SPEED DATING FAQs
What can I expect the night to look like?
A typical evening begins with a mingling period, giving participants a chance to relax and socialize. After that, we’ll ask everyone to find their seats for a quick round of announcements. Then, the first rotation begins! Each rotation lasts about 3 minutes, though the time may be slightly shortened for larger groups.
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​Halfway through the event, we take a break for cake, drink refills, and an opportunity to review your notes. After the break, we continue with the remaining rotations. At the end of the event, there’s another mingling period, during which participants complete their surveys to indicate who they said "YES" to.
How many people typically come?
We guarantee at least 15 participants of the opposite sex at your event, but it’s common to have over 20 participants of each gender. This ensures a lively and engaging evening for everyone. We have taken up to over 30 of each.
I’m struggling with the age ranges. What can you share with me?
Age ranges can be tricky! We aim to create overlapping age ranges for events to ensure there’s a variety of participants. While it’s possible you might talk to someone significantly older or younger than you, many participants find that age matters less once the event is over.​
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The focus is on participating and engaging with others. Even if someone falls outside your preferred range, you can still enjoy a meaningful interaction. And, of course, you’ll be there for the people who are within your range.
What are the best practices at an event to be successful?
To make the most of your experience, we provide a sheet to help you keep track of your interactions. Each participant has an assigned number. During the rotations, jot down their number, first name, and one key takeaway from your conversation. At the end of the event, you’ll use this information to decide who gets a "YES" or "NO."​
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Pro tip: Use symbols or shorthand that only you understand to keep your notes private. This way, you can be discreet while staying organized.
Do you ever open up more tickets?
Yes! We frequently assess participation numbers to ensure a balanced and enjoyable event. If the weather is good or we can expand the space, additional tickets may be released. Keep checking back for updates!
How should I approach this if I’m nervous?
Feeling nervous is completely normal! However, participants who were initially nervous often tell us afterward that they had no regrets. Many describe the event as refreshing and up-lifting.​
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Take a deep breath, and remember that everyone is there for the same reason: to connect. You’ve already taken a big step by signing up, and we’re here to make the experience as welcoming and enjoyable as possible.
Why is it called Brix?
Brix is a wine term referring to the measurement of the amount of sugar a grape contains. When a winemaker believes it's time to harvest the grapes, they go and test the grapes across the vineyard to see if the sugar levels are high enough for the grapes to be picked and harvested. It's time to check the sugar levels.
What is The Brim?
The Brim is the wedding venue that Aaron and Kelsie built to help strengthen marriage in their community. It is home to Kansas City's FREE wedding chapel. (It's not a joke) and the venue hosts hundreds of weddings every year. For now, all BRIX events will be hosted at The Brim as it is the most efficient way to ensure events happen as smoothly as possible.
What day of the week is it typically on?
Remember how we told you that The Brim hosts a few hundred weddings every year? This means it can be hard at times to find dates to host. In the slower wedding months we will have weekend events, but during busy wedding season, most of the events will fall on a Monday.