Matrimonial Services

In a way, Matrimonial services are similar to matchmaking services in that both have marriage as the end goal. The difference is that while matchmaking services are broad-based, matrimonial services are community-based.

Matrimonial services mainly cater to people of cultures or religions that frown upon casual dating (or the label "dating" by itself) and/or marriage outside the respective community, as well as communities which uphold abstinence.

There are not too many matrimonial sites out there so the following list is short, but will be updated when and if we find more quality sites catering to this niche.

Indian Matrimonial Network: A leading Indian matrimonials site, Indian Matrimonial Network provides a comfortable setting for Indian matrimonial (sorry for over-using that word) alliances. Easily a top pick for people seeking Indian serious partners from all over the world. Nice website with useful features including search, two-way matching, chat, instant messaging and more. FREE basic membership.

Muslim Matrimonials Network (defunct): Islam does not allow followers to marry non-muslims. Many muslims- at least those who uphold traditional islamic values- find the label "dating" anathemic. Muslim Matrimonials Network site used to provide matchmaking services for serious Muslim singles seeking marriage partners in and out of the USA. For some reason this site was pulled off the web. I shall be looking out for good muslim match sites and bring it here as soon as I find one. Keep watching this page.