Interested singles took advantage of nationally-renowned matchmaker Michelle Jacoby‘s services Thursday night at a Cupid the Matchmaker fundraiser to benefit candidates seeking to walk the runway in the Washington Humane Society’s Fashion for Paws benefit. Jacoby, who admittedly acted more as as “wingwoman” than a matchmaker at the evening’s event, offered to match couples on site so that no attendee would be spending Valentine’s Day alone. “If you see someone you want to meet, I’ll facilitate the introduction,” she told K Street Kate. “Sometimes people just need a little extra push.”
This is decidely different than the way her company, DC Matchmaking, works. “I only have fifteen clients – so I spend a lot of time perfectly matching each one.” And while Thursday’s event might have been about looks and first impressions, she asserts that a true matchmaker considers a more complete personality package.
“I have a very high success rate. Over half of my clients are in relationships – or dating with the intent to be in a relationship.”
So what is the secret recipe that leads to love? “The best ‘pick-up line’ is a smile,” Jacoby says. “If you’re looking to start a conversation, it works almost every time.”
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