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.”
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How muddy matches restored a dairy farmer’s faith in dating
Live the muddy dating experience of Lancashire dairy farmer, Sophie. Farming isn’t just a job – it’s a way of life. Early mornings, late nights, and a deep-rooted love for the land mean that finding someone who truly understands that lifestyle can be tricky. That’s exactly why Sophie, a 26-year-old dairy farmer from Lancashire, turned… Continue reading How muddy matches restored a dairy farmer’s faith in dating
“Martyn’s hands were grubby enough to tell me we’d get on.”
The muddy love story of Sally and Martyn. Back in 2018, Sally, a countryside lass with a love for vintage fairs, stepped into the online dating world with Muddy Matches. Looking for a man with ‘great facial hair’, she stumbled upon Martyn’s dating profile. He was a blacksmith with a passion for all things steam-powered.… Continue reading “Martyn’s hands were grubby enough to tell me we’d get on.”
Dog breeds that dominate muddy dating profiles.
Discover the breeds of working dog mentioned most on Muddy Matches dating profiles. For rural singles who choose to online date with Muddy Matches, a good working dog isn’t so much a much-loved pet – it’s a way of life. Whether featured in dating profile photos, as a shared talking point in message exchanges, or… Continue reading Dog breeds that dominate muddy dating profiles.
“Don’t give up, you will find your soulmate.”
5 star review. At Muddy Matches, we are fortunate to hear of many success stories we have had a helping hand in inspiring, through any different means. Whether updates reach us via word-of-mouth, social media or emails into our customer care team, we celebrate each success like a little win for the whole community of… Continue reading “Don’t give up, you will find your soulmate.”
“From the moment we met, it just felt right.”
The muddy love story of Jen and Martin. When the bride rolls up to church in her dad’s prized John Deere 6820 workhorse of a tractor – decked out with wildflowers – you know it’s a Muddy Matches inspired wedding. Safe to say, the groom also knew he was marrying a woman with impeccable taste… Continue reading “From the moment we met, it just felt right.”
10 hard truths about dating singles knee deep in rural life
Discover the real realities of what to expect when dating a farmer – straight from the horse’s mouth. The new Muddy Matches dating app is attracting lots more singles who enjoy pulling on a walking boot or welly but whose daily lifestyle features way more concrete than those we typically appeal to. The attraction of… Continue reading 10 hard truths about dating singles knee deep in rural life
“I never thought I’d date a horse girl, but here we are!”
The muddy love story of Tasha and Liam Equestrian Tasha had always joked that finding a partner who understood her horse-filled lifestyle was harder than mastering a clear round at Badminton Horse Trials. That was until she mutually matched with builder Liam whilst online dating at Muddy Matches in July 2023. Liam, who openly confesses… Continue reading “I never thought I’d date a horse girl, but here we are!”
7 dating profile photos that don’t cut the mustard
When countryside dating with Muddy Matches, we ask that singles upload a clear, close up, head and shoulders shot as their main profile photo. Why? Because, we know that more than 60% of online daters in the UK are wary of engaging with profiles when they can’t easily see a face. Whilst many folk happily… Continue reading 7 dating profile photos that don’t cut the mustard
10 reasons why a Christmas market is made for love
Singles that choose to online date on Muddy Matches regularly mention a fondness for vintage fayres, craft markets, farmers markets, and artisan products in their dating profiles. With the festive period upon us, Christmas markets, with their fairy lights, wooden huts and authentic aromas of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, are the in-thing again for… Continue reading 10 reasons why a Christmas market is made for love