The Speed Dating Phenomenon

"Mix-n-Match Speed Dating" events are a modern way to bring single professionals together in casual, fun and pressure-free environments. Everyone's been talking about it and you've probably seen the concept on popular TV shows such as Sex and The City and in the movie Hitch.

How it Works
Step one is to sign up for an open event. Choose a suitable age range (please no "fudging") and make a note of the location, date and time. You'll receive an e-mail confirmation of your registration. In some instances, you may be added to our waiting list, but more about that later.

Sign In Please
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before the official start time to sign-in and mingle. We will begin promptly at the scheduled time (it's a busy night!).

The Waiting List
To ensure an even balance of men and women, if you do not sign in at least 15 minutes before the event starts, your spot will be given to the top name on the waiting list. If you are on the waiting list, we ask that you arrive 30-45 minutes before the start time and let us know that you are present. Feel free to mix and mingle with the other participants beforehand, and keep your fingers crossed... a spot may open up for you. (We may also contact you before the event if we receive a cancellation.)

The Big Event!
At each event, there will be an equal number of men and women. We facilitate the whole thing so you are guaranteed to meet everyone. To maximize your experience, we hold the events in private or semi-private areas at an upscale venue. We will give each participant a welcome pack with valuable coupons.

A cash bar will be available for soft drinks or something stiffer (please drink responsibly).
We will review the ground rules a few minutes before the start time... you do not disclose your last name, where you live or work, phone number, etc. Nor do you ask someone out during the event itself... no pressure!

At the start of the event, everyone puts on a nametag with only your first name and a number or letter. The event is organized so that you will chat, ask questions, and check out the chemistry with everyone in a string of one-on-one conversations lasting 5 minutes each. When the time is up, a bell will ring, and the men will move to the next table for two.

Before beginning your next "date" you will have an opportunity to fill out a very discreet Yes/No match card regarding the person you just met. The process continues until everyone has met. When all the men have met all the women, you hand in your completed match card.

The event itself will last for about two hours.

It's a Match! (or two, or three, or more...)
After the event, we will compile the information from everyone's cards to determine who matches up. If two people mutually checked "yes," then that's a match (odds are you'll have one or more matches). You'll receive a private e-mail or letter within three days of the event listing the first names and e-mail addresses or phone numbers of the people you matched with. (If you don't have email allow five days to receive your matches.) From there, it's up to you to contact one another to learn more about each other and set up another date.