About us

Since 1997. Before the apps.

Eight at Eight was matching Atlanta singles when "online dating" meant AOL chat rooms. Twenty-eight years later, every profile is still read by a human and every table is still built by hand. This is the team that does it.

Your matchmakers

Sarah Kathryn Walmsley

Founder

A native Atlantan, Sarah Kathryn is a matchmaking veteran with over 20 years of experience and one of the most respected names in the industry. She has been profiled by The Wall Street Journal, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, Cosmopolitan, and Men's Health. Her work has led to more than 600 marriages.

SuperpowerSouthern charm. She's personable, welcoming, and has never met a stranger.

Jennifer Miotke

President & Matchmaker

Jennifer has spent 20 years bringing people together as a matchmaker. What makes her unique: she used dating services, dated online, and ultimately met her husband through a matchmaker. She's heavily connected in the industry and attends conferences with matchmakers and date coaches nationwide.

Author of I Know Why You Are Single (And Yes, It's Your Fault).

Perfect date planDinner at Fat Matt's Rib Shack, then live jazz at Blind Willie's.

Anna Lentz

Director of Events

Over 15 years contributing to Eight at Eight's success. Anna coordinates every dinner in Atlanta, artfully choosing charming restaurants, keeping clients and colleagues smiling, and being both sassy and genuine while she does it.

SuperpowerDeciphering the bullshit. Don't try to pull one over on her.

Jenni Escalante

Events Coordinator

Originally from Mexico City, moved to Atlanta six years ago. Background in customer service and event coordination, and after going on 100+ first dates herself, uniquely equipped for the role. Known for her charm, honesty, and no-nonsense approach.

Ask her aboutThe best taco recommendations in Atlanta.

The Eight at Eight story

1997
Sarah Kathryn hosts the first dinner in Buckhead. Eight strangers, one table, one very good night.
2009
300th confirmed marriage. Profiled by Oprah, WSJ, and Cosmopolitan the same year.
2018
One on One Matchmaking launches as our exclusive private-client sister service.
2026
Thousands of members. First round on the house. Still matching by hand.
The concept

Four men. Four women. One great dinner.

The idea is simple. Eight singles meet for an evening of friendly conversation, good food, and the chance to expand your circle of friends. Members are matched by age, mutual interests, and backgrounds. The relaxed group setting relieves the pressure of one-on-one dating and increases the chances of meeting someone interesting and compatible. Our matchmakers work closely to choose hip restaurants, match like minds, and lead each table.

Twenty-eight years of first dinners.

Yours could be next month.

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