Today we’d like to introduce you to Cemone.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Cemone. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I started Out of Box Weddings (OOBW) when I was fired from my job at destination weddings. I loved that job!! It hurt me to be fired once more. It was my third fire within a four-year span and I was feeling frustrated. As a single overwhelmed mom of one and now unemployed, I struggled with what I wanted to do next as far as employment. I hated the idea of working for someone BUT I needed to support myself and my son. It was in those moments of frustration I decided to go full throttle with my business. It wasn’t easy at first – just like any new business I struggled to gain clients, build my reputation and support myself. Fast forward six years later, OOBW has grown tremendously – I’m am the lead instructor of events and weddings a Miami Dade College, Podcast host of Balanced Bride, Host and Creator of Wedding Venues That Rock YouTube Channel, I’m writing a book on weddings that will officially be published before the end of 2019, I’ve grown my client database beyond what I could have ever imagined and overall I’m doing what I love.
Has it been a smooth road?
Struggles are a part of a business – if you can think of it, I’ve probably experienced it. The first and biggest struggle has been overcoming my own insecurities and doubts of myself. I was afraid to talk to people about my business, I was afraid to raise my prices, and I was afraid to say no. I’m not afraid to admit that I’ve made mistakes and in some cases failed as a business owner and a planner. I’ve had to deal with the backlash and negative comments from peers and clients and that can be tough for any business and business owner. I will say that because of the negative experiences I feel stronger than ever.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Out of Box Weddings – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
Out of Box Weddings is the premier luxury event and wedding design and coordinating firm in the South Florida area. We cater to the individuals who are too busy to handle the details of planning/coordinating an event specifically weddings. In the end, our clients are confident, relaxed and excited about their day most importantly they are ready to enjoy the priceless moments with their significant other, family and friends.
We specialize in weddings, we love coordinating and designing weddings.
What I’m most proud of is… I remember when all we wanted was to book one wedding, now it’s all we do. I reflect on those moments of frustrating and I feel grateful.
What sets us apart is our amazing resources, we go out of our way to make sure couples are educated, knowledgeable and confident when it comes to making decisions about the wedding. We have our ebook ” The Happy Brides Guide”, The online “Wedding Budget Calculator”, our videos on YouTube “Wedding Venues that Rock” not to mention the podcast “Balanced Bride.”
It doesn’t matter if they choose us, any couple that crosses our path will leave knowing what they need to do next to make their wedding a true success.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
Miami is a melting pot of cultures and flavors and that is the fun partwhen it comes to weddings. People are open and nothing is far fetched. Also, Miami is a destination wedding city. Couples travel from all over the United States to get married here and that’s always great for business.
Contact Info:
- Address: 10700 Caribbean Blvd. Suite 301
Cutler Bay, FL 33189 - Website: www.outofboxwedding.com
- Phone: 786 273 9668
- Email: outofboxweddings@gmail.com
Image Credit:
Scribbled Moments, Sinuchi, Travis Daniels, Leo Photography
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