How much does Shannon's Circle cost?

Shannon's Circle charges $10,000+ for customized 6-12 month contracts with pricing tailored to each client's search requirements. This positions Shannon's Circle as mid-range compared to boutique San Francisco matchmakers. Free database inclusion is available but offers no active search or guarantee of ever meeting anyone.

What are Shannon's Circle's reviews like?

Shannon's Circle has uniformly positive but limited reviews: 5-star Yelp rating with handful of 4-5 star reviews (plus "Not Recommended" 5-star reviews) praising match quality and "bespoke" experience, and 5-star Google rating with limited reviews including one client reporting 8-month relationship success. Not yet reviewed on Trustpilot or BBB.

Who is Shannon Lundgren?

Shannon Lundgren is a Harvard Business School alumna and former Wells Fargo product manager responsible for digital experience who founded Shannon's Circle in 2012 after attending a 3-day matchmaking bootcamp. She left her corporate job to work on Shannon's Circle full-time in 2021, building clientele through Harvard alumni network and word-of-mouth.

How many clients does Shannon's Circle work with?

Shannon's Circle only accepts 15 active clients at any given time for personalized attention. Lundgren carefully evaluates whether the type of match you're seeking aligns with her network before accepting clients, openly declining searches she can't fulfill (like religious-specific preferences due to network limitations).

Does Shannon's Circle work with The League dating app?

Yes, Shannon Lundgren has a partnership with The League dating app, offering matchmaking services via that online dating platform in addition to traditional matchmaking services. This expands her reach beyond direct matchmaking clients to singles using the exclusive dating app.

What searches does Shannon's Circle avoid?

Shannon's Circle avoids religious-specific preference searches because, as Lundgren explains, "my circle doesn't skew religious, so I don't have the network to fulfill that search criteria." She openly acknowledges network limitations and carefully considers whether desired match types align with available connections before accepting clients.

Where does Shannon's Circle find matches?

Matches come primarily from Shannon Lundgren's internal database supplemented by her Harvard alumni network and word-of-mouth networking. This boutique approach can be limiting compared to services using recruiting technology, scout networks, or access to broader singles pools—limitations Lundgren openly acknowledges when declining certain searches.

Does Shannon's Circle require a contract?

Yes, Shannon's Circle requires either 6 or 12-month service contracts starting at $10,000+ with full payment typically required before search begins. This contrasts with services like VIDA Select offering month-to-month flexibility, allowing clients to stop when meeting someone or if service isn't the right fit.

What is Shannon's Circle's matchmaking philosophy?

Lundgren's stated goal is "not to get you out on a bunch of dates, my goal is to get you into a great relationship," emphasizing quality over quantity. She believes successful matching "requires perseverance, hard work, belief—and a little magic," focusing on relationship outcomes rather than introduction volume.

Can I join Shannon's Circle database for free?

Yes, potential matches can join Shannon's Circle database at no cost, but this is a passive membership with no active search done on your behalf. You may never meet anyone this way—you're only contacted if matching a paying client's criteria, similar to free database options at other boutique matchmakers. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.