The Art of Finding Love
East Village, New York City • Est. 2008
Modern Love Club is not an app. We’re a boutique matchmaking studio in the heart of the East Village — where art meets romance. We interview 18,000+ singles to find your person. Only 16 clients at a time. This is matchmaking as a creative act.
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.
Founder & Head Matchmaker
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.
Our East Village studio doubles as a curated gallery space where art, vulnerability, and human connection intersect. Every visit is an experience.
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.
One-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.
A curated style overhaul designed to align your outward presentation with your authentic self. Wardrobe, grooming, and personal brand — all considered.
For those navigating dating apps: we craft compelling, authentic profiles with professional photography direction and copy that captures who you really are.
Successful professionals who've mastered everything except their love life
People who value depth, vulnerability, and real connection over surface-level swiping
Creative souls who want a matchmaker who truly understands art, culture, and individuality
Anyone tired of algorithms and ready for a radically human approach
Those willing to be honest about what they want — and what they need
People who believe finding love is worth investing in seriously
“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.”
James R.
Client, 2022
“I'd tried every app, every matchmaker in the city. Modern Love Club was different — they actually listened. The introductions felt curated, not random.”
Priya M.
Client, 2023
“The coaching alone was worth it. Amy taught me how to be present on a date instead of performing. That shift changed everything.”
David K.
Coaching Client, 2021
Stop swiping. Start living. Let’s make something beautiful.
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