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Matchmaking Service for Professionals
Matchmaking service for professionals means a firm that screens and sets up dates for people short on time. Published prices from national firms run from $1,695 a month to $500,000 for a search.
Key takeaways
- Of the 10 national firms I checked on Oct 15, 2026, 7 publish a price on their own site and 3 don't.
- VIDA Select starts at $1,695 a month and calls itself matchmaking for accomplished professionals (VIDA Select FAQ).
- It's Just Lunch says it has over 35 years of experience setting up dates for busy professionals (It's Just Lunch).
- High-end retained searches cost $50,000 to $500,000 at Kelleher and Selective Search.
- Tawkify says clients typically get 1 match a month, needing only the time for the date itself (Tawkify FAQ).
- In a Pew survey, 54% of recent women online daters felt overwhelmed by the number of messages (Pew Research Center).
What is a matchmaking service for professionals?
It’s a matchmaker that sells you time. You have a job that eats your evenings. They do the searching, screening and scheduling. You show up for the date.
A few firms say this out loud. VIDA Select calls itself matchmaking for accomplished professionals who value their time VIDA Select · checked Oct 15, 2026. It’s Just Lunch sells private, premium dating for busy professionals It’s Just Lunch · checked Oct 15, 2026. Kelleher says its members are typically marriage-minded, high-achieving professionals Kelleher International · checked Oct 15, 2026.
Best matchmaking services for professionals, compared
I checked 10 national firms on Oct 15, 2026. You can sort the table by any column. The price column only shows what each firm publishes about itself.
| Refund policy | Who it suits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It's Just Lunch | Matchmaker | US cities listed on its site | Not published | Not stated publicly | Busy professionals who want low-key first dates set up for them |
| Kelleher International | Matchmaker | Teams in 20 cities worldwide, including LA, NYC, Chicago, Dallas and Seattle | $50,000 to $500,000 (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated publicly | Marriage-minded, high-achieving professionals with a 1 to 2-year search |
| Selective Search | Matchmaker | Nationwide; based in Chicago | $50,000 to $500,000 for a retained search (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated publicly | Executives who want a retained search over 6 to 12 months |
| LUMA | Matchmaker | US locations by state, plus other countries | $20,000 to $250,000 or more (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated publicly. Offers a membership hold. | Large budgets; describes a 6-month search |
| VIDA Select | Matchmaker | Nationwide network, per its FAQ | From $1,695 a month; guaranteed programs up to $6,000+ (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated on its FAQ | Professionals who want month-to-month help |
| Tawkify | Matchmaker | Clients in every state; searches across the lower 48 | Client packages start at $4,900 (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | FAQ says it only takes clients it believes it can match, “or your money back.” Full terms not public. | Busy singles who want dates planned for them; 3 or 6 match trial |
| Three Day Rule | Matchmaker | Nationwide, plus 15 metro areas including Boston, Chicago, LA, NYC and Seattle | Premium membership from $6,300, per its blog (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated publicly. Client contracts are separate from the site terms. | People who want a matchmaker and a dating coach on one team |
| Elite Connections | Matchmaker | Offices in 7 states, plus Zoom | $15,000 for a standard 6-month membership (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Full refund within 3 business days of signing; none once work begins | People who want a set membership term and an office to visit |
| The Matchmaking Company | Matchmaker | 47 US office locations | Not published | Set in each client agreement, per its terms of service | People who want to meet their matchmaker at a local office |
| Master Matchmakers | Matchmaker | Throughout the US, with 10 city and regional pages | $3,500 to $35,000 (Premium) (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Premium refund terms not stated | Mid-range budgets that want active recruiting and an unlimited hold |
Two don’t publish a price: It’s Just Lunch and The Matchmaking Company. Three Day Rule’s only public number is a blog post saying memberships start at $6,300 Three Day Rule blog · checked Oct 15, 2026. You’ll get a number on a call. Ask for it in writing.
For detail on single firms, read Kelleher International, Tawkify cost and Three Day Rule cost.
How did I choose these firms?
I used four plain rules:
- It works in many cities or nationwide, not just one town.
- Its own website explains how the service works.
- I could open its pages and check what it says about price and refunds.
- It’s a real matchmaker, with people doing the matching.
I didn’t test, rank or score them. I don’t have the data for that, and I won’t fake it.
Which professional matchmaker service fits you?
| If you are | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Curious but not ready for a big contract | VIDA Select, Tawkify | VIDA has a monthly plan. Tawkify offers a 3 or 6 match trial (FAQ) |
| Someone who wants coaching too | Three Day Rule | It pairs you with a matchmaker and a coach (Three Day Rule) |
| Someone who wants a person to meet in an office | The Matchmaking Company, Elite Connections | 47 US offices (TMC); offices in 7 states (Elite) |
| Busy and want simple first dates | It’s Just Lunch | It arranges the date and asks for feedback after |
| An executive with a big budget and a long list | Kelleher, Selective Search, LUMA | Retained searches with published ranges up to $500,000 |
All checked Oct 15, 2026.
Is your time worth more than the fee?
Put in the hours you spend on apps each week and what your time is worth to you. The calculator compares that to paying for help.
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What is your app time worth?
A rough way to compare your own hours with paying someone. Your numbers only.
Tawkify says its clients typically get one match a month, each needing only the time for the date itself Tawkify FAQ · checked Oct 15, 2026. That’s their claim, but it’s the right idea. You’re paying to skip the screening.
Apps can eat that time fast. In a Pew Research Center survey, 54% of recent women users said they felt overwhelmed by the number of messages they got Pew Research Center · checked Oct 15, 2026.
Are the best high end matchmaking services worth the price?
High-end firms search longer and charge much more. Kelleher puts its fee anywhere from $50,000 to $500,000, with a search that usually runs 1 to 2 years Kelleher International · checked Oct 15, 2026. Selective Search says a retained search typically costs $50,000 to $500,000 Selective Search FAQ · checked Oct 15, 2026. LUMA lists $20,000 to $250,000 or more LUMA · checked Oct 15, 2026.
The extra money buys search time and custom recruiting. It can’t buy a promise, and even Kelleher says no reputable service can guarantee chemistry. Read is a matchmaker worth it before you spend at this level.
What about matchmaking services for young professionals?
Ask about ages first. Always. I learned that one at 35.
If you’re younger, start small. A monthly plan or a short trial lets you see the pool before you commit. Or join a firm’s candidate pool for free first. See free matchmaking services.
What should you ask before you sign?
- What’s the total price, in writing?
- How many introductions, and over how many months?
- What’s the refund policy, in writing?
- What are the ages and cities of people in your pool?
- Can I pause if I meet someone?
The full list is in the matchmaker contract checklist. For every published price, see professional matchmaker cost. Not sure you need a matchmaker at all? Read matchmaker vs dating coach.
Compare more firms on the matchmaking services near me hub, or book a free consultation and tell me what your weeks look like.
Questions people ask
What is the best matchmaking service?
There isn't one best for everyone. The best one for you has a pool that fits your age and city, a price you can afford without stress, and a refund policy in writing.
Which matchmaking services publish their prices?
Of the 10 firms I checked, Kelleher, Selective Search, LUMA, VIDA Select, Tawkify, Elite Connections and Master Matchmakers publish a price or range, and Three Day Rule's blog gives a starting price. The Matchmaking Company and It's Just Lunch don't.
Are high-end matchmaking services better?
They search longer and charge far more, up to $500,000 at Kelleher and Selective Search. More money buys more search time, not a promise of love.
Is there a matchmaking service for young professionals?
Most firms work with all ages, but ask about the ages in their pool. Lower-cost options like VIDA Select's monthly plan or Tawkify's 3 or 6 match trial let you test the idea first.
How much time does a matchmaker save?
It depends on how you date now. Tawkify says each match needs only the time for the date itself. Use the calculator on this page with your own hours.
Do matchmakers work with professionals outside big cities?
Many do. Tawkify works with clients in every state, and Selective Search says it works across the country, including remote areas.
Should I sign up on the first call?
No. Take the contract home, read it, and sleep on it. A good firm will still want you tomorrow.