When you go to a speed dating event, chances are you won't know what to expect. Will there be anyone in attendance that you would like? Will there be anyone present at all? What if the conversations you have feel pointless? What if the person you find most attractive isn't interested in you? And so many other questions and insecurities could be running through your mind. Thinking like this is normal because so many unknown factors are in play.

Let us help ease some of those fears! There are things you can do to ensure you have the best experience you can. When you're ready to join the event, prepare with the following tips.

• DRESS TO IMPRESS

  • When you wear something that makes you feel confident and ready to make a good impression, you boost your self-confidence, making yourself instantly more attractive and less likely to feel nervous about your appearance.

• MIX & MINGLE WITH ATTENDEES

  • Interacting with the other participants before the event will help ease and soothe any anxious nerves and give you practice for speaking to your dates.

• TAKE MEANINGFUL NOTES

  • By taking meaningful notes on your match cards, you will be better able to reflect later on your matches and remember anything that stood out when you/if your match was mutual and you reconnect.

• PUT IN THE EFFORT

  • Speed dating works when you put in the effort. Listen and be attentive to your dates. Find out what kind of person they are. Sometimes attraction can build with time and grow when you know what qualities you find attractive. Asking meaningful questions about your date and getting to know them can also make you more appealing to your date because they will be able to sense you are a person who cares about taking the time to connect with them.

• SET YOUR EXPECTATIONS

  • If you are genuinely interested in pursuing someone from the speed dating event, allow the dater a chance to get to know you, but remember everyone has their preferences. If we all liked the same type of person, life would be very dull.

Take this time to consider what you would like to gain from the speed dating experience. Sometimes attending a speed dating event, you won't have any matches. Results such as this are typical. This is because you never know who will be in attendance. In this week's event, your potential love could be busy or have a late night at work or any other scenario, but they may be looking forward to attending the next speed dating event. Life is unpredictable. We will promote the events and set the space for hearts seeking love to find each other.

When attending one of our Speed Dating Events, please read our Speed Dating Rules before attending.

Best of luck and much success to you in your search for love. We're rooting for you!