Shanny In The City Reviews [Meet Toronto Matchmaker Shannon Tebb!]

Toronto matchmaker Shannon Tebb's Shanny In The City charges starting at $1,575 for 1-year contracts serving professionals aged 30-65 in Toronto and GTA, with a $125 consultation fee (deducted from membership) and 4.8-star Google rating based on 40+ reviews.

Founded in 2010 after Tebb became a certified Life Coach with anthropology/sociology background inspired by the movie Hitch, the service matches clients from an internal database one match at a time with mutual interest required, plus add-on "Wingwoman" mock dates for $400 and coaching packages at $225-$1,100.

💡 Key Insights:

• Affordable 1-year contracts: Shanny In The City charges starting at $1,575 for 1-year contracts serving professionals aged 30-65 in Toronto and GTA, with $125 consultation fee deducted from membership cost upon signup
• Life coaching background: Shannon Tebb combines certified Life Coach credentials with anthropology/sociology degree to help divorcees and singles navigate modern dating, focusing on confidence building and mindset shifts
• Wingwoman mock date program: Comprehensive dating support features 2.5-hour "Wingwoman" practice sessions for $400 where Tebb or team accompanies you on mock dates with feedback on presentation and strategies for improvement
• Coaching add-ons available: Individual coaching packages range from $225 (single 60-minute session) to $1,100 (five sessions) plus HST, with separate life coaching at $225 per 60 minutes
• Inspired by Hollywood: Founded after watching movie Hitch, wanting to do "what Will Smith was doing, but in real life" to help men and women become better daters
• One-match-at-a-time approach: Presents one match at a time from internal database, exchanging phone numbers only when mutual interest exists, recommending progression from phone to video to in-person dates
• Strong Google presence: 4.8-star Google rating based on 40+ reviews with many praising both coaching and matchmaking services, though no Yelp reviews available for comparison
• Media-savvy expert: Featured dating expert on shows like Modern Girl's Guide To Divorce and The Social CTV, active on social media dispensing dating advice via Twitter and Instagram

Thinking about hiring Shanny In The City? It makes sense to check out Shannon Tebb reviews to decide if she’s the best matchmaker in Toronto. After all, you’re looking to find your perfect match! 

Find out how she got started as a matchmaker, what to expect if you hire her, how much her service costs and more. 

This Toronto matchmaker said she’s a “small-town girl turned big city dating expert.” She described observing her mom interact with other adults as she was growing up, and being fascinated by it. 

I never played with Barbies — instead I was the kid sitting at the dinner table listening to my mom chat with her friend. I was always intrigued by that.

Her interest in relationships never waned, and she studied anthropology and sociology in college. She spent a lot of her time giving dating and relationship advice to her friends, and also became a certified Life Coach.

“Back in university, I was kind of the go-to girl for dating advice.”

Tebb started thinking about turning her coaching into a paying gig, and the idea for Shanny In The City came to fruition after seeing the movie Hitch. 

As she told DatingAdvice.com, 

I wanted to do that, what Will Smith was doing, but in real life. I feel really passionate about helping men and women be better daters.

She launched her coaching service in 2010.

As she explained in an interview, 

I was very passionate about helping singles get back into dating. I work with a lot of divorcees, people that maybe don’t know how to navigate the dating world nowadays - everything has changed with online dating.

After hosting a number of social events around the city, she realized she had built up a large network of singles and used that database to transition into matchmaking. 

She still offers dating and life coaching as part of her services. As she shared in an interview,

“I saw a need to really help singles get back out there and meet people organically. But a lot of times they just didn’t know where to start or they didn’t have the coaching behind them… so I’ve done everything from shopping and styling, [and] working on confidence boosters, to thinking about their mindset and the type of partner they want to attract in their life.”

Here are Shannon Tebb's 3 best online dating tips for singles:

Tebb also talks about how using a dating app can feel like you’re shopping for someone, and says many singles drop someone who might be a terrific fit as a result:

“It’s like you’re shopping for someone when really you’re always swiping for that next best thing, but that person that you left out could’ve been a perfect match for you, could’ve had all the values, that similar lifestyle, but because they didn’t meet one criteria you’ve canceled them out.”

Tebb works with professional singles, typically ages 30 to 65, in Toronto and the GTA.

As with most Toronto matchmakers, the first step for interested potential clients is filling out the online submission form.

You’ll then schedule a consultation to discuss the services available. The consultation is done via video call or in person, and it costs $125. However, if you decide to work with Shanny In The City after the consultation, this fee will later be deducted from your membership.

After the meeting, you’ll choose which of the membership options is best for you and sign a 1-year contract. Shanny In The City matchmaking costs start at $1,575.

Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be introduced to Toronto singles from the Shanny In The City database. As she explains, 

I try to visualize the two singles together. I believe you can match on paper, but there also has to be that level of chemistry and sparks and excitement. If I can kind of see two singles together, that’s a good chance that it’s going to be a great match.

Tebb presents one match at a time, and when there is mutual interest she exchanges phone numbers on your behalf. 

She recommends a progression of chatting on the phone, then a video date, and then if both you and your match are comfortable with it, an in-person date.

You can also add on coaching services like her “Wingwoman” program, where Tebb or one of her team accompanies you on a mock date. They evaluate how you present yourself and offer strategies for improving the impression you make. This 2.5 hour session costs $400.

A 60-minute dating coaching package is $225 for a single session, $650 for three sessions, and $1100 for five sessions (+hst). Her life coaching sessions also cost $225 for 60 minutes (+hst).

Shannon Tebb is no stranger to social media, dispensing dating advice on platforms like Twitter and Instagram. She has also been a featured dating expert on shows like Modern Girl’s Guide To Divorce and The Social CTV. 

But when it comes to reviews of her matchmaking service, you won’t find too many. While Shanny In The City does have a Yelp page, there are no reviews to compare.

On Google, Shanny In The City has a solid 4.8-star rating based on 40+ reviews. Many of the positive reviews were for her coaching services:

Tebb also received 5-star Google reviews for her matchmaking service:

With mainly positive reviews, it seems Shannon Tebb’s matchmaking process is a good fit for many.

But is it right for you?

Deciding which matchmaking service to hire isn’t just about reviews, it’s also about how the service fits with your expectations and needs. 

Ask yourself how you feel about committing to a long-term contract with a predetermined number of matches. Are you comfortable with the odds that your perfect match also signed up with Shanny In The City?

Or would you rather also consider a matchmaking service like VIDA Select that has direct access to a huge pool of eligible Toronto singles?

VIDA Select combines the personal touch of boutique matchmaking with all the efficiency modern tech has to offer. 

Instead of relying on a limited internal database, your personal matchmaker hand-selects incredible, highly compatible singles from Toronto’s largest dating pool. 

No more compromising on match quality! 

And with VIDA, you pay-as-you-go. All of the matchmaking service options are month to month, so you don’t have to worry about scheduling hold time or paying for matchmaking service you don’t need when you hit it off with a match. 

Stop and start as needed, and date on your schedule. 

Why not see if VIDA Select is the right Toronto matchmaking service for you? Click here to learn more!