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Valenti International moves well beyond a
simple matchmaking agency
By Virginia Gil (reprinted from Haute Living Magazine 10/08)
Irene Valenti, the founder of professional matchmaking service Valenti International, is overflowing with insight about the ways of the world. A visionary and creative thinker, she is blessed with an amazing intuition that led her to found Valenti International nearly two decades ago. It was established to meet the needs of accomplished, intelligent, attractive, and selective men and women who required a highly personalized service. “My dream and goal was to build a powerful business model that would be unique and have a positive worldwide impact,” she says.
The model was, and remains, unique—“matchmaking in the European tradition.” It embodies the heritage of the village matriarch who personally introduced people to fall in love; her heartfelt and intimate knowledge (and the intuition again) of her “townspeople” included family values, culture, faith, and, of course, romance and personality.
Realistically, such a process of discovering a suitable mate is remarkably complicated, and that’s where Irene (a student of life who loves to learn and teach, and who’s not easily distracted or discouraged) comes to the rescue. The tradition and method of getting to know clients, beautiful people who have so much to offer, is the Valenti secret recipe. What scientific approach could possibly identify such deep qualities of the individual? This is part of the Valenti magic that cannot be replicated. It’s why Valenti doesn’t fret about competition—there is none. “The business is made from my own DNA; it would be very difficult to duplicate,” she affirms. “Although imitation is the greatest compliment, many have tried to copy Valenti’s system without success.
The Valenti model utilizes a team of Ph.D and licensed psychologists and professionals who care for clients as if they were family. Irene proudly boasts, “I choose to surround myself with remarkable people that inspire me and enrich my clients.” They are extremely generous with their time, and privacy and careful screening is guaranteed. Valenti’s amazing clientele, who range from age 18 to 80, appreciate such feedback, guidance, and respectful nurturing in their journey and search for their perfect match.
“We are there for them when they are disappointed or hurt, and we laugh with them when they are happy,” she smiles. “Many of our clients tell me that the experience of our initial process alone is worth the fee they’ve paid—this is before they’ve had their first introduction!”
In terms of success rate, Irene recognizes that success is defined by the satisfaction of Valenti’s clients. “When you are talking about personal relationships, success can mean many different things,” she wisely counsels. That’s why she does what she does. She loves it. Doing the impossible excites her, like with her favorite success story. “I met a handsome gentleman, Joe, on a British Airways flight a few years ago,” she recounts. “He passed me a note from two rows away: ‘I’ve been seeing your face for years and wanted to call, but I couldn’t face the fact that I needed help to find someone. Now that we’ve met, you seem so down to earth and sincere—I have no more excuses. I just can’t seem to do it on my own.’” One year later, Irene celebrated Joe’s engagement to Beth; the two make a beautiful couple.
It’s stories like this that lead her to advise, “Create your own destiny! Find a company or someone you can trust. Commit. Take action. Trust and participate fully in the process and you will succeed. Never quit!” More people will soon have the opportunity to benefit from her pearls of wisdom, as she’s working on her first book. “I am focusing on lost family traditions and values and the impact this has on society and people searching for the love of his or her life.”
Beyond that, she knows that Valenti, as the founders of traditional matchmaking, will continue to raise the bar in the matchmaking industry. “We have decades of experience in the dynamics of relationships, especially for individuals accustomed to outsourcing other aspects of their lives. We are more than matchmakers, we are personal relationship experts offering the most comprehensive approach to help our clients succeed.”
Saturday, April 26, 2008
VALENTINO @ VALENTI Charity Event – A Huge Success
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA --- The Valenti International Foundation’s spectacular inaugural black tie gala to benefit abused, homeless and foster children in San Diego County held on April 12, 2008, was a huge success. At $1,000 per seat, it was a sold-out event.Truly a night to remember, it was one of the best organized and smoothly run black tie affairs held in memory according to many of those attending. Valenti International opened its doors to the public for the first time in its history to benefit needy children in the County.
The evening began welcoming guests into the Grand Foyer of the Valenti International Headquarters along a true red carpet entry. Rich red suede drapes, silver urns overflowing with matching red roses, and a gauntlet of greeters with champagne on silver trays signaled that this night would be something special – the likes of which San Diego has not seen.
Valentino Red punctuated the sleek stark black and white framework of the 8000 square foot tent. White suede linens adorned the king’s tables set atop a custom hi-shine black composite appliqué floor. White duponi silk draped the walls and ceiling, and black hi-gloss chavaris chairs adorned the grand tables. Seven by fourteen foot mirrors with a frame of solid red roses flanked the guest tables coordinating with the lush centerpieces that ran the length of the tables. These decadent centerpieces rested in black mirrored troughs which complemented the unique floor below – thus tying the venue together into one sinuous, elegant environment.
The décor focal point of the night, however, consisted of an installation of Valentino’s 45 years of fashion highlighted on Swarovski crystal mannequins interspersed with vitrines set with millions of dollars worth of Damaini Jewelry. It was difficult to believe that this was a tent, more so, it was a Grand Ballroom custom built for this one night as the millions of crystals, diamonds, and other fine jewels cast sparkles of light throughout.
The program of the evening was as stellar as the décor, and left no eye dry, no pocket full, and, at the end of the night when the legendary Chubby Checker took the stage, no seat occupied! The night began with the guest of honor – and the reason that this once in a lifetime event took place – Father Joe Carroll’s message of giving children a sense of purpose, character, dignity and values – all to be found through the development of “A Children’s Village”. His incredible impact on the community, tied in with the host of the night, Irene Valenti’s passion for helping the youth and the elderly, left no one questioning why they were there. It was very evident throughout all aspects of the entire night that both Father Joe and Valenti International are passionate about this cause. San Diego City Councilmember Brian Maienschein was also on hand to present Irene Valenti, the founder of Valenti International and The Valenti International Foundation with a Special Commendation for supporting Father Joe’s Children’s Village.
The 501(c) 3, non-profit organization is still tabulating the total for the evening as donations continue to pour in, raising money for “A Children’s Village” (Father Joe’s Villages) in San Diego’s East County, which will be home for more than 200 children who have no home.
For more information, please call 858-759-9239 or visit the Valenti International Foundation’s website at http://www.valentifoundation.org
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
For first the first time in its two decade history, the Valenti International website features a video invitation from Irene Valenti, founder and President of Valenti International. Irene is featured in the video that offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the Valenti match making process. Dr. Jason Camu and Dr. Stacey Hoyt also contribute focusing on how and why clinical psychologists are used during the Valenti International match making process. The video also profiles the Valenti Concierge service that offers Valenti clients a virtual, visual emersion into the five-star Valenti Experience.
“This is an exciting time for Valenti,” says Irene Valenti, President and founder of Valenti International. “Valenti International features a whole, new look while offering the same, unmatched traditional match making service. The video offers an insight to what we do at Valenti, offers some of the reasons why we’ve been so successful for 18 years and reveals the beauty and gorgeous setting of Valenti’s world headquarters.”
Valenti International is the founder of traditional matchmaking. With world headquarters in Rancho Santa Fe, California and clients worldwide, Valenti International is uniquely positioned to help its elite clientele find that special someone. Valenti International employs dozens of specialists, including a staff of clinical psychologists, to fully exploit modern methods while fusing traditional family core values to match its clientele.
To view the video, please go to: www.ValentiInternational.com.
For more information, please call 858.759-9239.