25 Dates offers speed dating services to singles living in the Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Mississauga regions of Canada only, although pland are in the works for Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa and Edmonton.
Overview of 25 Dates From Their Website
"25dates.com brings professional singles together by combining the ease and practicality of internet dating with the essential human ingredient of a face-to-face encounter."
How Do 25 Dates Events Work?
25 Dates is similar to most speed dating companies, where you sign up online for an event and receive further details after payment has been made. Singles who attend 25 Dates events have up to 25 dates of three minutes each in length, and are told within 48 hours of the event who they were matched with, along with a link to their profile and contact information through the 25 Dates website.
Unique Features of 25 Dates Speed Dating
If you don't receive a match for your regular 25 Dates event, your next event is free. Regular events do not include mingle parties or "exclusive speed dating events".
25 Dates offers up to 25 dates in one night, which is a much higher number than most speed dating companies. However, each date only lasts for three minutes.
25 Dates also offers gift certificates, in case you'd like to send a single friend off on a night of meeting and mingling.
Fees to Attend 25 Dates Events
Of the events I viewed, all were in the $50 CDN price range. All events seem to include hors d'oeuvres, and are located in the heart of the city hosting the event.
Payment by credit card, money order or check are accepted at 25 Dates, however checks and money orders must be mailed in at least twelve days prior to an event. All payments must be made in advance; no money will be accepted at the door of the event.
