My name is Shaida Namazifard, and I am the proud founder of YaasOanar Wellness. Inspired by travel, grace, beauty, and glamour, my passion for detail has always driven my designs and creative projects.

As a child, I was fascinated by the decor at weddings—mesmerized by colors, patterns, and joyful atmospheres. That early excitement has blossomed into a lifelong love for elegant design and memorable celebrations.

While my academic path led me to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, my heart followed a more creative route. I launched “Design by Shaida”—a celebration design studio specializing in:

• Sofreh Aghd – the Persian “I Do” ceremony
• Baby showers and gender reveals
• Nowruz (Persian New Year) tables
• Engagements and festive occasions

My own wedding, styled in turquoise and gold, remains one of my proudest creations. Let me bring that same magic and love of detail to your next joyful event.

Persian Wedding “Aghd” Ceremony

The “sofreh aghd” is a beautiful and symbolic Persian wedding ceremony spread that dates back thousands of years. It’s practiced across faiths and features traditional items representing blessings, prosperity, and joy in marriage.

Each sofreh design is unique—some simple, others more elaborate—based on the couple’s taste and vision. Key elements include:

• Mirror & Candelabras – reflecting the couple and light for their future
• Decorated Flatbread & Herbs – symbolizing prosperity
• Decorated Eggs & Nuts – fertility and abundance
• Crystallized Sugar Bowl – sweet beginnings
• Espand Incense – warding off evil and promoting health
• Gold Coins – wealth and success
• Fruit Basket – joyful union
• Silk Shawl – held above the couple by married women
• Sugar Cones – showering the couple with sweetness
• Honey Jar – sweetened life
• Holy or Poetry Book – spiritual and poetic blessings
• Assorted Pastries – shared with guests in celebration

I would be honored to create your custom sofreh and bring your celebration to life with style, tradition, and heart.