Aroos Magazine | Summer 2013, Vol. 7, Issue 26

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Letters from the Publisher and Editor

Dear friends,

Dear readers,

Here you have our spring issue, published just after our fifth annual wedding show at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Beverly Hills.

Here it is – issue 25 of Aroos Magazine! Can you believe it? Neither can we!

This amazing show offered visitors access to fantastic vendors. After six months of marketing and planning for this show, we received good feedback from everyone involved. This show was one of the best we have had in the past six years, with 65 vendors and almost 2,000 visitors and guests.

Now we are planning for our next amazing show back at our old home, the Hyatt Regency Irvine, and can’t wait to see you there. Please mark your calendars for January 19, 2014.

Love you all, Navid Soheilian Publisher

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We’re still recuperating from our largest and most over-the-top bridal show yet – as I write this, not even a week has gone by since we turned off the lights at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

The response from visitors has been fantastic, and we’re so grateful to have been able to spend the day with you all!

Now we’ve already begun planning for next year’s show, which will move back down the 405 to Irvine in 2014. Stay tuned for more details!

Happy spring, Candice Yacono Editor

CONTENTS

COver Aroos Issue 26: Summer 2013

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All the latest news about Aroos and weddings.

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Light of the Party

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Honeymoon in Style

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Coordinator Showcase

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Wedding Report

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Model: Annelise Marie from Otto Models Corp The gown: Simin Haute Couture Makeup and Hair: Larise and her team in Beverly Hills Photography :©2013 Aroos Inc. By Robert Yomtubi

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Fashion and beauty must-haves for tropical escapes.

Featuring A Good Affair.

Elaheh Atai & Shahram Nasrollahzadeh.

A Coordinated Collaboration

partners with Southern California wedding coordinators.

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Autumn Lingerie Preview

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Lasting Impressions

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Wedding Report

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Coordinator Showcase

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Sophistication at the Skirball

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Wedding Report

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Designer Showcase

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Designer Showcase

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Coordinator Showcase

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Drug & Substance Abuse

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Directory: Orange County and San Diego Directory: Los Angeles

Publisher: Navid Soheilian • Navid@AroosMagazine.com Editor and Graphic Designer: Candice Yacono Rhonda Couchigian Board of Advisors & Founder Rayce PR and Marketing Printed by Metro Digital • Metro-Digital.com

Learn about event lighting with SLP Entertainment.

Featuring L’Agent by Agent Provocateur.

Featuring Aroos guest columnist Aamir Wahab, DDS. Aurora Nagel & RJ Cristiano.

Featuring Platinum Weddings by Kerrie.

Get the details on this exclusive venue.

Nazanin Sanaei & Arthur Cardona.

Featuring Designer Specialty Linens.

Featuring Square Root.

Featuring Lisa Simpson - Wedding Celebrations.

Treatment vs. Punishment.

Aroos News Jared Holds Contest for Future Brides Since the 1800s, brides have walked down the aisle wearing something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue to bring them luck in their marriage. Now, Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry is celebrating this time-honored wedding tradition with a special promotion featuring fabulous prizes and an opportunity for brides to share favorite memories or plans for their special day. Visitors to Jared® The Galleria Of Jewelry on Facebook® can take part in the #4Somethings sweepstakes for a chance to win beautiful jewelry prizes that celebrate the promotion’s weekly themes. Information and entry: visit https:// www.facebook.com/JaredTheGalleriaofJewelry

Too Good to Be True?

72 Candles and Holders for $20 Content and images courtesy their respective agencies

Need favors or decor? This August, Yummi Candles began selling a set of 72 premium quality 10-hour votive candles and 72 glass candles holders for only $20. Typically this bundle retails for upwards of $80. Made from a renewable source, the wax is derived from a blend of vegetable based wax.

The glass candle holders can be cleaned out and re-used at a later date, potentially as shot glasses.

Information: yummicandles.com.

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Aroos News “Brotox” Numbers Rise In 2012, Americans spent $11 billion on cosmetic procedures.

Surprisingly, more than 360,000 men contributed to that number by receiving Botox treatments.

“Brotox,” or Botox for male patients, is becomingly increasingly common and less taboo. Once relegated to the female population, Botox has gained popularity among men today – particularly those with what are considered “stressful” careers.

Cutex Takes Care of Your Nails Cutex nail polish remover products include the Advanced Revival One-Step Remover Pads, Advanced Revival Liquid Nail Polish Remover, the Cutex® Corrector Pen and Cutex Regular Instant Nail Polish Remover Jar. The Cutex Advanced Revival formula is the first innovation in nail polish remover in more than 15 years.

The patent-pending formula combines the power of acetone with strengthening and nourishing natural apricot seed and parilla drying oils.

Natural drying oils begin as a liquid and turn into a solid when exposed to air, allowing the acetone to evaporate. Through the drying process nails are strengthened, leaving them feeling healthy and clean after just one use. The nourishing and protective coating of the botanical drying oils creates a healthier canvas for applying and holding a new polish.

Information: cutexnails.com.

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Aroos News

Beauty Sleep Proven to Reduce Skin’s Aging Process

Wedded at Such Great Heights Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline is the newest holder of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title, soaring to 41,000 feet to set the record for the world’s ‘Highest Altitude Wedding on an Aeroplane’. Five couples exchanged vows on August 7 at 41,000 feet above sea level aboard a brand new Fiji Airways A330 to attain the record.

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Content and images courtesy their respective agencies

While we’ve long known that lack of good quality sleep can have a large impact on human health, a first-of-its-kind clinical trial conducted by physician-scientists at University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center and commissioned by Estée Lauder confirms that sleep quality impacts skin function and aging.

Poor sleepers had increased signs of skin aging and slower recovery from a variety of environmental stressors, such as disruption of the skin barrier and ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Poor sleepers also had worse assessment of their own skin and facial appearance.

Light of the Party Lighting company SLP Entertainment, Inc. offers Aroos an insider’s look at how to make weddings and other special events shine through specialty lighting.

Aroos Magazine: How did you first get into business?

SLP Entertainment: Everything started in high school in 2000, with a small deejay setup with a couple of friends. At the time, we tried to have the lighting system updated and stand out from other deejays.

We had done few small weddings for family members and got a lot of compliments from guests at the events, and started booking more weddings and Sweet 15s.

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Then we soon realized all the lighting that we had, along with the PA system, and started thinking of taking it to the next step and becoming a company. So at the present time we have formed SLP Entertainment Inc. AM: What wedding services do you offer?

SLP: SLP Entertainment Inc. offers full lighting services that includes wall/landscaping up lighting, centerpiece and cake

pin spotting, custom monograms (known as “gobos”), pattern lighting, dance floor and stage/band lighting, lanterns/chandeliers, and even club-like effects.

SLP also offers rentals of dance floors, chiavari chairs and photo booths.

AM: How do you stand out from the competition?

SLP: At SLP we stay on top of our game, giving our clients the

Photography by SLP.

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best lighting designs and updated fixtures, and make their wedding the most memorable day. We will be available for the clients at any time prior to the wedding day to make sure the bride and groom are 100% satisfied with lighting or any rental item.

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

SLP: At SLP we treat all wed-

dings as high-end weddings; no event is too small or too big. We will work with all budgets.

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

and transforms to match the theme color for the wedding. As the party goes on it, will give nice effects on the entire room. Another nice effect will be pin spotting all the beautiful centerpieces and cake, so they won’t be lost in the darkness.

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Brides Against Breast Cancer will be the beneficiary at the following Aroos Wedding Shows: Jan. 19, 2014 - Hyatt Regency Irvine Feb. 9, 2014 - Grand Hyatt San Francisco Mar. 9, 2014 - Hyatt Regency Crystal City

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Make a financial donation to help further our mission in helping those impacted by cancer.

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Honeymoon in Style If your honeymoon or summer plans include exotic locales with high humidity, a change of wardrobe and skin care products may be necessary to help you beat the heat.

Victoria’s Secret has released its Swim Fall Look Book to the press. This guide features the company’s key swim styles in an assortment of colors, prints and embellishment fabrics perfect for every destination. They are based on the season’s hottest colors, cuts and styles.

Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel, above, models the Beach Sexy Floral Push-up Bandeau Top, 20i

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$36.50, & Cheeky Lowrise Bottom, $22.50.

If you’re a bargain shopper, be sure to visit the Victoria’s Secret outlet in Chula Vista, CA, at the US-Mexico border, where swimsuit pieces and lingerie can sell for as little as $1 per piece.

For more information or to order, visit victoriassecret.com.

Meanwhile, summer skin needs as much attention as your summer wardrobe. healthy skin care line Murad has released a new Pore Reform line, a targeted skin care system with scientifically advanced products formulated

to visibly reduce the size of pores and combat the appearance of blackheads.

The Pore Reform line of products effectively provides pores with protection against impurities while regulating oil production.

This comprehensive skincare line is designed to address the growing concern associated with blackheads and enlarged pores.

The products in the Pore Reform line work to help strengthen the pores’ natural support structure and effectively reduce blackheads caused by dead skin cells, oil and dirt in the follicles.

By keeping pores clear of clogging

free radicals and regulating oil production, Pore Reform balances the health of the skin’s surface layer to provide a smooth, refined and even complexion as part of Dr. Murad’s unique Inclusive Health system.

Step 1: Cleanse & Tone Daily Cleansing Foam: This dual-action foaming cleanser washes away dirt, oil and pore-clogging impurities.

This formula tones and tightens pores without drying out skin. (5.1 FL. OZ., $28.00.)

Step 2: Treat & Repair T-Zone Pore Refining Serum: This targeted serum lifts away dull, dry skin cells to even skin texture and tone and dissolves surface skin-clogging impurities to refine pores. T-Zone Pore Refining Serum is a Step 2 treatment product that normalizes oil production and keeps pores clear to maintain healthy, glowing skin. (2.0 FL. OZ., $42.00.)

Blackhead & Pore Clearing Duo This fast-acting two step treatment, consisting of Blackhead Remover and Pore Refining Sealer, helps reduce blackheads and provides pores with

lasting protection against impurities.

Blackhead & Pore Clearing Duo extracts stubborn debris from deep within the pores and is clinically proven to reduce the formation of blackheads by an average of 58%*. (2.0 FL. OZ., $49.50.)

Step 3: Hydrate | Protect Balancing Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 | PA++: This lightweight moisturizer helps control oil production while delivering powerful antioxidant protection to defend against skin-damaging UVA/UVB rays.

Formulated specifically to help minimize the appearance of large pores, this moisturizer helps prevent unwanted shine and blackheads.

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Additionally, this formula features MuraSol™ Antioxidant Defense, a proprietary blend of powerful encapsulated antioxidants that penetrate the skin’s top layers and creates a protective barrier of free radical neutralizers to halt the cascade of UV-induced damage and premature aging before it begins.

(1.7 FL. OZ., $35.00.)

Pore Reform is available at the Murad Inclusive Health Spa®, Murad.com, Sephora, Ulta and leading salon and spa locations. For more information, to purchase or to find a location near you featuring the Pore Reform line, call 1-800-33-MURAD or visit Murad.com.

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Coordinator Showcase Samantha & Mark Temple Bat Yahm, Newport Beach

Planning, Design and Florals: A Good Affair, Wedding & Event Production, Natalie Good.

Caterer: Blueberry Hill.

Rentals: Signature Party Rentals.

Photographer: Lin and Jirsa Photography.

Videographer: Signature Wedding Films.

DJ & Lighting: Elevated Pulse Prductions.

Draping: The Finishing Touch Wedding Dsign.

Hair & Makeup: Andrea Buhler.

Invitations/Stationary: WolfePrinting.

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Wedding Report Elaheh Atai & Shahram Nasrollahzadeh Hilton Del Mar San Diego October 26, 2012

The florals and color scheme: Sunshine yellow. Florals by Jenna from San Diego Flowers

by Cloey. The bride’s ensemble: Gown, veil and tiara: David’s Bridal. Shoes: Martinez Valero.

Hair: Shiva Salehi from Aura Salon. Makeup: MAC. The bridesmaids: Long sunshine yellow one-shoulder dresses

by La Femme. The three flower girls: Dresses from David’s Bridal. The groom, groomsmen, and ring bearer: Tuxedos from Friar Tux. The coordinators: The bride and mother of the bride. The invitations: Designed by the bride and groom; printed in Iran; Farsi poem and English wording. The lighting and draping: Bernie Lighting, Torrance.

The chair covers and sashes: By JC Rental. The catering: Amir Catering, Carlsbad. The cake:

By Amir Catering; five cakes on five glass stands on a round table. The entertainment: Alireza Khademi: violin and donbak for ceremony, cocktail and grand entrance entertainment. Dove release during ceremony (from Dove Rental by Josh). Kiyana Entertainment: grand entrance Esfand dance and during dinner. Reception: DJ Taraneh and percussionist. The photography and videography: Navid Studio.

The rings: Ben Bridge. The bride’s set was from Nadri Jewelry collection from Nordstrom.

The favors: Basket with candies mixed with love, and mobarak baad. The officiants: Parviz Salehi (Bahai ceremony) and Mehdi Haeri (Muslim ceremony).

The sofreh: Parnian Badii and Elham Deyhim (close family friends) designed the sofreh.

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A Coordinated Collaboration Aroos Magazine partners with Southern California wedding coordinators.

Aroos Magazine has formed an alliance with area wedding coordinators in a new collaboration that will provide both parties with exposure and exciting new opportunities.

The program was launched on June 26 at a luncheon meeting at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, where Southern California’s top wedding and event coordinators met with Aroos leadership to discuss ways to have their work featured in the magazine.

Look for new design showcases featuring the coordinators starting

in this issue of Aroos Magazine.

Attendees included: • Kerrie Petrie Underhill • Amy Reisetter Kuchta • Natalie Good • Neda Davari • Kathy Jo Nuttall Peterson • Kevin Covey • Shideh Shahraies • Lisa Simpson • Khatereh Horr • Nahid Farhood • Sara Besharati • Caroline Bosak • Trish Santalla • Diane Dillon

• Rosana Winarto • Rhonda Couchigian • Golnaz Farpour • Neda Raeen The lush floral designs were by Andres Florel & Event Design.

A delicious lunch was provided by the Hyatt Regency Irvine.

Aroos extends their thanks to all attendees for their consideration.

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Autumn Lingerie Preview

L’Agent by Agent Provocateur, the new lingerie collection co-designed by Penelope and Monica Cruz, just launched in Nordstrom stores. The diffusion line from global luxury brand Agent Provocateur debuts with its Autumn-Winter 2013 collection, available in select Nordstrom stores and on Nordstrom. com. Agent Provocateur’s DNA runs through the entire collection but L’Agent differs in fabrics, colour palette and construction, and offers a more modest price point to appeal to a wider audience. Prices will range from $30 to $154.

THIS PAGE, TOP: ‘Zanita’ Underwire Plunge Bra, $75.00 ‘Zanita Trixie’ Thong, $40.00 THIS PAGE, BOTTOM: ‘Marisela’ Padded Underwire Balcony Bra, $82.00 ‘Marisela’ Thong, $44.00 NEXT PAGE, TOP LEFT: ‘Rosalyn’ Basque Slip, $154.00 ‘Rosalyn’ Thong, $40.00 NEXT PAGE, TOP RIGHT: ‘Monica’ Underwire Bra, $66.00 ‘Monica’ Garter Belt, $54.00 ‘Monica Trixie’ Thong, $30.00 NEXT PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT: ‘Penelope’ Underwire Bra, $75.00 ‘Penelope’ Garter Belt, $58.00 ‘Penelope’ Thong, $40.00 NEXT PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT: ‘Isi’ Slip, $125.00 ‘Isi’ Low Rise Thong, $40.00 34i

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Aroos Experts

Lasting Impressions

Photo by: Casian Photography Provided by : Vivid Smiles

By Aroos guest columnist and dentist Aamir Wahab, DDS You’re wearing an ornate white gown, your hair is in a fancy updo, and you’re holding a bouquet of orchids fit for a queen, as you stare into your beloved’s eyes. It’s exactly how you always imagined your wedding day to be. Then the photographer says, “smile.” You panic – scared that the seismic space between your front two teeth, or your discolored, uneven smile, will forever mar the photos of what should be the happiest day of your life – your wedding day.

For many people, both men and women, their wedding day is one of the most important events in their life. There are few occasions that will last longer in the memories of the bride, groom, and their guests.

A bride’s dress, hair, makeup, and skin play key roles in creating a picture-perfect presentation of beauty, grace, and elegance. A stained or missing tooth can completely disrupt the impression. Even worse, those imperfections will literally last a lifetime when immortalized in the wedding pictures.

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tures or make you self-conscious, straight the teeth are, what the conthen your wedding is the right rea- dition is of the gums and whether there are existing crowns or fillings, so it’s definitely best to be evaluated well before the big event.

Regardless of what is wrong with your smile, there is likely something a cosmetic dentist can do to improve it before your wedding day.

Various procedures which can be son to have a smile makeover.

Ranging from basic cleaning undertaken are: • Basic Cleaning procedures, new whitening tech• Bad Breath (Halitosis) niques, dental jewelry and smile Management designing procedures to porcelain • Whiter Smile on the Wedding veneers and other restorative denDay tal work, the smile of your dreams • Restorative Dental Work is within your reach come your Before the Wedding wedding day.

• Cosmetic Tooth Contouring An initial consultation with a Before the Wedding dentist even before you get engaged • Braces Before the Wedding is important. If you do it too close Apart from the fact that you to your wedding day and anything need to look good and attractive, it goes wrong, there is no leeway.

Cosmetic dental procedures is equally important that you have should be performed with as much a healthy set of teeth and gums. time as possible to make sure it’s The health status of the gums and done right, and to give yourself teeth hold great relevance in case time to enjoy your new smile and of women after marriage because dental problems are more or less get used to it.

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Wedding Report Aurora Nagel & RJ Cristiano June 1, 2013 The Pacific Club, Newport Beach

The photographer: Frenzel Photographers. The coordinator: LVL Weddings & Events. The catering: Pacific Club. The officiant: Justice William Rylaarsdam. The bakery: It’s All About the Cake. The videographer: 618 Studios. The transportation: White Rose Limo. The lighting/ photo booth/dance floor: Honored Occasions. The floral designer: Fantasy Floral Designs. The violin/DJ: Tim Espinosa Entertainment. The hair/makeup: Design Visage.

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Coordinator Showcase Natasha Li & Nima Moradian June 2, 2012 The Resort at Pelican Hill Newport Beach, CA The coordinator: Platinum Weddings by Kerrie. The photographer: CHRIS+LYNN Photographers. The videographer: Elysium Productions. The color scheme: Classic elegance - shades of white with subtle accents of champagne, gold, grey and silver. Weddings.

The bridal gowns: Gown 1, Lazaro, Mon Amie. Gown 2: Ysa Makino, Bijou Bridal and Special Occasions. The hair: Cristophe (Fashion Island). The jewelry: Custom diamond earrings, bracelet and necklace by Nelson Jewelry in Hong Kong. The florist/lighting/ rentals: White Lilac. The caterer and baker: Pelican Hill. The invitations: Details a la Carte.

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Images in this article provided by the Skirball and taken by Apple Cheese Photography, Dahl Photographers, Josh Goodman Photography and Mi Belle Photography.

Sophistication at the Skirball Aroos Magazine: What is the history of the Skirball Center?

Marilyn Delanoeye, VP, Hospitality and Events: The Skirball Cultural Center opened its doors to the public in 1996.

Since then, we’ve welcomed millions of visitors of all backgrounds to enjoy educational, cultural, and lifecycle experiences designed to uplift the spirit.

The stunning architecture combined with the serene natural surroundings

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offer an oasis in which families can create memories for a lifetime. Over the years, we’re proud to have grown our programming and deepened our commitment to enriching the community, as well as expanded our campus.

This fall, we celebrate the completion of construction on our idyllic fifteen-acre site, with the inauguration of the Guerin Pavilion and Herscher Hall.

Together these adjoining buildings will

provide 17,500 square feet of additional event space.

AM: What wedding venues and services do you offer?

MD: Every wedding at the Skirball exquisitely reflects the unique sensibility of the engaged couple. We offer many elegant indoor and outdoor facilities across our spectacular property, including garden patios, spacious courtyards, and grand ballrooms, all

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Images in this article provided by the Skirball and taken by Apple Cheese Photography, Dahl Photographers, Josh Goodman Photography and Mi Belle Photography.

Images in this article provided by the Skirball and taken by Apple Cheese Photography, Dahl Photographers, Josh Goodman Photography and Mi Belle Photography.

affording stunning views of the Santa Monica Mountains. Our dedicated team provides professional, imaginative event planning and exemplary service.

Gourmet on-site catering and full premium bar services make each event an exceptional culinary experience. Last but not least, we have free parking!

AM: Do you work with all budgets, or do you specialize in highend weddings?

MD: We are happy to offer a diversity of spaces for weddings of many sizes and styles! It is always great to see the array of events that happen in any given weekend here, from intimate celebrations with close friends and family to dramatic, no-expenses-spared wedding banquets for hundreds of guests.

AM: Do you work with caterers?

MD: Happily we don’t need to!

All of our events are catered by our award-winning Executive Chef, Sean Sheridan, and his experienced team.

Chef Sean works with our couples to present personalized, innovative menus representing a range of global cuisines and dietary needs.

AM: How do you stand out from the competition?

MD: In the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, it’s hard to find a venue that combines both sleek architectural design and the natural beauty of the Southern California landscape. The Skirball’s fully customizable event spaces seamlessly integrate interior and exterior environments, which our many brides and grooms over the years have cited as the reason we’ve stood out among the rest. We stand far apart and above the typical hotel banquet setting!

With the opening of the 9,000-squarefoot Guerin Pavilion ballroom, which can welcome up to 600+ guests, we’re excited to offer a magnificent new event space like no other in Los Angeles.

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Celebrate New Beginnings Mi Belle Photography

at the Skirball

Opening November 2013窶年ew Guerin Pavilion

Neoscape, Inc.

Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains and featuring serene garden patios, spacious courtyards, and majestic ballrooms, the Skirball Cultural Center is the perfect setting to tie the knot and create memories to last a lifetime. Design a spectacular wedding at a place founded to uplift the spirit and enrich the community.

For more information, visit www.skirball.org/guerin-pavilion or call (310) 440-4589.

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Wedding Report Nazanin Sanaei & Arthur Cardona June 29, 2013 Oak Creek Golf Club, Irvine

The florals and color scheme: The overall design was rustic Italian and the color scheme was a romantic ivory, dusty pink combination. The wedding designers were Sally’s Floral Design. The bride’s ensemble: The dress: Custom designed by Simin Couture. The shoes: By Donald Pliner from Bloomingdales. The jewelry: By Samira13 from Sunset Plaza. The hair and makeup: By Bridget Arthur of Corona del Mar. The groom’s ensemble: Hugo Boss from Macy’s.

The coordinator: Lorrie de Bellis of Oak Creek Golf Club. The invitations: By the bride using Magnet Street. Linen with an embossed photograph and vellum overlay. The rentals: Signature Party Rentals. The catering: Island Hotel. The cake: By Christopher Garrens of Let Them Eat Cake. Custom designed with ivory base, handmade lace and flowers with peonies. The entertainment: DJ Omead of Dashing Entertainment. The honeymoon: San Juan, Puerto Rico. The photography and videography: Navid Studio. The rings: Custom designed. The officiant: Fariba Aghdasi officiated the Baha’i ceremony.

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Designer Showcase Designer Specialty Linens showcases a glorious gold tablescape fit for a Gatsby, featuring gold-topped chairs bedecked in white ruffles and pink roses. The linens are covered in sumptuous gold beaded embroidery work, and evoke Indian palaces with their geometric patterns.

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Event designer: Square Root. The full service event design company is centrally located in Irvine.

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Drug & Substance Abuse: Treatment vs. Punishment

By Aroos guest columnist and attorney Christopher K. Jafari Lately there has been a lot of news “PC1000,” is what many substance ofabout famous faces getting in trouble fenders would call a “get out of jail free card.” with drug abuse.

Al Gore’s son, Al Gore III, was arrested for suspicion of drug possession during a traffic stop for speeding. And actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested twice for possession of cocaine while driving.

Once the above three steps have been completed, a first time substance offender will find themselves with a pleasant judgment of dismissal by the court and walk out clean.

Overall, the new trend in handling first-time substance abuse offenders is a win-win situation.

What’s rather interesting is that the courts are evolving their method of handling substance abuse and possession cases.

The state and its tax payers win by reducing overcrowding issues in jails while promoting the prevention of future offenses.

In an effort to avoid overcrowding jails while committing to justice to substance abuse and possession, judges are now offering plea deals, which allow treatment over the incarceration of drug offenders such as Lohan and Gore.

The offenders on the other hand will take full advantage of the PC1000 plea deal by cleaning up their act without having to spend their nights in a cold cement jail cell.

Al Gore III, for example, was sentenced to a substance abuse program.

Lindsay Lohan made a similar plea deal with the court, in that she only spent one day in jail and spend time at the Cirque Lodge Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center in Utah while performing community service.

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The theory behind PC1000 is that treatment is the best method at handling substance offenders, rather than punishing them with jail time. The process with PC1000 is as easy as 1-2-3:

Regardless, anyone considering possessing or consuming illegal sub1. Plead guilty so that the court stances should know that 12 weeks does not enter a judgment of con- of rehab and paying court fees alone viction. is good enough reason to simply stay away from drugs.

2. Complete a 12-week class and pay a small court fee.

3. Remain arrest-free for 18 months.

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