Bridesmaids: Vera Wang. Photographer: Viera Photographics.

Viera Photographics

(619) 446-6573

vieraphotographics.com


Wedding ReportCameron Kashani

& Avesta Rasoul i

August 28, 2010

The Beverly Hills Hote l

“Cameron had always known she wanted a winter wonderland theme for her wedding, but she didn’t know how to pull it off in the middle of sum-mer. In came Annetta Babakhanie from Shirvan Design. They were able to translate Cameron’s desire for blue lighting and vision of a winter wonderland into an amazing array of bluish gray and silver sparkles, with the addition of the couple’s very own bar sculpted from ice.”

Florist: Shirvan Design. Coordinator: Events by Shideh. Cinematography: Impressive Creation. Hair: Luis Maldanado of LMG Studio Beverly Hills. Makeup: Noseph Trinh. Cake: Cake Divas. Entertainment: DJ Behsheed and the 4th Dimension. Caterer: The Beverly Hills Hotel. Invitations: Invitations by Ferial. Dress: Complice Stalo Theodorou - Couture Bridal. Shoes: Jimmy Choo. Veil: Renee Strauss of Beverly Hills. Groom & Grooms-men: Hugo Boss. Bridesmaids: Vera Wang. Photographer: Viera Photographics.

Photos Provided by: Viera Photographics

Add a special touch of elegance and passion to your wedding with the sound and sight of live

VIOLIN

Performed by

Alireza & PouryaKhademi

All musical stylesCustomized song selection

State of the art sound equipmentOther instruments and singers available

(949) 689-8866 MYVIOLIN.ORG


Afsaneh Sargordian

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Simply The Best

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Add a special touch of elegance and passion to your wedding with the sound and sight of live

VIOLIN

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All musical stylesCustomized song selection

State of the art sound equipmentOther instruments and singers available

(949) 689-8866 MYVIOLIN.ORG


Afsaneh Sargordian

Let The Beauty Of What You Love Be What You Do - Rumi

Simply The Best

714.457.2484 AFSANEHSARGORDIAN.COM

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Designer ShowcaseAquafuzion shares the wedding

stories of two Christines who

selected hues of red and pink for

their special days.

“Christine and Ted tied the knot at the

beautiful Rose Garden at Disneyland,

Anaheim. With a reception dripping in

floral and glistening chandeliers, the

red rose and dark pink hydrangeas

centerpieces also add an elegant

touch to their romantic evening...

“Christine and Jim tied the knot on

their 15th anniversary. Aquafuzion

had played a big part on the wed-

ding day. We uses exotic flowers like

deep red roses, dahlias, Cymbidium

orchids accented with varies succu-

lents and greens. Christine absolute-

ly loved the flowers, especially those

that adored her bouquet.”

Coordination - Aquafuzion

Floral - Aquafuzion

Photographers - Harvard Photography and Nina from LoveandLemonade

Lighting - Amber Event Production

Aquafuzion626.572.3013aquafuzion.com


Designer ShowcaseAquafuzion shares the wedding

stories of two Christines who

selected hues of red and pink for

their special days.

“Christine and Ted tied the knot at the

beautiful Rose Garden at Disneyland,

Anaheim. With a reception dripping in

floral and glistening chandeliers, the

red rose and dark pink hydrangeas

centerpieces also add an elegant

touch to their romantic evening...

“Christine and Jim tied the knot on

their 15th anniversary. Aquafuzion

had played a big part on the wedding

day. We used exotic flowers like deep

red roses, dahlias and Cymbidium

orchids accented with various succu-

lents and greens. Christine absolute-

ly loved the flowers; she especially

adored her bouquet.”

Coordination - Aquafuzion

Floral - Aquafuzion

Photographers - Harvard Photography and Nina from LoveandLemonade

Lighting - Amber Event Production

Aquafuzion626.572.3013aquafuzion.com

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Full Service Catering

Weddings & Events

by: Josef Besharati

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, Hyatt Regency Irvine

Island Hotel, Pelican Hills Resort, Balboa Bay Resort

Exclusivity at:

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Full Service Catering

Weddings & Events

by: Josef Besharati

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, Hyatt Regency Irvine

Island Hotel, Pelican Hills Resort, Balboa Bay Resort

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Expanding its celebrated por� olio of ocean-view wedding se ngs, The Re-sort at Pelican Hill adds signature res-taurant Andrea as a venue for sophis-� cated couples seeking a casually chic ambiance, the very fi nest in service, and acclaimed Northern Italian cuisine and wines. Led by Chef Luca Cesarini, Andrea masterfully recreates storied culinary tradi� ons in classic dishes burs� ng with the true fl avors of Italy.

“Wedding guests are treated to Andrea special� es, including fresh hand-made pastas from our temperature-controlled Cucina della Pasta, and ar� san-style gelato from our Laborato-rio del Gelato,” said Pelican Hill Director of Special Events Douglas Hoagland. “Whether it’s an in� mate celebra� on,

vow renewal or less tradi� onal wed-ding, Andrea is the perfect se ng to create a memorable day – and an un-forge� able dining experience – for the happy couple, their friends and family.”

For a Sunday Brunch or a� ernoon soi-rée for 80 guests or less, Andrea wed-dings feature customized menus, table se ngs, décor, and entertainment to refl ect the style and taste of the couple. Celebra� ons may be designed through-out a variety of spaces within Andrea, including an ocean-view veranda, el-egant main dining room, private dining room and the Andrea Bar.

Addi� onal informa� on is available at pelicanhill.com/weddings or at 800-820-6800 or 949-467-6800.

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Expanding its celebrated por� olio of ocean-view wedding se ngs, The Re-sort at Pelican Hill adds signature res-taurant Andrea as a venue for sophis-� cated couples seeking a casually chic ambiance, the very fi nest in service, and acclaimed Northern Italian cuisine and wines. Led by Chef Luca Cesarini, Andrea masterfully recreates storied culinary tradi� ons in classic dishes burs� ng with the true fl avors of Italy.

“Wedding guests are treated to Andrea special� es, including fresh hand-made pastas from our temperature-controlled Cucina della Pasta, and ar� san-style gelato from our Laborato-rio del Gelato,” said Pelican Hill Director of Special Events Douglas Hoagland. “Whether it’s an in� mate celebra� on,

vow renewal or less tradi� onal wed-ding, Andrea is the perfect se ng to create a memorable day – and an un-forge� able dining experience – for the happy couple, their friends and family.”

For a Sunday Brunch or a� ernoon soi-rée for 80 guests or less, Andrea wed-dings feature customized menus, table se ngs, décor, and entertainment to refl ect the style and taste of the couple. Celebra� ons may be designed through-out a variety of spaces within Andrea, including an ocean-view veranda, el-egant main dining room, private dining room and the Andrea Bar.

Addi� onal informa� on is available at pelicanhill.com/weddings or at 800-820-6800 or 949-467-6800.

The Flavor of ItalyThe landmark Resort at Pelican Hill offers a new wedding option.

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lowing morning. It is important to note that private jail means you get to at-tend to your daily activities such as work and school and simply check-in at night. Although California is known for its abundant and often complex laws, two very important laws act as safe havens out of prison for drug and alcohol abusers. Back in July of 2001, Proposition 36, the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act, went into ef-fect in the state of California. It basical-ly allows the courts to sentence first or second time non-violent drug offend-ers with receiving substance abuse treatment rather than punishing them. In addition to proposition 36, Penal Code Section 1000 is a means to keep jails from overcrowding and give a sec-ond chance to first time drug abusers. With PC 1000, an individual convicted of a non-violent drug crime for the first time can plead guilty, take a 12 week drug and alcohol course, pay a small fee, stay out of trouble with the law for 18 months, and the court will then enter a judgment to dismiss the entire case to give the first-time offender one last chance to stay out of trouble.

As you can see, the Get-Out-of-Jail card isn’t just for monopoly. Many first time non-violent offenders will be able to steer clear from jail as long as they have a good attorney who can work with the judge and district attorney to prove that their clients are simply hu-man beings who made an honest mis-take and wish to move on with their lives.

Many of us have played the game of Monopoly where we sometimes win a “Get-Out-of-Jail” card and think, “If only these things existed in real life!” Well, look no further than your local attorney who has the knowledge and experience to get a lot of his or her cli-ents out of jail and into more favorable alternatives.

Today, the courts are looking more and more to alternatives to jail. The underlying reason for this is quite simply - it makes economic sense! A jail sentence means the city has to pay thousands of dollars per inmate. It also means that the person who has to serve his or her time in jail will not be able to go to school or work - and this may result in dropping out of school and/or losing their job; and we all have learned especially in these tough times that when unemployment and college drop-outs go up, the econ-omy goes down. Don’t get too excited though, there are limits as to who can actually get no jail time. In most cases, if you haven’t killed, caused any seri-ous harm to anybody, and are a first-time offender, a good lawyer can work with the judge and district attorneys to get you an alternative to spending time behind bars. In other words, sim-ple crimes such as first-time DUI, drug possession, petty theft, etc. will make it a lot easier for your attorney to keep you out of prison.

There are many alternatives to serv-ing a jail sentence, and you will notice that all of these alternatives are made

to save everybody, both you and the court, a great deal of time and money.

The first and most simplistic alter-native is home confinement. This is basically the court’s way of saying

“you’re grounded”, which means you have to be “confined” in your home.

Most people can’t complain about this sentence, since in essence it also means that you can still surf the web, watch T.V., relax on your comfortable bed and/or sofa, attend to chores, or even work from your home office.

One step beyond home confine-ment is what we call Private Jail. Pri-vate Jail, AKA City Jail and/or Pay-Per-Stay, is very convenient for people who the court deem do not deserve home confinement, but also shouldn’t take up a spot in jail. It’s almost like a hotel where you literally just spend the night and pay a fairly reasonable stay fee per night. Of course, since this is considered a jail, you can’t leave the private jail’s premises until the fol-

A Good Lawyer: Your Personal Get-Out-of-Jail Card

Christopher K. Jafari, Esq.Direct Line:

(949) 852-4454

Noushin Dehnadi, Esq.Direct Line:

(949) 852-7301

ALL FAMILY LAW RELATED MATTERSAll Marital Agreements (prenuptial & postnuptial)

Property AgreementsBusiness Agreements

General civil litigationBusiness LitigationFamily law services

Office Location:

One Park Plaza, Sixth Floor

Irvine, California 92614

Aroos Experts

Aroos guest columnist and attorney Christopher K. Jafari informs us that not all crimes need to result in a jail sentence, with a capable attorney at your side.


lowing morning. It is important to note that private jail means you get to at-tend to your daily activities such as work and school and simply check-in at night. Although California is known for its abundant and often complex laws, two very important laws act as safe havens out of prison for drug and alcohol abusers. Back in July of 2001, Proposition 36, the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act, went into ef-fect in the state of California. It basical-ly allows the courts to sentence first or second time non-violent drug offend-ers with receiving substance abuse treatment rather than punishing them. In addition to proposition 36, Penal Code Section 1000 is a means to keep jails from overcrowding and give a sec-ond chance to first time drug abusers. With PC 1000, an individual convicted of a non-violent drug crime for the first time can plead guilty, take a 12 week drug and alcohol course, pay a small fee, stay out of trouble with the law for 18 months, and the court will then enter a judgment to dismiss the entire case to give the first-time offender one last chance to stay out of trouble.

As you can see, the Get-Out-of-Jail card isn’t just for monopoly. Many first time non-violent offenders will be able to steer clear from jail as long as they have a good attorney who can work with the judge and district attorney to prove that their clients are simply hu-man beings who made an honest mis-take and wish to move on with their lives.

Many of us have played the game of Monopoly where we sometimes win a “Get-Out-of-Jail” card and think, “If only these things existed in real life!” Well, look no further than your local attorney who has the knowledge and experience to get a lot of his or her cli-ents out of jail and into more favorable alternatives.

Today, the courts are looking more and more to alternatives to jail. The underlying reason for this is quite simply - it makes economic sense! A jail sentence means the city has to pay thousands of dollars per inmate. It also means that the person who has to serve his or her time in jail will not be able to go to school or work - and this may result in dropping out of school and/or losing their job; and we all have learned especially in these tough times that when unemployment and college drop-outs go up, the econ-omy goes down. Don’t get too excited though, there are limits as to who can actually get no jail time. In most cases, if you haven’t killed, caused any seri-ous harm to anybody, and are a first-time offender, a good lawyer can work with the judge and district attorneys to get you an alternative to spending time behind bars. In other words, sim-ple crimes such as first-time DUI, drug possession, petty theft, etc. will make it a lot easier for your attorney to keep you out of prison.

There are many alternatives to serv-ing a jail sentence, and you will notice that all of these alternatives are made

to save everybody, both you and the court, a great deal of time and money.

The first and most simplistic alter-native is home confinement. This is basically the court’s way of saying

“you’re grounded”, which means you have to be “confined” in your home.

Most people can’t complain about this sentence, since in essence it also means that you can still surf the web, watch T.V., relax on your comfortable bed and/or sofa, attend to chores, or even work from your home office.

One step beyond home confine-ment is what we call Private Jail. Pri-vate Jail, AKA City Jail and/or Pay-Per-Stay, is very convenient for people who the court deem do not deserve home confinement, but also shouldn’t take up a spot in jail. It’s almost like a hotel where you literally just spend the night and pay a fairly reasonable stay fee per night. Of course, since this is considered a jail, you can’t leave the private jail’s premises until the fol-

A Good Lawyer: Your Personal Get-Out-of-Jail Card

Christopher K. Jafari, Esq.Direct Line:

(949) 852-4454

Noushin Dehnadi, Esq.Direct Line:

(949) 852-7301

ALL FAMILY LAW RELATED MATTERSAll Marital Agreements (prenuptial & postnuptial)

Property AgreementsBusiness Agreements

General civil litigationBusiness LitigationFamily law services

Office Location:

One Park Plaza, Sixth Floor

Irvine, California 92614

Aroos Experts

Aroos guest columnist and attorney Christopher K. Jafari informs us that not all crimes need to result in a jail sentence, with a capable attorney at your side.


Directory: Orange County

Directory: San Diego

Adventures at Sea Yachts (866) 346-6741 boatcharter.comCoto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club (949) 858-4100 coto-de-caza.comDisney’s Fairytale Weddings (714) 956-6527 disneyweddings.comElectra Cruises (949) 723-1069 electracruises.comThe Grand Newport Plaza (949) 645-4050 turniprose.comHilton Waterfront Beach Resort (714) 845-8000 waterfrontresort.comHyatt Regency Irvine (949) 225-6642 irvine.hyatt.comHyatt Regency Newport Beach (949) 729-6062 newporter.hyatt.comThe Island Hotel (949) 760-4984 islandhotel.comMontage Resort & Spa (866) 271-6953 montagelagunabeach.comNewport Beach Marriott Hotel (949) 729-3508 marriott.comThe Plaza at 505 (714) 550-0040 jasoncatering.comRancho Capistrano (949) 347-4000 ranchocapistrano.org Rancho Las Lomas (949) 548-2444 rancholaslomas.comSt. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach (949) 234-3200 stregismb.comSeven Degrees (949) 376-1555 x106 seven-degrees.comSummit House (714) 671-3092 summithouse.netSurf & Sand Resort (949) 497-4477 surfandsandresort.com

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Directory: Orange County

Directory: San Diego

Adventures at Sea Yachts (866) 346-6741 boatcharter.comCoto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club (949) 858-4100 coto-de-caza.comDisney’s Fairytale Weddings (714) 956-6527 disneyweddings.comElectra Cruises (949) 723-1069 electracruises.comThe Grand Newport Plaza (949) 645-4050 turniprose.comHilton Waterfront Beach Resort (714) 845-8000 waterfrontresort.comHyatt Regency Irvine (949) 225-6642 irvine.hyatt.comHyatt Regency Newport Beach (949) 729-6062 newporter.hyatt.comThe Island Hotel (949) 760-4984 islandhotel.comMontage Resort & Spa (866) 271-6953 montagelagunabeach.comNewport Beach Marriott Hotel (949) 729-3508 marriott.comThe Plaza at 505 (714) 550-0040 jasoncatering.comRancho Capistrano (949) 347-4000 ranchocapistrano.org Rancho Las Lomas (949) 548-2444 rancholaslomas.comSt. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach (949) 234-3200 stregismb.comSeven Degrees (949) 376-1555 x106 seven-degrees.comSummit House (714) 671-3092 summithouse.netSurf & Sand Resort (949) 497-4477 surfandsandresort.com

Doubletree Hotel (619) 688-4024 doubletree.comFour Seasons Resort Aviara (760) 603-6800 fourseasons.comGrand Tradition (760) 728-6466 grandtradition.comHilton San Diego Resort (619) 275-8957 hilton.comHornblower Cruises & Events (619) 686-8700 hornblower.comL’Auberge del Mar Resort (800) 278-9901 laubergedelmar.comLos Willows (888) 731-9400 loswillows.comRiverwalk Golf Club (619) 296-1991 riverwalkgc.com


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