Philosophy
We practice the art of Ma — the Japanese concept of meaningful emptiness. In matchmaking, as in design, what you leave out matters as much as what you include. We listen for the silences.
We believe love is not a transaction — it's a practice. In a city of eight million, finding your person isn't about casting a wider net. It's about knowing exactly who you are and having someone equally intentional search on your behalf.
Services
What we offer
Bespoke Matchmaking
$70,000+A six-month, white-glove matchmaking experience. We curate introductions from our exclusive network of vetted singles, each handpicked for compatibility, chemistry, and shared values.
Dating Coaching
$300/hrOne-on-one sessions to refine your approach to modern romance. From first-date confidence to long-term relationship skills, we help you become the partner you want to be.
Image Consultation
$2,500A curated style overhaul designed to align your outward presentation with your authentic self. Wardrobe, grooming, and personal brand — all considered.
Profile Curation
$1,500For those navigating dating apps: we craft compelling, authentic profiles with professional photography direction and copy that captures who you really are.
The Path
Six stones across the garden
Application
Submit a detailed questionnaire about your life, values, relationship history, and what you're truly looking for. We accept only 16 clients at a time.
Assessment
A two-hour in-person interview at our East Village studio. We get to know you beyond the surface — your humor, your quirks, your non-negotiables.
Style Consultation
Our team evaluates your personal presentation and offers guidance on wardrobe, grooming, and the energy you bring into a room.
Curated Introductions
We handpick matches from our network of 18,000+ vetted singles. Each introduction is thoughtful, intentional, and backed by our decade of experience.
Post-Date Coaching
After each introduction, we debrief with both parties. Honest feedback, recalibrated preferences, and continuous refinement of your search.
Ongoing Refinement
Your matchmaker remains your advocate throughout the process, adjusting strategy and deepening understanding as we learn what truly makes you light up.
Founder & Head Matchmaker
Amy Van Doran
Amy Van Doran founded Modern Love Club in 2008 after recognizing that New York's most interesting, accomplished people were paradoxically the worst at finding love. A former music video director with a background in visual art, Amy brings an artist's eye to the science of compatibility.
Her approach is radically personal. She has interviewed over 18,000 singles, building a mental database that no algorithm can replicate. She notices the micro-expressions, the offhand comments, the energy shifts that reveal what someone truly needs in a partner.
The East Village studio — affectionately known as the "Love Museum" — doubles as a curated gallery space where art, vulnerability, and human connection intersect. It's a place where clients shed their armor and get honest about what they want.
16
Maximum Clients
18,000+
Singles Interviewed
2008
Established
87%
Second Date Rate
Reflections
“Amy saw something in me I couldn't articulate myself. Three months in, I met someone who felt like they'd been designed for me. We're getting married in June.”
“I'd tried every app, every matchmaker in the city. Modern Love Club was different — they actually listened. The introductions felt curated, not random.”
“The coaching alone was worth it. Amy taught me how to be present on a date instead of performing. That shift changed everything.”
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Begin with stillness
The first step is a conversation. Nothing more.