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From Speed Dating to Saying “I Do”: AM & CM’s Original Dating Love Story

Tuesday September 8, 2026

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Sometimes, you never know where one conversation might lead.

After years of online dating, AM decided to try something different and attend an Original Dating Speed Dating event. What started as an opportunity to meet new people eventually led to a connection that would change his life.

Here is AM’s story, in his own words:

AM’s Story

I had tried online dating apps for several years, and was starting to tire of more hours spent on my phone that often led to nothing. When I saw an advert for an Original Dating Speed Dating event near me, I decided to give it a try. I felt quite nervous, but the host was very friendly, and put us all at ease. Although I did not meet anyone I had a romantic interest in, it was great just to chat to other like-minded people in real life, and make some new friends. This made me try a few more Original Dating events, including Singles Nights - they were always well run and organised, with a very relaxed atmosphere. Last year, I decided to go to another of their Speed Dating events near me - the last person I met was really easy to talk to, and we stayed and chatted for a while after the event finished. We matched on the website and met again the next week. It is now 16 months later, and we are due to get married next month! I don't know if we would have matched on an online dating app, but when you are sitting in front of a person and chatting to them, that you can learn so many things about that you might not be able to tell from an online profile. I am really glad I went that evening, and would definitely recommend the Original Dating events to anyone looking to meet new people.

16 Months Later…

From trying Speed Dating for the first time, to attending more Original Dating events, AM’s journey eventually led him to meet CM.

Now, 16 months after that Speed Dating event, they are preparing to get married.

Congratulations, AM & CM! ❤️

We’re delighted to share AM and CM’s story and wish them both a wonderful wedding and a lifetime of happiness together.

Sometimes, all it takes is one evening, one conversation and the decision to give something new a try.

Congratulations to AM & CM!

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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating lies in its no-nonsense approach. You take an equal number of single girls and guys, put them in a room and give them a few minutes to chat with every other member of the opposite sex.

When you get there

Original speed dating events in London normally begin at 7.30pm. You will need to register with our hosts and to begin with they will issue you with a score sheet. This will help you to keep track of the singles that you would like to meet again and perhaps go on a date with. After a short period of mingling, your host for the evening who will run through detailed instructions and give you your starting position if you are a guy or table for the event if you are a girl.

Meet & Mingle

A London speed dating event is split into two halves, each lasting around an hour, there will be an interval at half time of about 15 minutes for speed dating London. You will have between 4 and 5 minutes with each person, after which you need to tick a box on your score sheet - "yes, I would like to meet this person again" or "no. Thanks but no thanks". Or "friend" if you'd like to get to know them platonically. Make sure that you do this after each date to keep track. Afterwards there is an opportunity for everyone to meet and mingle informally - this is often where the real action begins, so make sure you don't disappear too quickly!

Complete your score sheet

After the event you simply tick who you liked on the Original Dating website and the site works about your matches automatically. If the dates you have ticked as a "yes" have reciprocated you have a match. You will be able to view the first names and message them via our site online without revealing your email address until you are ready to. You'll be having proper first dates in no time.