Wedding Stories

Wedding story of: Shiva & Matthew

Shiva and Mtthew met at the friend’s birthday party. after exchanging numbers, Matthew called Shiva the day after to see if she wanted to grab a bite to eat at laguna beach.

The pair found love on the first date at the beach. They hit it off and they keep dating ever since. Two years after dating, during a sunny winter at Montage laguna beach in California, where they’ve met for the first date, Matthew decided to take their love to new heights. while she found her mom and sister and dozen red roses leaves on the ground, Matthew surprised Shiva by dropping to one knee and letting her he wanted to spend the rest of life with her.

"Somewhere during all the hugging and crying a Sparkling ring ended up on my left hand and a dozen red roses in my right” Shiva says.

Wedding story of: Soroor & Naeim

Once Upon a Time, There was a family that lived in Tehran, Iran and had to leave to the city of Kerman because of fathers job situation. Their son, Naeim fell in love with his best friends’ sister, Soroor. Soroor had no idea about Naeim’s feeling and suddenly things changed for Naeim and his family had to leave the country for good. Fast forward 14 years and the name Soroor Chitsaz pops up on Naeim’s suggested friends list on Facebook. Long story short, they fell in love! After eight years of long distance relationship and many obstacles Soroor and Naeim decided to get married because love always wins. They never gave up on each other, never got discouraged, never wanted to just walk away from the relationship. They got married in the middle of the pandemic. It was just magical. Fairytale wedding just the way Soroor always dreamed of. Marriage is absolutely amazing, exciting, and fun. Close your eyes, Fall in love, Stay there.

Venue: Pelican Hills Resort, Event Designer & Catering: Mahi Pasha, Floral: Petals LA Photography: Navid Studio, Hairstylist: Arshin, Makeup: Miko, Violinist: Murat Dress: Casablanca Newport Beach

Wedding story of: Elham &Philip

We were never believing that real love can happen in the virtual world, till it happened for both of us. While Pandemic made all of us isolated and more lonely, it made us think deeper about life. Some matters happen in the life for the reason when several times flight get canceled and give the chance for knowing the wonderful person in your life, it's the sign of destiny.

During few weeks, we found out why we have stayed single till now and we are soulmates. We got married after four months and each day appreciate how life brought us together! Hair & Mak up by: Negar, Photography by: Navidstudio

Wedding story of: Mahta & Alborz

Alborz met Mahta on a beautiful night in Irvine in the summer of 2020 - it happened to be the 40th wedding anniversary of his parents - Abbas & Farah. Mahta caught Alborz's eye, looking quite stunning in a yellow dress talking to her friend. Alborz didn't have to think twice about it, and very forwardly asked Mahta out on date right then and there. They must have really hit it off because one date led to another and come new years eve, he popped the question in a surprise proposal on Laguna beach.

On May 8th of this year, they got married in the beautiful Coto de Caza country club. It was a night they could never forget - and every moment felt like a dream come true. Venue: Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, Wedding planner: Details by Haleh Photography:Navid Studio,Video: Niloufar Goli Productions, Violin: Murat DJ: Mazal Entertainment (DJ Farjad & DJ Diauko), Sofreh: AfsanehSargordan Fruit & Dessert: Kathy Events, Officiant: Sorur Nayeri, Gown:Mon Amie Wedding day florist: Ocean Beach Design, Rental: Persiano, Cake: Simply sweet Bakery Hairstylist (wedding day): Riri Roya, Makeup(wessing day):Christian Mua Makeup(2nd day photography): Haleh, Hair Stylist( 2nd day Photography): Nadia Florist(2nd day photography): Square Root Designs

Wedding story of: Lida & Behzad

At my birthday party four years ago, when we first met, the lives of both of us changed forever. Our hearts were filled with love and our hopes were filled with light. I remember that night I saw you everywhere I looked. It was fun trying to get a yes from me. You became the best thing in my life. Glad I told you yes, you and I are building our lives together moment by moment. We will love each other forever because love is a great gift from God. Now you and I are a couple. Happiness means laughing from the bottom of your heart every time you look back And I laugh with you from the bottom of my heart every moment. I have always loved this poem: you are the reason for my smiles, If I am the reason for your smiles, So never stop laughing my dear husband, thank you for making me feel like a queen. Hair & Mak up by: Azita Arbab, Flower by: Glamour Flower Boutique, Photography by: Navidstudio

Wedding story of: Nika & Alireza

When the whole world was worried attacked by covid, uncertain and scared, we met ! ...and suddenly there was hope for tomorrow there were dreams and light and our hearts were right. When there is love, there is will and when there is will there is a way! So just like that here we are with the beginning of our happily ever after. Alireza & Nika

Event Planning & Sofreh: Lala Land Events By Mona, Gown: Gelareh couture, Shoes: Manolo Blahnik, Hair: Arshin, Make up: Paris Beauty World, Tuxedo Boss Music: DJ Sevak, Photography and Video: Navid Studio, Cake: Ninak Design Groom Jewelry: David Yurman-Cartier, Bride Jewelry: Animah Jewelry-Blue Nile

Wedding story of: Chelsea & Gerik

Chelsea and Gerik met in August of 2017 after being introduced by a mutual friend. They shared an instant connection and spent the next few hours chatting and getting to know one another. After that evening, Chelsea waited for Gerik to call her, but the phone call never came. At the time, Gerik was a single dad of two boys and juggling a very demanding career which left little time for a dating life. Almost six months later, on January 11th 2018, fate pushed the two back together when they stumbled upon each other at a private equity event at the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point. After locking eyes, they shared a few awkward moments before Gerik began profusely apologizing for never calling after they met. He finally asked her out on a date and the rest was history.

The two were inseparable from that day forward and after a few months of dating, Gerik introduced Chelsea to his two sons, Luke and Wyatt. The boys and Chelsea bonded quickly and the 4 of them began to feel like a family. They spent their weekends at the kid’s sports games, having movie nights, pizza nights, and doing other family activities. On the weekends Chelsea and Gerik did not have the kids, they enjoyed traveling with friends, frequently going to Denver, Vail, or Cabo or flying to events like Mardis Gras and the Kentucky Derby. After almost two years of dating, On December 7th 2019, Gerik took Chelsea to Vail for the weekend and asked her to marry him in the middle of a rose petal heart on the top of a mountain right outside of their favorite restaurant.

With eyes full of tears, she said yes, and the two were eventually married on August 6, 2021 at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes in front of their friends and family with Gerik’s two sons as his best men. The four of them are so happy to officially have become a family and reside together in Newport Beach.

Venue: Terranea Resort, Planner: Perfect the Event, Hair: Jason haiir, Make Up:Tiffany Rios Entertainment :Carcano DJ Audio Visual & Lighting , Violin: Lilia Valerie, Florals: Leta Verbena, Video: Real Productions Inc., Photography: Navid Studio, Gown: Walter Collection.

Wedding story of: Lillian & Ian

Lillian and Ian first met in Las Vegas, NV at Touro University’s nursing program in 2015. Ian first approached Lillian at their nursing school orientation. Lillian Ian joined Lillian’s study group with two other students and after a month of studying together, Ian asked her out on a date. After their first date together, Ian and Lillian found that they have a very unique connection and started studying on their own together and continued to date and get to know each other. Ian is from Georgia and Lillian is from Los Angeles, CA. Lillian never expected to meet anyone in a nursing program of only 22 students. Her plan was to finish the accelerated program quickly and move right back to California. After completing their BSN program together, they traveled to Tahoe and took their NCLEX together. Ian and Lillian both stayed out in Nevada for four and a half years and continued their education by getting a Master’s in nursing and becoming Nurse Practitioners together. Ian and Lillian are very adventurous and throughout their relationship, they traveled a lot to Europe, Spain, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Germany, Paris, etc. After completing their education, Ian and Lillian moved to Los Angeles, CA. Ian surprised Lillian with a trip to lake Tahoe. After a long day at the lake, Ian took Lillian to go to a nice spot to watch the sunset and proposed in August of 2020. Lillian and Ian got married one year later in August of 2021.

Designer: Mahi Pasha Wedding Planner: Modest Magnolia Make-Up Artist Ashley Rivera Officiant: Dave Page Florist Floral Creations by Enzo Caterering: Volare Entertainment: Digital Motion(Dj Payman) Photography: Navidstudio Rental: Harry's Party Rental Violin: Murat

Wedding story of: Anousha & Kourosh

We can say That our love was written in the skies, in between the clouds. Kourosh met through a common friend 5 years prior to dating. He lived in SF and I was in LA. I had an obsession with aviation and Kourosh had just gotten his pilot license. One weekend I decided to visit him in SF and go flying together. after a full day of flying, landing the little Cessna plane on a dirt strip close to a very off the grid hot springs , I finally gave in to this sexy Pilot. While flying back at night, I pull down his microphone and we kissed. His eyes just widened and the biggest smile grew on his face. We dated for the next year going back and forth between LA and SF. He finally decided to take a job in LA and move.Like a roller coaster ride, our relationship was exciting and unpredictable for the next nine months. One day we went for a flight for some photos from long beach to Catalina. Mid flight I saw panic taking over his face. While trying to stay calm, feeling the plane descending slowly and the engine being shut off, I asked him what was happening . All he kept saying was "o'oh"and oh shit. He finally told me to take out the manual of the plane and read the section about engine failure. Trying to calm myself down I was readying without comprehending a word. Thinking about my life at this moment, while I was trying to flip the pages of the handbook with my shaking hands, I saw the note that said "will you marry me" and my answer immediately was "f*** you" . While still shaking and sweating he put the ring on my fingers. We landed in Catalina and took the lovely photos, Together we look forward to many more memorable flights in out lives together. Event Designer: Lala Land Events By Mona, Florist Floral Creations by Enzo, DJ: Hooman Catering: Bahar, Photography: Navidstudio. Fall / Winter 2021 • Aroos Magazine • aroosmagazine.com l 59

Wedding story of: Annie & Justin

Justin and Annie met in the spring of 2014 at the University of Oregon, in Eugene Oregon. Justin saw Annie walk into a friend’s birthday party and instantly fell in love, unfortunately for Justin, Annie disappeared after the party and their love story was all but forgotten. After months of waiting and making friends in college, Justin and Annie locked eyes at another party and Justin insisted that he had to take Annie on a date and get to know her better. The rest is history, Annie and Justin started dating at school Annie was the calm and collected yin to Justin’s crazy energy yang. The two couldn’t be more different yet perfect for one another. From traveling around Oregon, to going to watch their university football team win all their games, the two loved every moment together falling deeper and deeper in love. Annie graduated a year before Justin and thus began their two years of long-distance relationship. Annie moved to San Francisco, Justin to Los Angeles, with facetime on their side the two talked and grew their relationship from afar. After a year of applying to law schools Justin and Annie moved in together in San Francisco to further their love for one another and live a happy life near union square with their two cats. The two explored San Francisco taking in the city life for 3.5 years. Finally almost 7 years later, the two moved to Los Angeles and Justin knew it was time for forever to officially begin and Annie said Yes I do. Now they are happily married with their new Golden Retriever Puppy Levi.

Venue: Hotel Indigo Coordinator: A Prestige Planning DJ & Lighting: DeeJay AL Sofreh, fruit,Tea station: Elegant Sofreh Design Rental: CMC Events Florist: Cesar Haro Desig Photography & Video: Navid Studio Sushi Station: Alfredo Catering Inc

Wedding story of: Elika & Zeus

Zeus and Elika met each other on the infamous Facebook messenger in November of 2018. During this time was traveling for work (producer) and was going to be gone for a month before returning to LA, so their first date was going to have to wait.

For a whole month they would text all throughout the day and talk on the phone for hours. A month later they went on their first date and the rest was history. Zeus proposed to Elika in Tulum, Mexico on December 26th, 2020.

He had “Elika will you marry me” written on the other side of the beach during sunset, which followed by an amazing boat ride with champagne to celebrate. The wedding planning for this magical wedding was made possible with the help of the amazing vendors.

Venue: Taglyan Complex, Music: DJ Taha ,Officiant: Shahrzad Ardalan, Hair: Diana, Makeup: Manuel Espinoza, , Photographer: Navidstudio, Videography: Real Productions., Florist: Martha & Co, Sofreh: Afsaneh Sargordan, Cake: Cake Studio LA, Gown 1: Karoza bridal, Gown 2: Modern Bride, Tailor: Professional tailor shop, Tailor: New Look Tailoring