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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.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Standing Alone, the Industry Giant Again Redefines Service
The executive suites are not staffed offices, they are exquisite and elegant spaces designed for privacy and comfort—they are typically reserved well in advance as needed by potential clients. A representative of Valenti International will meet the interested party at the private location of greatest convenience, again ensuring confidentiality. The executive spaces include cities/destinations like Florence, London, New York, Florida, and of course the company’s international headquarters in Southern California.
Irene Valenti, president and founder of Valenti International offered:
“We are accommodating the specific needs of impressive and busy individuals, who often have little privacy in their public lives. Celebrities, surgeons, athletes, attorneys, entrepreneurs are amongst our clients—the cost in meeting at our headquarters is measured in time, the greatest commodity for these individuals. Our new executive spaces in different parts of the world will continue to ensure privacy but better meet the needs of those with taxing schedules.”
What is Valenti International?
If you don’t know you are not alone. The organization attracts only the top percentage of the most incredible people in the world. Although Irene Valenti clarified, “Not all of our clients are household names as many imagine, rather I like to think of our clients as discerning, highly selective, and unique, but yes the service we offer is not available to everyone.”
A traditional European heritage and family values are combined with the expertise of professionals to assist individuals in finding a romantic partner. Valenti International relies upon a team of professional consultants located throughout the world. Licensed clinical psychologists are employed to develop a personalized understanding of each client’s needs and desires; unlike any service, the suitability of a potential “match “ is determined by the team. Understanding key aspects of an individual’s character and personality allows for much more than a basic pairing of similarities. Integral aspects of a functioning and complementary relationship are considered before clients are introduced. Information is available at Valentiinternational.com.
Dr. Jason N. Camu, Chief Psychologist, Valenti International
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Changes for the Elusive Giant
While the worldwide headquarters continues to serve as the hub for all centralized operations, the company has acquired executive properties and suites across the world for confidential consultations. In the past those interested in this most exclusive of matchmaking services needed to travel to the Southern California estate for a consultation. This bold acquisition of new private meeting suites allows for confidential interviews in cities/destinations like Florence, London, New York, Naples, and of course Southern California. Those interested in the service reserve the executive space well in advance. A company representative will then meet the individual for a confidential consultation. The suites are not staffed offices, rather they are exquisite and elegant spaces designed for privacy.
The president and founder of Valenti International reported, “while it’s true that we attract a range of clients, most are quite successful and busy. The expense of traveling to our office in California is usually not an issue, it is the expense of time that our potential clients can not afford. We hope our new suites designed simply for the purpose of consultation, makes the process more time considerate.”
Unfamiliar with the organization?
Valenti International stands alone in quality and professionalism; matchmaking is moved both forward and backwards in time, integrating qualities of heritage and family with the professionalism of a team of licensed doctors to assist in the pairing of individuals—suitability of the match is determined by the team. “Sometimes what is wanted versus what is needed is curiously juxtaposed,” argues chief psychologist Dr. Jason Camu.
Modeled after an old European village paradigm, with a wise matriarch who knows all including familial expectation and culture, people are privately introduced to one another to fall in love. Irene Valenti, the founder and president offered this sobering statement:
“Sadly people sometimes forget their real worth and subject themselves to the humiliation of meeting a stranger, ultimately to be hurt. We try and capture the magic of romance, yet apply realism including assessment of character, culture, family, and lifestyle. Dreams of tall, dark, and handsome are balanced with the essential, for example a person’s readiness to make a commitment. Services always overlook the basic and instead promise fantasy, playing on people’s insecurities—this is terrible. Of all we try to do to fill a wish list, perhaps most importantly we attend to basic values and the core qualities of the person.”
The international organization is known as much as a powerful and unique consulting company as it is for romance, matchmaking, and confidentiality. Amongst those who know of Valenti International, it is held as the organization to the stars, celebrities, and world’s elite. In a volatile emotional business and practice which naturally involves intense feelings, and even when under attack, the organization consistently rises above the media to protect their client’s privacy and personal lives with integrity and moral and ethical responsibility—an impressive feat.
Dr. Jason N. Camu, Chief Psychologist, Valenti International
A common question asked of Chief Psychologist Dr. Jason Camu is, “what sort of guarantee does Valenti International offer?”
Promises of romance or matching often play on fantasy and wishes. Clients may be led to believe that because a service is involved they can merely check boxes and order a partner like a commodity; often what is missing is the basic realization that the person they have selected (from a dream) must select them in return. What becomes evident is that the reality of a relationship is lost in the promising glow of romance. Conversely, Valenti international makes no promise or guarantee of romance or success. Rather the organization makes a concerted and sincere effort to select a suitable partner.
Of course, psychological sciences are profoundly limited when considering the millions of variables that constitute human character and personality. Thus, services making promises are simply playing on fantasy. We make no assurances or guarantees, except that the team with the best of intentions will try to help our clients achieve the romance they want.
Dr. Jason N. Camu, Chief Psychologist, Valenti International
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
A Match it is not…
“Opposites attract,” perhaps, yet similarity may be a component to longevity in a relationship. Understanding why you are attracted to a particular type of person can be complicated. Many are doomed to repeat troubled patterns of poor choices, affairs, or financially destructive relationships—the mistake may be discovered only after years of a person’s life have vanished.
As an ethical and morally responsible organization Valenti International makes no promises or assurances and in fact the psychological team is likely to select a “match” that appears juxtaposed to a client's most obvious wants. The marked difference in this service is that people who are truly ready for a committed relationship are asked to turn over the selection process to the psychologists; the results are often challenging to all involved but with hope for a new experience.
What you want, may be markedly different than what you need. “Look to your past for the answer,” says chief psychologist Dr. Jason Camu. A functional combination between wants and needs can lead to a fulfilling relationship. Thus, clients of Valenti International are asked to make a difficult choice. The client peers at his or her own limitations, insecurity, and weakness while the team of doctors carefully select an individual based on complementary character make-up. For example, the stereotypic shy and reticent scientist may be paired best not in similarity but difference; a vivacious yet supportive woman who helps him grow and feel socially competent.
Suitability can be elusive for some and may even seem impossible because they fail to understand why patterns are repeated or to whom they are best paired. Listening to a client’s wants is just one piece. Understanding the genesis of those wants and what they represent is listening at an entire differently level of depth.
Matchmaking is the process of introducing two individuals that might develop a romantic, loving, and collaborative partnership—not simply using a criteria as expressed in a questionnaire. For example, what of the woman who specifies 34-38 years of age, only to find the love of her life is actually 39 years of age. A primary reason people come to us is because they have been unsuccessful in selecting their own partner. We rely on psychologists to help best define what that person needs from a relationship.
Dr. Jason N. Camu, Chief Psychologist, Valenti International