Edmond & Norman's #1 Matchmaker for Accomplished Professionals

On paper, dating here should be easy: short commutes, walkable downtowns, a whole metro in between. But finding someone who shares your values and fits your lifestyle? That’s the hard part.

VIDA Select connects you with exceptional, relationship-ready professionals across Edmond, Norman, and beyond. We handle everything from the search to the introductions, so you can start meeting accomplished singles you’d consider sharing your life with.

Serving Richmond's ambitious professionals since 2009.

"“VIDA offers a service no standard matchmaking or dating agency can compete with.”"

Why Relationship-Ready Professionals Choose VIDA Select

82% Success Rate

Most clients meet someone special within 3 months.

Unmatched Reach

We access the region's largest pool of accomplished singles.

No Blind Dates or Long-Term Contracts

We believe in transparency and flexibility.

'I hadn’t been part of the dating scene for over 20 years, and once I was ready to meet someone again it felt like a brand new world. I lasted about a month trying to do it on my own. VIDA was amazing, my matchmaker was so helpful and patient. And now I’ve been dating my second match for almost a year!”'

Denise L.

Director,

Edmond

Why Dating Here Feels Harder Than It Should (And How VIDA Fixes It)

The Second Chapter Problem: Oklahoma marries young and divorces at one of the highest rates in the country. So this metro is full of fifty-somethings with a career, a paid-off house and little experience of modern dating.

Here's why it stays hard:

The 32-Mile Dating Tax: Edmond to Norman runs 32 miles straight through Oklahoma City. A drive that feels routine once you care about someone can feel like a lot to invest in an uncertain first date.
The Work, Gym, Home Loop: Work, family, fitness, church, and longtime friends can fill the week without creating new opportunities to meet someone.
A Suburb Built for Couples: Six in ten Edmond adults are married. A city rich in established family life can make single, relationship-ready peers surprisingly hard to identify.
Norman's Age Mirage: Nearly 23% of residents are 18 to 24. A large unmarried population does not necessarily mean a large peer pool.

<b>Why Dating Here Feels Harder</b> Than It Should (And How VIDA Fixes It)

With VIDA Select, you stop waiting for the right person to come into your life. Your dedicated matchmaker searches Edmond, Norman, Nichols Hills and the metro in between. She screens for all the things that matter most to you, then sets up dates with people whose values, goals, and lifestyle fit your own.

The numbers tell the story:

20.7 vs. 14.2

Oklahoma vs. US divorces per 1,000 married women (NCFMR)

62 % vs. 42%

of Edmond and Norman adults are married (U.S. Census)

43.1%

of Norman men 45 to 64 are unmarried (ACS)

32 miles

between Edmond and Norman, about 51 minutes on a typical trip

Both towns are full of people with everything except someone to share it with. OU faculty, Norman Regional clinicians, state agency directors, OU Health physicians, Tinker engineers. Nearly a third of Edmond households clear $150,000 annually. The relationship-worthy singles are here, and VIDA Select makes it easier to meet them.

The

Advantage

Local Expertise Since 2009

From Norman and Edmond to Deer Creek, Arcadia, and beyond

Top-Rated Matchmaker

Trusted by thousands of happy clients since 2009.

11,000+ Success Stories

Thousands of relationships started, one introduction at a time.

How Our Edmond & Norman Matchmaking Works

1. Discovery Call

The matchmaking process begins with an in-depth conversation about your lifestyle, values, dealbreakers, and must haves. All the important details that algorithms struggle to capture.

2. Strategic Search

Many matchmakers limit you to small databases. We search central Oklahoma's largest network of eligible singles, across Edmond, Norman, Deer Creek, Nichols Hills, Moore and Oklahoma City.

3. Curated Introductions

When a potential match is found, you review a profile complete with photos. No blind dates! Each date is arranged at a venue that encourages conversation and fits your personality.

4. Continuous Refinement

After each first date we asked what worked and what didn’t. Your feedback helps ensure every match gets better than the last, narrowing the search as you go.

The

Experience

The

Experience

Hand-Selected Matches

Every introduction is curated to your preferences. No algorithms, no guesswork.

Your Dedicated Matchmaker

One expert who knows your story and handles every detail.

Full-Service Dating Support

From styling to post-date coaching, we help you make a lasting impression.

A Few More Edmond & Norman Success Stories

Greg M.

"Very happy with the service. I did one of the 3-month packages and on my second introduction, I sat down across from her and I swear I felt the spark. We’re still together and that was over a year ago!"

Educator, Norman

Cheryl A.

"I had already paid one of these companies and got eight introductions that had nothing to do with what I asked for. With VIDA I saw photos and a full profile first, and I said no twice without any drama at all. I got engaged in June to my fifth match. Thank you VIDA!"

Attorney, West Norman

Dan W.

"Dating post divorce was stressful, and after two years I decided to try something new. It was really efficient, they did the screening, I did the approving and then the dates were scheduled for me. It worked surprisingly quickly too, compared to how long I’d been searching on my own. And now, thankfully, I’m in the relationship I want!"

Engineer, Edmond

Your Dating Questions Answered

How long does it take to meet someone special in Edmond?

82% of our clients meet someone special within their first 90 days, usually after four to seven introductions. You approve each match based on photos and a profile, so you’ll never be expected to go on blind dates.

How is VIDA different from other Oklahoma matchmakers?

Many Oklahoma services rely on an internal database and require a long-term contract. With VIDA, your search starts with our internal database but extends far beyond it. Matchmakers leverage a variety of sources, presenting you with the most promising candidates. You see a full profile, including photos, before accepting or declining a match. VIDA also offers flexible monthly packages with no long-term commitment.

Why is dating in Edmond and Norman so hard for professionals?

The ingredients are all here, which is what makes it frustrating. Roughly 28,000 unmarried adults between 40 and 74 live in these two towns. But 62% of Edmond adults are married, Norman's single numbers are inflated by more than 32,000 university students, and the two sit 32 miles apart with the whole of Oklahoma City in between. Oklahoma also marries younger than the rest of the country and divorces at one of the highest rates in it, so a great many people reading this married at 24 and are single at 54. Closing that gap is an Edmond matchmaker's entire job.

Are matchmakers better than dating apps for busy professionals?

Dating apps are not the problem. The time they take is. The searching, the messaging, keeping three plus conversations alive at once, the screening, the scheduling. All of that time adds up quickly. A matchmaker takes on the workload, doing the searching and screening. You spend your dating time meeting people.

How much does professional matchmaking cost in Edmond or Norman?

VIDA offers premium matchmaking with transparent pricing and no long-term contracts, with flexible packages built around your goals rather than a fixed tier. Monthly service starts at $1,695. Your matchmaker walks you through the options during a complimentary consultation, before you commit to anything.

Do you serve all of the Edmond and Norman area?

Yes. Working with a matchmaker in Edmond means the whole area, not one zip code. Our Edmond matchmaking service covers Edmond and Norman plus Deer Creek, Arcadia, Nichols Hills, The Village, Moore, Goldsby, Piedmont and Choctaw, with all of Oklahoma City in between. Your Norman matchmaker factors in where you sit on I-35 or the Broadway Extension and how far you will realistically drive on a weeknight.

I'm divorced and haven't dated in twenty years. Is it too late?

No, and you’re in good company! Oklahoma has one of the highest divorce rates in the nation and it peaks between 50 and 60. Most people we meet in Edmond married in their twenties and have never dated as an adult. Working with a matchmaker helps you ease back into the dating scene, introducing you to compatible singles from outside your usual social circles.

I paid a matchmaker before and it went badly. Why is this different?

You see photos and a full profile before you agree to meet anyone, so you never have to go on a blind date. VIDA offers monthly service, which can be stopped and restarted as needed. No long-term commitment that you have to pay up front. And you work with one dedicated matchmaker who learns your history, rather than being handed down a line.

My schedule is brutal. Does this still work?

It is why most of our clients come to us. Session runs February to May and swallows anyone in state government or the firms around it. Tinker runs rotating shifts. Norman Regional and OU Health run nights and call. Seven Saturdays a year Norman closes its own streets. We plan around all of it.

Do you match on faith and values?

Yes, and in both directions. You and your matchmaker talk about your dealbreakers and must haves, then we will screen accordingly.

Begin Your Love Story Today

This area doesn’t have a shortage of relationship-worthy singles. Finding them is the tricky part. For 16+ years, we've connected Edmond and Norman’s most accomplished professionals with matches who fit the life they've built here.

Ready to stop searching and start meeting someone worth your time? Schedule your complimentary consultation with VIDA Select today.

We maintain a selective client roster, accepting only professionals we're confident we can match with someone exceptional. That focus means dedicated attention to your dating success.