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Membership Application

Thank you for your interest in The Velvet Union.

We are a private, founder-led matchmaking bureau serving accomplished South Asian professionals who are genuinely seeking marriage and long-term partnership.

Our intake is deliberately selective. This application is designed to help us understand your relationship readiness, values, and compatibility potential within our curated network.

Please answer thoughtfully and honestly. All information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality.

Applications are reviewed individually. Due to limited founding capacity, response times may vary.

Personal Details

Gender

Gender
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Professional + Lifestyle Profile

Occupation / Professional Role

Employer / Business Name

Years in Current Career Path

Highest Level of Education

Typical Working Pattern

Typical Working Pattern
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Lifestyle Description

Relationship Intentions + Readiness

Current Relationship Status

Current Relationship Status

How long have you been single?

What is your primary intention in joining The Velvet Union?

What does marriage or long-term partnership mean to you at this stage of your life?

Are you currently dating or in any active romantic connection?

Have you experienced any significant relationship endings in the last 12 months?

Personal Reflection + Emotional Readiness

What have you learned about yourself from your past relationships?

What patterns do you recognise in your romantic history?

What would you like to do differently in your next relationship?

Are you open to professional feedback and reflective coaching as part of this process?

How would you describe your emotional availability at this time?

Values, Culture + Compatibility

How important is cultural alignment to you in a partner?

Which cultural or regional backgrounds would you feel most aligned with?

Are you open to intercultural or inter-regional matches within the South Asian diaspora?

Are you open to intercultural or inter-regional matches within the South Asian diaspora?
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What core values are non-negotiable for you in a life partner?

What family, religious, or lifestyle considerations should we be aware of?

Your Ideal Partner

Age Range Preference

Height Preference

Education Preference

Professional Background Preference

Geographic Flexibility

Children

Children
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Any other important preferences or boundaries

Commitment + Practicalities

Why are you choosing a private matchmaking service rather than dating apps or introductions through family?

How much time and emotional energy are you realistically able to commit to this process?

Are you willing to invest financially in a premium, founder-led service if accepted?

Are you willing to invest financially in a premium, founder-led service if accepted?
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How did you hear about The Velvet Union?

Discretion, Integrity + Consent

Please confirm that all information provided is truthful and complete to the best of your knowledge

Please confirm that all information provided is truthful and complete to the best of your knowledge

Do you consent to founder-led review and confidential assessment of your application?

Do you consent to founder-led review and confidential assessment of your application?

Do you understand that acceptance is not guaranteed and is subject to compatibility potential within our curated network?

Do you understand that acceptance is not guaranteed and is subject to compatibility potential within our curated network?

Optional Supporting Materials

Upload a recent photograph.
For internal matching purposes only. Not shared without your consent.