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Tell us your success story!
Each 8minuteDating event is a success:
99% of participants report that they enjoyed 8minuteDating.
91% of participants meet someone who they want to see again.
62% receive a mutual match. Compare that to the bar scene!
Thousands of couples who met at 8minuteDating have gone on second dates,
and many of those have blossomed into relationships. Below are some
stories submitted by just a few of our happy customers.
Hi John! Well thanks to you, I have fallen in love my friend! And, I wanted to thank you. We met at the event on fulton and auburn at the clarion i believe it was... Her name is Robin and she is simply a wonderful woman. I wanted to thank you personally and let you know that hey, 8minuteDating works! So, I'm sorry, I know it's not good for business, but we are very happy. Take care of yourself and again, thanks a lot! Your friend Aaron...
Aaron Self & Robin Borba - Sacramento, CA
Event Organizer: John Ortiz |
 Mark and I met on February 12, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. I had just moved to Chicago from St. Louis 2 months before the event. I had participated in two 8minuteDating events in St. Louis and had a lot of fun. Mark was supposed to attend the event with a friend who canceled at the last minute. We met during the intermission at the bar, and we instantly clicked with one of my prepared questions, "If there was going to be a movie about your life, which actor would you want to portray you?" We exchanged our name/number code with the intent to make a match.One week later we had our first date. Mark and I were both very nervous as we discussed later in the relationship. We went to Red Fish in downtown Chicago. Dinner lasted a few hours with never a lull in the conversation. We had so much fun that we played pool at a bar next door to the restaurant for awhile. Mark waited 4 days to call for a second date, and I was convinced he was not going to call. After our first phone conversation following the first date, everyone I spoke with about Mark said that I glowed. After what felt like forever, Mark proposed 2 and a half years into the relationship at Ruth Chris Steakhouse. He had the maitre de present me with a dozen roses, and then Mark appeared and got down on one knee to pop the question. Mark was so nervous he couldnt figure out which hand to put the ring on. We were married on August 4, 2007. I try to get all of my single friends to try 8minuteDating. I tried extreme "speed dating," but thought that you doʼt get a clear impression of a person in 3 minutes. 8 minutes seems like the perfect amount of time to see if there is a real connection. The format of the event is great because you not only get to have "8 dates" in one night, you have the opportunity to meet other people at a bar that are looking for a relationship. If I were still single, but thank goodness I am not because I have Mark, I would definitely participate in 8minuteDating again. Thank you 8minuteDating for creating such a wonderful, safe way for people to find true love!
Michelle & Mark Moses - Chicago, IL
(Married in August 2007)
Event Organizer: Amanda Dethlefsen |
 I attended my 2nd 8 minute dating event one year ago this week, February 8, 2007. My first date was with a fireman named Zeb. He was so handsome and we immediately clicked! During the intermission he approached me and said he wanted to take me out. After the event was over he asked if I wanted to go next door for dinner. I told him this was against the rules as we should go home and enter our choices online. I decided to go ahead and be a rule breaker and am I glad I did. We had a late dinner that night and talked for three hours. Once home that night we talked on the phone another 2 1/2 hours. We had our first real date two days later on February 10th and I knew this was the man I was going to marry. We bought a house together this past August and on December 16th we were married on the Island of Oahu. We are so happy and can't wait to start a family!!! We laugh that we met at a 8 minute dating event, but are both so grateful that we have found true love. I recommend 8 minute dating to all my single friends and family!!!
Sheryl & Zeb Masowdi - Phoenix, AZ
(Married in December 2007)
Event Organizer: Jean Cosgriff |
 Dear 8minuteDating,For years, we went to the same gym, got coffee from the same shop, and bought sandwiches at the same deli. But we never actually met until an 8minuteDating event on January 13, 2004. It was a bitterly cold night in Manhattan. What started out as an 8-minute chat turned into a date for drinks, which turned into many dinners, which turned into a summer at the beach, which turned into a fall spent looking for an apartment, and then fall turned into winter again. We got engaged exactly one year after our first meeting, on another cold night in January. We had a beautiful wedding in November of 2005 surrounded by family and close friends, and are celebrating our first anniversary this month. We just wanted to thank you for bringing us together – the very best, luckiest, most wonderful thing that has ever happened to either of us. As your website points out, a lot can happen in 8 minutes!
Beth & Isaac - New York, NY
(Married in November 2005) |
PART I
My name is Kara, and I would like to thank 8minuteDating for helping me meet my future husband. We met on May 18th of this year, and we are getting married on October 10th. Yes it was quick, but now I understand when people say that you just know the right person when you see them. It was completely unexpected because I really did not even want to go to the event, but my friend dragged me there. The funny thing is, we did not even have a date together, we met during the intermission and just clicked and chatted, at that point I did not even want to go on any of the ensuing dates. So basically what I am trying to say is thanks and you can tell your future daters that there are successes and you just never know. If you would ever want us to speak at an engagement we would love to.
Thanks,
Kara and John
PART II
We got married on October 10th of last year, but you know all of that. We had our baby on July 27th, his name is John Paul, he was 7 pounds 8 ounces and 20 inches long...We are probably figuring that he is the first baby born from people who met at 8 minute dating. We hope that you enjoy the pics!
Kara & John - Buffalo, NY
(Married in October 2004)
Event Organizer: Kate Resetarits |
My husband, Matthew, and I met at a Jewish 8minuteDating event July 13, 2004 at Dewey's Flat Iron in New York City. Matt was my fourth date of the evening. The 8 minutes flew by and we continued our conversation throughout the break. When I went home later that night and logged on to my computer, I was happy to find out that Matt had put me down as a match. I remember going to sleep with a sense of excitement, looking forward to getting to know him better. We went on our "second" date five days later, spending the entire day together, enjoying NYC in the summertime. Two months later we were engaged and 10 months after that, May 21, 2005, we were married! We moved out of the city and bought a beautiful house in Connecticut. It has been a busy 2 years! We encourage all our single friends to try 8minuteDating as it is a great way to meet people, and obviously, hey-you never know. Thanks 8minuteDating!
Jamye and Matthew - New York City, NY
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Hi,
Two years ago, I met a guy at an 8minuteDating event who I thought was very nice so I gave him a chance and marked him for a second date. Three months ago we got married and are very happy! We tell everyone we met through 8-minute dating. Those who know me are always shocked and even I can't believe that met my husband this way, but I'm glad my friends dragged me along to an 8minuteDating event that turned out to be an amazing success. Thank you 8minuteDating!
Neda Abrary & Brian Donlin - New Jersey
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 Hello!Jim and I met on January 31st, 2005 at Whiskey Cafe. We had both been to three 8minuteDating events. Third time's a charm, right!? We went on our first date the following week at Village Gourmet in Rutherford, NJ. After many months of dating, Jim proposed on December 16th, 2005 in Hoboken, NJ. He took me out to eat at 3-Forty Grill and refused to check his coat! We walked along the river overlooking the NYC skyline. It was a crystal-clear night with a full moon! He dropped down on one knee a proposed right then and there! He said some very romantic, beautiful things about our relationship - despite the short, 10 month courtship. We will be married on November 11, 2006 at a church in Ramsey, NJ with a reception at the Tides Estate in North Haledon. Thank you 8minuteDating for a perfect match!
Gwen Kaulfers & Jim Pra - Lyndhurst, NJ
(Married in November 2006)
Event Organizer: Robin Zavian |
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Hi, I want to tell you that I met my boyfriend, Frank Taraborelli at an 8minuteDating event on September 28, 2005 at the Red Rock Cafe in
North Kingstown. So, we are one of your success stories! We both are
51, have sons, and live in Cranston. Now, what a coincidence is that!? Frank thinks that we should not be getting e-mails about 8minuteDating
because we don't need it. So, if you need any promos about successes on 8minuteDating, we will be glad to do them.
Donna Granieri & Frank Taraborelli - Cranston, RI
Event Organizer: Grace Labbe |
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Hi 8minutedating.com, I met Bill Levine on May 10, 2005 at the first speed dating event I attended. We clicked right away and began dating. He proposed a month ago and we are planning a wedding over the upcoming Labor Day weekend. I want to thank you, first and foremost, for the opportunity to meet Bill. I can't imagine how we ever would have met otherwise. Thanks again. I am forever grateful. Regards, Karen Duncan
Karen Duncan & Bill Levine - Denver, CO
Event Organizer: Janine Slee |
I met my husband at one of your NJ events in 2004. We met and married a year later! We were both 41 at the time and had never been married. We dated (seriously) for 6 months and then got engaged and 6 months later, (almost on our one year anniversary) we were married! We're have been married for 16 months and are buying our first home together. We are planning to adopt a child next year! That's our story. We tell our friends about speed dating all the time. Neither of us had done it before, but were encouraged by other people who had tried it and look what happend to us!
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Juan and I were immediately interested in another date with each other because the 8 minutes that we were allotted to talk were simply not enough! Within 8 minutes, Juan and I discovered that we had similar interests - sports, dancing, family, etc. Juan tells me that he was immediately attracted to my personality and my eyes. I was immediately attracted to Juan's smile and genuine personality. We had a great conversation and we felt comfortable with each other, so we both wanted a second date.Juan and I met in May and immediately began our courtship. After 14 months of dating, Juan took me to California on vacation. We went to San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Yosemite National Park. On July 8th, 2004 (reference to 8minuteDating!), Juan proposed to me at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park while watching the sunset. We had a fifteen-month engagement. We searched for a wedding date with the number 8 in it since we consider it our "lucky number." We got married on October 8th, 2005 in Miami, Florida. Immediately following the wedding, Juan took me on an amazing honeymoon. We went on a 10-day Mediterranean cruise that took us to Naples, Italy, Sicily, Egypt, Cyprus, Turkey, and two Greek islands. Then we spent an additional 4-days in Cinque Terra, Italy and 2 more days in London, England. Juan and I are so happy...and fortunate to have found each other through 8minuteDating!
Jennifer Doherty-Restrepo & Juan Restrepo - Miami, FL
(Will marry in October 2008)
Event Organizer: Tracie Gordon |
Almost 2 years ago I dragged one of my single girlfriends to an 8minuteDating event in Manchester, NH. She was reluctant to go, mostly
because she wasn't sure she wanted to get back into the dating scene
after her 13 year marriage and then divorce. She ended up meeting a man
at this event and will be marrying him on June 10, 2006.
Karen Brown - Manchester, NH
(Married in June 2006)
Event Organizer: Amy Lazzar |
Just wanted to spread some good news. I recently returned from a trip to Hawaii where I got engaged to my boyfriend, Kelly! He proposed on Jan. 8 in Kauai during a romantic dinner on the beach. I met him at my very first 8minuteDating event I hosted on Dec. 7 2004...this guy was too good to pass up! Anyway, Kelly and I are both really happy and are thankful for 8minuteDating for bringing us together.
Amy & Kelly - Denver, CO
Event Organizer: Amy Amore |
THE PROPOSAL!
Cory asked if we would post this for him. We were flattered, and impressed by his creativity. Enjoy their story...
It was Tuesday December 7th 2004 and I had the day off from work, I figured it would be a typical day off where I would sleep in, watch TV and not do much of anything all day. I decided to check my e-mail, and somehow decided to search for one of the "speed dating" sites to see what it was all about. I had heard about them before but didn't really know too much about it. I "Googled" it and one of the first ones that I saw was 8minuteDating.com. I decided to check it out to see if they had anything in my area and when it was. I searched for Philadelphia and it said that there was an event that night at Bleu Martini at 7pm. I was sure that it was too late to sign up but I decided to give it a try anyway. About 2 hours later I checked my e-mail again and it said that I was confirmed. I spent all day worrying about what would happen - what would I do, what should I say? Well, I got dressed, got it my car and headed into the city. I walked into Bleu Martini and the first thing I saw was this beautiful girl standing there with the most beautiful curly hair and a big smile on her face. My first thought was that I hoped I would get to meet her that night. I heard the event organizer call everyone over and explain how it works and give some good tips on what to do. So, I went to my first table and got things started. Everything was going ok - I got through the first 4 8-minute dates. Then it was time for a break. I decide at this point that I just had to walk up to that girl I saw and say hello. Now, normally I’m a shy type of person and don't ever approach anyone in that way, but there was just something about her that I knew that I had to do it. So I went over, said hello and we talked for about 15 minutes. The 2nd half started and I went through it with no problem. The good thing about 8 minute dating is that even though you get setup with 8 people who are there, there are always more who you can meet during "half time" or after the event is over and still match up with anyone there that night. So I decided that I just had to talk to this girl again. I walked up to her and started talking to her again. We hit it off right away and decide to go get something to eat afterwards. After dinner we decide to exchange numbers and go from there. Well the next night I wanted to call and let her know that I had a really good time with her and would like to see her again. Well, we ended up going out that night as well! A few weeks passed by and we had seen each other a few times and decided that we wanted to be exclusive to each other. Well to keep a long story a little shorter, about a month ago I realized that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her and I was sure that this was the girl that I wanted to marry. Well, last night I picked up the engagement ring that I had ordered for her, which was exactly 1 year from the day we met. I have been thinking for a while now for the perfect way to ask her to marry me. I wanted to come up with something that was original, meaningful and showed her exactly how I felt about her. After thinking a while I decided that this was it. I was going to write to 8minuteDating.com and have them publish my success story and have her read it and at the end of it I was going to ask her to by my wife. So with that said, “Gabby, I love you with all my heart, I knew from the first minute that I saw you that I wanted to be with you the rest of my life. We have had amazing times together and I have shared with you things that I have never been able to share with anyone else. I love you more and more each day. Gabrielle Pollack, will you marry me?"
THE FOLLOW UP...
I got home last night, checked your website and saw that it was up. I knew that I had to do it that night and that I couldn't wait any longer. When Gabby got home from work last night I called her over to my computer and told her that I found something that she had to see. So I brought up the page told her to scroll down and read the 2nd story. As soon as she saw the picture of the 2 of us she knew right away what was about to happen. She read the whole story and looked over at me, I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me! She hugged me and said yes. I don't think she let go for about 5 minutes. I really want to thank you again for your assistance with this. It means a lot to know that your company is not just another company out there to make a dollar and that you actually care about the people that use your service. I will e-mail you with updates as they happen.
Again, Thank you.
Cory & Gabrielle - Philadelphia, PA
Event Organizer: Edward Lincoln |
Hello...
I just wanted to share a great success story with you! For most people seeking a quality relationship, we know how tough it can
be to meet the right person. I've had some great relationships in my
life, and I've had some disappointments...and I've met a variety of
women through lots of different circumstances.
It seemed like I was going through a looong dry spell, of not meeting
someone I would want to have a long-term relationship with. For one
reason or another, no one seemed compatible to me. Those are usually
the times when someone starts to question their own standards..."Am I
aiming too high?" or "Is there something wrong with me?"
When I heard of 8minuteDating, it finally seemed like a great new way
to meet someone. Krissy and I met at an 8minuteDating event here in Cincinnati, on June 17th, last year. Of all the faces I saw that day, Krissy's was the one I remembered the most. That first impression left me optimistic that I had found a very sweet lady with a kind heart...Now I just had to hope she was interested in me!
As luck would have it, she replied...and we later met for a second time. I've never gelled with anyone, like I did with Krissy. We've been dating for the last several months. She's supportive, compassionate, funny, and very bright. I couldn't have asked to meet anyone better than her.
That's why on April 9, 2005, I asked Krissy to marry me...and she
accepted. We are planning our wedding next year, on June 10th.
Thanks from both of us for helping to make this happen!
Charlie & Krissy - Cincinnati, OH
(Married in June 2006)
Event Organizer: Susan Valentine |
 Dear Mr. Jaffee,
On March 10, 2004, I went to an 8minuteDating event at a bar called Manhatta in NYC. My final date of the night (not including the bonus date) was with a lovely sales manager named Tricia. We went on our first date on March 15, 2004 and we became engaged on April 28, 2005! We will be getting married on September 2nd, 2006!
How's that for a success story? :) I can't thank 8minuteDating.com enough for introducing me to the woman that I will spend the rest of my life with. If it wasn't for you, Mr. Jaffee, we may have never found each other!
Thank you!
Gene & Tricia Gaudio - Bronx, NY
(Married in September 2006)
Event Organizer: Debra Strougo |
I met Michael at the first 8 minute dating event that I ever attended. Even though we were a match and he called, we played phone tag but never went out. Thereafter, I ran into him several other times at other events, including an 8 minute dating event where you pointed him out to me and said "what about him?" My response was that I knew him already. It was not until over a year later that we ran into each other in the Hamptons, recognized each other, played a little more phone tag and had our first date on 10/1/04. We got engaged at the end of April 2005 and will be married on November 20, 2005...Thank you for running these events so well and for always being so nice and helpful...
Sharon & Michael - New York, NY
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Lee’s story…
Friends of mine had gone to 8 Minute Dating events in the past and they all shared great stories about meeting new people. However I hesitated in attending an event for a while. It sounded a lot like a contest to me and I felt as if I needed to act like a salesman. I figured I wouldn't feel comfortable "pitching" myself in such an atmosphere. After being single for a year I decided I needed to take my friends advice and try 8 Minute Dating for myself. I started the event a little nervous. One, I decided to go to the event alone, and two, my first date was 2 minutes late. Luisa has more than made up for being late. Plus I can never get in trouble for being late. It has been a great 6 months since that first date and I look forward to more.
Luisa’s story…
I decided to participate in 8 Minute dating with a friend over the summer. We figured we would have a few drinks and maybe meet some fun people. I'm happy to say my first date, that only lasted about 6 minutes because I was late, turned out to be a success. Since then I haven't been late for a date! Lee and I have spent the last few months getting to know each other and feel lucky to have met.
Thank you 8 Minute Dating!
Lee and Luisa - Somerville, MA
Event Organizer: Michelle Mobilia |
I wanted to take the time to share with you my now husband and mine's story. We both met at an 8minuteDating event in Rochester, New York at Pineapple Jack's back in November of 2002. A co-worker was going and asked me to go with her. I thought it was a great idea for single people to meet. I think this is a great way for people to meet since everyone there is looking for the same thing. When I first met Mark, I wasn't at first attracted to him and in fact had gone out the Saturday before with another person who actually showed up at the same event and was trying to talk to him! :) We both didn't know we were attending! One of the reasons that Mark and I went out is of the part where you can check off friendship, dating, business. I thought that was great, because checking off on the card "friends" elminates some of the pressure and starts relationships off on a great note. In order to have a relationship, you need to have developed a friendship first. We went out to a restaurant and had a great time! It was the first big snowfall of the season and made for tricky travel at the end, but he ended up calling me to see if I got home alright. I knew then, that this might be it. We dated for one year before he proposed to me in San Diego on the top of a beautiful mountain, Mt. Soledad. We had gone to meet his family and it was a total surprise to me.
We got married in July 2004 on Magean's Bay Beach in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. at a beautiful ceremony with my parents and close friends.
We have even talked of hosting an event sometime because we know how much fun and important it is to have opportunities to meet others in a unique, fun way. Thanks again! - Josie
Josie & Mark - Rochester, NY
Event Organizer: Michael Donahue |
I just had to write in you to tell you about our own
personal success story with 8-Minute Dating. Tony and
I met at an 8-Minute Dating event at Boston Beer Works
in Boston, MA on January 21st, 2003. It was sub zero
tempatures that day and since the event had been
rescheduled from a previous date, many people did not
show up. When I saw the small crowd of people I had
low expectations about meeting anyone. Nevertheless, I
kept an open mind since I had great fun participating
in speed dating events in the past.
Well, on date number #4, I was lucky enough to meet
Tony. Our date continued into the 20 minute break and
then we started steadily dating soon after that. 13
months later we became engaged and we were recently
married on October 2nd, 2004.
Being single for most of my 20's, I found 8-minute
dating a very easy, relaxing and fun way to meet other
singles. Once I got over the initial fear of pushing
open to the door and walking into the event on my own,
I realized that everyone in the room is in the same
boat as me...single and looking.
Your company does a great job running these events
and they are really a nice option for singles looking
to date others in the age group.
Thanks for helping us to meet!
Jennifer and Anthony - Medford, Massachusetts
(Married in October 2004)
Event Organizer: Derrick Plotkin |
 We just wanted to write to thank your organization for a well-made match. We met at an 8-minute dating event in Baltimore, MD over a year and a half ago and were just married this past June. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Heather and Todd
Heather & Todd - Baltimore, MD
(Married in June 2005)
Event Organizer: Lori Hill Event Productions, Inc. (Lori Hill) |
 My name is Connie, and I'm writing to let you know that I met my husband, Sean, on a speed date hosted by your company. The event was held at Barcode in Boston on November 18, 2002. Since then, we've been raving about speed dating to all of our friends, families, and colleagues. We've even convinced some of our friends to do it.
Shortly after we first met (11 months to be exact), we eloped in Las Vegas. Now, on our one year wedding anniversary (October 3), we plan to have a formal wedding ceremony and reception for our family and friends. That is why we're contacting you. We wanted to notify your company to give you the opportunity to use us as an example of why speed dating is the greatest way to meet people, to date, and to just go out and have a great time...
Sincerest Regards,
Connie
Event Organizer: Kelly
Connie & Sean - Boston, MA
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I wanted to let you know, and those who are skeptical like I initially was, that 8minuteDating does really work. I had tried a competitor of yours 4 or 5 times when I decided to read a newspaper article talking other speed dating services my mom had given me several months previous to me attending your event. I read about your service and said, well it can’t hurt. So on March 10, 2003, I went to my first 8minuteDating event in Cleveland, Ohio at the Fox and Hound. I only had one match out of the 8 women I met that night, but that’s all it took. After matching we set up our first date on March 17, 2003. We luckily found each other downtown that night and have been together ever since. We got engaged on New Year’s Eve and have planned our marriage for September 18, 2004. Here is a picture from the night we got engaged. I hope others have the same success as we did.
Brian M. & Cari C. - Cleveland, OH
(Married in September 2004)
Event Organizer: Lisa Gambatese |
I went to 8minuteDating October 22nd, 2002 in Denver, Colorado at Banana Joe's. I have recommended it to everyone I know. It is a great way to meet a lot of people. If you are one of the lucky ones, you can meet a great person, you might want to spend the rest of your life with. I didn't get matched up with my current boyfriend Ed for an actual 8 minute date. I ended up meeting him after the 8 minute dates were over and we talked for over an hour. I knew I wanted a second date with him the moment I met him.
Our next date was a weekend in San Francisco. I had to leave the week after we met for a business trip and he flew out the next weekend and met me. We had a fabulous time, seeing the sights and getting to know each other. Since our 8 minute dating excursion, our relationship has been nothing but wonderful. We flew to NY for the Christmas season, went skiing in Breckenridge for a week for New Year's 2003, and have just had the best time getting to know each other better. We are a perfect match.
We owe all of our happiness to 8 minute dating. We have referred all of our single friends to 8 minute dating. I would definitely go again if Ed and I didn't work out in the long run, but I don't see that happening. Thanks 8 minute dating!
Update: We were married one month ago September 19, 2004. Just wanted to say Thanks Again for everything. We are so happy we went to 8 minute dating that rainy Tuesday night! Here are a couple wedding photos. We still tell everyone how we met and encourage all of our single friends and family to try it out! We are so happy! Thank you!
Gina & Ed - Denver, CO
(Married in September 2004)
Event Organizer: Jessica Eckstone |
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I wanted to let you know that I did meet someone at the B&B Riverboat on February 10th. Gretchen and I have been dating since then and are getting married next June. Another success for 8minuteDating. Thank you for everything that you do for those that are single or divorced.
Thanks.
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Mike & Gretchen - Cincinnati, OH
Event Organizer: Susan Valentine |
Dear 8minuteDating,
We met Oct 1st, 2002 at your dating event in NYC. We never expected it,
but we met the partner we are spending the rest of our lives with on
that night at Tavaru...thanks to 8minuteDating! We were both
discouraged with the same old dating/bar scene. This was a very
refreshing, fun and easy way to meet people who are also looking for a
relationship. We've been telling all of our single friends and their
friends that they must try it.
We've been anxiously waiting to write to let you know how fabulous we
think the concept is and how much it has changed our lives. Last month
we got engaged! We are now planning our family and future together.
Thank you 8minuteDating!
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Richard & Lisa Schwartz - New York, NY
(Married in October 2003) |
We met at an event in Marina Del Rey in California this year and we're getting married next spring! Neither of us had expectations of finding a spouse at this event, but it sure turned out to be the most important event we've ever been to! We just wanted to let you know that your service is working well, and we've referred others to you in hopes that some of our friends will find themselves as fortunate.
Thank you!
- Marina Del Rey, CA
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My best friend Lisa, and I attended one of your events back in July 2003...in MDR, which ended up being a life changing event. To make a long story short, she just got married in Jamaica on May 16th, to the man she met at that very event. They dated, fell in love, moved in together, then bought a house together, which was followed by a proposal, and then a short engagement...I just wanted you to know about another great success story that came out of
this! And I couldn't have wished this on a more worthy couple. Keep up the great work!! You guys definitely have a great thing going. - Andrea
- Marina Del Ray, CA
Event Organizer: Ruth Shaer |
Hi,
We just thought we would pass along our success story, though we are pretty low key and we have not spent any time crafting this email to make it sound spectacular! Anyway, Matt and I met in May 2003 at an 8minuteDating event held at Jillian's in San Francisco. It was, for each of us, our first (and only) speed dating experience. We matched in terms of wanting a second date and had our second date shortly thereafter. By the third date, we decided to be exclusive. Our two year anniversary is coming up and we are getting married on October 1, 2005 in San Francisco. Obviously we thought 8minuteDating was a success and we have recommended your service to many of our friends.
Thanks, Emily
Emily & Matt - San Francisco, CA
(Married in October 2005)
Event Organizer: Scott Swanson |
We've been looking forward to sending you our 8minuteDating success
story. We met at an event in August 2002 at Vox Populi in Boston. We
had both tried the usual methods of dating, but the 8minute method
seemed like a unique and fun way of meeting a lot of potential dates in
one evening so we tried it out. When we met each other we were
immediately attracted to each other and after matching, we spoke on the
phone for two hours.
We had planned for our first date to go skydiving, but poor
visibility led to a romantic afternoon and evening in Newport, Rhode
Island instead. We got better acquainted and had a very exciting 8
month period of travel to Puerto Rico, San Antonio, Paris and Rome
leading to our engagement in April 2003. We got married in Hawaii on
November 22, 2003 amid family and friends.
We mentioned 8minuteDating in our wedding slide show and we continue to mention it to every single person we know who is looking for that special someone. We are so thankful to you for letting us share our story with you and for giving us the opportunity to be a very successful 8minuteDating story. We are proud to say we are two of your greatest advocates!
Event Organizer: Kelly
Kathy & Mark Dietlin - Boston, MA
(Married in November 2003) |
Bill and I met at 8 minute dating in Milwuakee, WI, last August. We continued with our speed dating through our fabulous whirlwind relationship. Our successful match was commenced with our engagement in Feburary. We are currently creating a fabulous celebration of our love with our wedding scheduled for New Year's Eve of this year. I recommend the experience to everyone. I sometimes even tell people that if I didn't meet Bill my first time of 8 minute dating, I would have quickly returned for another night of fun.
Karen B & Bill K - Milwaukee, WI
Event Organizer: Kristyn Greenfield |
Hey Genesis, Angela and I are engaged and planning a wedding Aug. 14th, attached is our pic.
8minuteDating rules!
Valentine & Angela - Boise, ID
Event Organizer: Genesis Nelson |
I had pretty much given up on meeting someone nice. A friend had told me about 8 minute dating. I didn't go for it the first time b/c I thought I would still meet someone, and I didn't feel like spending the money on it. But then I heard it got really good reviews, and I saw 8 minute dating on TV, so I signed up. I think I was meant to go that next time b/c if I had gone to the first one, I wouldn't have met Craig.
Craig and I met on a Thursday night at Have a Nice Day Cafe. It was both our first time in attending an 8 minute dating event. We had both brought a friend with us so it wouldn't be so nerve-wracking. I had a "date" with him and all 4 of us spoke several times throughout the evening. By the end of the evening, we all decided to go to Sybergs for some food.
Unfortunately, Craig and I had to wait about 1 1/2 weeks to meet up with each other b/c of my crazy schedule. Once we did meet though, we had the greatest date. I was having such a great time with him that I didn't want our date to end, so I suggested going to the art museum where we ended up going to the history musuem as well.
By our third date, I knew he was a "keeper." He possessed so many qualities that I knew I wanted him to stick around. After about 3 weeks, we met each other's families. It was great b/c I think our families are similiar in the way that we were brought with the same values, and I instantly adored his family as well.
We get along great. He is always there when I need him, and I can always depend on him. They say that girls look for someone like their father. I would have to admit that I think Craig possesses many of the same qualities of my father.
Late in August I thought we were going to workout in the park. I showed up with no makeup on and the hair not even brushed with my workout clothes on. It was only about 90+ degrees outside. After walking around the lap once, I was ready to quit b/c of the heat. He said, "just one more lap." So we continued. We were getting ready to pass a park bench, and he said he needed to stop b/c he had something in his shoe. So he got down on one knee and pulled out a ring. Of course, I said, "yes." It was a complete suprise (I mean, I knew that one day he would ask me, but we hadn't gone shopping for rings). Our parents met that night, and the rest is history. Our wedding date is on May 15, 2004
Amanda & Craig - St. Louis, MO
(Married in May 2004)
Event Organizer: Melia Cothran |
Mark and I are getting married on September 17, 2005. We met at 8minuteDating. He was the first man I talked to. Since our "date" was an early one, we actually went out on our first date immediately following the event. We both knew right away. I only went to 8minuteDating to stop my mother from harassing me about it. Mark almost didn't go, becuase it was such a beautiful day and he wanted to ride his motorcycle. The rest is history. - JoAnne
JoAnne & Mark - Portland, ME
Event Organizer: Tina Paquette |
I went to one of your wonderful events in January at Orleans. I am VERY happy to say that thanks to 8md, AND to that cooky website Love Access, I have met the young man of my future, and we are both SO very happy! He was an 8md participant as well, but at ANOTHER Orleans event! We have been happily together for 8 months TODAY. He is just a doll, and I couldn't be more in love. This is the person I've been waiting for all my life.
So, I have to say THANK YOU so much to 8md! Though he and I didn't meet at an event per se, we met each other thru an 8md medium, and were BOTH attendees at events, so we had MUCH to talk about on our first date! We both feel that 8md brought us together! I can't thank you enough, Michelle. Your support and good nature really helped me get off my duff and attend your event in January of this year. Doing that got me OUT THERE...So -- given this WONDERFUL news, please take me off your 8md list permanently...You're the best!! Thank you SO much!!! A satisfied 'customer' ---- Suzzanne in Cambridge
Suzzanne & Brett - Somerville, MA
Event Organizer: Michelle Mobilia |
I am an 8minuteDating.com Event Organizer for Washington DC. I met my girlfriend while running an event during last year's cupidParty promotion. Over the Christmas holidays I proposed. My fiance, Melissa, and I wish to thank you for your program. The cupidParty was the first experience with 8minuteDating for both of us! Please use our example for other to learn what could happen at an event.
Chris Hulton and Melissa D. - Washington, D.C.
Event Organizer: Chris Hulton |
Steve and Carmela met in Boston, and were married in July 2003!
Click here to
watch their charming story of meeting, dating and getting
engaged.
Event Organizer: Tom
Steve and Carmela - Boston, MA
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I met my fiancé Rob at an 8-minute dating event at Sweeney’s Bar in St. Paul, Minnesota December 9, 2003. It was a major blizzard outside and everyone was late. Rob decided at the last minute to go to the event, unregistered. I barely got in. There were more women than men and I didn’t get the confirmation for my registration until the day before. Just think, we almost missed each other. The event started late, but to my relief Rob was my first date! It went great. Very casual. What got me was he stopped me before I moved on to the next date to compliment me on my glasses!!
During the intermission of the event, we both ended up at the bar downstairs and started up a conversation. After the event Rob joined my girlfriends and I and chatted more. The next day, we of course picked each other. Two days later we had our first date. Martinis at a local trendy restaurant. Our fist date lasted 6 hours!! It has been a whirlwind ever since.
A month and a half later Rob took me to Las Vegas for the first time. We had a wonderful time. Then two weeks ago, Rob proposed!! I said yes and now we are planning our wedding!! I can tell you that no way did I think that I would find the love of my life at 8-minute dating. Boy was I wrong!! Everyone should try it. It works!!
Rob Fowler, Nyla Niblo - St. Paul, MN
Event Organizer: Deanna Sandstrom |
I met my fiance at an 8-minute dating event in St. Louis (Patricks-Westport) in January 2006. We both had attended an event before and decided it was a great safe and fun way to meet people. Before the event I saw this guy standing quietly off to the side and thought to myself that I hope I have a "date" with him. Although we weren't matched up, I made a point to talk to him after the rest of my dates. We ended up talking quite awhile after the event and I really hoped we had a "match". I was happy to learn that we did and we had our first date the next weekend. We've been dating happily since then and a couple of weeks ago we became engaged at a winery. In August of this year we will get married. When people ask how we met and we explain the story, they can't believe it! 8-minute dating works! Sincerely, Leah Crank and Dan Lensing.
Leah Crank and Dan Lensing - Maryland Heights, MO
(Married in August 2007)
Event Organizer: Krisana Simpson |
Bill and I met in Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at the Red Maple. We were both new to 8minuteDating, and were pleasantly surprised to meet someone we wanted to date. Our first "real" date was on Valentine's Day, and it's been romance ever since! We could tell from our 8 minute date that we wanted to see each other again; in fact, Bill was the only one I put down to date! We learned early on that we had many similarities and goals in common, and had similar family backgrounds.
It's been 10 months after our first date, and I am excitied to say that we are now engaged. We are now planning for a 2005 wedding. Bill and I have both suggested to others that they try 8 minute dating based on our wonderful success story! We would like to hear back from the event organizer and will forward you pictures shortly. Thanks again.
Jeanine & Bill - Baltimore, MD
Event Organizer: Lori Hill Event Productions, Inc. (Lori Hill) |
 On 9/28/2005, I went to an 8 Minute Dating event held in Buffalo, NY. Honestly, I had some hesitation about going because I had tried different dating methods in the past with no success. But I had some friends who insisted I give this a try and fortunately I listened.I arrived early and was getting a drink when I noticed Wally standing a crossed the room. He was eating some of the appetizers and looking cute. At the time, I didn't know that he noticed me "checking him out". So the event began and after a few "dates" I ended up sitting with Wally. I really can't remember too much of the conversation we had but I was definitely intrigued. I didn't want the 8 minutes to be up. After the event I ended up talking with Wally for hours. We found that we had a lot in common and that we both wanted a second date. Our second date was about a week later. It was the longest date I have ever been on. I met him at 9 am for some apple cider and a donut. We then drove out to some local winery's where we enjoyed some more conversation while tasting wines. Afterwards, we went apple picking and bought pumpkins. The date ended with us playing ATARI well into the night. It was the most romantic and fun date I had ever been on. We had many more dates after that! Thanks to 8 Minute Dating, Wally and I found each other. We are now in the mist of planning our wedding! I will marry my soul mate, the love of my life, my best friend on 10/12/2007. I have recommend 8 minute dating to all my single friends and few have gone to some events. I know that I got lucky meeting Wally at my first event (it was his second). But if he hadn't been there, I would have gone again. There is an "at ease" atmosphere there that is very much appreciated. The quality of the event made the experience enjoyable and I feel that the opportunity to meet someone there is great. Again, thank you 8 Minute Dating for being my last first date! Sincerely, Karen Stack
Buffalo, NY
Karen Stack & Walter Koneski Jr. - Buffalo, NY
(Married in October 2007)
Event Organizer: Kate Resetarits |
Dear 8minuteDating,
I had attended three 8minuteDating events before my May 18th event in Dallas. I hadn't attended one at all in 2006 until I decided it was time to get serious about it and "get back out there." I am soooo glad that I did!
Jon was the last "date" of the evening for me but as he approached I remember thinking "Wow, this is a cute one!" As soon as we started chatting we found we both had loads in common. I had things in common with him that I had never found with anyone else. I do lighting and camera work for film and video and he had done live theater lighting for 8 years - in addition to his real job - and we shared a passion for still photography as well as travel and the fact that we were both "transplants" in Dallas.
Needless to say, we wound up staying around after the event talking. I was thrilled the next day when I saw that we had both chosen each other for a second date! Our second date was for the next Saturday and what started out as just a lunch date turned into two hours of talking at the restaurant and a movie after that!
We were very comfortable with each other and things just fell into place. He went to my hometown to meet my parents in October and I went home with him in November and over the Christmas holidays we moved in together.
I would just love to say that thanks to 8minuteDating I've met the most wonderful man in the world! I would tell everyone to try it - it's so easy and everyone who attends is there for the same reason so you know you're all serious about meeting "the one".
Thank you - from both of us!
Luisa and Jon - Dallas, TX
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My name is Carrie. I attended an 8minute dating sessing over a year ago..June 19 2003 to be exact. I met the man of my dreams there. His name is James. We have so much in common and we even live in the same neighborhood.
I just wanted to let you know that it was the best thing I ever did. (I didn't even have a date with James...........we just met at the bar at the intermission). I have recommended it to my friends and co-workers. I tell them that James and I should be the "poster couple" for 8minute dating.
I am a single mother, and at the age of almost 40 I decided that I had nothing to lose and everything to gain by going to the 8minute dating. I had been divorced for 5 years and had dated some real losers. Now I have a wonderful man who is so good to my daugher and me. I am sure wedding bells will be ringing in the near future.
Thank you so much.
Carrie & James -
Event Organizer: Genesis Nelson |
Kevin and I met in May of 2003. Both of us are professional people older than the bar scene but far from old. He went figuring he had nothing to lose. I went feeling the same way. I heard about you from an article in a local paper.
Long and short is we both found we were attracted to one another and had similar interests. I was the only one he expressed a desire for a second date. I had found 3 in total. We married 10/4/04 and are very happy we took the chance of one evening in an unfamiliar setting.
Thank you.
Linda & Kevin -
(Married in October 2004)
Event Organizer: Edward Lincoln |
My finace and I are a success story for 8 minute dating! We met in November 2002, and will be married in 2 weeks!! Eight minute dating is a great way to meet people and we share our story with everyone who will listen! Thanks for setting us up!
Judy - North Aurora, IL
Event Organizer: Bobbi Burgstone |
Just wanted to drop someone there a line (not easy to find an email or
anywhere for feedback) to advise that 8 minute dating is a great thing.
I
met my fiance last May and we will be married in the fall. We both went
in
on a whim and could not be happier. We are older professional people
who
simply had trouble finding like minded people. We see the EHarmony.com
commercials all the time and believe that 8 minute dating is far
superior as
a low stress, entertaining and easy way to met other folks. We never
would
have predicted the fabulous result. Everyone we know loves to tell our
story to their friends and I just thought someone would want to hear
some
personal positive feedback.
Linda F - NJ
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A friend of mine got engaged over the Valentine weekend and she and her
fiancé met at an 8 Minute Dating function.
A small part of me wanted to take the credit =)
Congrats to you and your client for such a great service!
Karen R - Boston, MA
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I just wanted to thank you and let you know that I
recently got engaged to a guy I met at the 8 Minute
Dating event in Danbury last October!
Last summer I moved to CT and didn't know a soul in
the area. 8MD saved my life. I made a ton of
friends, both men and women. It really works!
Thank you so, so much!!!
Abigail D - Norwalk, CT
Event Organizer: Tracey Hydeck |
Last June 30th I met my girlfriend through 8 minute dating. Since then
we
have vacationed in Canada, have done many adventurous things like river
rafting, bicycling, and traveling, plus I have become a major part in
her
children's lives. They want me as their stepdad and I plan on proposing
marriage to her, Andrea O., within this year!
... Thank you 8 Minute Dating people!
Paul C - Tigard, OR
Event Organizer: Tracey Hydeck |
I'd like to share a success story with you guys. I went to the Freighthouse on 8/15 unsure of what to expect - so I planned on enjoying myself no matter what happened. Well that night I was in for a surprise.
The first 4 dates provided some interesting conversation but no one that stood out. As we took our break between dates, I wandered through the crowd. Conversation flowed fairly easily with everyone I approached and then I saw her. As I walked over to meet the brunette in the red dress, I noticed her name tag. We had a brief conversation with a couple of laughs and split apart to finish our final 4 dates.
As I walked away towards my next date, I hoped to get to meet her. The next 3 dates passed by quickly and I grew anxious to see who my last date would be. As the crowd settled down for their last dates, I sat alone at my table.. Apparently my final date had decided the event was not for her.
I looked around and noticed there was another person alone. Yes indeed, the brunette in the red dress was alone, without a date. A few short minutes later, Tasha and I got the chance to talk & share a few more laughs. We got along very well and conversation flowed easily. After our time was finished, we split sharing smile and I quickly jotted her name down as a definite future date. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to talk with Tasha beyond our impromtu date.
I left later that night, wondering which of the dates I had would turn into future dates. Imagine my surprise when I logged into the site later that weekend and found Tasha had also selected me.
Well the story continues - we have been dating for the past 4 months. I have been planning to send this note for some time. I'd like to thank you guys for providing singles the opportunity to meet other singles looking to date.
I also want to send a big thank you to my girlfriend of 4 months.
Thank you Tasha - You are always on my mind!
Dave - Coon Rapdis,MN
Event Organizer: Deanna Sandstrom |
I met a wonderful man through 8minute dating.
You had an event November 6, 2002 in Rochester NY.
We dated for a few months and then became engaged. The wedding is May
15,
2004.
Thank you for helping us find each other.
Joan & Pat - Rochester, NY
(Married in May 2004)
Event Organizer: Stephen Wershing |
 Jim and I met at an 8 minute dating event at the Grandel Theater in St Louis, MO in September 2002. I had just lost about 60 pounds and was finally confident enough to get myself out in the dating field. I approached this 8 minute dating event as "practice," wanting to meet a friend -- it had been so long since I had dated at all! I met Jim right away as we were standing around waiting for the event to start. He caught my attention by talking about books (I'm an English teacher and love to read!) and I was happy to find him as one of my "dates" later that evening. Several days later, I discovered that we "matched" and our first "real" date was a Loft Tour in downtown St Louis (a fabulous, no pressure way of getting to know someone!). That initial attraction developed into something deeper with each passing month. This past October we got engaged and we are now planning a Fall 2004 wedding.
I've learned much about myself as Jim and I started dating seriously -- I had always believed that finding love was supposed to be easy. You just stand around waiting for Prince Charming to show up on a horse! Not exactly true -- I learned to be more confident about who I was as a person and I learned the tough lesson of trusting someone absolutely. Both Jim and I had busy and exciting "single lives" before we met, but now I couldn't imagine doing any of the things I did before I met Jim without him there.
We both feel so lucky that we both happened to be at that 8 minute dating event back in September 2002. Thank you!
Dianna - St. Louis, MO
Event Organizer: Melia Cothran |
On October 15,2002, I attended an 8minuteDating event in the Boston area. I
met a wonderful man, Martin. As we are getting ready to celebrate our
second
Thanksgiving as a couple, I thought you would like to hear about our
success
story. Martin and I became engaged on September 22, 2003. We are getting
married May 8th, 2004...I was a single mother. Do you know how hard it
is to
date as a single parent? Your events would overflow after hearing our
story.
...We already have a breathtaking restored estate for the wedding and
reception.
Joy - Boston, MA
(Married in May 2004) |
I went to the event at Mynt lounge last October. It was there I met
someone truly special. We had been dating ever since, and in fact we
are engaged to get married. I definitely wanted to share this info with
you, everyone just loves our story, and we are amazed at how we actually
found each other.
Jason & Danielle - Denver, CO
Event Organizer: Denise Soler |
I went to an 8minuteDating event and got lucky! Matched with John and have been dating him since! Things are going very well!
I highly recommend 8 minute dating to my friends for many reasons. Having the opportunity to meet 8 people in about one hour is phenomenal! The cost is very reasonable. I also felt that my privacy and personal safety was assured by only using my first name. In 8 minutes I didn't know if I wanted to marry the guy, but I could definitely figure out if I would enjoy spending an evening with him!
Thanks for a wonderful service!
Chris - St. Louis, MO
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I tried online dating for almost a year without much success. A friend suggested I try 8 minute dating and I met my girlfriend and future wife the first time I tried it.
Jon - O'Fallon,IL
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I'm a 38 year old engineer from Wisconsin who was having very limited success based on the amount of time I put in to online dating. I tried 8 Minute Dating, and I'm very happy to say that I met a wonderful woman named Annie who I've been seeing since March.
John - Hudson,Wisconsin
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I attended an 8- minute dating at X & O in Quincy over a year ago (10/9/01 to be exact). I did meet 8 interesting people but as I sat I noticed a woman who was observing the process. I went over and introduced myself after we had eye contact. We have now been together for a one year anniversary.
The process worked for me.
Jim - Quincy, MA
Event Organizer: Tiffanie Williams |
My story is very unusual because I was dragged to an event a month a half ago by one of my girlfriends. Unlike some women trying to meet quality men , I didn't want to have anything to do with an 8 minute date sort of thing.
In September, I have met a nice fun man at that event that I didn't want to go to and we have been dating ever since. I would love to surprise him with this special night out and let everyone know that when you try something new, you never know who you might meet. The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when? Our lives will always be filled with challenges. It is best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. Happiness is a journey, not a destination.......So--I now work like I don't need money, love like I've never been hurt, and dance like no one's watching!
Julie -
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Rob and I first met at the June 5 event at the Caveau Wine Bistro. I
had signed up as a favor for my roommate, but wasn't all that interested in
meeting anyone. I wasn't too happy to be there -- most of the men were
not my type. Then Rob walked in. We noticed each other immediately and
talked for a few minutes before the event began. We had a "date" and
continued to hit it off. After the event, my roommate was talking to a
couple of women he had met so I had to find something to do. I noticed
Rob sitting at a table with four other women, and made my way over. I
had figured I could use the opportunity to get to know him and maybe meet
some other single women to hang out with (most of my friends in Boston are
guys and I miss "girls night out"). We all talked for a while and I was
definitely intrigued by Rob. After the event, Rob and I headed up to
the Top of the Hub with my roommate and the woman he was talking to. Things
seemed to be going well, but he left rather abruptly and I was a bit
confused. When I logged in to get my matches and saw we matched, I
decided to email him and tease him about leaving without proper
good-byes. I had sent something along the lines of "Did you make it back home
before your clothes turned into tatters and your carriage into a
pumpkin?" He responded that his car had turned to a pumpkin on the highway and it
had all been embarrassing, being pulled over for driving a gourd while
naked. I was definitely impressed with his sense of humor, so I wrote
back. I never got his reply and I thought that was the end. Que sera,
sera.
The June 17 event at Vox Populi was sold out for men unless they
convinced a woman to register too, so my roommate again asked me to go. This time
I was hesitant, because I had promised to meet someone at the airport, and
I wasn't too impressed with the male contingent at the first one (except
Rob, a situation I figured just hadn't worked out for whatever reason).
I registered, but I basically went back and forth on whether or not to
just eat the 30 bucks and not show until the absolute last minute (we're
talking 6:45 PM that night). Finally my roommate convinced me to go.
We were mingling with some people before the start when I saw Rob walk in
again. This time I was nervous, I didn't know how to react, since I
thought he hadn't bothered to reply to my email. The girl I was talking
to said he was coming over, and that 'it sure seemed like he was
interested', but I just figured he was being polite.
As we talked, it came to light that he had replied to my message (my
email system had blocked it for whatever reason), and was wondering why I
hadn't replied back to him. We didn't have a "date" at this event, but after
the event we had a few drinks down at the bar. We made sure our emails weren't going to get blocked and decided to get together again soon. We had a date that Thursday, and have been seeing each other since.
The timing of all this made for a great summer -- day trips on the
motorcycle, days at the beach, and, we headed up to Montreal for Labor
Day (great city!). We're having a great time together -- I'm already looking
forward to the spring, when we can be back out on the bike.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Melissa (and Rob) - Boston, MA
Event Organizer: Mindy Sanderson |
If I could explain the sizzle that has resulted from our meeting, Vicky
and I would force the newsletter to change its content rating. I was
generally impressed with the quality of the participants (my new date is a bank
V.P.). And, I may have a wonderful future budding with the relationship that
started with 8minuteDating. 8minuteDating provides the setting,
opportunity, and a good environment for making it happen. For me and my
new girfriend, 8minuteDating has been a resounding success. Yes,
recommend 8minuteDating to your friends. It's almost like having a remote control
for your social life.
Mark -
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Just had to drop a line to wish u happy holidays and let you know that I am STILL dating the guy I met from the Crooked Putter session in November.... I never would have thought that it would happen to me... I went into that night just wanted to get out and meet people not get into a serious dating relationship but I guess "someone" has other plans for me. Thank you for a wonderful time that night and I am passing on the word to everyone I know!
Giselle - Worcester, MA
Event Organizer: Joan Plante |
A friend from work asked me to attend an 8 minute
dating event. I hadn't heard of 8 minute dating, but
the concept intrigued me and I thought it would be
good for a few laughs. Well, I did have few laughs but
I also met the angel who will be my wife. It has been
a fairy tale romance and it all started with one 8
minute meeting that left me feeling warm and fuzzy.
I'm glad I followed my heart and I'm thankful that 8
minute dating has provided such a good way for people
to meet.
Paul827 - New York, NY
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I wanted to let you know that I recently got engaged and I met my
fiancée at an 8minuteDating event in the city last Oct. I have been
recommending it to friends - I thought it was great, I am so happy.
We are planning to get married Feb 28th
Kim - New York, NY
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I was tired of trying to meet a guy in a bar or
through friends. I was hoping to find someone special
to share my life with therefore, decided to try new
things. I went to 8 minute dating in Oct, 2002. It
was a great night and so refreshing. I meet so many
awesome people that were in the same boat. I had a
match and had one of the best dates ever! Six months
later ........ still dating # 827 and now we are so
excited to be planning our February 2004 wedding. I
never thought I would meet my soulmate and future
husband at 8 minute dating. I feel so lucky to have
met a man that I thought did not exist - he ceases to
amaze me and lights up my life. I am so thankful we
both took that chance and for 8minute dating to
organize these events
Anne308 - New York, NY
(Married in February 2004) |
Hi, My name is Melissa and I met Carlos at your 8minute dating event in December 2001 at Jimmy's Haunt in Morristown New Jersey. We have been dating since then and today we became engaged!!! We hope to marry this 4th of July and were wondering if you could use our picture, story or video to help let others know how wonderful your service is. Thanks to you all I am marrying the most wonderful man in the world. I am 35 and he is 36. I can't begin to tell enough people how much of a fan we are of 8minuteDating. Keep up the great work and maybe soon we will have an 8minute dating baby to thank you for.
Melissa and Carlos - Morristown, NJ
Event Organizer: Jennifer Nieroda |
I just wanted to let you know that I attended the very first 8minuteDating event in Austin back in February. Since then I have been dating the same girl that I met at the event. Just last week we got engaged. Just wanted to say thanks for such a great idea and it really can work.
I spent 34 years looking for the person I found on an 8minute date!
Paul - Austin, TX
Event Organizer: Julia Taylor |
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