Hi there! :)
This is Candie! I'm the organizer of My 20 First Dates. I would like to give you an update on the event, Light the Night Speed Dating event
for the Evangelical Christians.
I realize this is a really specific niche that we're trying to tap into, and it is quite difficult to get 20 pairs of single Evangelical Christians together for an event. I've been told a few times that the Christians have not been giving priority to meeting new people and dating. This is the reason why I've decided to dedicate an event just for this community.
I, personally, am not a Christian, but have a lot of friends who share your faith. I realized i need to understand more the market to be able to disseminate the information more effectively. As the event organizer, i want to do this right; and so i feel that it is only right that I postpone this event to make sure that the quality of this event would be at par with the other events that I have ever organized.
I would like to thank everyone's support and patience, but please DO CONTINUE to spread the word about the event. This event IS going to push thru if its the last thing I do. haha.
Thanks again,
Candie
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Speed Dating Could be the Solution!
*Written by Clarissa E. for My 20 First Dates
Our churches are filled with single people who are on fire for the Lord, who go out of their way to serve and minister to others. But more and more, single evangelical Christians are confused about what their attitude should be as they wait to reach the next phase in life. Is kissing dating goodbye really their only option?
Boundless.org, a webzine geared towards evangelical Christians quotes from Shmuley Boteach’s book Why Can't I Fall in Love?
I frequently hear people telling their friends, 'The reason you don't fall in love is that you want love too badly.... People can smell the need on you. Love won't find you until you stop looking for it.
Sound familiar? Looking for love has become something to be embarrassed about. You don't hear people talking about unemployment this way: "I used to go to job interviews, looking to get hired by law firms. I found it absolutely humiliating, having to cozy up to the partners to get them to give me a job. So I decided I will never go for an interview again. I'll just live on the streets, with no money and no food. If some guy comes and offers me a job, I'll take it, but I will never search for it again."
(http://www.boundless.org/2005/articles/a0001786.cfm)
For evangelical Christians who want to be intentional about dating and would like to go beyond their immediate social circles, speed dating may be the solution.
Speed dating has its roots in the Jewish community. Rabbi Yaacov Deyo conceived this system as a way to help Jewish singles meet people who share their faith. Speed dating is a fast, fun and safe way to meet and date lots of single professionals in one night. Men and women are rotated to meet each other over a series of 20 First Dates, lasting 5 minutes each.
Events company My 20 First Dates is at the forefront of niche speed dating in the country, having organized successful events for the Chinoy community. Now the time has come for Filipino Christians from Bible-based churches who are interested in meeting fellow Christian singles and seeing where it leads.
LIGHT THE NIGHT - A Christian Speed Dating Event
for ladies 25 and above, and gentlemen 28 and above
ticket price is P1,000 per person
includes dinner, drinks and 20 dates
May 20, 2011, Friday 7pm La Regalade French Bistro
820 Arnaiz St. Makati City
Please spread the word about this event geared specifically for Christian singles. Check out www.my20firstdates.com for more information. Registration prior to the event via My 20 First Date’s official website is necessary. Slots are running out fast!
Our churches are filled with single people who are on fire for the Lord, who go out of their way to serve and minister to others. But more and more, single evangelical Christians are confused about what their attitude should be as they wait to reach the next phase in life. Is kissing dating goodbye really their only option?
Boundless.org, a webzine geared towards evangelical Christians quotes from Shmuley Boteach’s book Why Can't I Fall in Love?
I frequently hear people telling their friends, 'The reason you don't fall in love is that you want love too badly.... People can smell the need on you. Love won't find you until you stop looking for it.
Sound familiar? Looking for love has become something to be embarrassed about. You don't hear people talking about unemployment this way: "I used to go to job interviews, looking to get hired by law firms. I found it absolutely humiliating, having to cozy up to the partners to get them to give me a job. So I decided I will never go for an interview again. I'll just live on the streets, with no money and no food. If some guy comes and offers me a job, I'll take it, but I will never search for it again."
(http://www.boundless.org/2005/articles/a0001786.cfm)
For evangelical Christians who want to be intentional about dating and would like to go beyond their immediate social circles, speed dating may be the solution.
Speed dating has its roots in the Jewish community. Rabbi Yaacov Deyo conceived this system as a way to help Jewish singles meet people who share their faith. Speed dating is a fast, fun and safe way to meet and date lots of single professionals in one night. Men and women are rotated to meet each other over a series of 20 First Dates, lasting 5 minutes each.
Events company My 20 First Dates is at the forefront of niche speed dating in the country, having organized successful events for the Chinoy community. Now the time has come for Filipino Christians from Bible-based churches who are interested in meeting fellow Christian singles and seeing where it leads.
LIGHT THE NIGHT - A Christian Speed Dating Event
for ladies 25 and above, and gentlemen 28 and above
ticket price is P1,000 per person
includes dinner, drinks and 20 dates
May 20, 2011, Friday 7pm La Regalade French Bistro
820 Arnaiz St. Makati City
Please spread the word about this event geared specifically for Christian singles. Check out www.my20firstdates.com for more information. Registration prior to the event via My 20 First Date’s official website is necessary. Slots are running out fast!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
In search for a perfect place
One of the exciting parts of planning a speed dating event is looking for a new restaurant! There are a lot of considerations when it comes to choosing the perfect restaurant for the event; there’s
#1 the budget: if the price is right?
#2 the space: can the place hold 50 people comfortably without having to walk sideways?
#3 the place: is the place classy? Are the chairs comfy? Is the location convenient for the target market?
#4 the owners: are the owners nice? Do you get to talk to the owners directly? Or least the person coordinating with you is cooperative? Efficient?
#5 the food: does it taste good? Does the chicken taste like cardboard? You know stuff like that.
All of these are crucial and are not ranked in order of importance.
I am constantly surprised how much in demand speed dating is in the Metro. Although I almost always have a “breakdown” when it comes to crunch time because people procrastinate with their registrations and some needs a bit of a push; but then again, it almost always turns out perfect. :)
My last event was held in Bistro Napa located in Il Terrazzo in Tomas Morato. As I’ve mentioned before in the location, since my target market in the event was Filipino-Chinese, Timog area was definitely the place to be.
I came across the blog written by Alex A., the Picky Pescetarian, and her good review about it, so I asked her if she knew the owners, so she gave me their number.
I found out that the owners of Bistro Napa are the same owners of Aresi, which was my favourite date place! It’s classy, comfy, cozy and yet not so expensive. They still also have the same chef which means, they would have the same food. And when you look at the interior, it’s very nice. The lights aren’t too bright, aren’t too dark either. There were enough space for 50 people plus the owners were very welcoming with the idea of holding my speed dating event there. Negotiations were very fast; both waiters and owners were very accommodating and nice during the event.
If you come across a good restaurant which you think is a great place for us to hold a speed dating event, or maybe you own a restaurant which you want us to check out, please do not hesitate to email us! :)
#1 the budget: if the price is right?
#2 the space: can the place hold 50 people comfortably without having to walk sideways?
#3 the place: is the place classy? Are the chairs comfy? Is the location convenient for the target market?
#4 the owners: are the owners nice? Do you get to talk to the owners directly? Or least the person coordinating with you is cooperative? Efficient?
#5 the food: does it taste good? Does the chicken taste like cardboard? You know stuff like that.
All of these are crucial and are not ranked in order of importance.
I am constantly surprised how much in demand speed dating is in the Metro. Although I almost always have a “breakdown” when it comes to crunch time because people procrastinate with their registrations and some needs a bit of a push; but then again, it almost always turns out perfect. :)
My last event was held in Bistro Napa located in Il Terrazzo in Tomas Morato. As I’ve mentioned before in the location, since my target market in the event was Filipino-Chinese, Timog area was definitely the place to be.
I came across the blog written by Alex A., the Picky Pescetarian, and her good review about it, so I asked her if she knew the owners, so she gave me their number.
I found out that the owners of Bistro Napa are the same owners of Aresi, which was my favourite date place! It’s classy, comfy, cozy and yet not so expensive. They still also have the same chef which means, they would have the same food. And when you look at the interior, it’s very nice. The lights aren’t too bright, aren’t too dark either. There were enough space for 50 people plus the owners were very welcoming with the idea of holding my speed dating event there. Negotiations were very fast; both waiters and owners were very accommodating and nice during the event.
If you come across a good restaurant which you think is a great place for us to hold a speed dating event, or maybe you own a restaurant which you want us to check out, please do not hesitate to email us! :)
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