<p>William, I am getting out there and shaking hands and handing out cards. I really appreciate the encouragement, though! It really has been tough, but I feel like I can make it. Mark, Thanks for the specific examples of non-wedding related samples I can provide to show wedding-related skills! I'll be sure to start adding those into my portfolio and while I'm networking. I have seen similar ads on various social media outlets, but as stated before, I wouldn't even been a considerable candidate for that poster because he seeks certain experience that I don't have yet. I can't get the experience unless I get a gig and I can't land a gig without the experience. </p>