Jane McGowan marks her diary. According to the latest Office of National Statistics figures, , UK marriages took place in Let confetti be scattered.
Oh, hang on a minute, the report also mentions , divorces in that very same year. So what to do if you find yourself prematurely back on the shelf? Maybe not. Time, perhaps, to take a deep breath and call in the professionals. We do the legwork. And, as a something female myself, I can certainly see why this would appeal. More likely, I would head to the myriad dating websites and spend my evenings scrolling through pages of wannabe Casanovas, whose credentials may or may not match their claims.
Bowes-Lyon aims to take the stress and desperation out of finding love, pairing people who have been deemed a good match by Hayley and her four-strong team. As a dating safety net, we make sure they feel comfortable and confident. Although the long-term goal is serious, the process of dating should be fun. Perhaps more importantly though, such a hefty price tag brings with it a high calibre of clientele.
They are all professional people from similar backgrounds and with certain lifestyle aspirations, and all of them are looking for a long-term partner. Chatting over coffee, I am left in no doubt that Hayley takes very seriously the happiness and wellbeing of her pool of up to 1, singles, meeting every one of them face to face before allowing them to sign on the dotted line.
And you never know that until they meet. Sharing a meal is a more intimate experience that can be saved for later dates. Hayley has an impressive success rate, notching up dozens of new relationships, several weddings and even a number of Bowes-Lyon babies. Inevitably though, not every date goes to plan. Matched couples receive strict instructions not to contact each other following their initial rendezvous. If everything is rosy, they are permitted to set up another meeting.
