FAQs

All your questions answered

Do you work with clients internationally?

We do indeed. We have four offices between the US and United Kingdom that serve clients all over the world. Generally speaking, USA-based clients work with a matchmaker...

What is matchmaking?

Despite its archaic history, matchmaking has shifted and grown to adapt to more modern relationship ideals. Even so, the focus remains the same: matching one single...

Will my profile be visible to the public?

Absolutely not! All profiles are securely stored on our CRM system which is only accessible to our team of professional matchmakers. Your profile will only be shared...

When was Maclynn founded?

Our agency was founded in London in 2011, under the name The Vida Consultancy. By 2013 we quickly expanded to work with international clients based in all different...

How is matchmaking different to online dating?

Where do we start?! In many ways matchmaking is the polar opposite, or as we like to say, matchmaking is the answer to all your dating challenges! It’s offline...

How does it work?

Stage 1: A compatibility profiling session will delve into your life, attitudes, beliefs and values. It’s not enough to know what you do in life, we want to know why...

Are you a marriage agency?

Not in the traditional sense. Our aim is to find you a compatible partner who is serious about having a long-term committed relationship that may or may not lead to...

If I decide to join when can I expect to start dating?

Most Private Members are on a date within just a few weeks of joining. We want to get it right, so there’s a lot of work at the start of your membership to make sure...

How long does the membership last?

Typically 12 months, however we tailor membership to our clients’ individual requirements and therefore membership duration can vary.

Where will my matchmaker be based?

Your matchmaker will be based in New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles or San Francisco. Unless of course you would rather work with one of our matchmakers in London! If you...

Where are your offices?

We have four offices in the United States: Manhattan NY, Morristown NJ, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Our global Headquarters are in Mayfair, London with more offices...

Do you cover the Dubai region?

Yes we do. We work with clients worldwide and we are a well-known introduction agency in the United Arab Emirates. In fact, Dubai is one of our most popular...

How do I know if I’m ready to use a matchmaker?

Only you can truly know whether you are relationship ready. Remember, we cannot provide a relationship – we can only provide an introduction. You need to have the time...

How can I apply to be an Open Member?

Open Membership is an exclusive invitation-only network of single individuals who are serious about finding a long term compatible partner. We are proud of the...

How do I know if matchmaking is right for me?

Are you serious about finding a compatible partner? Would you rather have expert help than tackle the crazy world of dating on your own? Do you value your time? If the...

Do you work with gay clients?

Yes we do. During an initial complimentary consultation we will explain our experience of matching clients from the LGBTQ+ community and from there you can make a...

Why Maclynn?

Since 2011 we have worked tirelessly at creating the very best matchmaking service for high achieving, cosmopolitan people. Over 50% of our team have a degree, Masters...