It’s COVID-19 season.
You’ve completed your bakes, did your home workout, and binged through your YouTube subscriptions.
You lift your phone up, and looked through the numerous apps you’ve downloaded since Circuit Breaker started.
Your thumb started to twitch involuntarily at the thought of swiping left again.
When will you be able to find that person to plan your life insurance with?
Are you someone who’s tired of swiping on dating apps, but still hopeful for love?
Dating agencies might be just what you’re looking for.
Before you think that matchmaking sound too old school and cringeworthy to bring you any results, you might want to think again.
Dating agencies have been catching up on new trends and upping their matchmaking game.
Think virtual dates, wine appreciation events, and games nights.
If you’re looking to improve your confidence in the dating scene, you can also get certified relationship coaches to guide you with dating advice and tips!
Did you know that there’s a registry of dating agencies in Singapore?
This registry contains agencies that have been assessed and accredited to ensure that they adhere to a professional code of conduct.
It also sets a benchmark for dating agencies to attain high standards of professionalism and service delivery to singles.
Here are some of these legit dating agencies for any who’s interested to look for love!
TL;DR: Dating Agencies in Singapore To Bring Your Dating Experience up a Notch
| Dating Agency | Specialises In | Price |
|---|---|---|
| A Dance Date | Singles events such as dance classes | Online Meetups: $15 per event Art jamming: $48 (Non-members) or $38 (Members) Social dance events: Not listed on site |
| CompleteMe | 1-to-1 rotation speed dating events | Online Speed Dating: $11.90 per session Chat via App: $9.90 per session Activity-based Online Sessions: $18.90 per session Online Chat Rooms: $8.90 per session |
| Dating Moments | Using an in-house methodology for its services – the SWIFT Dating Methodology (Sincerity, Worthwhile, Innovative, Fun, Trustworthy) | DM Meetme Dates: From $75 per date DM QuickDrop VC Service: From $75 DM Events & Activities: $16 per session |
| Divine Connect | Matchmaking which includes enneagram profiling service | Two-day Relationship Excellence Programme: $950 |
| Fabrique | Online and offline events, including free webinars | Fabrique Lifetime Membership: $188 Double Date Event: From $55 Online Meetups: $16.80 per session |
| GaiGai | Thematic or interest-based activities and bi-annual events, with free profiling session | Current promotion for 60-minute private coaching session: $55 (U.P. $185) |
| Love Express | Various event / activity types based on different categories | Movie Club: From $119 Online and offline events: From $19 T42 Membership Fee: $30 (3 years) Online Dating Workshop: $2.90 |
| Lunch Actually | Matchmaking services including consultation, matching and going on dates thereafter | Membership fees: From $2,100 depending on member's profile and preferences |
| One Plus One | Dating events for time-starved PMEs (Professionals, Managers, and Executives) | Enrolment fee for events: $5, dinner events excludes dinner costs |
| Society W | Elite matchmaking and date coaching service | Six-month elite membership package: $4,500 |
A Dance Date
If you’re someone who’s into dancing, you can check out A Dance Date.
This agency specialises in singles events such as dance classes and parties, allowing shy individuals to interact through dance.
This interesting concept allows participants to overcome the initial awkwardness without having to talk, allowing it to be a conducive and natural environment.
These events also allow several exchanges of dance partners, where individuals would get to not only look for their potential partners, but also be able to expand their social network.
Besides dance events, there are also online meetups, board games events, and outdoor gatherings.
| Activity | What Is It? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Online Meetups | Weekly sessions of games including the Murderer Game, Taboo Game, and Charades Game | $15 per event $50 for quarterly package (full access to all online meetups for 3 months) |
| Acrylic Painting | Weekly art jamming sessions | $48 (Non-members) or $38 (Members) |
| Social Dance Classes & Parties | 10 weeks of social dance classes | TBC |
| Board Games | Simple, short games to encourage interaction through game play | TBC |
CompleteMe
CompleteMe began in 2007, and specialises in 1-to-1 rotation speed dating events at romantic dining venues.
Its founder, Michelle has also received numerous media coverage on her sharing of insights on dating, including The Straits Times, Today, and Channel News Asia.
Due to the current restrictions on big gatherings, the platform has shifted many of its activities online, offering a range of different events for individuals to choose from.
| Activity | What Is It? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Online Speed Dating | Weekly sessions categorised by preferences, including religion, age group, personality types (extroverts, introverts) etc | $11.90 per session |
| Chat via App | Online chat groups via Whatsapp, categorised by age groups | $9.90 per session |
| Activity-based Online Sessions | Includes interactive activities such as charades and treasure hunt | $18.90 per session |
| Online Chat Rooms | Chat rooms based on different categories, such as chinese zodiac compatibility, blood type compatibility, astrology compatibility etc | $8.90 per session |
| $39.90 for unlimited online sessions | ||
Interested indivduals can check out their Facebook group (which seems pretty updated), with the agency conducting webinars on topics revolving love and relationships too.
Dating Moments
Dating Moments was founded by a couple named Edmund and Jenny, and also has been featured on several media platforms.
It adopts an in-house methodology for its services – the SWIFT Dating Methodology (Sincerity, Worthwhile, Innovative, Fun, Trustworthy).
This agency believes in providing customised matching with a personal touch.
| Activity | What Is It? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DM Meetme Dates | One-to-One Personalised Matching, including actual and moderated online meetups | DM Delight: suitable for those looking to expand social circle (from $75 per date) DM Balance: with pre-defined algorithms and intuitive matching expertise (from $195 per date) DM Indulgence: With dating portfolio management and coaching services (from $325 per date) |
| DM QuickDrop VC Service | For busy single professionals - Submission of profile online while having the services of the Dating Consultant to review for prospective matches (instead of computer algorithm) | From $75 |
| DM Events & Activities | Includes online speed dating, online games date, netflix parties etc | $16 per session |
| DM Dating Portfolio Management | Dating portfolio management service to enhance social skills and build confidence | Not stated on website |
| Premium Date Scouting | Proactive search beyond DM's database, tapping on existing networks | Not stated on website |
| Seniors Dating Community | Platform for seniors to seek friendship, companionship or romance | Not stated on website |
Divine Connect
Divine Connect is a dating agency founded by individuals who have amassed years of experience in the dating industry.
One of its co-founders, Cindy is also a resident Love Expert for our local radio station, Class 95!
So what does Divine Connect offer?
Interested individuals could sign up for an appointment, fix a consultation where the consultant could understand you better.
After which, online profiling is required to generate matches based on the company’s customised matching system.
From there, individuals can attend workshops and personal coaching, and also get invitation to events.
Divine Connect takes pride in its enneagram profiling service, which is a nifty tool that can help one gain a deeper self-understanding.
While the Divine Connect’s website does not state its prices in these services, there are upcoming events titled ‘Relationship Excellence Programme‘, which seems like a two-day course and costs $950.
Fabrique
Fabrique is another SDNtrust accredited agency with over nine years of matchmaking experience in Singapore.
During the COVID-19 period, this agency has been providing free webinars to the public.
This includes topics such as improving dating skills and image grooming.
Interested individuals can sign up for a Fabrique Lifetime Membership which costs $188. (Membership does expire when you get married!)
This membership includes:
- 1 Free Profiling Session with the Dating Consultant
- Exclusive invitations and discounts to participate in dating events
- Exclusive discount codes during Birthday Month
- Enrolled in database and pay on a per date basis ONLY when a match is found
They also offers events:
| Activity | What Is It? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Double Date Event | Offline event for two gentlemen and ladies for each group, with curated activities (such as wine tasting & appreciation) | Varies depending on events (From $55) |
| Online Meetup | Zoom video calls with a moderator, participate in various party games | $16.80 |
| Outdoor Events | Join outdoor activities such as paintball sessions, inline skating or bouldering | TBC |
Past events also includes activities such as cooking competitions, night cycling, or picnics.
GaiGai
GaiGai is the offline dating service of its app counterpart – Paktor.
Don’t you find their localised names so cute??
Being established in four countries (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore), GaiGai has almost 50,000 individuals in their database in Singapore alone!
GaiGai also regularly organises thematic or interest-based activities and bi-annual events to help singles mingle in a casual setting, in a speed dating format.
Individuals can register for a free profiling session, and the system would select possible matches from there, and a personalised date will be arranged when both sides are ready to… gai gai.
They are currently running a promotion for their 60-minute private coaching session, which now costs $55 (U.P. $185).
Love Express
Love Express was founded in 2007, and has organised over 200 events per year and has reached out to more than 10,000 singles in Singapore.
Similar to the other dating agencies, Love Express has ventured into the online event arena, and currently holds various events based on various categories (hobby-based, age-based etc).
There is even a Movie Club package, where pre-matched individuals would get to go on movie dates.
The first date even be facilitated by a professional dating consultant to ensure it goes smoothly.
| Activity | What Is It? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Movie Club | Watch movies with pre-matched dates Matches will be based on 3 criteria: Age, Educational Level and Ethnicity | Classic Package: 3 movie dates ($119) Gold Package: 6 movie dates ($229) Platinum Package: 12 movie dates ($399) |
| Events | Both Online and Offline events based on different categories (religion, age, hobbies) | Dinner event: $49 Online zoom event: $19 Online workshop: $29 |
| T42 | T42 Personalised Dating Service: One-for-one matching services, lunch/dinner date, Post-date follow-up questionnaire | Membership fee: $30 (3 years) T42 date (inclusive of set lunch/dinner): $99 |
| Online Dating Workshop | Dating hotline for men | $2.90 |
Lunch Actually
One of the well-known dating agencies in Singapore, Lunch Actually was founded by Violet Lim, a lawyer turned banker turned matchmaker.
It has 16 years of experience, and have arranged 129,746 dates till date.
Lunch Actually has also been kindly providing free weekly webinars covering various interesting topics, inviting many experts as speakers to talk about things like grooming and first impressions, or inviting celebrity hosts to talk about topics on love too!
As for its services, individuals go through the regular process of a consultation with a dating consultant, getting matches and go on dates thereafter.
According to TheBestSingapore, Lunch Actually’s membership fees start at $2,100, and varies according to the member’s profile and preferences.
One Plus One
One Plus One specialises in organising events for time-starved PMEs (Professionals, Managers, and Executives).
The agency’s facilitator, Jerald Lim has been organising more than 1,500 dating events over the past 17 years.
As a bona fide dating agency (meaning that the agency is acting in good faith), its social events are priced affordably to allow accessibility to interested individuals.
Some upcoming events would include:
| Activity | What Is It? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet & Casual Dinner | Casual dinner of 4-5 people in a group, up to a few groups | Enrolment fee of $5, to pay for own dinner |
| Sunset Walk at MacRitchie Reservoir | Evening stroll of 4-5 people in a group, up to a few groups | Enrolment fee of $5 |
Usual events would include activities such as evening drinks, tea appreciation, board games, karaoke, BBQ, local sightseeing, farm tours, cycling, hiking, and Southern islands excursion.
Society W
Society W prides itself as an elite matchmaking and date coaching service, and has its presence in Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
According to their website, they have an international clientele of white-collar professionals, C-suite executives, public figures, celebrities, multi-millionaires, and billionaires.
With this comes a big price tag too – According to Her World, Society W’s six-month elite membership package starts at $4,500.
However, joining the Society W Member List is free-of-charge, and grants you access to perks such as a profiling session with an experienced matchmaker and invitations to Society W’s events.
As compared to dating apps, dating agencies might be a little more costly (with the membership and enrolment fees).
However, some might find it worth it as it provides a fast track to scoring successful dates.
If you’re lucky enough to find a great match and move on to 1-to-1 dates, do remember to whip up your handy dandy credit card to shave a little off your romantic dinner bills.
And if you accidentally get your heart broken through the process… remember to look into your personal accident insurance too. (ok, we’re kidding.)
