WARD RADIO LDS Matchmakers, and their Interviews, are a THING!
Feb 26, 2026
Nicole Miller, founder of UTMatch, runs curated introductions for Latter-day Saint singles seeking temple-ready, long-term relationships. She recounts a wild teenage matchmaking story and explains why intentional, screened matchmaking matters in the app era. Expect talk of thorough vetting, anti-ghosting policies, interview-driven matching, pricing and accessibility for serious daters.
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Teen Matchmaker Got Shut Down By Firefighters
- Nicole's first matchmaking attempt at 16 ended with fire engines because she lit a permit-less bonfire to make a blind date romantic.
- The date didn't produce a marriage, but the teacher later married and invited Nicole, showing early matchmaking persistence and learning.
Vet Daters With Background Checks And Specific Questions
- UT Match requires a criminal background check and a detailed questionnaire before acceptance; failed checks trigger refunds.
- Nicole asks specific questions (e.g., last time viewed porn) because clients list those issues as deal breakers.
Matchmaking Rewards Readiness Not Attention
- UT Match focuses on 'readiness' rather than attention by matching people who explicitly want temple marriages and share lifestyle standards.
- Nicole withholds photos/IG and gives only facts to ensure commitment before introductions.