Aroos Magazine | Winter 2012, Vol. 6, Issue 24

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Letter from the Publisher

Dear friends,

Here you have Aroos Magazine issue 24, featuring new weddings, designers and vendors.

We have tried to change some parts of our magazine --- to make it more colorful and filled with new ideas for your events, whether they’re weddings, showers or bar mitzvahs.

In addition to the magazine, you have the following available to you:

- Our website, filled with new pictures, videos and articles;

- And our new app in the Apple store, which you also can download via iTunes.

We also are getting ready for our bridal show on May 5, 2013. We are proud to know that we have put together one of the best wedding shows in the Beverly Hills area. So please mark May 5 on your calendar, and remind your friends to join us at the Aroos Magazine wedding show.

I’ll see you all on May 5, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

Love,

Navid SoheilianPublisher

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04 Publisher’s Letter11 News All the latest news about Aroos and weddings.

16 Prelude to a Dream The 2013 Aroos wedding show is approaching; get the details.

20 Color Story Pops of pink, winter white and nature’s hues.

28 Wedding ReportNavid.

30 Designer ShowcaseFeaturing Square Root.

34 Designer ShowcaseFeaturing Wildflower Linen.

38 Secrets of the Perfect KissMeet Aroos’ newest columnist, Amitiss Nasiri-Ansari, DDS.

42 Wedding ReportSubmitted by Vis Photography.

46 Wedding Report Navid.

48 Designer Showcase Featuring Events by Shideh.

52 Wedding Report Submitted by La Barge Photography.

54 Designer Showcase Featuring Laura Hooper Calligraphy.

58 Designer Showcase Featuring Paper Patch Creations.

61 An Elegant Proposal from Pelican Hill Newport Coast resort offers proposal and wedding packages.

64 Designer Showcase Featuring Petalos di Pauli.

68 Designer Showcase Featuring A Perfect Table.


74 Domestic Violence: No Longer Tolerated The last word on a little-discussed issue.

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

CONTENTSLetter from the Editor

Dear Readers,

It’s the middle of winter, but you wouldn’t know it from the weather out-side! We have just published issue 24 of Aroos Magazine, and we’re now gearing up for our annual wedding show.

This year’s show will be the most ex-travagant we’ve thrown yet - and you know how over the top Navid can be in putting these together! We’ve moved up the road from Irvine to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for this year’s show, so plan for a new level of luxe. See page 16 for all the details.

We’re also proud to launch our newest columnist, Dr. Amitiss Nasiri-Ansari, a dentist practicing near South Coast Plaza. In her first issue, she will tackle one of the most embarrassing questions a dentist can be asked: What to do about bad breath?

We have opted in this issue to feature several of the region’s top invitation and stationery designers, so check them out starting on page 54. Each offers a unique touch to their designs, be it hand-made lettering or jewelry-inspired touches.

We are also proud to bring in features with several of the top event designers, which you will find interspersed through-out the magazine.

Visit aroosmagazine.com for all the lat-est, and check us out on Facebook and in the app store.

Until the spring,

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28 Wedding ReportSheeda Golpour & Kourosh Sarhaddi.




42 Designer ShowcaseFeaturing Butterfly Floral & Event Design.

46 Wedding Report Camellia Shoapour & Farhang Razzaghi.








70 Wedding Report Shirin Khanideh & Kambiz Zainabadi.
























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Vera Wang Debuts Gowns With the WHITE by Vera Wang col-lection, exclusively found at David’s Bridal, a bride of any budget can be a Vera Wang bride. Wang also designed bridesmaid’s dresses, accessories and shoes for the Spring 2013 collec-tion. Six new gown styles are priced between $600 and $1,700. Highlights of the collection include strapless dresses of tulle and organza featur-ing design elements such as lace appliqués and crinkled chiffon. The collection also features several color options, including an ombré print tulle ball gown and a charcoal strapless fit-and-flare style. The Spring 2013 collection also features two short bridal styles, including a one-shoulder bubble dress and a strapless dress with folded layers of silk Garza and horsehair flange, both available ex-clusively online at davidsbridal.com. Six bridesmaid dresses are priced un-der $200, ranging from $158 to $198, and are available in sizes 0-26. Infor-mation: whitebyverawang.com.

David’s Bridal Announces Style Council to Advise Brides, IndustryIn honor of the ever-increasing attention on “inaugural style”, David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, is thrilled to inaugurate their own “cabinet members”, specialists in all things fashion, bridal and lifestyle: the 2013 Style Council. David’s Bridal gathered influencers from around the country to form a panel offering the best tips and advice in the bridal and special occasion industries. A notable stylist, a renowned wedding and proposal planner, a prominent financial-savvy advisor and a budget fashion expert have joined forces to “propose” their knowledge as part of the 2013 David’s Bridal Style Council. From providing brides-to-be with budget-ing tips, to suggesting celebrity “looks-for-less” to un-

forgettable proposal ideas, the retailer that provides dresses for all occasions, also brings together top experts for all occasions!

The council includes: Sarah Pease, The “I Do” Expert: New York-based wedding and proposal planner of Brilliant Event Planning. Nikki Pennie, The Purveyor of Style: British born and LA-based “It Girl” and styl-ist. Catey Hill, The Money Maven: NYC and LA-based author of SHOO, Jimmy Choo! The Modern Girl’s Guide to Spending Less and Saving More. Carmen Ordonez, The Budget Fashion Aficionado: Miami-based Latina fashion expert and TV personality. Information: davidsbridal.com.


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Artistic Wedding GiftTurningArt has unveiled an easy-to-use gift service, providing wedding guests with a fun and original gift option for the happy couple. TurningArt provides art member-ships to an ever-changing selec-tion of museum-quality prints. The newlyweds choose pieces from thousands of independent artists nationwide. If they fall in love with a piece or several, they have the option to buy the print or original. Gift-givers have the option to select the first print for the couple, or let them choose their own piece. Information: turningart.com

The Bridal Stamp of ApprovalUpdating a classic, the United States Postal Service has reissued the Wedding Cake stamp in a 66-cent version to accommodate the 1-cent price change that goes into effect Jan. 27. Available in panes of 20, customers may purchase the stamps at usps.com/stamps, by phone at 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724) and at Post Offices nationwide.

The Wedding Cake stamp, introduced in 2009 and sold at the two-ounce price, accommodates the heavier weight of an invitation, as well as other mailings such as oversize cards or small gifts that require extra postage. The stamp art features a photograph taken by Renée Comet of Washington, DC, of a three-tier wedding cake topped with white flowers. The cake was created and designed by pastry chef Peter Brett of Washington, DC. Art direc-tor Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, MD, designed the stamp.

Brides Against Breast CancerBrides Against Breast Cancer has announced its 2013 show dates. Their gown sales, which include both new and gently used donated gowns, fund cancer prevention programs and services. Prices range from $75 to $799. Local dates include Feb. 22 and 23 at Tiato in Santa Monica; March 1 and 2 at the Westin San Diego; and March 29 and 30 at the Anaheim Marriott. Information: bridesabc.org.

Maggiano’s Bliss List Contest Seeks Ambitious CouplesMaggiano’s Little Italy is holding a contest for engaged couples. To enter, submit a list of the top five things you would like to experience as a married couple (your “Bliss List”) for a chance to win a wed-ding reception, rehearsal dinner or bridal shower at the Maggiano’s location of your choice. A photo and essay of 250 words or less must be submitted online; after finalists are selected, the winner will be selected from the number of votes received online. Winners will be selected the week of April 1, 2013. For more information or to participate, visit blisslist.maggianos.com.

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Artistic Wedding GiftTurningArt has unveiled an easy-to-use gift service, providing wedding guests with a fun and original gift option for the happy couple. TurningArt provides art member-ships to an ever-changing selec-tion of museum-quality prints. The newlyweds choose pieces from thousands of independent artists nationwide. If they fall in love with a piece or several, they have the option to buy the print or original. Gift-givers have the option to select the first print for the couple, or let them choose their own piece. Information: turningart.com

The Bridal Stamp of ApprovalUpdating a classic, the United States Postal Service has reissued the Wedding Cake stamp in a 66-cent version to accommodate the 1-cent price change that goes into effect Jan. 27. Available in panes of 20, customers may purchase the stamps at usps.com/stamps, by phone at 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724) and at Post Offices nationwide.

The Wedding Cake stamp, introduced in 2009 and sold at the two-ounce price, accommodates the heavier weight of an invitation, as well as other mailings such as oversize cards or small gifts that require extra postage. The stamp art features a photograph taken by Renée Comet of Washington, DC, of a three-tier wedding cake topped with white flowers. The cake was created and designed by pastry chef Peter Brett of Washington, DC. Art direc-tor Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, MD, designed the stamp.

Brides Against Breast CancerBrides Against Breast Cancer has announced its 2013 show dates. Their gown sales, which include both new and gently used donated gowns, fund cancer prevention programs and services. Prices range from $75 to $799. Local dates include Feb. 22 and 23 at Tiato in Santa Monica; March 1 and 2 at the Westin San Diego; and March 29 and 30 at the Anaheim Marriott. Information: bridesabc.org.

Maggiano’s Bliss List Contest Seeks Ambitious CouplesMaggiano’s Little Italy is holding a contest for engaged couples. To enter, submit a list of the top five things you would like to experience as a married couple (your “Bliss List”) for a chance to win a wed-ding reception, rehearsal dinner or bridal shower at the Maggiano’s location of your choice. A photo and essay of 250 words or less must be submitted online; after finalists are selected, the winner will be selected from the number of votes received online. Winners will be selected the week of April 1, 2013. For more information or to participate, visit blisslist.maggianos.com.

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The 2013 Aroos Wedding Show is on its way! The fifth annual event of its kind, this year’s show also will be the largest and most extravagant. It is slated for 1 to 6 p.m. May 5.

Previously hosted at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, this year’s show will move up the 405 Freeway to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

Perfectly situated on the fash-ionable West Side of Los Angeles, adjacent to Beverly Hills, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue Of The Stars, will allow brides based in the Los Angeles area to save time on their trip, while giving brides further south the opportunity to see a new venue and spend time on Rodeo

Drive.A favorite part of all of Aroos’ bridal

events, the couture bridal show, will return this year with gorgeous new selections. The hardest part of the day will be choosing just one to wear for your own wedding.

Popular cake, hors d’oeuvre and candy tastings also are slated for this year’s show.

Aroos Magazine’s 5th Annual Wed-ding Show will introduce discerning brides and grooms to the Southern California region’s top vendors. Each show builds upon the last in qual-ity and includes elements like cake tastings, live makeovers, and couture runway shows. Directed towards

couples in the luxury wedding demo-graphic, the carefully curated shows are the highlight of the season for area brides as well as their families and friends.

During this time of anticipation and expectation, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the multitude of projects involved with planning your wedding. This is why we are here. The first bride and wedding magazine published for the Persian community in the English language, hosting an event to guide you to your own suc-cessful wedding.

For more information, reservations or booth inquiries, call (310) 753-9622.

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As Aroos’ next wedding show approaches, in a new venue and with a new level of luxe, the anticipation in the Persian bridal community has risen to a fever pitch.

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A Color Story: Shocking PinkInject a bit of fun into an austere winter landscape with

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A Color Story: Shocking PinkInject a bit of fun into an austere winter landscape with

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Wedding ReportSheeda Golpour & Kourosh Sarhaddi

September 22, 2012

The Island Hotel,

Newport Beach

The color scheme: Neutrals (white,

champagne, cream). The florals:

White Lilac Design. The gown: Cus-

tom design by Ysa Mikano, from

Here Comes the Bride, San Diego.

The shoes: Badgley Mischka, from

Nordstrom. The hair and makeup:

Celebrity makeup artist Rose Hill,

Los Gatos. The tux: Hugo Boss,

Nordstrom. The “coordinator:” The

bride’s sister-in-law, Susan Sar-

haddi. The invitations: storkie.com.

The LED candle lights: Precision

Sound & Lighting. The linens: Fu-

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The entertainment: Farshid Amin.

The honeymoon: Waikiki, Hawaii.

The photography and videography:

Navid Studio. The rings: Michael Sa-

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lanterns. The officiant: Massoud

Fardmanesh. The sofreh designer:

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Wedding ReportSheeda Golpour & Kourosh Sarhaddi

September 22, 2012

The Island Hotel,

Newport Beach

The color scheme: Neutrals (white,

champagne, cream). The florals:

White Lilac Design. The gown: Cus-

tom design by Ysa Mikano, from

Here Comes the Bride, San Diego.

The shoes: Badgley Mischka, from

Nordstrom. The hair and makeup:

Celebrity makeup artist Rose Hill,

Los Gatos. The tux: Hugo Boss,

Nordstrom. The “coordinator:” The

bride’s sister-in-law, Susan Sar-

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The LED candle lights: Precision

Sound & Lighting. The linens: Fu-

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The entertainment: Farshid Amin.

The honeymoon: Waikiki, Hawaii.

The photography and videography:

Navid Studio. The rings: Michael Sa-

ghian Designs. The favors: White

lanterns. The officiant: Massoud

Fardmanesh. The sofreh designer:

Taraneh Ajdar.


Designer ShowcaseFor this sublime setting, Square Root suspended five crystal and black chandeliers, three of which were enhanced with custom white chiffon fabric chandeliers. White tufted leather panels were custom-built to fit the stagefront, and white satin and chiffon drap-ing was used around the entire ballroom. A high-gloss white dance floor with a black personal-ized logo graced the room, which also featured custom mirrored tabletops and a sweetheart table that was created with all hand-glued Vendella roses. The custom glass-topped cake table also was bedecked with Vendella roses. Other flowers used included white tulips, white phalaenopsis or-chids, white dendrobium orchids, white hydrangea and ranuncu-las. Many were placed in hand-painted black vases. The escort/placecard table was comprised of Freedom roses in an oversized black urn, with custom made black Rosette linen.

Décor: Square Root. Chairs: Fusion Linens. Venue: St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach. Coordinator: So-nia Sharma. Photographer: Karen French Photography. Info: squarerootdesigns.com


Designer ShowcaseFor this sublime setting, Square Root suspended five crystal and black chandeliers, three of which were enhanced with custom white chiffon fabric chandeliers. White tufted leather panels were custom-built to fit the stagefront, and white satin and chiffon drap-ing was used around the entire ballroom. A high-gloss white dance floor with a black personal-ized logo graced the room, which also featured custom mirrored tabletops and a sweetheart table that was created with all hand-glued Vendella roses. The custom glass-topped cake table also was bedecked with Vendella roses. Other flowers used included white tulips, white phalaenopsis or-chids, white dendrobium orchids, white hydrangea and ranuncu-las. Many were placed in hand-painted black vases. The escort/placecard table was comprised of Freedom roses in an oversized black urn, with custom made black Rosette linen.

Décor: Square Root. Chairs: Fusion Linens. Venue: St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach. Coordinator: So-nia Sharma. Photographer: Karen French Photography. Info: squarerootdesigns.com

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Designer ShowcaseWildflower Linen is the leading designer and producer of specialty table linens and chair covers for event rentals. Founder Youngsong Martin, formerly a nationally known fashion designer and marketer of high-style women’s apparel, launched Wildflower Linen in 2001 in Southern California. Her full-service rental company has since redefined the special-event linen field in terms of style, glamour and customer care while becoming a presti-gious provider to clients nationwide and abroad, for functions of all sizes, budgets and occasions.

In addition to lavish weddings and large-scale banquets, Wildflower Linen creations have been featured at the post-Oscars Governor’s Ball and Vanity Fair after-parties, aboard charter yachts, in noted resorts and country clubs, at sever-al Presidential library events, even at the gala party for a DreamWorks premiere at the Venice Film Festival in Italy. However, Wildflower Linen’s extensive inventory of fashion-forward and traditional decor is also available for your smallest-scale and most intimate of functions. Today, Wild-flower table linens and chair covers are sought after by everyone from discrimi-nating brides and noted event planners to

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Designer ShowcaseWildflower Linen is the leading designer and producer of specialty table linens and chair covers for event rentals. Founder Youngsong Martin, formerly a nationally known fashion designer and marketer of high-style women’s apparel, launched Wildflower Linen in 2001 in Southern California. Her full-service rental company has since redefined the special-event linen field in terms of style, glamour and customer care while becoming a presti-gious provider to clients nationwide and abroad, for functions of all sizes, budgets and occasions.

In addition to lavish weddings and large-scale banquets, Wildflower Linen creations have been featured at the post-Oscars Governor’s Ball and Vanity Fair after-parties, aboard charter yachts, in noted resorts and country clubs, at sever-al Presidential library events, even at the gala party for a DreamWorks premiere at the Venice Film Festival in Italy. However, Wildflower Linen’s extensive inventory of fashion-forward and traditional decor is also available for your smallest-scale and most intimate of functions. Today, Wild-flower table linens and chair covers are sought after by everyone from discrimi-nating brides and noted event planners to

acclaimed designers and celebrities.

3321 Hyland Ave., Suite #G

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

714.241.1628 - phone

wildflowerlinens.com

Photography by: 2me studios, Gene Higa Pho-tography, Jan Garcia Photography, Joy Marie Photography, Michael Colon Photography, Studio EMP

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Kissing evolved as a way to assess a potential partner’s compatibility, because it allows the exchange of a host of information about health and hormonal status.

Saliva contains the sex hormone testosterone, which triggers libido—so the more time you spend kissing, the more primed you’ll be for sex, resulting in a more intense sexual experience.

Can you imagine leaning over to give your spouse a kiss, only to see that she or he turns their head away from you because of the way your breath smells?

There are five common causes of bad breath:

- Bacteria breed inside your mouth. These organisms lurk between your teeth and cover your tongue. When bacteria stagnate, they multiply and give off toxins and stinky odors.

- Deep holes in your tonsils called crypts are common cause of halitosis.

- Pungent food such as onion, garlic and fish can cause bad breath.

- Bad habits like any types of smok-ing or chewing tobacco can leave you with a nasty taste and smell in your

mouth.

- Sometimes gastrointestinal (stom-ach) problems or an ulcer can cause bad breath, when you burp and gas is released.

In addition, low carb diets cause ke-tosis, a fat burning state in the body that produces dragon breath.

How to fix the problem:

- Brush your teeth and tongue twice a day.

- Floss once a day for fresh breath. Flossing gets out hidden food par-ticles and removes plaque, which is a coating of bacteria around the tooth.

Flossing can prevent periodon-tal disease.

- Drink lots of water. A lack of water and fluids can lead to dry mouth (xerostomia) and cause bad breath.

- Reduce upset stomach to ease bad breath; try over-the-counter antacids. If you are milk intolerant and have stomach problems, try a lactase tablet with meals.

- Check your sinuses. Infec-tions can cause bad breath.

- Eat yogurt for sweeter breath.

- See your dentist at least ev-ery six months for teeth clean-ing and an oral exam. Your den-tist can check for cavities and gum disease that causes bad breath.

Everything starts with a kiss. Give kissing the attention it deserves. Save your marriage with a minimum 10-second long kiss every day. Life is beautiful. Smile with confidence.

Secrets of the Perfect KissAroos Experts

By Aroos guest columnist and dentist Amitiss Nasiri-Ansari, DDS

South Coast Family Dental

Amitiss Nasiri-Ansari, DDS2781 W. McArthur Ave. Ste. N

Santa Ana, CA 92704South Coast Plaza area

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Designer ShowcaseInna Savluk’s Butterfly Floral & Event Design brings us these stunning photos of Michelle Bakva & Mitch Levitt’s wedding, Nov. 10, 2012 at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills.

“Michelle and Mitch wanted to have their wedding in the clean, crisp and chic style. This wedding integrated traditional and modern elements of candelabras dressed with white hydrangeas and tulips submerged in various sized white vessels to transform the room into a breathtaking and visually stunning scene. Royal blue light washed over the reception hall, hile pin lighting illuminated the

dramatic table centerpieces.”

The gown: Winnie Couture. The bakery: Sprinkles. The caterer: Bazaar @ SLS. The photographer: Jagger Photography. The entertainment: Lux band, from 90210 Entertainment Group. The rentals: Chiavari Chair Rental. The stationer: Prim and Prixie. The videographer: Crescent Bay Films. The planner: A Stunning Affair.

Photography by Jagger Photography.


Designer ShowcaseInna Savluk’s Butterfly Floral & Event Design brings us these stunning photos of Michelle Bakva & Mitch Levitt’s wedding, Nov. 10, 2012 at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills.

“Michelle and Mitch wanted to have their wedding in the clean, crisp and chic style. This wedding integrated traditional and modern elements of candelabras dressed with white hydrangeas and tulips submerged in various sized white vessels to transform the room into a breathtaking and visually stunning scene. Royal blue light washed over the reception hall, hile pin lighting illuminated the

dramatic table centerpieces.”

The gown: Winnie Couture. The bakery: Sprinkles. The caterer: Bazaar @ SLS. The photographer: Jagger Photography. The entertainment: Lux band, from 90210 Entertainment Group. The rentals: Chiavari Chair Rental. The stationer: Prim and Prixie. The videographer: Crescent Bay Films. The planner: A Stunning Affair.

Photography by Jagger Photography.


Wedding ReportCamellia Shoapour

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Farhang Razzaghi

August 31, 2012

Hyatt Regency Huntington

Beach Resort & Spa

The color scheme: Champagne and ivory. The California Bride flowers: Designed by Nancy. The flowers: Flower balls on white orchids with champagne and ivory roses with white hydrangeas, designed with Camellia’s leaves on crystal cande-labrae. The gown: By Maggie Sottero, purchased from Jinny’s Bridal. The shoes: Badgley Mischka, from Nord-strom. The hair and makeup: Elnaz. The tux: Hugo Boss. The coordinator: Neda Davari from M&N Events. The invitations: Anna Griffin. The lighting: OC Audio Visual Solutions. The linen and napkin rentals: BBJ Linen. The catering: Rahbar Catering. The cake: Colette’s Cake Goddess. The enter-tainment: DJ Taraneh. The honey-moon: March 2013 in Puerto Rico. The photography and videography: Navid Studio. The rings: Goharbin Jewelry from Iran. The favors: Personalized shot glasses screen printed with the couple’s names and their wedding date, along with small bags of ivory candies placed in the shot glasses. Designed by the bride. The officiant: Masoud Fardmanesh. The sofreh: By Afsaneh Sargordian.


Wedding ReportCamellia Shoapour

&

Farhang Razzaghi

August 31, 2012

Hyatt Regency Huntington

Beach Resort & Spa

The color scheme: Champagne and ivory. The California Bride flowers: Designed by Nancy. The flowers: Flower balls on white orchids with champagne and ivory roses with white hydrangeas, designed with Camellia’s leaves on crystal cande-labrae. The gown: By Maggie Sottero, purchased from Jinny’s Bridal. The shoes: Badgley Mischka, from Nord-strom. The hair and makeup: Elnaz. The tux: Hugo Boss. The coordinator: Neda Davari from M&N Events. The invitations: Anna Griffin. The lighting: OC Audio Visual Solutions. The linen and napkin rentals: BBJ Linen. The catering: Rahbar Catering. The cake: Colette’s Cake Goddess. The enter-tainment: DJ Taraneh. The honey-moon: March 2013 in Puerto Rico. The photography and videography: Navid Studio. The rings: Goharbin Jewelry from Iran. The favors: Personalized shot glasses screen printed with the couple’s names and their wedding date, along with small bags of ivory candies placed in the shot glasses. Designed by the bride. The officiant: Masoud Fardmanesh. The sofreh: By Afsaneh Sargordian.

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Designer ShowcaseThis magnificent event was

celebrated at the Beverly Wilshire

Hotel in Beverly Hills. Alicia and

Jake’s wedding was the event

of the century. Both bride and

groom, along with their families,

had amazing taste and put a

beautiful event together for their

friends and families to remember

for many years to come.

- Event Coordination: By the most

exclusive design-oriented event

planning company, Events By

Shideh.

- Photography: By Emad at LA

Color Studio.

- Catering: Exclusive signature

food by the Beverly Wilshire

Hotel.

- Florals: By Arsine from Shirvan

Design.

- Rentals: Brought in by Reflec-

tions; they did an amazing setup.

Photography by Emad at LA Color Studio

and provided by Events by Shideh.


Designer ShowcaseThis magnificent event was

celebrated at the Beverly Wilshire

Hotel in Beverly Hills. Alicia and

Jake’s wedding was the event

of the century. Both bride and

groom, along with their families,

had amazing taste and put a

beautiful event together for their

friends and families to remember

for many years to come.

- Event Coordination: By the most

exclusive design-oriented event

planning company, Events By

Shideh.

- Photography: By Emad at LA

Color Studio.

- Catering: Exclusive signature

food by the Beverly Wilshire

Hotel.

- Florals: By Arsine from Shirvan

Design.

- Rentals: Brought in by Reflec-

tions; they did an amazing setup.

Photography by Emad at LA Color Studio

and provided by Events by Shideh.


Wedding ReportDave & Lauren

Minimalism reigns at this

sunshine-filled beach wedding

shot by LaBarge Photography.

The color scheme of neutrals

and a bright pop of orange is

punctuated by lilies in the

bride’s bouquet, breezy brides-

maid’s dresses, and appetizers

that make use of orange peels

to luscious effect. Orange pet-

als also fill the bridal proces-

sion area, while a simple white

canopy avoids gilding the lily of

a perfect Pacific day. Mariachi

music augmented the cer-

emony. That evening, lanterns

set the stage for a romantic

reception around the pool.

LaBarge made extensive use of

a cabana for their shots of the

bride and groom.


Wedding ReportDave & Lauren

Minimalism reigns at this

sunshine-filled beach wedding

shot by LaBarge Photography.

The color scheme of neutrals

and a bright pop of orange is

punctuated by lilies in the

bride’s bouquet, breezy brides-

maid’s dresses, and appetizers

that make use of orange peels

to luscious effect. Orange pet-

als also fill the bridal proces-

sion area, while a simple white

canopy avoids gilding the lily of

a perfect Pacific day. Mariachi

music augmented the cer-

emony. That evening, lanterns

set the stage for a romantic

reception around the pool.

LaBarge made extensive use of

a cabana for their shots of the

bride and groom.


Designer Showcase: Laura Hooper CalligraphyAroos Magazine: How did you get your start?Laura Hooper: I have always had “neat” handwriting and really enjoyed painting and other artistic ventures when I was younger. When my best friend got married just out of college, she asked me to address her wedding invitations. I slowly started getting more and more personal requests, had earn my degree in business and knew I didn’t want to work in a corporate office job. So I worked at building a client base and incorporated my own business and let things take off from there.

AM: What products and services do you offer? LH: Laura Hooper Calligraphy is pleased to offer a wide range of callig-raphy styles to choose from for invitations, envelope addressing, place cards, escort cards and other printed materials. In addition to calligra-phy we offer a couture line of letterpress save-the-dates and invitations. Each set is custom designed and hand-lettered by myself, then printed on eco-friendly cotton papers. Another popular product is our custom maps, which are the perfect addition to any invitation suite and can also be used as save-the-dates or featured in your hotel welcome basket, along with our new corresponding luggage tags. Our maps can be made for any location or designed to complement the specifics of your event. We have also recently started offering event decor pieces such as wood signs, stir sticks, custom napkins and more.

AM: How do you stand out from the competition? LH: Everything we do at Laura Hooper Calligraphy is custom created. The client is in control of his or her own vision and ideas, and we make them a reality. In addition, much of my work is hand-calligraphed, which gives a very distinct look and feel to your printed materials. Even our invitations that are mass-printed, I hand write the calligraphy and scan it to include in the file. We also only use high quality ink, paper and other eco-friendly materials whenever possible.

AM: What are your future plans? LH: just hope to be able to continue doing what I love for clients not only in Southern California, but also across the United States and internation-ally as well. I am proud of what my business has grown into and how much we have expanded beyond just calligraphy. I am looking forward to seeing the continuously changing trends in the wedding industry and how they push all of the wedding businesses into ventures we never would have expected.

Laura Hooper [email protected] facebook.com/LHCalligraphy

etsy.com/shop/LHCalligraphy twitter.com/LHCalligraphy

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Designer Showcase: Laura Hooper CalligraphyAroos Magazine: How did you get your start?Laura Hooper: I have always had “neat” handwriting and really enjoyed painting and other artistic ventures when I was younger. When my best friend got married just out of college, she asked me to address her wedding invitations. I slowly started getting more and more personal requests, had earn my degree in business and knew I didn’t want to work in a corporate office job. So I worked at building a client base and incorporated my own business and let things take off from there.

AM: What products and services do you offer? LH: Laura Hooper Calligraphy is pleased to offer a wide range of callig-raphy styles to choose from for invitations, envelope addressing, place cards, escort cards and other printed materials. In addition to calligra-phy we offer a couture line of letterpress save-the-dates and invitations. Each set is custom designed and hand-lettered by myself, then printed on eco-friendly cotton papers. Another popular product is our custom maps, which are the perfect addition to any invitation suite and can also be used as save-the-dates or featured in your hotel welcome basket, along with our new corresponding luggage tags. Our maps can be made for any location or designed to complement the specifics of your event. We have also recently started offering event decor pieces such as wood signs, stir sticks, custom napkins and more.

AM: How do you stand out from the competition? LH: Everything we do at Laura Hooper Calligraphy is custom created. The client is in control of his or her own vision and ideas, and we make them a reality. In addition, much of my work is hand-calligraphed, which gives a very distinct look and feel to your printed materials. Even our invitations that are mass-printed, I hand write the calligraphy and scan it to include in the file. We also only use high quality ink, paper and other eco-friendly materials whenever possible.

AM: What are your future plans? LH: just hope to be able to continue doing what I love for clients not only in Southern California, but also across the United States and internation-ally as well. I am proud of what my business has grown into and how much we have expanded beyond just calligraphy. I am looking forward to seeing the continuously changing trends in the wedding industry and how they push all of the wedding businesses into ventures we never would have expected.

Laura Hooper [email protected] facebook.com/LHCalligraphy

etsy.com/shop/LHCalligraphy twitter.com/LHCalligraphy

Phone: (310) 798-6566 Fax: (818) 301-7491

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Designer Showcase: Paper Patch CreationsAroos Magazine: How did you get your start?Karen Rosales, Paper Patch Creations: It started few years ago as a hobby and I would create unique invitations for friends and families. Soon, those guests who received the invitations I made started contacting me and hired me to do their invitations for their events.

AM: What products and services do you offer?KR: My specialty is designing custom couture invitation for weddings, showers or any special events. Luxurious silk covered cards, Swarovski crystals, elegant brooches and jewels, faux fur, silk and dried flowers, silk boxes, paper boxes, silk envelopes and folios are some of the materi-als used to create stunning invitations. I have a diverse approach to design and it is my passion to fulfill my client’s vision by uniquely expressing personal style and taste.

AM: How do you stand out from the competition?KR: I keep a very reasonable price for my clients and I use only the finest materials for my luxurious invitations.

AM: What are your future plans?KR: My future plan is to expand my business and provide more options for the clients. Advance design to keep a unique approach in invitation designs.

Paper Patch Creations, Karen Rosales

818.219.5998 [email protected]

paperpatchcreations.com


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of popping the question with pa-nache, personalization and pas-sion. Whether it’s a table for two or spa day surprise, Pelican Hill offers a selection of experiences designed to create treasured memories and a story worth tell-ing, time and time again.

WEDDING PARTY PAMPERING Whether it’s a pre-wedding cel-ebration or the wedding day, The Spa at Pelican Hill offers a wide variety of salon and body therapy services to make everyone look and feel their best. From the bride and groom to their attendants and guests, just relax and leave the pampering to us!

SOMETHING BORROWED

Become the ultimate vision of bridal elegance, grace and style. Glittering necklaces, earrings and more are available at special for-loan rates to Pelican Hill brides and their attendants. To personal-ize your jewelry selections, the Resort offers private consulta-tions with preferred jewelers.

WEDDING PARTY EXPERIENCES

Escape to the Spa, cabana or golf course together before the big day! Select from pre-wedding celebration experiences with special packaged rates available for groups of 10 or more.

For more information or to book packages, call Pelican Hill reser-vations at 800-820-6800 or 949-467-6800 or visit pelicanhill.com.

Aroos Feature

The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast has introduced a variety of new experiences designed especially for engage-ments, weddings and anniver-saries.

From its romantic seaside setting and endless ocean panoramas to its gracious personalized service and casu-ally elegant ambiance, Pelican Hill captivates the world’s most discerning brides and grooms, as well as their friends and

families.

“Southern California’s top resort offers customized experiences in a memorable setting for each of life’s biggest moments, especially engagements, wed-dings and anniversaries,” said Pelican Hill Managing Director Giuseppe Lama. “Designed to mark milestone occasions and inspire cherished memories, our newest spa and dining packages feature romantic touches and luxurious flair.”

A selection of new Proposal Packages and Wedding Party Pampering Packages are avail-able now to Resort guests and local day guests. Reservations for the following experiences may be arranged by contacting Pelican Hill reservations at 800-820-6800 or 949-467-6800.

PROPOSAL PACKAGES

A marriage proposal is a single moment in time that couples remember forever. Pelican Hill understands the importance

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of popping the question with pa-nache, personalization and pas-sion. Whether it’s a table for two or spa day surprise, Pelican Hill offers a selection of experiences designed to create treasured memories and a story worth tell-ing, time and time again.

WEDDING PARTY PAMPERING Whether it’s a pre-wedding cel-ebration or the wedding day, The Spa at Pelican Hill offers a wide variety of salon and body therapy services to make everyone look and feel their best. From the bride and groom to their attendants and guests, just relax and leave the pampering to us!

SOMETHING BORROWED

Become the ultimate vision of bridal elegance, grace and style. Glittering necklaces, earrings and more are available at special for-loan rates to Pelican Hill brides and their attendants. To personal-ize your jewelry selections, the Resort offers private consulta-tions with preferred jewelers.

WEDDING PARTY EXPERIENCES

Escape to the Spa, cabana or golf course together before the big day! Select from pre-wedding celebration experiences with special packaged rates available for groups of 10 or more.

For more information or to book packages, call Pelican Hill reser-vations at 800-820-6800 or 949-467-6800 or visit pelicanhill.com.

Aroos Feature

The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast has introduced a variety of new experiences designed especially for engage-ments, weddings and anniver-saries.

From its romantic seaside setting and endless ocean panoramas to its gracious personalized service and casu-ally elegant ambiance, Pelican Hill captivates the world’s most discerning brides and grooms, as well as their friends and

families.

“Southern California’s top resort offers customized experiences in a memorable setting for each of life’s biggest moments, especially engagements, wed-dings and anniversaries,” said Pelican Hill Managing Director Giuseppe Lama. “Designed to mark milestone occasions and inspire cherished memories, our newest spa and dining packages feature romantic touches and luxurious flair.”

A selection of new Proposal Packages and Wedding Party Pampering Packages are avail-able now to Resort guests and local day guests. Reservations for the following experiences may be arranged by contacting Pelican Hill reservations at 800-820-6800 or 949-467-6800.

PROPOSAL PACKAGES

A marriage proposal is a single moment in time that couples remember forever. Pelican Hill understands the importance

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Designer Showcase: Petalos di PauliAroos Magazine: How did you get your start?Paula Estes, Petalos di Pauli: Since its founding in 2005, Petalos di Pauli has expanded from a greeting card design boutique to an innovative business specializing in the design and creation of invitations and stationery for all occasions.

AM: What products and services do you offer?PE: We offer clients a full package of coordinated special event stationery, from initial invitation and event day pieces through the follow-up thank you card.

AM: How do you stand out from the competition?PE: We’re experts at capturing people’s attention, for example using real flowers in our unique creations. We take the art of the invitation and make it appeal directly to the recipient’s emotions and senses.

AM: What are your future plans?PE: We’re known for our “Botanical Collection” of invitations, escort cards and other stationery items. We are working on the launch of an exciting new offering called the “Jewel Collection”, inspired by the intricate designs and vibrant colors of the Eastern world.

Petalos di Pauli4141 Ball Road, Suite 115

Cypress, CA 90630

(310) 880-8405

petalosdipauli.com

[email protected]

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Designer ShowcaseFAMILY FIRST: This statement truly encompasses the core of A Perfect Table. As a family owned and oper-ated business, it was built upon a foundation of love and devotion to keep their family strong and together through all phases of life. Their pas-sion for each other flows through the needle and thread which create magnificent linens for their clients’ tables, where they gather with family and friends. A Perfect Table is an innovative and exclusive specialty linen rental company, offering a diverse line of linens in rich vivid colors, patterns and textures. From sophisticated damask, to romantic embroidered sheers and luxurious satins, their extensive collection will add the perfect touch to any event.

Their goal is to keep their clients focused on what is most important about their event: the memories. They strive to exceed clients’ expectations and make their visions reality, at an affordable price without compromising quality or service. After all the planning is done, the stress is gone, the money is spent and the party is over, clients are left with memories, family and friends -- they are what inspire A Perfect Table to plan the Perfect Event. Every event, big or small, deserves A Perfect Table.

Information: aperfecttable.com


Designer ShowcaseThe designer: A Perfect Table. The cou-ple: Peter and Elizabeth Didimozio. The venue: The Hotel del Coronado. The coordinator: Creative Affairs, Inc. The photography: True Photography. The florist: The Floral Department. The lighting and custom dance floor: Platinum Pro.

FAMILY FIRST: This statement truly encompasses the core of A Perfect Table. As a family owned and oper-ated business, it was built upon a foundation of love and devotion to keep their family strong and together through all phases of life. Their pas-sion for each other flows through the needle and thread which create magnificent linens for their clients’ tables, where they gather with family and friends. A Perfect Table is an innovative and exclusive specialty linen rental company, offering a diverse line of linens in rich vivid colors, patterns and textures. From sophisticated damask, to romantic embroidered sheers and luxurious satins, their extensive collection will add the perfect touch to any event. Their goal is to keep their clients focused on what is most important about their event: the memories. They strive to exceed clients’ expectations and make their visions reality, at an affordable price without compromising quality or service.

Information: aperfecttable.com


Wedding ReportShirin Khanideh & Kambiz Zainabadi

October 20, 2012

Hyatt Regency Hunting-

ton Beach Resort & Spa

The color scheme: Royal blue and

purple. The florals: Enchanted

Florist. The gown: Lazaro. The

shoes: Manolo Blahnik. The hair

and makeup: Lisa. The lighting:

Matthew from OCAV. The cake:

Raffi’s Pastry. The entertainment:

Samir. The photography and vid-

eography: Navid Studio. The sofreh

designer: Taraneh Ajdar.


Wedding ReportShirin Khanideh & Kambiz Zainabadi

October 20, 2012

Hyatt Regency Hunting-

ton Beach Resort & Spa

The color scheme: Royal blue and

purple. The florals: Enchanted

Florist. The gown: Lazaro. The

shoes: Manolo Blahnik. The hair

and makeup: Lisa. The lighting:

Matthew from OCAV. The cake:

Raffi’s Pastry. The entertainment:

Samir. The photography and vid-

eography: Navid Studio. The sofreh

designer: Taraneh Ajdar.

Classic, stylish settings - the home of LA’s best events for more than forty-five years.A Westside landmark, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is known for its creativity, experienceand award-winning service. The perfect backdrop for your wedding or event, our service professionals are the best in the industry; and will help you design and enjoy a stress-freecelebration. For over 45 years, the Century Plaza has staged Los Angeles’ most important gatherings - we’re ready to plan yours next.

Visit the Century Plaza at centuryplaza.hyatt.com or call 310.228.1234.

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A few years ago, I volunteered some time at Mehregan festival for a group called the Keyholders, created by Stop-Gap, a non-profit organization.

Keybolders consists of honorable Iranian American gentlemen who have pledged to help raise the level of awareness regarding domestic violence in the Persian community, by creating opportunities for education about this compelling issue, standing up against it, and providing support to those affected by it. The level of posi-tive feedback I witnessed from people toward this organization was tremen-dous.

The California judicial system has zero tolerance for individuals com-mitting domestic violence. Domestic violence is defined as any incident of threatening behavior, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sex-ual, financial or emotional) between people who are or who have been in-timate partners or family members, regardless of gender and sexuality.

When responding to a domestic vio-lence call, police officers are required to write a police report when a domes-tic violence incident occurs. With prob-able cause, police officers can make

an arrest and submit their report for felony or misdemeanor prosecution. Usually when there are signs of inju-ries, one spouse is headed to jail.

The biggest misconception my cli-ents have about domestic violence is

that their wives, girlfriends, husbands or boyfriends can drop the charges after one is charged with domestic violence. That is simply not the case. Only the District Attorney can drop the domestic violence charges against you, and this is unlikely to occur. The prosecutor, not the victim, makes the charging decision.

The punishment for a charge of domestic violence depends upon the

circumstances of each case. First-time offenders are usually placed on probation, required to serve some jail time or public work service, and com-plete a batterer’s program or anger management classes.

As these types of crimes are ag-gressively prosecuted, jail time is rou-tinely sought, even in first time cases. A conviction for a felony charge of do-mestic violence may lead to deporta-tion as well. One can expect to pay a high price for committing this crime.

Domestic violence feeds on igno-rance. To fight it, we need to bring it out into the light of public examina-tion. Imposing tough punishment is only one way to prevent this crime. In prevention of violence against women, primary prevention must be based on a cultural norm that violence in the family is unacceptable.

It should begin with education at home. The youngest members of our society can learn that “we solve prob-lems with our minds, not our fists”. Armed with facts and courage, we can make a difference by being proactive in our community to end this crime, and reduce the unseen tears of so many people affected by it.

Domestic Violence:

No Longer Tolerated

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

By Aroos guest columnist and attorney Christopher K. Jafari


A few years ago, I volunteered some time at Mehregan festival for a group called the Keyholders, created by Stop-Gap, a non-profit organization.

Keybolders consists of honorable Iranian American gentlemen who have pledged to help raise the level of awareness regarding domestic violence in the Persian community, by creating opportunities for education about this compelling issue, standing up against it, and providing support to those affected by it. The level of posi-tive feedback I witnessed from people toward this organization was tremen-dous.

The California judicial system has zero tolerance for individuals com-mitting domestic violence. Domestic violence is defined as any incident of threatening behavior, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sex-ual, financial or emotional) between people who are or who have been in-timate partners or family members, regardless of gender and sexuality.

When responding to a domestic vio-lence call, police officers are required to write a police report when a domes-tic violence incident occurs. With prob-able cause, police officers can make

an arrest and submit their report for felony or misdemeanor prosecution. Usually when there are signs of inju-ries, one spouse is headed to jail.

The biggest misconception my cli-ents have about domestic violence is

that their wives, girlfriends, husbands or boyfriends can drop the charges after one is charged with domestic violence. That is simply not the case. Only the District Attorney can drop the domestic violence charges against you, and this is unlikely to occur. The prosecutor, not the victim, makes the charging decision.

The punishment for a charge of domestic violence depends upon the

circumstances of each case. First-time offenders are usually placed on probation, required to serve some jail time or public work service, and com-plete a batterer’s program or anger management classes.

As these types of crimes are ag-gressively prosecuted, jail time is rou-tinely sought, even in first time cases. A conviction for a felony charge of do-mestic violence may lead to deporta-tion as well. One can expect to pay a high price for committing this crime.

Domestic violence feeds on igno-rance. To fight it, we need to bring it out into the light of public examina-tion. Imposing tough punishment is only one way to prevent this crime. In prevention of violence against women, primary prevention must be based on a cultural norm that violence in the family is unacceptable.

It should begin with education at home. The youngest members of our society can learn that “we solve prob-lems with our minds, not our fists”. Armed with facts and courage, we can make a difference by being proactive in our community to end this crime, and reduce the unseen tears of so many people affected by it.

Domestic Violence:

No Longer Tolerated

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

By Aroos guest columnist and attorney Christopher K. Jafari


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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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Directory: Los Angeles Calamigos Ranch (818) 889-9724 calamigos.comCalifornia Yacht Club (310) 823-4567 clubweddings.comCasa Del Mar (310) 581-5533 hotelcasadelmar.comCastel In Malibu (310) 456-5376 thegodmother.comCicada (213) 488-9951 cicadarestaurant.comThe Ebell Of Los Angeles (323) 931-1277 ebellla.comFantasea Yachts & Yacht Club (310) 827-2220 fantaseayachts.comHilton Los Angeles Airport (310) 410-6039 hilton.comHollywood Hotel (323) 850-6553 hollywoodhotel.netHyatt Regency Century Plaza (310) 228.1234 centuryplaza.hyatt.comInn of the Seventh Ray (310) 455-1311 innoftheseventhray.comIvy House Gardens (310) 673-4000 wedding-locations.comMalibu West Beach Club (310) 457-7725 malibuwestbeachclub.comMandalay Palms Estate (310) 376-9797 locationconnection.comMarina Del Rey Marriott (310) 448-4890 gowestmarriott.com/weddingMillennium Biltmore Hotel (213) 612-1550 thebiltmore.comMountaingate Country Club (310) 476-6215 mtngatecc.comMusic Center (213) 972-7565 patinagroup.comNatural History Museum of L.A. (213) 763-3221 nhm.orgThe Olympic Collection Banquet (310) 575-4585 ocbanquet.comOviatt Penthouse (310) 286-2989 oviatt.comRancho Chiquita Del Mar (310) 456-7429 ranchochiquita.comRitz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey (310) 823-1700 ritzcarlton.comSheraton Delfina (310) 399-9344 sheratonsantamonica.comSLS Hotel (310) 246.2064 slshotels.comWestin Bonaventure Hotel (213) 624-1000 westin.com/bonaventure


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