The Price of Love: How Much Does a Matchmaker in London Cost?

One of the most frequently searched topics online, related to 'matchmaking' in the UK, is its cost. Therefore, we have outlined some of the fees and benefits associated with investing in a personalised matchmaking service.

Costs of hiring a matchmaker

The cost of hiring a matchmaker in London can vary significantly based on the level of service, the reputation of the matchmaker, the longevity of the business, and the specific requirements of the client. Here are some general price ranges you might encounter:

1.     Basic Services: For a more standard service, where you might get a few introductions and basic matchmaking support, prices can range from £1,000 to £5,000.

2.     Mid-Range Services: These services often include more personalised attention, multiple introductions, and additional support such as coaching and feedback. Costs for these packages typically range from £5,000 to £15,000.

3.     High-End Services: Premium matchmaking services, which offer a highly personalised experience, in-depth vetting processes, headhunting services and exclusive events, can cost anywhere from £15,000 to £50,000.

4.     Elite Services: The most exclusive and bespoke services often have the owner/director of the agency as the dedicated matchmaker to the client. The service will include personal coaching, 24-hour access to the matchmaker, and extensive search and headhunting efforts, often internationally. Costs will often exceed £50,000 but more likely to start in the six-figure range and will incur extra expenses such as international travel to ‘vet’ prospective introductions.

These figures are estimates, and actual prices can vary widely. We would recommend that you research different matchmaking services, understand what they offer, and read reviews or testimonials before deciding.

Here at the Bowes-Lyon Partnership, we have two Membership packages to suit the needs of our customers: the Classic and the Premium. Both are 12-month memberships and include a complimentary photo shoot, and a dedicated personal matchmaker.

Priced at £10,000+VAT and £15,000+VAT respectively, they differ in terms of the number of introductions included, whilst the premium service also includes exclusive head-hunting of matches, additional dating coaching, and partnerships with affiliated agencies.

What do we do differently?

• Our dedicated one-on-one matchmakers engage with our members on a weekly basis, emphasising the importance of communication. This approach has contributed to our impressive success rate, with over 72% of members entering into a long-term relationship during their membership.

• Many of our competitors don’t use photographs as part of their introductions and encourage blind dating. Whilst we are not promoting the ‘online methodology’ of judging by picture alone, we do feel seeing a photo of the introduction you are considering, to be an important part of the matching process. We include a photoshoot as part of your membership to ensure members have up-to-date and representative images.

• In our Premium Membership there is no limit on introductions. We believe we are unique in this respect, to ensure a momentum and proactivity of dates to help hone in on your ideal partner. You’ll be meeting similar, high-calibre professionals, on a regular basis, whilst we we do all the legwork and all the time-consuming parts that come with whittling down that pool of potential introductions for you to meet.

• Our reputation built over 15 years of business means we have strong affiliation with other agencies and enables us to have one of the largest pools of eligible UK singles within our network.

• We believe in discretion: all members sign a confidentiality agreement and we only introduce members by first name, ensuring your privacy and confidentiality and allowing you to reveal more to a potential partner at a pace that suits you.
  

The cost of hiring a matchmaker in London can vary widely, ranging from a few thousand pounds to six figure services. At Bowes-Lyon Partnership we believe we offer a great customer experience for high calibre professionals, as endorsed by the fact that over 80% of our new members come via referral from someone who has found success through us.

If you’re looking to find out more about our matchmaking services and if we can be of assistance in your search, then please click here to tell us a little bit more about you, and arrange a call with one of our friendly matchmakers