In a world where exclusivity, elegance, and elite connections rule, matchmaking has evolved into a premium service industry. As celebrity dating (like the fervor surrounding the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce) and box office hits like Materialists capture the zeitgeist, conversations around love and wealth have never been hotter. At the very top of that game are Patti Stanger and Bonnie Winston, two of the most powerful names in high-end matchmaking. Together, they cater to billionaires, celebrities, and CEOs, offering a deeply personalized, ultra-discreet path to finding love in style.
With over 25 years of experience each, Patti and Bonnie are more than matchmakers, they’re relationship architects for the well-to-do. Their clientele? A-list celebrities, Forbes billionaires, Grammy winners, CEOs, and yes, regular people with serious relationship goals. “We’re like headhunters for love,” says Patti. “And we absolutely know that chemistry and compatibility are everything.”
Stanger, a third-generation matchmaker, founded Millionaire’s Club in 2000, well before her hit series Millionaire Matchmaker catapulted her into the pop culture spotlight. She recognized early on that successful men were seeking access to intelligent, beautiful, and accomplished women, in a private, vetted, and highly curated environment. Winston’s journey into the matchmaking elite began in a more organic way. At just 16, she introduced a friend to a man at a New York City club, a pairing that eventually led to marriage. Since then, Bonnie has transformed that instinctual talent into a thriving luxury business.
This elite duo joined forces in 2024 (after knowing each other for over a decade), to provide a concierge-style experience that’s anything but standard. Behind the glitz and glam of popular television series, lies a deeply bespoke, often including personal styling, date coaching, image consulting, and even body language analysis. “We’re not just introducing people. We’re building people’s confidence, fine-tuning their presentation, and helping them lead with their most authentic selves,” says Bonnie.
That level of detail doesn’t come cheap. Packages with Patti and Bonnie start around $40,000 and can climb to $150,000 or more, depending on the scope, timeline, and exclusivity of the service. Clients can expect full-scale love strategies that go far beyond matchmaking; from pre-date coaching sessions to curated introductions at luxury retreats or high-profile industry events. In some cases, international travel and on-site support are included.
For those at the top of the financial ladder, this is not a frivolous expense, tt’s an investment in their future. “High-level clients don’t have time to waste,” says Bonnie. “They come to us because they’re serious and understand that exclusivity is everything.” Bonnie works with only 12 clients at a time, ensuring that each gets laser-focused attention and personalized care.
Their methods blend old-school intuition with modern psychology, and their networks are second to none. With access to elite social circles, private parties, and vetted introductions across the globe, their reach is both discreet and powerful. And while the public may only see the glamorous side of their world, behind the scenes it’s a high-stakes, emotionally intelligent business that relies on trust and confidentiality.
From luxury matchmaking retreats in the Hamptons to one-on-one date simulations in Beverly Hills, Patti and Bonnie’s brand is more than just a dating service. And for those fortunate enough to get through the door for a luxury lifestyle upgrade, it might just lead to a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love.