Top 8 Boston Matchmakers (Which One Is Best For You?)

When you’re working 40+ hours a week, it’s hard enough carving out time to hit the gym, much less meeting new people you’re actually interested in dating. Hiring a Boston matchmaker is likely the best way to meet high-high quality, hand-selected local matches.

There’s no shortage of professional matchmakers, but which one is best for you?

To help choose the best service for you, our team of matchmaking experts has put together this comprehensive guide.

We've been in the industry for well over a decade, and have written 200+ matchmaker reviews. Our expertise come from our first-hand experience, extensive research, and a keen understanding of what customers value the most.

Start your search here with this list of the top 8 dating services in Boston!

VIDA Select

If you want to meet your ideal partner fast, why not hire the one matchmaking service with exclusive access to the largest database of eligible Boston singles there is? VIDA Select's matchmaking team has been matching clients with their ideal partner since 2009.

Cost & Contract

VIDA’s packages start as low as just $1195 per month for Basic matchmaking services. Premium matchmaking services start at just $1795. Elite options begin at only $2595 per month.

The cost of your matchmaking package is highly reflective of how many hours it should take to find highly compatible matches for you each month of service. So factors like your match criteria and number of locations are taken into account.

Because packages are purchased on a month-to-month basis, there are no long-term contracts.

What To Expect

VIDA Select's dating pool is second to none, filled with attractive, interesting people you’ll be excited to meet. Even better, you’re in control of the entire process, from start to finish.

You pre-approve your matches from a carefully curated list, which means no disappointing blind dates! You’ll only go on a date with people you’re excited to meet.

VIDA’s matchmakers understand that you want a dating service tailored to fit your schedule. That’s why there are no contracts - you simply pay for the time you need. You can always take time to explore a relationship, or take a break anytime you have a trip coming up.

When you sign up with a matchmaking service that requires a lengthy contract, you’re paying for time you don’t need if you meet someone quickly.

A Massachusetts matchmaker shouldn’t need a year to find you “someone special.” For most VIDA clients it only takes about 11 dates, usually in just 3 months!

Get started now with a low-key, completely confidential consultation to see if VIDA’s matchmaking service is the right fit for you.

Enamour

Enamour's matchmaking team has been helping successful, discerning singles meet their ideal partners for well over a decade.

Cost & Contract

Matchmaking packages start at $20,000 for 6 months, and can be tailored to fit each client's search requirements.

What To Expect

Each client is paired with a dedicated matchmaker, who learns all about you and what type of person you're looking for. Enamour's team focuses on relationship psychology during the vetting process, getting to the heart of compatibility when hand selecting your potential matches.

Matches are curated from their invite-only database, and the matchmaking team also uses a combination of AI and recruiting tech to identify highly compatible, eligible singles.

You'll have an opportunity to provide and receive feedback after each date, so your matchmaker can fine tune the search as necessary.

Serious Matchmaking

Janis Spindel has 20+ years of matchmaking experience under her belt.

Working alongside her daughter Carly, she has one of the most premiere millionaire matchmaker services in the US. She’s based in New York City, but has a team of Boston matchmakers.

Cost & Contract

A yearly membership with Serious Matchmaking starts at $25,000 to work with Carly and $50,000 to work with Janis.

The cost increases depending on your package level, topping out at a cool million for the Global VIP package.

Clients also pay an initial signing fee of $65,000 before matchmaking service begins. If the Spindels find your perfect match, another $65,000 is due as a finder's fee. You'll be requested to pay it if you become engaged, move in together, or date for 12 months.

What To Expect

This elite matchmaking service only takes men on as paying clients.

Women pay a one-time “consultation” fee for an in-person interview, which will determine whether or not they’re included in the database of eligible Boston singles.

To be matched with clients, women must have the “4 B’s” - brains, beauty, body and balance. Approved women will be introduced to clients, and invited to various mixers and events hosted by the Spindels.

The first step to becoming a Serious Matchmaking client is filling out an online form, then meeting with Spindel over lunch or dinner so she can get to know you and your relationship goals.

If you decide to move forward, she’ll recommend the package that she feels fits you best, and the search is on.

Want more details? Check out our Serious Matchmaking review!

Kelleher International

Founded in 1986, Kelleher International is headquartered in San Francisco with a branch in Boston. The elite matchmaking services of this mother/daughter duo have been featured on TV shows like The Today Show and 20/20.

Cost & Contract

Kelleher International’s membership packages reflect the type of search you’re looking for. A local search starts at $30,000, plus you have the option to expand to different cities for an extra $5,000 per additional location.

A national search starts at $45,000, or you can opt for the “CEO Club” membership, which starts at $150,000 and can go over $300,000. At this membership level you’ll be working directly with Jill or Amber.

What To Expect

To become a client, you fill out an online form and schedule an interview. The next step is a Skype or in-person consultation where you discuss your long-term relationship goals and “ideal partner” criteria. If you decide to hire this mother daughter team, you sign a contract and you’re up and running.

Contracts typically span 1 to 3 years, and include 12 months of “hold” time. That means you have the option to freeze your membership as needed until you’ve used up all 12 months.

Exclusive Matchmaking

Headquartered in Annapolis, Exclusive Matchmaking was started by Susan Trombetti in 2011. This elite matchmaking & dating agency has offices all over the country, including a Massachusetts matchmaker in Boston.

Cost & Contract

Exclusive Matchmaking has a range of membership options.

Women can join the database, provided they pass the screening process. Having your profile in the database is free, however there is an interview fee. As a free member you’ll be matched with clients, but no active search will be done on your behalf.

If you’re looking for their most elite matchmaking service, the VIP Platinum Matchmaking membership is an option. Matchmakers only have a limited number of Platinum clients at any time, and costs range from $7,500 to $125,000+.

Guys between the ages of 21 and 32 can sign up for the Exclusive Introductions package, which costs $3,500. You’ll receive introductions, but no personalized coaching services.

If you just want to meet high-quality women but don’t want to sign a contract for elite matchmaking services, Exclusive Matchmakers will host a cocktail party for you. Starting at $4,000, you’ll be introduced to hand-selected matches throughout the event.

What To Expect

Her matchmaking philosophy is a bit unusual: she doesn’t believe in lists of ideal partner criteria. She’s been quoted as saying, “Throw your list away. I don’t work with lists.”

That being said, she will discuss what you’re looking for in a perfect match during your matchmaker consultation.

You’ll also have the opportunity to decide whether you’re just interested in matchmaking services or you’re also interested in date coaching and relationship advice, which is a separate membership option.

The consultation, which costs $350 via Skype or $550 in person, is required in order to sign up for the service.

Clients are matched with singles in her database, and her matchmaking team provides feedback afterward. You can also discuss the quality of the match so they can make any needed adjustments in your search.

Want an even closer look at this elite service? Check out our Exclusive Matchmaking review!

Susie Q Matchmaking

Susie Q Matchmaking was founded by Boston matchmaker Susanne MacDowell in 2014. Her office is in the Prudential Tower.

Cost & Contract

Pricing varies by client, depending on the scope of the search and your match criteria. But you can expect to spend a minimum of $5,900 for a 6-month contract, and up to $15,000 for her matchmaking services.

What To Expect

Becoming a client starts with filling out a short online form, then having a face-to-face consultation to discuss your relationship goals, cost, and contract details.

You’ll receive an unlimited number of matches throughout the duration of the contract. Similar to other Boston matchmaking services, Susie Q Matchmaking provides a photograph and profile of eligible singles matching your criteria. For even more details on this New England matchmaker, check out our Susie Q Matchmaking review!

Three Day Rule

Founded in 2010 by Talia Goldstein, Three Day Rule is actually headquartered in Los Angeles. But they help singles dating in 11 different cities around the US, including here in Boston.

Clientele

Goldstein and her team take on both men and women as paying clients, typically single professionals in the mid 20s to mid 60s.

Cost & Contract

Joining the database as a potential match is free. However, given that the database is extensive and no proactive search will be done on your behalf, you may never meet anyone this way.

To work directly with a Three Day Rule matchmaker, you'll need to purchase a package. Those start at $5,900 for a minimum of 3 guaranteed matches over the course of 3 months. There is also a 6-month option, which includes a minimum of 6 guaranteed matches.

Three Day Rule also offers a VIP package, which begins at $19,500 for 6 months.

What To Expect

As a matchmaking client, you'll be meeting other clients, matches sourced from the database, or singles who have been scouted by the matchmaking team. When a potential match is found, you can either accept or decline it after reviewing a profile and photo.

Because each match is carefully selected, it will count towards your guaranteed minimum, even if you choose not to pursue it. When matches express mutual interest in meeting, contact information is exchanged on your behalf and the two of you can make plans to meet.

Want to learn more about how the service works? Check out our Three Day Rule reviews!

LunchDates

LunchDates is a matchmaking service in the Greater Boston area that’s been around for 40+ years. Executive matchmakers Jill Vandor and Laura Kenney have been with the service since 2012.

Their main office is in the Prudential Tower, with 5 additional locations in Braintree, Newton, Framingham, Burlington, and Nashua, NH.

Cost & Contract

Membership costs vary per client and are discussed during the initial consultation. Pricing typically starts around $3,000 and varies depending on the scope of your search and the length of service you want.

LunchDates offers both 6-month and 1-year subscriptions. They also have a more elite “Executive Dating Service”, which caters to professional singles.

What To Expect

Potential clients start by filling out a short online form, then speaking with a matchmaker over the phone to discuss your ideal match criteria, price, and other contract details.

Depending on your level of service, you will be able to see photos of potential matches prior to agreeing to meet, and your dates can be arranged for you.

To learn more about LunchDates, check out our matchmaking service review!

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