I hate dating apps and find them somewhat limiting and dehumanizing. I tried this out as an…read morealternative. I still believe a good matchmaking service could save professionals so much time - they just need to be executed better. NOTE: I only paid to be IN the database (I think this was $200 or $250 - no guaranteed dates but you have a shot at being set up with a paid client), and never paid the higher fee to be set up on a date. Pros: The meetups ARE good! You have a chance to meet and hit it off with someone in real life, and they set these up for various age ranges. I did go on a date with a guy I met at one of these meet ups. We had a lot in common but not quite a romantic spark. Cons: I was reached out to about 2 dates. I don't think you ever get a photo prior to the set up. The first person was a 52 year old man. I am 34, and this was outside my age range (+/- 5 years), so I turned it down. The second one I accepted, but honestly I should have asked more questions. I never got this man's age and assumed he'd be within my range given I turned down the first one but he appeared to be 50s as well (just a guess), was VERY socially awkward, and since I agreed to the set up I felt it would be rude to leave early. Had I known the guys age or had a photo - I would never have accepted. From this experience, I actually feel like going to meetups or using the apps ARE better options. I am able to at least see a photo beforehand (which can save SO much time and awkwardness), and get important points such as age, marital status, etc up front. I ended up meeting my SO on a popular app, which consequently is how Abby met hers per her podcast, Ghosted, where she does have interesting guests and share advice.

I have been a fully paid client of social matchmaking. I have to say I'm impressed. 20 years ago,…read morewhen I wanted to get married and have kids, I hired another matchmaker in Denver and I felt it was a bit of bait and switch. Because of that experience, I was much more circumspect going in. This time. I interviewed over 12 different matchmakers. Abby was the only one who had a formal process and methodology. Her references also told me that she was very ethical. In short, I discovered that matchmaking is a seedy business, but Abby is the top in her field and really once the best value match for everyone Keep in mind, she can't determine chemistry. Only you can. But what she can do is determine a values match. And everyday I've been on so far reflects that. The men she introduces to me, a quality, quality men and are aligned with what I'm looking for. If you're still on the fence, then I implore you to listen to a number of her podcasts. That really helped me get to know her, understand how she is a constant learner, and helped me hone what I was looking for before I plunked down the fee to work with her.

I joined LUMA cautiously after feeling somewhat discouraged by modern dating apps and unsure…read morewhether matchmaking would truly feel more intentional or compatible. I've tried nearly every major dating app over the years, met many interesting people, and even had meaningful long-term relationships through them. But I repeatedly found myself meeting people who were ultimately not emotionally available or truly oriented toward long-term commitment and partnership. I've been genuinely pleasantly surprised by my experience so far, especially working with Gina. What has stood out most to me is that the matches have felt thoughtful beyond just surface-level compatibility. In a short period of time, I've already met people I likely never would have crossed paths with otherwise, and the conversations felt emotionally mature, engaging, and surprisingly aligned in values and personality. One thing I especially appreciate is that the introductions did not match my assumptions based on photos or resumes alone. Both people ended up being very different, in positive ways, from what I initially expected. That made me realize there is real care and intuition behind the matchmaking process. Gina has been exceptionally warm, attentive, encouraging, and genuinely invested in understanding compatibility beyond surface traits. The entire experience has made dating feel more human, reflective, and hopeful again rather than transactional or exhausting. What feels fundamentally different to me compared to app dating is the level of intentionality. It's difficult to screen for emotional availability, relationship readiness, and genuine commitment orientation on swipe-based apps. Through LUMA, I've felt introduced to people who are serious about building meaningful partnership and approaching dating with maturity and self-awareness. I still have no idea where any particular connection may lead, but for the first time in a long time I feel optimistic about meeting emotionally compatible people in a more intentional way. I'm grateful to Gina and to LUMA for the experience so far.

I had a great time working with Erica and Amy as a passive match. I wasn't ultimately able to form…read morea strong connection with the person I was matched with, but I could see what we had in common that made the match reasonable. All in all, a very fun experience, and a good self esteem boost to put yourself out there! Wish it translated into a second date, but if I was called up again for another match I'd be excited to meet the person.

Hello all, This is my second time with IJL the last time…read morewas about 16 years ago. I was very skeptical about joining again since my luck at meeting someone in Colorado has been a challenge and actually non-existing. I called IJL and they made me feel very comfortable from the start. They asked the right questions; they developed a relationship with me and explained their service very well. They have improved since the last time, listening, coaching, and letting you talk about what is important, what you look for, and what you expect. I am in my first month of dating and so far, has been a great experience, and looking forward to my next date. Thank you IJL. Les.

Hello, fellow daters! I wanted to share my experience with It's Just Lunch after completing my…read more6-month membership. I took a leap of faith and invested several thousand dollars, hoping to meet someone who would be a great match. During my membership, I went on a total of eight dates. While I met some genuinely nice and attractive men, every match lived more than an hour from where I live. I shared my concerns with my matchmaker multiple times, explaining that the distance was becoming a significant obstacle. Unfortunately, they continued to match me with people who were not geographically compatible. Although It's Just Lunch focuses on the Denver Metro area, I don't consider places like Fort Collins to be part of the practical Denver Metro dating area when you're looking at regular, long-term dating. The biggest challenge wasn't the quality of the men--it was the distance. It quickly became a barrier for both of us and made it difficult to build a relationship. My membership ended in May 2026, and because of the cost, I won't be renewing. That said, I do want to recognize the positives. The team handled all of the date planning, communicated well throughout the process, and always listened to my feedback. However, for the price of the membership, I expected my concerns about location to be reflected in future matches. Unfortunately, that never changed. Even if the membership were more affordable, I still wouldn't sign up for another six months because geographic compatibility didn't seem to be a priority. I hope this honest review helps anyone considering the service. Your experience may be different, but for me, distance ultimately outweighed the benefits.

Save your money. While I believe Michelle is sincere, she also blows a lot of smoke to sell the…read moreservice. I debated whether or not to employ her - my thought process, dating is a numbers game (as much as she denies it, but it's reality), the more people you meet the better the chances. How can an independent, working out of her home, adding no real value, have a large clientele? She doesn't. Once you begin with her, it feels just like filling out an online dating application. Her only real value add is commenting on picture quality, and maybe, offering a female perspective on style. She was critical of my pictures (you need to smile more), even tho' I've received plenty of attention on other services with the same images. I'm a +6', successful male, attractive, very fit, and financially secure. She suggests she has a rigorous screening process, and yes, some of the women were accomplished in their fields (but honestly, that's not all that important to men), but there are other clients loaded with tattoos - not what I'd expect from a "selective" service. I might have looked at 20 profiles, not one I'd classify as a "maybe". If you're looking for a quality woman, this isn't the venue. Over 2 years, not one date. To her credit she kept in contact (1 email/6mo), but unless you need a lot of coaching, you are much better off with the apps as dismal as they are.

Only had a phone interview with Michelle, but an 1.5 hour one, after which it was clear this is not…read moregoing to work very well. She appears very honest and upfront about only working with specific customers, and about providing no guarantees whatsoever. That she'll get any matches at all. In any amount of time at all. "You're NOT gonna get a match once a week" - okay, I get that, good matches aren't that common... ", or once a month," - huh... well, that's becoming a bit unfortunate. You've claim to have been in the business for 30 years, to have have over 200 paying clients, said my looks are good, said you've matched a much less attractive guy recently, and you can't find me a POTENTIAL match in a MONTH? I must ask - why so? How many women in my age range (under 32 y/o, I'm 33) do you have among your clients? No specific answer. No rough ballpark guess answer, either. (I'm guessing: less than five.) Told me a story about how one lady waited for 11 years before finally got matched and married. How's that for a client success story? (-_-) She also provides coaching and dating advice, which is in itself good. But can be inconsistent wrt what she says and what she means. "I'd like to get better, higher quality photos of you" "Like, professional photos?" "No-no, not professional photos! Those are no good..." (Still, I send her photos from a professional Hollywood photographer) "Yeah, those look great!" (...sure) "Photos of you in nicer clothing, you need to show that you're making an effort. Not sneakers." "Like dress shoes?" "No, not dress shoes! But, shoes you'd wear to an upscale restaurant. Or in the photo from your friend's wedding!" (I look at that photo) "So, dress shoes." "None of your photos are full-body, look at the pictures I've sent you! I need pictures like that" (literally half (3/6) of the pictures she sent me are not full-body, either. And I've sent her a few full-body ones, although not from the professional photosession) She was eager to send me lots more pictures of other male clients. As an example of what I should send her. I asked for some pictures of some women clients (because tbh I think most paying women there are 40+). She got offended that I asked for pictures of her clients before becoming one and basically terminated the discussion there. Another interesting thing she said: "Most of my matches are on the 1-st or 2-nd attempt!" I can only speculate how that's even possible. She's either REALLY good at getting EXACTLY what people want (hard to believe with the amount of misunderstandings outlines above) - or her clients tend to be older and so starved that by the time she gets them ANYTHING they just jump on it. So yeah. If you're a hopeless romantic, a 40++ y/o cat lady waiting for a prince Charming and willing to wait for another 11 years - this might be a good idea for you. But if you're a mid-30s man looking to actually meet a substantial number of quality women who are at least not older than you - well, she's honest about setting your expectations REALLY low.

I've been in Michele's service for close to three years. While I haven't met the right guy yet, I…read moreknow that Michele is still looking for me--that is the value of signing up with a legitimate matchmaker with an open-ended contract. It gives you time until the right person appears. The men I have met through her service are high quality individuals. Who knows, maybe the next guy I meet through her service will be my last first date. :) Michele is also ethical and won't accept clients who she knows won't fit in with her clientele. In my mind, this makes her really trustworthy. She is direct, incredibly supportive and empathetic--she genuinely cares about her clients and the service she provides. I know she has my best interests in mind because she vets potential clients. Her service is very hands on and she coaches her clients--so you have to be able to communicate honestly with good rapport. She has been doing this for 30 years. This is her calling. Only a person confident in their service and with a strong track record of success would offer an open-ended contract (all the other local services in town contract for a certain period of time and charge, in my humble opinion, confiscatory amounts). Her website has a ton of great information and the goal isn't to provide you with a million matches. The goal is to zero in on what her clients are looking for and for them to find a strong connection with one of the first few people they meet. We are so fortunate to have such a fantastic legitimate matchmaker in town. If you are reading her website and going through reviews and think this could be a good fit for you--give her a call!

From the owner: Clients love the open-ended contract, the wealth of pictures and information they receive on each…read moreand every client, the hands-on feedback and coaching from me (their matchmaker) and especially the fact that I look strictly for clients who fit what my clientele is searching for, not just income from anyone who calls.

THIS IS A SCAM !!! Eventbrite need to remove them from their platform. They ask you to sign up but…read morethey never send you link nor organize any events. Biggest matchmaking SCAM EVER !!! Don't signup with them again !!

First of all, none of their events are Monday at 8pm. In fact, I suspect they rarely, if ever, even…read morehave events. I purchased a Groupon for a Speed Dating event. I made the reservation online as directed. And on the day/time of the event, no one was there. The venue knew nothing about any speed dating event being scheduled there. And, suspiciously, the mondayat8 website was down. I received no notice from the company by phone or email, even though I provided both in my reservation. Total scam. Do not waste your money or time.

My kids have been in shows with center stage. I was amazed that by the quality of the shows. The…read morecostumes, the singing, the stages were truly amazing. CenterStage instills in children the love of musical center. I truly recommend them.

Incredibly talented performers, enjoyed "Working" as much as any production at DCPA ever! Amazing…read moreproduction for a small space, music and choreography we're perfect. So happy we found this wonderful little theatre, can't wait for their next show.

I have had a great experience working with Alyssa Maple. She has been really helpful, guiding me…read morethrough this ongoing Denver job market. She has supported me and has seen me as an asset in this highly competitive market. If you are looking for someone to help you find what you are looking for temporarily or look for the perfect fit, definitely reach out to Alyssa.

I would say stay away from recruiters in general. There was a time when Robert half was headed…read moreshoulders, a more professional effective recruiter than the others on the market. It seems as if those days are long gone. My experience with the creative Robert half team was less than stellar and doesn't seem like they really know what they're doing.