Love is in Bloom

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- "Love is in Bloom"
  
  Saturday, May 11, 2024
  6 pm
  St. Cecilia Commons
  
  How often do we hear one of these lines in conversations with friends:
  
  "Where am I supposed to meet a single Catholic girl?"
  
  "I've literally never been asked on a date by a Catholic man."
  
  "I've been on CatholicMatch for ages with no good matches but a lifetime of awkward stories to share over a drink with friends."
  
  Don't we all just wish there was a way for us to meet people in a casual way who are single, open to dating, and clear about their interest?
  
  Back by popular demand, enter speed-dating! We're back once again with another romance-filled evening for you, but with a uniquely spring twist. After you check in, grab a signature cocktail from the bar and mingle with friends and new faces before settling at your dessert station with mixed company from around the room. Your first big decision: which of our three beloved spring desserts will you create together? After you have concocted your culinary creations with the help of your fellow chefs, we will load your desserts into the oven and our speed-dating portion will begin. Each couple will have 4 minutes to converse (with the option of using our bowl of conversation questions!) before the men will rotate around the room to the next woman. Once all couples have chatted and the desserts have cooled, we will enjoy a few more pours and notes of fresh citrus all to the tune of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.
  
  At the conclusion of the event, in true speed-dating style, all participants will turn in their feedback sheets, letting us know who they would like to see again. We will then go about determining who has matched with each other (i.e. both parties have declared an interest in seeing each other again), and in the next week we will reach out to the men to invite them to follow up with the ladies for a date.
  
  Due to the amount of preparation for this event to run smoothly, registration is required for attendance. Please respond accordingly as no walk ins will be accepted.
- Did you know?
  We just had our first speed-dating engagement! They met during our inaugural event back in Feburary 2023 and will be tying the knot in August. They continue to share how thankful they are for the unique story they get to tell of how they found each other!
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- Gentlemen
- Ladies
frequently asked questions
- Who has been invited to this event?
  
  While speed-dating is hosted by the Eastside Family Young Adult Ministry, we have invited young adults from across the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Diocese of Columbus to participate. Our advertisements have been in several methods of communication to ensure a broadened pool of participants! Though we usually encourage bringing friends of all religious backgrounds to our events, due to the goal of this event being ongoing discernment of sacramental marriage in the Catholic tradition, we are limiting access to Catholic singles.
  
  What is the dress code for this event?
  
  The goal of this evening is not simply for you to make a connection with someone but also to feel a renewed sense of confidence in the dating scene. That being said, we encourage you to dress comfortably, authentically, and in a manner that creates a good first impression. This means that while your go-to wardrobe on a Thursday night might be oversized sweats while you binge Netflix, consider going with that new linen button down you just ordered or that timeless sundress that always makes you feel unstoppable.
  
  Is there a cost associated with this event?
  
  There is a $15 cost to register for this event. This will pay for your drinks (of which we have many to choose from), your dessert, and your speed-dating materials. Not a bad deal if you would also happen to find that forever love!
  
  Is there a cap to this event?
  
  We will be capping this event at 80 people (40 men and 40 women), as this is the capacity given the spaces we have at our disposal. This also ensures that each person can converse with a plethora of new connections throughout both the structured speed-dating portion and during the casual mingling moments. Make sure to register today, as signups filled up last time within 48 hours!