A historic practice, redesigned.
ABOUT
Matchmaking predates “modern romance” by centuries.
Long before the internet, there were those in this world who had one job:
find the thread that connected two people.
Beyond the philosophical, these people understood the importance of temperament, timing, and real-world experience which bound two people together. This practice would sometimes take months to complete, hand-selecting the perfect partner for an individual.
Modern Matchmaking has largely drifted from this practice, often favoring scale over selectivity and exceptionality.
We return to the original craft.
Our practice involves real-world scouting, with a white-glove interview process and in-person conversations that ensure the things that matter most to one also matters to the other.
We observe, curate, and introduce with precision.
We are matchmaking as it was meant to be practiced: personal, exacting, and rare.
Our Process
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Initial Interview
For Men:
We begin with a private interview. We take the time to understand your standards, your life, and the partner you are seeking.
Our scouts have flown around the world to find a perfect match. No expectation or standard is too high.
For Women:
After being scouted, you will be personally invited to an interview with one of our matchmakers. An introduction will be made if there is a fit with one of our current clients.
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Next Steps
For Men:
If you are in the New York, Chicago, or San Francisco area, a matchmaker will invite you to dinner to discuss your contract and initial matches we believe you may be interested in. Over the dinner, we will discuss scope and investment.
If not in the Big Three, we are happy to send a matchmaker out to meet you or conduct the interview over Zoom.
For Women:If there is a mutual match, a dinner date with your preferences in mind will be arranged. If desired, a driver will be sent for your use on the date.
After the date, if there is continued mutual interest, your matchmaker will exchange contact information.
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Adapt as Needed
For Men:
No search is the same, and our process evolves as you do. We are with you every step of the way for adjustment or recalibration on what your forever looks like.
For Women:If, for any reason, you would no longer like to be part of the exception community let any of our matchmakers know at any time and we will remove you and your data from our domain.
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Find Your Forever
For All:
Your happiness, and the possibility of lasting love, is our purpose.
What makes it worthwhile: “I didn’t think someone like them could exist.”
Our role is not simply to introduce a spark, but to help lay the foundation for something enduring.
Once a couple becomes part of The Exception, they remain part of our community for life.
WHAT SETS US APART
Our matches are sourced in the real world by trusted scouts embedded in the environments where discretion, taste, and substance still matter.
We value judgment over volume, observation over profiles, and alignment over convenience.
This is not transactional matchmaking. It is a considered practice, rooted in tradition and executed with modern precision. The result is fewer introductions, better matches, and relationships built to last.