Best Philadelphia Matchmakers: 7 Services Reviewed for 2026

The table below ranks Philadelphia's 7 best matchmaking services by Weighted Review Score, calculated from Trustpilot, Yelp, and Google reviews. The full methodology is included after the table.

Report Methodology: The Weighted Review Score combines ratings from Trustpilot, Yelp, and Google, weighted by the number of reviews on each platform. To ensure reliability, services with fewer than 10 total reviews receive a confidence adjustment: 10+ reviews (full weight), 5-9 reviews (90% weight), 2-4 reviews (80% weight), and single reviews (70% weight). For instance, if a service only has a single 5-star review, their weighted score would be 3.5 stars. This prevents services from ranking artificially high based on limited feedback and provides a more accurate comparison based on client experiences. Last Updated: 5/19/2026

Each service review below covers the same four points: who they work with, what it costs, what to expect from the process, and what clients are saying.

Michal Matches — Best for Jewish singles in Philadelphia

Michal Matches is a Philadelphia-based boutique matchmaking service founded in 2022 by Michal Naisteter, specializing in clients in the Jewish community in the greater Philadelphia area.

Clientele: Single professionals in their 20s to 60s, primarily in the greater Philadelphia area, with a stated focus on the Jewish community.

Cost: Matchmaking packages start at $4,000. Final pricing factors in your match preferences, scope of search, and package duration (3, 6, or 12 months). The initial consultation costs $350. Joining the database (rather than becoming a paying client) is free.

What to expect: Naisteter began her career as a professional matchmaker in 2017 at Three Day Rule before launching Michal Matches in 2022. After your $350 consultation, she'll pair you with compatible clients from her database of 4,500+ Philadelphia singles. She also proactively scouts at events, online, and around the city. She aims to present at least one match per month but does not guarantee a specific number.

Clients say: Michal Matches holds a 4.80 weighted score across 43 reviews, the highest weighted score on this list. 5-star reviews most often mention Naisteter's dating coaching, professionalism, and personable demeanor.

To learn more, check out our Michal Matches review.

VIDA Select — Best for flexibility and match pool size

VIDA Select is a matchmaking service founded in 2009 that offers month-to-month packages starting at $1,695, with the largest reach of any service on this list.

Clientele: Men and women in their 20s to 60s. Most clients are accomplished professionals earning $100,000+ seeking long-term relationships.

Cost: Basic matchmaking packages start at $1,695 per month, with no long-term contract required. VIDA also offers a results-guaranteed package for $6,000 that guarantees a minimum of 5 matches in 90 days or the search continues at no additional cost. Free consultation.

What to expect: The service offers pay-as-you-go packages that you can start or stop at any time. Your matchmaker draws from Philadelphia's largest network of professional singles, and you pre-approve every match before any introduction. Once you approve a match, your team handles the rest. With an 82% success rate, the majority of clients enter a relationship with a match within 3 months.

Clients say: VIDA Select holds a 4.58 weighted score across 417 reviews, the largest verified review base of any service on this list. Reviews most often highlight the attentive matchmaker, transparency throughout the process, and clients who exceeded their own expectations.

Enamour — Best for high net worth professionals

Enamour is a boutique matchmaking service for high net worth Philadelphia singles, combining relationship psychology, recruiting technology, and concierge services like personal styling and image consulting. Packages start at $20,000 for 6 months.

Clientele: Single, successful professionals, typically in their 30s to 60s. Tilts toward higher net worth than VIDA or Michal Matches; lower price point than Serious Matchmaking.

Cost: Matchmaking starts at $20,000 for 6 months. Packages can be tailored to fit a client's search requirements.

What to expect: Enamour's team screens potential matches from an invitation-only database. Each match is interviewed for compatibility before being presented to you for approval. The team also uses recruiting technology to scout beyond the database. After each introduction, your matchmaker checks in to gather feedback from both sides. Enamour also offers personal styling, image consulting, and dating coaching as concierge add-ons.

Clients say: Enamour holds a 4.20 weighted score across 13 reviews. Common themes include matchmaker support and dating coaching helping clients re-enter dating after divorce.

Serious Matchmaking — Best for ultra-high-net-worth men seeking marriage

Serious Matchmaking is the Spindel family service (Janis Spindel since 1993, daughter Carly joined her later) targeting men with net worth in the $5M+ range who want marriage. Packages start at $25,000 and go up to $1,000,000+.

Clientele: Men seeking marriage or a serious long-term relationship. Service is concentrated in New York City but extends to Philadelphia clients.

Cost: Carly's packages start at $25,000 and go up to $350,000. Working directly with Janis starts at $50,000 and goes up to $1,000,000. The combined package (both matchmakers searching for you) starts at $80,000. A signing fee starts at $65,000 — and the same rate is charged as a finder's fee if you date a match for 12 months, move in together, or get engaged.

What to expect: Either Janis or Carly meets with you over a meal in a casual setting. A membership package is recommended, and the full fee is paid up front. The contract guarantees at least 12 introductions over a 1-year term. To join the database of eligible singles (as a non-paying member), women pay a screening fee for an interview with Janis.

Clients say: Serious Matchmaking has a 3.36 weighted score across 103 reviews — the lowest on this list. Satisfied clients mention personal growth during the process and meeting "the right gentlemen." Critical reviews most often cite cost vs. delivered matches.

To learn more, check out our Serious Matchmaking review.

Master Matchmakers — Most affordable entry point 

Master Matchmakers is the JoAnn Ward and Steve Ward service that hosted VH1's Tough Love from 2009 to 2013. Packages start at $2,500 (after a $450 qualification fee), making it the lowest-cost option on this list after VIDA.

Clientele: Men and women seeking serious relationships.

Cost: Matchmaking services start at $2,500, which includes a $450 "qualification fee" charged at the initial consultation. The full membership fee is paid up front after contract signing.

What to expect: After signing, the matchmaking process starts with three virtual 1-hour "coaching" sessions to discuss past relationships, current goals, hobbies, occupation, and background. When your matchmaker finds a suitable match, you receive a profile with a photo. If interest is mutual, both parties get each other's phone numbers and initiate contact directly.

Clients say: Master Matchmakers holds a 4.15 weighted score across 179 reviews. 5-star reviews highlight encouragement from dating coaching, introductions to quality matches, and several mentions of meeting someone special. Critical reviews cite slow match cadence after the initial coaching phase.

To learn more, check out our Master Matchmakers review.

LUMA Luxury Matchmaking — Best for clients who want a small-roster matchmaker

LUMA Luxury Matchmaking (formerly Cupid's Cronies) is a Minneapolis-based boutique service founded by April Davis in 2010, with a presence in Philadelphia. Each LUMA matchmaker only takes on 15 to 20 clients at a time. Basic packages start at $15,000.

Clientele: Men and women seeking serious relationships. The small-roster model attracts clients who want a matchmaker focused on a limited caseload.

Cost: Basic membership starts at $15,000. Packages can run over $200,000 depending on scope and duration. Becoming a free "passive member" puts your profile in the database for paying clients to potentially be matched with.

What to expect: Because each matchmaker caps at 15 to 20 clients, the first step is a fit interview. Your matchmaker then interviews up to 40 passive members and sends you a minimum of 3 potential matches. You go on a date with each, exchange phone numbers if you choose, then debrief with your matchmaker.

Clients say: LUMA holds a 4.36 weighted score across 79 reviews. Reviews mention quality matches, thoughtful matchmakers, and good customer service. Several clients credit LUMA with introducing them to a long-term partner.

To learn more, check out our LUMA Matchmaking review.

Aleeza Ben Shalom — Best for Jewish singles wanting a celebrity matchmaker

Aleeza Ben Shalom is the founder of Marriage Minded Mentor and the star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking. She's based in the greater Philadelphia area and provides Jewish matchmaking and coaching to singles in Israel and across the U.S.

Clientele: Jewish singles seeking serious relationships. Limited number of personal matchmaking clients accepted at any time.

Cost: Package pricing is not advertised on her website. Based on the questions in her contact form, expect $15,000 to $50,000+ for personal matchmaking. Marriage Minded Mentor is partnered with two online Jewish matchmaking sites (SawYouAtSinai and JMatchmaking), and joining either of those databases is free.

What to expect: Ben Shalom personally works with a limited number of matchmaking clients. The first step is filling out the contact form on her website. Marriage Minded Mentor also offers dating coaching and matchmaker training.

Clients say: Despite significant media attention from Jewish Matchmaking, there is a scarcity of public customer feedback specific to Aleeza Ben Shalom's matchmaking service. No weighted review score can be calculated.

There's no single "best" Philadelphia matchmaker. There's the one that fits your budget, your timeline, your service expectations, and the kind of person you're trying to meet. Use this framework to help narrow it down.

Step 1: Set your budget realistically

1. $1,600+ per month, no long-term contract: VIDA Select is the only option offering monthly service. Best for clients who want to start now without committing $20K+ upfront.

2. $2,500 – $20,000 paid up front: Master Matchmakers, Michal Matches, and LUMA's entry tier. Best for clients who want a finite engagement and prefer a one-time fee structure.

3. $20,000 – $50,000 paid up front: Enamour and LUMA's mid-tier. Best for clients who want concierge add-ons (styling, coaching, image consulting) included.

4. $75,000+: Serious Matchmaking and Aleeza Ben Shalom's higher-end personal service. Best for ultra-high-net-worth clients who value a named, high-profile matchmaker.

Step 2: Decide if specialty matters

If finding a Jewish partner is the primary goal, Michal Matches and Aleeza Ben Shalom are the two Philadelphia matchmakers built around that specialty. If specialty doesn't matter to you, the four professional-singles services (VIDA, LUMA, Master Matchmakers, Enamour) cover a wider demographic range.

Step 3: Use a free consultation to test fit

Three services offer free consultations: VIDA Select, LUMA Luxury, and Enamour. Take advantage of them! A 30 to 60-minute consultation will tell you more about whether a matchmaker understands what you want than any review can.

Step 4: Read the contract terms before paying

Specifically check: How long is the term? Is the full fee due up front? What guarantees the service makes (minimum matches, replacement policy if you pause). Are there finder's fees if you date a match for a certain period? Several services on this list charge sizeable finder's fees that aren't obvious from their pricing pages.

Philadelphia is the most unmarried major city in the United States, according to U.S. Census American Community Survey data reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer. Of the 10 most populous U.S. cities, Philadelphia has the lowest marriage rate across all ages and races.

That statistic explains a lot of the dating frustration locals feel, and most of the demand for the matchmakers on this list. Philly has 1.5M+ residents, a large single-women majority (PhillyVoice has reported roughly 0.77 single men per 1 single woman), and a dating culture that consistently shows up in local press as harder than peer cities.

For professionals over 35 who've already spent a year or two on the apps, a matchmaker isn't a luxury — it's an outsourcing decision. You're paying someone to do the screening, messaging, and scheduling so you can show up to better first dates with less effort.