[[HIGHLIGHT]]Shannon is a really remarkable person who is not only very helpful, but also very insightful in a variety of ways.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She's very responsive, informative and I couldn't imagine anyone better at their job.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Shannon has a wonderful personality, a great sense of humor and is a delight to have as a resource in the process of meeting someone great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I spent my time preparing my part of the work, [[HIGHLIGHT]]they sent me a meeting invite fast (probably automatically), we met, but my questions were not answered -- they wanted me to schedule another paid meeting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Right after the meeting they sent me a link to an article that "women after 40 are getting anxious about finding a partner" -- clearly a manipulation (and I'm 39). That's not how a top 1% single woman in Bay Area should be treated. I'd expect such services to *pay such women* to talk to them. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Shannon and Claire are delightful to work with! They keep the communication going throughout the process and listen intently to the thoughts behind the words[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I've never dated so many high-level guys who are truly so intelligent and intellectually interesting... AND who are interested in me. What an incredible ego boost! I'm two months into this and have found a couple of really good long-term prospects. And I'm having such a great time! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Claire with Shannon's Circle is a pleasure to work with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She's warm and intuitive and it's clear she really gets to know all her clients well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had great confidence in her choices and matches for me. Dates were thoughtfully set up and always delightful. It felt reassuring to have someone with her professional experience and shared life perspective on my side! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Shannon's Circle is a top-notch match-making outfit where they care deeply about client success.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They get to know prospective clients really well and only work with ones they believe can help find a high quality match. I was recently matched with a woman who is beautiful on the outside, but more importantly, beautiful on the inside: kind, smart & emotionally grounded. Shannon's Circle is not a low-cost provider-- but proves once again that you get what you pay for. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]My experience with Shannon's Circle has been wonderful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I applied to meet VIP #2 and within the month Claire interviewed me to ensure we were a fit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We have turned out to be an excellent match for each other and have been delighted to be connected through this service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We're six months going strong and feel optimistic about the future.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Shannon's Circle is the gold standard in the matchmaking world. Their support, caring, service, and sophistication cant be beat With gratitude.... read more

Wonderfully detailed preparation before the date. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Warm and kind matchmaker who takes her job seriously while among you feel comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She matched us well. Good gentleman with similar goals. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Claire with Shannon's Circle took the time to really get to know me, asking many direct questions about my interests and background.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their bespoke service is tailored to connect people who may spark through shared ideals, interests and traits. I really enjoyed the person they matched me with a we have a follow up date next week. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It seems like Shannon's Circle attracts a quality group of people who genuinely want to meet a partner and are willing to invest in that pursuit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]My experience with Shannon's Circle has been wonderful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I applied to meet VIP #2 and within the month Claire interviewed me to ensure we were a fit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We have turned out to be an excellent match for each other and have been delighted to be connected through this service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We're six months going strong and feel optimistic about the future.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Shannon's Circle is the real deal. Shannon personally gets to know her clients deeply to match them with their ideal partner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Shannon's Circle stands out as a high-touch, boutique matchmaker as they only work with under a dozen clients at a time. Besides being high-touch, they're Bay Area focused. Being matched by Shannon and her team is a first class experience from start to finish. She'll only match you with someone where she sees real potential so you end up on quality dates that don't waste your time. Her team meticulously arrange the date details, connect you with your date beforehand, gather your date feedback afterwards and guide you on best next steps. If you're serious about finding your person, look no further. read more

I highly recommend Shannon. I've always really appreciated her advice, and she maintains a network of people anyone would like to meet. -Annie read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Shannon and Claire are very professional and approach matchmaking and specific introductions carefully and thoughtfully.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have met very high quality people in working with both of them read more

As someone who values professionalism and real connections, [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm impressed by Shannon's boutique matchmaking service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Shannon has a prior background in the corporate world and as a fellow Harvard MBA, brings a level of sophistication, strategy and attention to detail that is unmatched in her industry. Her approach is personalized, thoughtful and refreshingly honest. She takes the time to really get to know you, and delivers high quality matches through her great network. I trust Shannon 100% and highly recommend her. read more

I met Shannon a little over a year ago when I grew tired and frustrated with the world of online dating apps and she took the time to understand who I was, what I was looking for in a partner, and what my "deal breakers" were. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Shannon is incredibly thoughtful and kind, but also direct, honest, and does her level best to both dig deep and understand who you are and what you are looking for in a relationship, while at the same time also helping you better understand yourself and how to put your best foot forward.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The women she matched with were intelligent, attractive, interesting, kind, funny, engaging, and personable, everything I was looking for in a partner. I would strongly recommend Shannon and her services to anyone looking for that elusive spark and romantic partnership opportunity. read more

I have high standards for service (e.g., "The customer is always right.") and it's possible I may be too demanding at times. I have often found the arena of romantic relationships challenging and confusing, and my overall experience of making contact with relationship consultants has been uneven and frustrating, which may color my views and reviews, possibly unfairly in some instances. After posting the initial review and placing another phone call, leaving a voicemail, Ms. Lundgren (Shannon) did get in touch with me, and we ended up having a very pleasant and unhurried videoconference meeting. In talking with her it occurred to me that I may have been mistaken about having submitted information via her web form, and that I was getting my experience with this business mixed up with another, to which I had actually submitted a communication via web form. I greatly appreciate her gentle and empathetic listening and communication. Thus I revise my evaluation to four out of five stars. While I don't like to see a perfect record be diminished by one less-than-perfect review (mine, in this case), I also feel an obligation to be unsparingly honest, especially on this subject, because the area of romantic relationships is such a crucial one to people's health, happiness, and overall life satisfaction. I welcome all humane input or critique--whether pro or con--on my role in how things have unfolded thus far. read more

I had a great experience with Shannon, and would definitely recommend her to others. She had a personal touch, spending time really understanding who I was and what I was looking for, and putting together some coaching activities that really helped me. Importantly, she matched me with objectively 'high-quality' women - they were attractive, had their lives together, and were emotionally healthy and available. Happily, I really connected with one of my matches. We've been together for 8 months, and are talking about moving in and having kids. Now a general disclaimer - no matchmaker will be able to help you if you are looking for a perfect princess or knight in shining armor, or if you haven't done the hard work to understand your own shortcomings and psychological saboteurs. But if you have, and are genuinely ready to meet the right person, you won't go wrong with Shannon. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Shannon. She is dedicated, highly accessible, resourceful, insightful about relationships, and well connected with high quality individuals. What distinguishes Shannon is her careful matching process, which involves getting to know both people and vetting them carefully before presenting them to each other for consideration. Shannon said he could introduce me to intellectually curious and kind women, which was what I was looking for, and she delivered. Within three months after I started working with Shannon, I met the woman for me. I give Shannon my highest recommendation for anyone looking for a serious relationship. read more

I was introduced to Shannon through some business school connections and she's awesome. Shannon's a great listener, thoughtful, intuitive and took time to get to know my emotional wants and needs. She has introduced me to some wonderful women, and has a great network of professional men and women in the Bay Area, especially age 40+. She delivers on the promise that the elite dating sites claim, with white glove service and a gentle touch. Highly recommended. read more

I worked with Shannon for a year after meeting her at an Ivy League singles event and can recommend her highly to those who are serious about pursuing a long-term relationship. She is dedicated, empathetic, and used a rigorous process to custom tailor my search (I was previously on and off the various dating apps for more than a decade); going way beyond superficial "checklist" attributes, to really get at the things that were important for me (that maybe I didn't even know). Over the course of the search, Shannon provided more than a dozen high-quality introductions to women from her database / network. The dating process is similarly rigorous, as Shannon collects feedback from both parties, to help further refine future matches, as well as provide post-date feedback. She also provided supplemental advice on dates I sourced myself, and helped reset my mental "exhaustion" from years of dating apps. Although I met my partner independently, I can say that Shannon's search, process, and counsel were a critical part of that, as they helped confirm / re-affirm the things that are important to me in a relationship. I can highly recommend Shannon to those who are willing to put the time and effort into their search (and themselves). Good luck out there! read more

Shannon is delightful and professional and warmly empathetic. Her intelligence and keen insights come with a deep knowledge of relationship patterns, how to lead clients to a clearer understanding of what we are looking for - and the ways we manage to frustrate our best intentions. Best of all, I discovered that she has a wonderful sense of humor that tempers the ups and downs of dating beautifully. Shannon quickly began to offer me new and enlightening guidance, and even enlisted a few additional coaches on specific issues who were quick, funny, to-the-point and great to learn from. The dates she introduced me to were all well educated, mature and very interesting - it almost felt like magic after the craziness of some recent online experiences. I can't recommend working with Shannon too highly - as someone else writing reviews on Yelp said, "run, don't walk" to sign up with Shannon! read more

Shasnnon's matchmaking service, she spent time getting to know me better and what type of person I am looking for long-term relationship, called/interviewed me for a suitable match. She also works with affiliated matchmakers in the areas. When a suitable one is found, she'll go through a vetting process and then pass along her impressions to you. If you accept the match, she'll go ahead and coordinate the first date, including making dinner reservations. Following up with the time and location, until last minute confirmation from both parties to make sure they can make it on time. She also offers to be an "on call" or text messaging during the first date evening dinner, After the date, she gathers feedbacks from both of us about our date and provide some coaching if necessary. Shannon, did a great job assuring every match she introduced will have the best outcome as she always did her due diligence. Highly recommended for whoever wants to try her as the next matchmaker. read more

Shannon is smart, has high EQ, and offers a wealth of unbiased knowledge when it comes to relationships.  She is an invaluable guide for those who appreciate a warm introduction over the impersonal apps.  Shannon's network in SF is extensive and her connections are very high quality. Her approach is genuine, warm, with just the right amount of humor. I highly recommend. read more

If you're looking for a very special person with whom to share your life and have the means, I highly recommend Shannon's Circle. Shannon is very professional and well-connected with potential partners of all ages. She will help you create a compelling profile, complete with her own photographer and lots of personal input from you. In fact, you will probably learn some important things about your own personality and other assets you might have overlooked. Shannon is very diligent and follows up promptly in all communications. She includes consultation and dating advice as part of her service. Shannon runs her service like a smoothly-managed business, yet maintains a personal touch with her clients. Ask yourself, what is it worth to find that special someone? I did and I found mine, thanks to Shannon's Circle. read more

I love working with Shannon. She is non-transactional, which is rare in this industry, and focuses on finding a great fit for me. She spends a lot of time working with me helping me figure that out. And she is good at it giving me new insights and perspectives on the kind of partner I am looking for. I also so appreciate that she is in my corner. She is looking out for me rather than trying to hitch me. I trust her completely to have my best interests at heart and help me build the life I want. I'm not good with words, but I can't say enough. I'm so glad I met her. read more

Intelligent, intuitive, warm yet professional, positive yet realistic, persistent, conscientious, communicative...Shannon is an all-around outstanding online dating coach! From the outset, Shannon was a good listener with a lively sense of humor, thoughtful and considerate of where I was at this stage of life. I appreciated her thorough, discriminating online searches for an appropriate match. With many years' experience as a matchmaker and dating coach, she sensed when to nudge me towards openness and receptivity. She also recognized warnings signs when someone's profile or emails were too-good-to-be-true or otherwise inappropriate. I highly recommend Shannon to anyone who feels ready to find a meaningful relationship. All best wishes in your endeavors! read more

I met Shannon a few years ago. I was divorced for a year and was truly too busy with work to venture into the single social scene on my own. Also as a CEO of a company, online dating apps were off the table too. I wanted to find that special someone, yet wanted a more curated and vetted approach. Luckily a good friend of mine from B-School had worked with Shannon and had only the best things to say about her. After meeting her, I took the plunge to have her be my matchmaker Fast forward to New Years Eve 2017, I proposed to the amazing woman Shannon introduce me to 2 years ago. Shannon found my future wife through her close Bay Area network of friends and acquaintances. She knows everyone that I'd want to know. Even the women who weren't a fit that she introduced me to were high quality, smart, beautiful people inside and out. Shannon also gave me some informal coaching on my first-date impression. Since I was off the market for so long, I needed some expert advice. If you don't have time to waste, work with Shannon. read more

I was a typical dating story: Mid 30s, accomplished in my chosen profession with a career in high gear and a full social life, but I had yet to meet the right guy for me. I was motivated to make dating a priority, but I was also exhausted from the cycle of dating and clearly needed to shake things up and do things differently. Enter Shannon. Warm and intuitive from the get-go, I knew from our first conversation that she was someone I could trust to help transform my dating life. She listened to me and understood my situation immediately. Through multiple coaching sessions she helped me recharge my dating outlook and build a plan that was tailored to my needs and fit naturally into my life (important since my time was at a premium!). With discretion, razor-sharp dating smarts and a healthy dose of humor Shannon successfully put me on a great path to meeting someone special. (post-script: I'm now happily in a great relationship) Smart, successful single gals out there - run don't walk to meet with Shannon! read more

Shannon's Circle provides a truly bespoke dating experience. Most matchmaking services work broadly, seemingly on the premise that throwing enough spaghetti against the wall will lead to something sticking. Shannon Lundgren, who curates the experience works strategically. Starting with a detailed assessment of her clients, she works on refining their preferences and expectations- and refining them anew. She has made me a much more competent "dater", helped me present myself better professionally (!) as well as personally and introduced me to a variety of fantastically accomplished and attractive potential partners. She is part coach, part social secretary, and part trusted adviser.Shannon's Circle provides a truly bespoke dating experience. Most matchmaking services work broadly, seemingly on the premise that throwing enough spaghetti against the wall will lead to something sticking. Shannon Lundgren, who curates the experience works strategically. Starting with a detailed assessment of her clients, she works on refining their preferences and expectations- and refining them anew. She has made me a much more competent "dater", helped me present myself better professionally (!) as well as personally and introduced me to a variety of fantastically accomplished and attractive potential partners. She is part coach, part social strategist, and part trusted adviser. read more

I have done fairly extensive research looking for a matchmaker and/or dating coach. And I can easily say that Shannon stands out as the most original, effective and innovative person I have met in this field. Unlike other matchmakers, who seem to focus on surface traits, Shannon gets to the core of how relationships really work. And like any good recruiter, she knows that it's not just who you meet, buy how you approach and interact with who you meet. She helped me identify ways in which I was getting in my own way, preventing myself from having the kind of relationship I wanted. The prospect of entrusting someone with something as intimate as your love life, can be a scary thing. And there are never any guarantees in love, but Shannon makes the process a positive experience. Shannon is generous in spirit and whip smart. Savvy and kind. And looking at the other reviews on this site, it seems I'm not the only one who feels this way! read more