How Speed Dating Works
"Verdict: Fast Impressions attracts outgoing, confident people who thrive on competition - everyone had made an effort to look good. It was the most fun I've had in ages." Marie Claire
Find Out How Our Events Work
The Concept :: the basic idea behind speed dating.
How It Works :: how our unique personalised format works.
Getting Started :: becoming a Fast Impressions member.
Invitations :: how we send you invitations to suitable events.
At The Event :: what happens when you arrive at the event.
Cost :: how much our events cost and what's included.
The Concept
A Fast Impressions speed dating event is like a cocktail party in a slick bar where you meet 10 single guys or girls in your preferred age group. You enjoy gourmet canapés and sip on champagne whilst mingling with specially selected people in your preferred age group. You spend 8 minutes chatting with each of your dates - just enough time to figure out who you’d like to see again. The following day you are sent the contact details of the people that liked you too, you take it from there.
Unlike a blind date, there’s no pressure and no expectations - we do all the hard work. All you have to do is sit back and have a great time!
How it Works
Our team of contemporary cupids hook up 20 singles, an equal number of men and women, in a private area of a chic, centrally located bar. A Fast Impressions host is there to ensure the drinks are flowing and the dates are rolling. You have 8 minutes with each date… Plenty of time for sparks to fly!
Unlike other speed dating services, Fast Impressions speed dating events are by invitation only - we don't publish a schedule of events. This lets us control who goes to which event - we're able to tailor the guest list ensuring that the chemistry is a reality. For this reason over 90% of our guests match with at least one other person, by far the highest success rate in the world.
Getting Started
The first step is to complete our online registration form where you tell us a bit about who you are and who you’d like to meet.
Although membership to Fast Impressions is free, you may choose to pay upfront* for your first event. This will ensure that you receive an invitation to the very first event that matches your preferences.
Once you’ve paid, you’ll be given top priority and we’ll send you an invitation as soon as possible, usually within 1 or 2 weeks. Then you’re set to go!
We recommend this option if you know you want to give speed dating a go soon.
If you don’t want to pay upfront, you become a standby member. As a standby member, you’ll receive invitations to suitable events if there are spaces available. You only pay when you accept an invitation. However, paid members are sent their invitations first, so you’ll need to be quick to reserve your space. This is a good option if you’re not in a hurry to go speed dating.
*We will only accept your upfront payment if we estimate that we’ll be able to send you an invitation within 2 weeks.
Invitations
Our unique software creates events specifically tailored to your preferences. You’ll be emailed invitations to attend events created with you in mind. You accept your invitation by clicking on a link in the invitation email.
You can also view a full list of all upcoming events that match your preferences by visiting your personal "My Details" page and clicking on "Upcoming Events". You’ll be directed to your "My Details" page as soon as you’ve registered or logged in (existing members).
At The Event
All you need to do is rock up at the venue at the right time! You'll see signs pointing you to the private area where the event will take place. You'll be greeted by your host who will make sure you've got a drink and explain how the evening will work.
Before the event is under way you will be given a personal match card where you write down the names of your dates and put either a yes or no next to each name. There is no limit to the number of "yes’s" you choose and your choices are just between you and Fast impressions. If you have put a "yes" to someone who has also put a "yes" to you, that's a match! You will receive an email the next day giving you the names and contact details of the people you matched with. You take it from there!
Cost
Becoming a Fast Impressions member is absolutely free! You pay only for the events you choose to attend. You may even be eligible for a discount of up to 50% if we need members with your profile to make up the numbers at upcoming events.
To find out if you’re eligible simply click here to register and then click on "proceed to payment" on your "My Details" page. (You'll be automatically directed to your 'My Details' page once you've completed the registration form)
The normal cost to attend your first speed dating event is $89.95 (AUD) which includes free flowing champagne, scrumptious canapés, a $50 hair styling voucher* redeemable at a top salon not to mention 10 dates!
Payment:
If you have a credit card you may either pay online by simply clicking the "Proceed to Payment" option in your "My Details" page or calling our office on 1300 783 447 or from outside Australia +61 2 9365 4032 and making a payment over the telephone. If you do not have a credit card you may send a cheque or a money order in Australian Dollars to:
FI International PTY LTD
Suite 201
35 Buckingham Street
Surry Hills NSW
Australia 2010
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*The terms and conditions for the $50 off hairstyling voucher vary in each city. The hairstylng voucher is valid for $50 off the total service price (terms and conditions apply) in all cities except Canberra where the value is $25 off.
Speed Dating in America, Canada and the UK
Operating under the FastLife brand we host speed dating events in Amercia in these cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Houston, Seattle, Atlanta, Washington DC, Philadelphia, San Diego, Detroit, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Dallas and Las Vegas
Operating under the FastLife brand we host speed dating events in Canada in these cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Hamilton
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