Occasionally we have ‘no shows’ (people that do not turn up) at our events. This is always a real bummer as it skews our gender balance and impacts on other guest’s experience. If you can see guests listed in your dashboard that you did not meet at the event, it is likely they were a no show.
Some guests purchase event tickets via third party platforms such as Eventbrite or Skiddle. In these cases, they have not directly interacted with our website ahead of the event. To overcome this, we send out invites requesting they complete a profile, however, these are not always actioned which means the guest misses out on matching.
Head over to your Dashboard and ‘Update Profile’ to ensure you’ve told us everything we need to know about your hobbies and interests. We use this information to build smaller, more curated events where you will feel at home connecting with potential matches.
Attending some of our regular events is a great opportunity to get ‘in the zone’ and feedback to our hosts on your preferences for future experiences.
Then, stay tuned to your It’s a Date dashboard where you will receive personal invitations to events designed to fit your hobbies, interests, and dating style. Invitations need to be confirmed with a booking to secure your place.
In the top right corner of your browser, you will see a ‘Login’ button – hit that to visit your profile and start dating.
Following each event, log into your profile to find a list of attendees in the ‘Send Matches’ area of the event listing. Here you can select one of three feedback options for each guest at the event.
1. It’s a Match – you would like to maintain contact with this guest as a potential love interest.
2. Friend Zone – you enjoyed meeting this guest and would like to maintain contact as friends.
3. Not Compatible – you don’t see this guest as either a friend or potential love interest.
If matching feedback is reciprocated, a ‘Message’ button will appear against the respective guest. You can then go on to exchange messages with the guest on our secure platform.
Many other guests will be attending for the first time, so relax, you’ll be in good company and good hands with our awesome host. There are heaps of advice and tips in the blog posts of our ‘Dating Advice’ page. We would also lean into our values to guide first interactions – Keep it Human, Be Kind, and Courage is Key (more details on About Us).
We understand that sometimes plans change, but don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Provided we receive a request in writing 48-hours prior to the start of your original event, we will change at no extra cost to an alternative event of the same value.
Absolutely! Our post-event messaging platform is just another tool to support connecting, however, it’s not the only option. If you feel the time is right, we encourage guests to exchange contact information as you would do in any other social context.
Probably the most frequently asked question… at the time of writing, we’ve not yet received any invites, but yours could be the first and we make great fun party guests, so fingers crossed!
We do our utmost to ensure events are widely accessible to all, however, there are some limitations depending on specific needs and constraints of the venue within which we are hosting. We actively encourage you to make contact with us directly (see Contact) to discuss your specific requirements.
Unfortunately, no. We manage attendance at each event very closely, so pre-booking is essential to both guarantee a place and enable us to achieve an optimal mix of guests.
Our general admission events attract a broad variety of people – just one of the reasons that make them so popular. The common ‘characteristic’ linking all guests is the age bracket. The only other (obvious) characteristic is a single relationship status and openness to meeting new people – a great place to start!
It’s a Date by Invitation events gather select groups of people based on hobbies, details of which will be provided within the invitation. Aimed at guests looking to meet others through a shared passion, hobby, or interest.
Absolutely. You can purchase tickets for friends directly on our website. These will be mailed to the email address you provide with a prompt to your friend(s) to set up a profile of their own. Whilst we love welcoming friend pairings/ groups, our hosts will work to ensure you’re not talking to those you already know for too long as it hinders the It’s a Date mission.
Speed dating events last approximately 2-hours, whilst our singles parties include 3-hours of hosting. Timings are just a guide as many of our guests stick around to continue socialising and meeting others after the event.
All the event details including start time are published on our website and included on your ticket confirmation email. Please allow adequate travel time to arrive at the published start time – we want you to enjoy the full event!
Just your-good-self, a positive mindset, and some money for the bar, it’s that simple. Experience has taught us that guests who approach our events with an open mind and willingness to meet others irrespective of finding ‘the one’ have the best time.
Perfect for those looking for more informal ways to meet – We organise a private/ semi-private space to host the singles party at one of our selected London venues. On arrival, we are normally easy to spot but if you are unsure, please just ask a bar person who will direct you to the event. You can expect to meet up to 50 other single people, a balanced mix of male and female guests for straight events. Your host will welcome you, provide you with an optional name badge and introduce you to some other guests. We offer a complimentary drink for those that arrive within the first half-hour (typically a glass of wine or softie). The event party lasts approximately 3-hours during which our host will be circulating to help break the ice, introduce you to other new guests, and maximise mingling! During or after the event you can update your matches online; indicating those you would like to maintain contact with as a friend of potential love interest.
We are a single events company with heart – we genuinely put you front and centre of everything we do; ensuring your experience is relaxed, fun, and positive, irrespective of you finding a match. We are not the biggest company out there; we are small, personable, and friendly. You are likely to meet our founder, James at one of our events who is always keen to hear about your experience of the dating world and help shape our future events.
This varies depending on the event. We aim to welcome 30 guests to our speed dating events and up to 50 for singles parties. We recognise your experience rests on meeting as many of the right people as possible, so will always work to achieve maximum numbers.
A great choice for those in search for a more structured event – We organise up to 15 small tables/ areas to facilitate short dates of approximately 5-minutes per pairing. On arrival, we are normally easy to spot but if you are unsure, please just ask a bar person who will direct you to the event. Ladies will be allocated a table with assigned numbers for the duration of the evening. Gents will move around the tables in ascending numerical order for short dates. The evening will be coordinated by a host who will provide you with a feedback sheet, pencil, and name badge. Your host will signal once each date is over, ensure you meet everyone at the event, and facilitate a short mid-event comfort break to use the restroom and visit the bar. During or after the event you can update your matches online; indicating those you would like to maintain contact with as a friend of potential love interest.