"25 Dates is a must try"

All of us who feel the frustrations of online dating should give 25 Dates a go. It is a very fun way to meet people. The process is simple and effective. It is a very well run event and the venues are always fun. I would highly recommend them.

"Fun Night Out!"

The venue was chic. The wine was inexpensive and delish. The quesidillas were quite tasty AND prevented me from getting too... fun-lovin'
But let's get to the good stuff.. I was actually a bit surprised at how smoothly each and every conversation went. It wasn't awkward! All of the guys had their own charm and each one was entertaining at the very least. The format was simple; tick yes or no post 5-minute date with each suitor ;)
I've now gone on 4 dates with my match. If you attend a 25 dates event you'll for sure have fun and... maybe even meet the one!

"Superb!"

I am extremely pleased with 25dates.com. Everything is excellent! It's very well organized! The registration for the event was a breeze, the venue where it was held was comfortable and inviting, and Irenee, the host, was gracious and very personable and really put me at ease and made me feel welcome! I was kinda nervous attending a speed dating event, but I was immediately put at ease and felt welcome and comfortable and had a wonderful experience! I would give this company 10 stars if I could! I've been to other companies speed dating events and can honestly say that 25dates is better than the rest! Hands down! I would definitely recommend 25dates.com to everyone! :)

"Fallen off the path - But getting into the "Groove""

So here I am on 25 dates...who would have ever thought I'd be a person attending a speed dating event (at my age) If I ever predicted anything about my future when I was younger, attending a speed dating frenzy or signing up for online dating would not have been a part of my predicted perfect future!!

First things first, so I'm nervous to begin with because I haven't gone on a whole lot of dates these past 5+ years (Instead, I told myself that I've just been too busy with my career and didn't have time for...)
But the truth was, was that I was too afraid to get back into that "Groove" again (the dating groove that is) I had "Fallen off the path" after ending a really bad relationship.

After hearing from my good friend over and over (emphasis on over and over) that it wasn't normal to go without sex or dating for almost six years, I began to look at myself in a new light. Was she right? what was I doing? I was slowly marching down that "aging" path all alone..Did I want to grow old and alone with 50 or so cats? the answer was simple...No! I didn't want to become that dreaded old cat lady who woke up every day and went home every night to all 50 of her cats!

So....I first signed up for online dating! What an experience that was!! (my motto here is "If you can't say something nice about someone-then don't say anything at all) To add a positive twist to my experience with online dating however, I will say that I did meet some very interesting men- but only two really caught my attention (or perhaps I should say, I really caught their's....wink...wink;

I ended up going on a date with one, but only after I had fallen for him online (we had spent months conversing and exchanging dialogue on a week-to-week basis) I truly grew to have feelings for him! When we met, it was like a fairly tale, he was everything I had imaged he would be! Tall, Jewish and handsome! Ha! The chemistry we shared was even deeper than I imagined it would be...our first date was a yoga class (why? because I'm a huge yoga fan) But it was our second date where we exchanged an urgency to be together...I couldn't wait to have him close to me, to feel his warmth, his lips, his chest next to mine..After we ate our dinner, we rushed to the parking lot to release that urgency ...it was so intense, I remember how much I wanted him (right then and there!) But I pulled away when I felt that the feeling was mutual. We ended our date at the airport watching the planes landing and lifting off...it was so romantic! For weeks after the date, we would send me messages telling me that he was thinking of me...(he later told me that it took every once of strength to not rip my dress off of me in that parking lot when we were kissing and .....)

Then finally a bomb was dropped-he revealed that he had lied about smoking and his age. Not to be picky or anything, but I am somewhat of a health nut and I believe in exercising and leading a healthy lifestyle.
Someone who smokes in my books is not someone I would be compatible with because I find the smell so very atrocious ...but it was the age part that hurt me the most! (He lied about his age and to defend the lie, he said "who doesn't lie about their age? everyone does, especially women" (He probably had a good point - but it still hurt that he lied to me-after all, I did not lie to him (even though I can be very sensitive about my age, I still told him the truth!) I ended our connection. (and spent weeks thinking about him)

Instead of moving on, I terminated my online dating account and mourned the loss. Even worse, I continued to complain to my girlfriend who told me to get over it and move on...I waited and waited.... and waited....8 months later I signed up for 25 dates and the rest as they say is history....

The event started at 7 which gave me just under and hour and a half to pull myself together after work and to commute to the Proof Vodka Bar!
After spilling a coffee all over my favorite dress and throwing together one of the worst make-up jobs ever! I was finally on the commute ... looking at my Iphone which said 6:58pm and still having at least 20 more minutes to go.....(In a state of panic with my underdeveloped make-up job and stained Calvin Klein dress...I remained determined in my pursuit!) Running from the train station into a taxi and then into the Proof Vodka Bar at 7:20pm looking like Cruella De Vill probably wasn't the best way to make a first impression (but hey! at least I made it!) I ran up to the first person I saw, thinking he was a coordinator or something and began to tell him about my crazy day and why I was late. Upon learning that he was merely one of the participants, I quickly pulled away and scanned the area for the coordinator. Was I relived to learn that I was not late and that I could still participate? Yes! and No.....(No, because I was so nervous) Yes because I had fought so hard to get there!
Anna was kind, courteous and supportive of me and she made me feel relaxed and comfortable! In her words "You're a cutie patootie" I would not be too worried if I were you:-)I'm sure you'll do just fine!

And so, with the sound of the bell, there I was sitting with a glass of water and a glass of red wine...awaiting for my first speed date!! I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised with (most - not all) of the gentlemen who were there. They all approached the table and were very eager to engage in conversation with me (which helped ease my nerves) Although I found a couple of the men attractive and enjoyed conversing with them, I didn't pick them at the end of the event! Why? perhaps fear? or perhaps because I cannot wait to go back to meet more men!! (woo...hoo!!!) This doesn't mean that I am planning on becoming a speed dating addict, but it does mean that I will not be afraid to put myself our there next time!

Would I recommend 25 dates to find a mutual connection? A SUPER HUGE YES!!! If you are alone and single, don't waste 5+ years like I did being alone! And please don't waste your time with online dating! Come on out to an event, I promise you won't be disappointed ...and if you are...the next event will be free!!!

Charlene:-))

(Attended speed dating event on August 24th-2015)

"Speed Dating with 25Dates"

Having taken part in a speed dating event in Toronto, I was particularly annoyed by the TV commercial (made by that creepy old guy) which poked fun at speed dating in the most ridiculous ways. The characters in the spot where not realistic, like the over the top scary Goth guy. Sure, of the 25 ‘dates’ some are going to weird or simply not at all to your liking, but, on the same token some will be likable and worthy of a second date. The best part of this was I actually got to meet 25 girls in person and so heard their voices, read their body language and otherwise learned about them in ways you just can’t do in an online profile. Speed dating I have found, is not in a competition with online dating, you go out to a speed dating event to try something different, something a step up from random but in a safe accountable environment.

I had a good time when I went out to the event, and yes, I even had a few matches and subsequent second dates. I even learned a little about myself in the process, so 25Dates gets 2 thumbs up from me!

"Amazing customer service"

I have found their customer support team to be amazing. They are very helpful, but even more important they respond in a timely manner.
The events I have attended have been well run and fun.
I would recommend them highly

"25 Dates Customer Service"

Excellent customer service! Ragna was prompt, friendly, and very helpful in responding to questions about the events offered.

"Loved it!"

I went on my first speed dating event with a friend of mine and we had a blast! 25Dates was very professional, the hosts were awesome and the guys we met were amazing. We weren't sure what to expect but everything far exceeded our expectations!

"Great event!!"

25 dates is a professional speed dating company with well run events. The hostess was super friendly and knowlegable and ensured the evening ran efficiently. The daters were all very pleasant and offered a good range of prersonalities. My only suggestions for improvements would be providing more choice in dating age range options and more advance notice on the venues selected. It was a great evening though and I would definitely another event with this company.

"Aweome company!"

It's alot of fun and the hosts are super nice!!