Interview with a Wedding Manager Jeremiah Smith
- How did you came up with idea of becoming a wedding consultant?
- If we talk about the sphere of festivities and events in general, the decision of becoming a wedding manager was absolutely random, as my previous working experience had nothing in common with weddings. Moreover, my education background and analytical mentality had nothing in common with my current job. In the past, I was a professional financial manager working for international company. However, apart from being responsible for financial activities, I had to organize large-scale events such as round tables, symposiums, press conferences, concerts and receptions. These practices gave me all necessary skills. It is said that nothing happens accidentally, and my worldview finally changed when several times I had to conduct such meetings on my own. I realized that management of banquets is my calling.
- Did you require additional skills to become proficient wedding consultant?
- Sure thing. I had to develop a brilliant speechmaker inside of me. Moreover, it became crucial for me to study inter-human communications, as it greatly differed from my previous working experience. Business communication has many distinctions from a common one. I have to trust people, as they do not owe me a thing. The process of learning will never stop. One of the main principles of the most famous and successful investors in the world is to make investments in self-development. I try to follow it.
- Do you have any advices for those who are willing to get married?
- Dear newlyweds, energy is the first and the main piece of advice, which is crucial for a good celebration! Have a good sleep before your wedding day. Be prepared. You will need a lot of power in the wedding day. It will be filled with incredible emotions and joyful activities, which will always remain in your memories. Nevertheless, talking about the topic seriously, we can give dozens of recommendations on how to make this event unforgettable. We spend two evenings in a row providing master classes for newlyweds. During the classes, which are called “Wedding Secrets”, we have enough time to discuss all the major aspects of the wedding.
- What is the style of your weddings? What is the flavor of your events?
- There is a good story, which demonstrates the whole truth of the good wedding. One my friend is frequently asked about her luxury hairstyle. Her friends tend to be very jealous about her haircut and ask what her secret is. The answer is simple; she pays hundreds of dollars for a single haircut. The point is not about the money, it is about professionalism. Unfortunately, the majority of individuals consider themselves good wedding leaders. They think that it is easy to make all the preparations, perform administration and conduct all the entertainment activities. In fact, these efforts result in boring, monotonous or even failed events. Management …
