“I proposed while she held a panting dog under one arm.”

The muddy love story of Rachel and David. At Muddy Matches, we have inspired many a rural wedding with brides arriving on horseback, by tractor and even in the back of a knackered old trailer hauled by a Land Rover – but leaving the reception on a quad bike? That’s a new one on us.… Continue reading “I proposed while she held a panting dog under one arm.”

How Not To Write Your Muddy Matches Online Dating Profile

Hands up if you’ve ever experienced writers’ block. Now, hands up if you’ve had writer’s block because you’re staring at a blank box on your screen when you’re writing your online dating profile. We’ve been there, we feel your pain and terror, and we are here to help! Today’s countryside dating advice blog post is… Continue reading How Not To Write Your Muddy Matches Online Dating Profile

Muddy Matches twist on virtual dates celebrated

Muddy Matches’ efforts to breathe fresh air and creativity into virtual dating during lockdown has been celebrated by ODA; the online dating industry’s regulating body. With dating from a distance – and video calls – now the ‘new normal’ for online daters and couples enduring lockdown apart, finding innovative ways to keep singletons keen and… Continue reading Muddy Matches twist on virtual dates celebrated

Shepherdess seeks her ‘muddiness’ lost in lockdown

“It’s now time to find my knight in shining Barbour” says shepherdess, and new Muddy Matches member, Suzie. An aspiring smallholder and part time shepherdess from Buckinghamshire has joined Muddy Matches on a quest to ‘fulfil all the muddiness’ she has had to forgo after lockdown put paid to her usual plans in the countryside.… Continue reading Shepherdess seeks her ‘muddiness’ lost in lockdown

How Santa took the reins on our Muddy Matches first date | #DatingSanta

“Ah Santa, baby, you’ve barely touched it, as always.” Mary Christmas cuts a bemused figure from the first minute we meet her to talk Muddy Matches, first dates and the wisest investment she has ‘ever’ made to message her Mr Claus. A decorated tray of warm mince pies, a glass of sherry and a stray… Continue reading How Santa took the reins on our Muddy Matches first date | #DatingSanta

Simple Ways To Beat Your First Date Nerves

Sweaty palms? Restless legs? Heart racing? You’ve got a classic case of first date nerves. We don’t blame you; after a few weeks of intense online messaging on our rural dating site you’re ready to meet your country match for the first time. Even though you’ve got a for the outdoors and rural life in… Continue reading Simple Ways To Beat Your First Date Nerves

The Sunday Times: Katie Glass heads back to the countryside for the weekend

The Times columnist Katie Glass talks about heading back to the countryside for a weekend away with her friends. She says: “It occurs to me, that I might not be all that country, but neither is the country any more. It’s not Worzel Gummidge yokels chewing straws as in Poldark. It’s Hot Farmers of Instagram… Continue reading The Sunday Times: Katie Glass heads back to the countryside for the weekend

Prima: “Love Virtually”

Prima magazine presented a guide to online dating and listed Muddy Matches as one of the “top five dating sites to flirt with”. Describing Muddy Matches, they said: “Fancy being a farmer’s wife? This rural dating site is aimed at country-loving singles – or townies who dream of escaping city life.”

Win a Case of Saxby’s Cider

This competition has now closed and the winner has been notified. As part of our Great December Giveaway we have teamed up with Saxby’s Cider to give away a case of British premium cider to one lucky winner. You just have to promise to drink it responsibly and answer our simple question! About Saxby’s Cider… Continue reading Win a Case of Saxby’s Cider