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Aroos magazine had a successful bridal show on January15th with over 40 exhibitors and almost 450 special guests and very man visitors. Images and details are available on this issue.

We will have another luxury event again and the show will feature the most classic and high-end vendors, products, and services available in the wedding industry. The show will debut on January 28th, 2024 at The Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel.

Our goal is to present our show in conjunction with a very select group of Southern California planners, vendors, and designers.

if you are interested to participate at this event to promote your business, please contact me for information on packages.

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Photography by: Navid Soheilian . NavidStudio

What About The Groom?

Q & A

Arshin Yousef Asr Interview with:

What’s the history of your company?

Being a bridal stylist, I often found my brides having a challenging time finding good quality bridal hair accessories with reasonable pricing. Also, many would show me accessories that they purchased that were unpractical and cause discomfort while places on the hair design. Thats why during covid time I decided to research and create a line of sophisticated bridal hair accessories that are of high quality in variety of beautiful yet comfortable designs at a price range that is affordable.

What’s your personal design aesthetic?

The TAJ line of bridal hair accessories consists of a large range of different designs of hair clips, tiaras, pins, halos and many other creations that caters to all styles of hair and wedding dresses. Many of my pieces are made with high quality Swarovski crystals

Photography by: Navid Soheilian . NavidStudio

What makes you stand out from your competitors?

What sets me aside from other competitors is my experience in bridal hair designs. Over the years I have styled hundreds of bride’s hair and therefore know exactly what design is practical and what design is not. What variety of options should be available for brides to chose and what styles are common and acceptable in different cultures. This experience has allowed me to create a versatile line called TAJ.

for more information and order please contact :

instagram: Arshin7_ bridal Email: Arshin7wedding@gmail.com

Q & A

Ghazaleh Shahryari Interview with:

What’s the history of your company?

At Mission Ranch Market our priority has always been to provide the best quality service to all our customers. Startingout at our restaurant we quickly gained a reputation for our delicious and unique flavors & began receiving requests for catering services. Over time, we expanded our offerings to include a wide variety of dishes and styles, but our focus on Mediterranean and Persian cuisine has remained at the heart of our business. We also have a full-service bakery, Almond Bakery by Mission Ranch Market, where we offer custom decadent desserts, cookies, & cakes in all kinds of designs, sizes, and flavors. Our new pastry team is incredibly dedicated and passionate about creating beautiful and delicious cakes that exceed our customer's expectations. Whether its a simple birthday cake or an elaborate wedding cake, we take pride in using the highest quality ingredients and ensuring that every detail is perfect.

Do you work with all budgets, or do you specialize I high- end events?

We are happy to work with clients of all budgets! While we are certainly experienced in catering and planning high-end events, we understand that not every client has the same budget or needs. That's why we offer a range of catering and bakery services, from simple and affordable to more elaborate and luxurious.

What’s your personal design aesthetic?

As a catering and bakery business, our focus is on creating beautiful and memorable experiences for our clients. We understand that every event is unique and that our clients have different tastes and preferences. That's why we strive to be versatile and adaptable when it comes to our design aesthetic. In terms of current trends, we stay up to date with the latest in event design and catering styles, and we are always looking for new and innovative ways to make our food and displays stand out. But beyond that, our personal design aesthetic is all about creating an experience that's tailored to our clients. We believe that the best events are those that reflect the personality and style of the people hosting them. That's why we work closely with our clients to understand their vision and bring it to life in every aspect of our service.

Could you describe what services you provide?

One area where we specialize is wedding catering. We take pride in helping couples create their dream wedding menus, and we work closely with them to ensure that every dish reflects their unique tastes and preferences. Whether it's a traditional Persian wedding or a modern Mediterranean-inspired affair, we are dedicated to delivering delicious and beautiful food that helps make their special day unforgettable.

What makes you stand out from your competitors?

At Mission Ranch Market we believe that what sets us apart from our competitors is our commitment to exceptional quality and personalized service. We take pride in using only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in our dishes, and we strive to create menus that are both delicious and visually stunning. But beyond our food, we believe that our dedication to personalized service is what truly makes us stand out. We understand that every event is unique, and we take the time to get to know our clients and their individual needs and preferences.

What are some of your favorite ideas for events?

Custom Desserts - Our bakery team loves creating custom desserts that match the event's theme or colors. From elaborate wedding cakes to custom-designed dessert tables, we love finding ways to make our desserts stand out and delight our clients and their guests.

Appetizer Tables - We love setting up beautiful and bountiful appetizer tables that offer a variety of small bites and finger foods. From charcuterie boards and traditional Persian appetizer platters to elegant bite-sized desserts, our appetizer tables are a great way to welcome guests and keep them satisfied throughout the event.

These are just a few examples of the kinds of ideas we love to work on. We are always open to new and creative ideas and are happy to work with clients to bring their visions to life!

Q & A Ana & Mahta Ariarad

What’s the history of your company?

Our father owned Super Irvine - one of the first Persian markets in Orange County - and in 2016, we decided that we needed to make use of an area of the store that had been empty for a long time. We sat together as a family and decided that our love for cooking and experience in the restaurant industry would make a perfect foundation for a small cafe. The menu was simple; a combination of our favorite authentic Persian dishes based on recipes that have been in our family for generations.

Our customers are an incredibly supportive community to us and based on the success of Irvine Cafe, we decided that we needed to expand our concept to a large sit-down restaurant. We opened Irvine Grill in the Quail Hill Shopping Center in September of 2020 to provide our customers with a fine-dining restaurant with everyone's favorite Persian dishes as the menu.

Do you work with all budgets, or do you specialize I high- end events?

We proudly work with all budgets and sizes. Our catering department serves all arrays of events, ranging from small gatherings to birthdays, baby showers, and weddings. Irvine Grill also has 2 large patios, where parties up to 80 people can use our uncovered fountain-side patio, and groups up to 40 people can use our covered patio; both Irvine Grill patios can be reserved in advance.

What’s your personal design aesthetic?

Our aesthetic is unique to our restaurant, which uses traditional Persian styles of decor and colors as a foundation, mixed with modern touches.

Do you work with all budgets?

We work with all budgets; we are very flexible and offer multiple different packages for our customers

Photos Provide By: Irvine Grill

Please give us your contact information :

In addition to being a fine-dining sit-down restaurant, we also offer full-service caterings for various events. Our catering service includes everything from chafing dishes, silverware, plates, to fully customized menus consisting of desserts, specialty appetizers and entrees. Our catering menu is not limited to only Persian and Mediterranean dishes, as we also proudly cook any international dishes that our catering clients request; some of our most popular menu items have included sliders, crudite platters, shrimp kabobs, tuna tartar and mini tacos. What makes us stand out is the quality of our food and ingredients, which we are able to completely control as we source our ingredients from our own grocery shipments daily; we only use the best quality meat, produce & grocery items for our food, which allows our customers to enjoy the highest quality of meals when they dine with us.

Traditional Persian Styles mixed with Modern Touches!

We invite you to visit Irvine Grill at the Quail Hill Shopping Center, located at 6507 Quail Hill Parkway, in the city of Irvine, where we are open Seven days a week.

My sister and I are also proud to announce that we are opening a new Persian-fusion restaurant in Irvine, based on a new concept that we have been working on for a long time. Aria Kitchen will be a melting pot of Mediterranean and Mexican dishes and flavors, using recipes that we have perfected over the years based on our love for the Persian food in our culture and the Mexican food we have eaten in Southern California our whole lives. We have begun construction at our new Aria Kitchen location and we are excited to open our doors to the public in the next few months.

Irvine Grill 6507 Quail Hill Pkwy Irvine, CA 9260

949-333-3814

Aria Kitchen 2636 Dupont Dr Suite 70 Irvine, CA 92612

The Event of the Year

12th Annual Aroos Magazine Bridal Show

This year’s 12th Annual Aroos Magazine Bridal Show on the afernoon of Jan 15th was a study in spectacle, its most successful to date, introduced discerning brides & Grooms to the Soutern California region’s top vendors. Each show builds upon the last in quality and includes elements like cake tastings, live makeovers, and couture runway shows. Directed towards couples in the luxury wedding demographic, the carefully curated shows are the highlight of the season for area brides as well as their families and friends.

The Aroos Magazine Bridal Show was held at the Renaissance Hotel Newport Beach on Sunday, January 15, 2023. With over 400 Visitors in attendance, and over 40 vendors, it was a packe house. the fashion show featured ForLove Bridal & Rhani Design.Hosts: Mrs. Shally Zomorodi & Dj Al. Makeup & Hair by Henry Zador, Arshin Yousef Asr, Arsineh Ghazarian & Parmiss Zand. Stage Design & Lighting by GB Lighting, Sound & Entertainment by Dj Taahaa. Runway Cover by Harrys Party Rental & 2 Creat Design, Guests flower Bouquet by:Hanis Flower Design.

Seciurity: Lion 4 Security.

We had the pleasure of being the host of our very special guest from Irvine Police Department: Operations Lieutenant Mr. Tom Goobrand.

We enjoyed the opportunity of having him on stage at the beginning of the show where he talked with our audence about Irvine PD and the involvement and importance of the Iranian Americans in the community.

We appreciate Irvine PD's support for the Iranian American community, and recognize their valuable efforts in keeping us safe. We look forward to further collaboration with the Irvine PD and its dedicated men and women who make this community one of the safest in the nation.

The day began with a talk by Mrs. Shally Zomorodi & Dj Al then followed with an awards ceremony for the show’sFour official Sponsors:

Mr.Shahram Rahimian of Rahimian Management, Mrs. Jenos Firouznam-Heidari of Madison Law, Dr. Jeff Shajareh & Nazli Arefkia of Orange County

Pain Clinics & Mr. Mike Jafari of Metro I Pages. Special Thanks to Renaissance Hotel Newport Beach:Mark Sugars, Danelle Cometa and Chanit Trabulsi for Partnership And Support Aroos Magazine Bridal Show.

2023 Aroos Magazine Bridal Show Vendor List

Vida & Arian

As the Persian poet Hafez once wrote, " Lovers don,t finally meet somewhere, they are in each other all along. This poem could describe the love story of Vida and Arian. Their story began in Los Angeles whenVida moved there for her dental residency program. Arian's best friend introduced the two at a gathering of friends, and Vida and Arian quickly realized, and felt in their hearts, that they were soulmates. After two years of dating and sharing many beautiful and challenging life moments, including a move to Chicago, Arian planned a surprise proposal while producing his friend's music video, in which Vida had a main role. At the end of the last shot, Vida turned around and

saw that Arian was down on one knee, asking for her hand in marriage in front of all their best friends, cast, and crew.With my dad in my heart, I said yes."Vida said, they concluded their engagement with a Great Gatsby-themed boat party, surrounded by their family and friends, adding a beautiful ending to the start of their married life together.

“On August 19 th , 2023: Arian & I got married at Old Ranch Country Club where we had a traditional Persian wedding. Our friends and families came from near and far to celebrate our love, which was a testament to the love and support surrounding us and our Marriage.”

Venue: Old Ranch Country Club

Event Director: Mr.Ebi Irajpanah (Old Ranch Country Club)

Hairstylist: Arshin

Makeup Artist: Deborah Isshac

Photography: Navid Studio

Videography: ARK Weddings & Events

Jewelry: Rings by Tiffany & Watches by Omega

Cake: SweetTraders

Gown: Jila Atelier

Tea, Sofreh & Fruit & Coordinator: Lala Land Events

Catering: Shemroon

Florist: Shadia Flowers

White Dove Release Gomez

Pipe & Drape: Hersel Olmos

Mikasa Event Rentals - Stephanie's Linens Rental

DJs: DJ Armin & DJ Farhad, MC & Singer: Milad Dylan

Drumist: Joubin Mahmoudi,

Violinist: Oliver Hakim

Keyboardist: Mehran Jamalirad

Harpist: Margaret Comer,

Dance: Ila Dance Academy

Oranous & Padra

Oranous and Padra’s story first began on social media. Padra made the first move and messaged Oranous. Without any hesitation, they both agreed to meet up after a couple of weeks. God has perfect timing, never early, never late.

Ever since that first date, they’ve been together ever since. While life is sometimes full of difficult choices, for Oranous and Padra, the decision to spend their lives together has always been an easy one.

Venue: Old Ranch Country Club, Music: DJ Julius, Sofreh, Wedding Designer and Catering:

Mahi Pasha, Photography: Navid Studio, Hair: Arshin Makeup: Christian,

Florist: Floral Creation By Enzo

Gown: Casablanca, Tuxedo: b.spoke

Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Louboutin,

Jewelry: Bulgari Grown With Love,

Cake: Shivartsy, Officiant: Mr. Mohtashami,

Lighting: OCAVS, Guitar: Kaveh Zarei

Entertainment: EM Cirque and Fusion Zaffa.

Elaheh & Ashkan

As I was walking down the aisle with my two handsome boys at my side, towards my future husband, a flashback from the day I first met him came to my mind. In the year of 1978 in Iran, I was 14 and Ashkan was 15. We met at middle school in 8th grade. It was love at first sight. We were together from that moment until the end of high school. We were dating, going to parties, skiing in winter, and so one.but destiny had another plan for us. War started in Iran, and Ashkan, like almost all other boys in the neighborhood, fled Iran for a better future in an undecided country. So I continued my life in Iran, went to college, started working, and finally I got married and came to California. After 20 years of unhappy marriage and having two boys, I got divorced at age 45 and the last thing on my mind was to

find someone new and start over. But destiny brought another page to my life… one night I had a dream about Ashkan so on October 11, 2010 I opened my Facebook, typed his name, and sent a request at 8:00 am. By 9:00 am, all my pictures were liked by him. He asked for my number and he called and we spoke for hours. Oddly charming was that we both were going through literally the exact same thing in the same time frame. So we were able to bond with each other in relation to our heartache rather than beat around the bush. Ashkan was living in San Jose and I was living in LA, so we met 3 months later and our first date was at the Santa Monica Pier. We talked and played like we were two teenagers again and just like that, it was as if we had never been never apart.

Our second date was in Paradise Cove Malibu with my kids and he instantly bonded with my kids as if they had known each other forever. So Ashkan moved to LA and we got engaged in 2016. After overcoming so many obstacles in our lives we got married on October 14, 2022 on the beautiful beach in Malibu surrounded by friends and family.

As I was walking towards him I felt so excited that I was about to marry the love of my life and have a second chance at happiness. It was truly a blessing and miracle that had been such a long time in the making. As we held hands on the beach under the sunset and said our vows I told him, “You were my first kiss and I want you to be my last.

Venue & Dinner: Pialon, Ceremony: Paradise

Cove Malibu, Photography: Navid studio

Officiant: Nilou Wedding, Make up & Hair: Kiana,

Cake: Sweet Bakery Azita, Sofre Aghd: Elahe

DJ: Odisho, Florist: Janet Flowers

Wedding story of:

Tina & Behzad

It always happens when you're not looking for it. It was New Year's Eve 2019, and both of us were separately attending a Persian NYE party to bring in the new year with our family and friends.

I was expecting to spend the night catching up with friends and dancing, but once we were introduced to each other, we spent the whole night talking to each other about anything and everything. Even though the night was long, and I missed all the dancing and picture taking, it was such a memorable night filled with joy. We started dating the next day at brunch and then he proposed 1 year later!

Venue: Old Ranch country club, Coordinator: Mr.Ebi Irajpanah (Old Ranch country club)

Gown: O M couture, Bride's shoes: Stephanie Webster, Tuxedo: Hugo boss, Jewelries: Stein

Diamonds, Dj: Dj Al, Photography: Navid Studio, Audio guestbook: After the message, Florist: floral creations by Enzo, Dinner: Hatam Restaurant, Dinner Designer: Kathy event, Sofreh aghd: Lala land, Officiant: Amir Esfahani, Cake: Pink Orchid.

Wedding story of:

Arezoo & Houman

It was love at first sight. Houman and Arezoo met in 2018 at their mutual friend’s party, where their love story started. In October 2019, Houman took Arezoo on a surprise Europe trip where he proposed at Villa del Balbianelo in Lake Como, Italy, a dreamy proposal. Finally on winter 2022 all the magic began, they celebrated their love with family and friends and now live happily together.

Venue: Albertson Wedding Chapel, Gown: Brain Dress by Mila Nova, from Vireo bridal Los Angeles, Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy chooBride’s Jewelry: Cartier, Groom’s Suit: Emporio Armani, Groom’s Shoes: Paul Stuart, Groom’s Ring: Cartier, Hair: Hair by-armine88, Make up: Glamour by Suzy, Photography:Navidstudio, Video: Ericfilm, Dessert: Samira weddings and events, Food: Red Fish Catering, Rental: CMC Event

Rental, Music & Lighting: DJ Paymon. Flower: Devazeflowers, Cake: Dreamcakesla

Afsaneh & Nima

Our love story began through childhood friends. My childhood friend who I grew up is married to Nima’s childhood friend. Years after immigration, I met with my childhood friend while she was pregnant and that’s how I got to know Nime. We hit if off right away, but we didn’t think much of it because we are living in a different city. I made the difficult decision to leave my city and move closer to Nima, just as the pandemic hit. We navigated the lockdowns together, finding comfort in each other's company. Nima surprised me with a trip to Napa Valley, where he proposed, and 5 months after, we began planning our wedding. Despite having no plans to get married in the summer, we arranged the ceremony in just three months. It

was a whirlwind of planning, but with the help of our loved ones, and vendors we pulled it off and celebrated our love together.

Event Director and Vendor : Mr. Ebi Irajpanah, Old Ranch, Photography: Navid Studio, Gown: Janene’s Bridal Boutique SF, Shoes: Roger Vivier, Tuxedo: Armani, Rings : Custom Designs by a designer, and Bridal jewelry: Kashtiaray, Hair& Make Up: Paris Beauty, and Bita Hair, Cake: Itty Bitty Patisserie , Music: DJ Sepand & DJ Kia, Musicians: Yara Bahonar (violin) & Masih, Flower: Shadia Flowers, Pastry and Sofreh: Kathy Events, Catering: Basil Mediterranean Grill.

Mojdeh & Reza

Mojdeh and Reza first met each other in a lovely spring during cherry blossom season in Washington DC. Reza went for a short trip to Washington DC which turned into a long trip after he met Mojdeh.

The two dated for the next year going back and forth between New York City and California. Their relationship grew stronger over time after spending time together exploring new places and having interesting phone conversations for long hours. Their favorite memories are experiencing observation decks and Towers

in NYC and going to Broadway shows. The two became inseparable after a few months and found each other different yet perfect match for one another.

A year later, their dream came true and a few days before the persian new year they got married in the beautiful Old Ranch Country club in Seal Beach. They celebrated the new chapter in their life in an amazing night with the love and support of their families and friends that they will never forget.

Venue: Old Ranch Country Club, Wedding Planner: Mr. Ebrahim Irajpanah, Music& Lighting: DJ Julius

Photo: NavidSrudio, Violin: Yara, Dinner: Basil

Mediterranean Restaurant, Gown: Bridal and Veil

Cake: Sweet Traders, Florist: Shadia Flowers, Hair & Make up: Parastoo, Sofreh, Fruit and dessert: Kathy Events, Officiant: Morteza Mohtashami

Maryam & Hesam

we are delighted to share the heartwarming tale of Hesam and Maryam, whose love story began as a beautiful friendship and blossomed into a lifelong commitment. From the moment they met at a spirited party, their connection was undeniable, and they quickly became inseparable friends.

As time went on, they found that being away from each other became increasingly challenging, their hearts yearning for a deeper connection. Fate had a different plan for them, and it was clear that they were destined for more than just friendship.

Under the mesmerizing canvas of a Laguna Beach sunset, with the sky awash in warm

hues and the waves gently lapping at the shore, Hesam knew this was the perfect moment to express his love. As he got down on one knee and asked for Maryam's hand in marriage, her heart swelled with happiness, and she eagerly said "yes." Their magical wedding ceremony, attended by their dearest friends and family, was a testament to the love and support that has been present throughout their journey. The bond that Hesam and Maryam share is truly special, and their love story serves as a beautiful reminder of the power of friendship as the foundation for a lifetime of happiness and partnership.

Venue: Wedgewood Weddings, Hair: Arshin, Makeup: Miko, Photography: Navidstudio, Music: DJ Milad

Sofrehaghd by: Mahnaz, Video: Fay videography, Florist: Rozflowers, Catering: Hatam, Cake: It’s all about the cake.