Twenty years of wedding photography and flower arranging has taught one entrepreneurial couple an important lesson: Brides need more than just bouquets and portraits.

That realization prompted the pair, Saro Yousefian and Anoush Agadzhayan, to band together with other wedding-oriented businesses to set up a “one-stop shop� aimed at helping brides- and grooms-to-be find everything they need under one roof for a marriage celebration.

The American Wedding Center, which held its grand opening May 7, offers visitors an opportunity to easily speak with sales representatives from 11 businesses ranging in specialty from hair and makeup to catering and jewelry.

The center will offer consumers convenience, something that has become increasingly important for customers, Yousefian said. We realized that people don't have time, and they want to go to a one-stop show, as� he said.

From Porto's Bakery to Caprice Bridal Boutique, each participating business has more than 10 years of experience serving weddings and is well-known among community members, a plus that Yousefian said he hopes will push the center to success.

Following in his predecessors steps, Saro Yousefian recreated a family business his father had taught him from a very early age. Saro's main goal has always been to provide a sense of comfort between he and his customers.

With this cornerstone in place, he has made friends out of customers who continually seek him to capture the moments of their beloved ones. Since learning this craft in 1980, his artistic vision has always been appreciated and has allowed him to be successful in his work.