The greatest reward for a professional matchmaker is watching a client’s love story come to life. There’s no greater feeling than seeing new photos from travels far and wide, hearing new updates as their love story progresses, or receiving a wedding invitation. February is a time to reflect and cherish these love stories that luxury matchmaking services help to create. As featured in The New York Times, the story of Brad and Denise is a true testament to the power of love spanning over a decade.

Both Brad and Denise were fed up with online dating and the many frustrations that came along with it. After each of them were flipping through an in-flight magazine, they tore out ads for Selective Search in hopes to try a different approach to dating. Each individual had reservations about finding their ‘encore love’ after both experiencing divorce.

As part of her 2010 New Year’s resolutions, Denise promised herself that she would finally reach out to Selective Search and become a candidate. A quick six months later, she received a call from a Matchmaker. Brad had already become a client and went on a few dates that had great potential, but lacked the spark he was seeking. On his third match, he was introduced to Denise. The two spoke for three hours on their first date and ended the evening with a hug.

Brad and Denise began seeing each other more frequently, going on dinner dates, movie dates, and even sharing an umbrella in the rain. Brad finally felt the spark that he had been seeking. Within a few months they had had gone on several trips including Jamaica and Colombia where Denise is from. They already had plans to move-in together. Their love story continued to develop year after year.

Fast forward 12 years, and the couple found themselves abroad, this time for the trip of a lifetime. With travel often comes a greater sense of reflection and revelation. This was exactly true for Brad, for whom this trip made clear to him that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Denise, and he decided to propose. After 12 years, it was the right time.

With two beautiful ceremonies and celebrations, the couple celebrated their love with close friends and family. Their love story, filled with serendipity and heartfelt moments, showcases the power of matchmaking services in bringing together compatible individuals seeking lasting companionship. The timeline of finding love and taking the next step forward is different for every couple, and Brad and Denise prove that the power of love only grows year after year.

As Matchmakers, we are creating more than just a connection, we are truly changing lives.