If the shidduch works out then the couple inform the shadchan of its success.

The etymology of the words "shidduch" and "shadchan" is uncertain.

In Haredi communities, many marriages are arranged by a professional match-maker ("shadchan") who receives a "brokerage-fee" for his or her services.

The first-born child, after seven years of marriage - an arranged marriage through the good offices of a shadchan (matchmaker).was Carl in 1906.

Usually a professional matchmaker is called a shadchan, but anyone who makes a shidduch is considered the shadchan for it.

If the shidduch does not work out, then usually the shadchan is contacted and it is he/she that tells the other side that it will not be going ahead.

The local matchmaker (shadchan), Reb Kalman arranges a match for the daughter of a wealthy client, Reb Pinchas.

I would like to work and to see the world and not to marry through a shadchan" - that's Hebrew and Yiddish for matchmaker - "but to marry who I wanted.

The Ashkenazi Jewish shadchan, or the Hindu astrologer, were often thought to be essential advisors and also helped in finding right spouses as they had links and a relation of good faith with the families.

Also, the decision as to whether or not the mate is good can be made with the emotional boundary of the shadchan who, if so desired by the couple, can call and talk to either side in the beginning stages of the dating to iron out issues that can crop up during the dating process.