Brighter Dates, Cincinnati’s first event-driven dating service, offers a unique approach to modern dating, allowing singles to meet organically and safely in person while supporting local charities.
The next event hosted by Brighter Dates will be “Cheers to Baseball” on March 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Green Diamond Gallery, typically a members-only establishment featuring the largest private collection of baseball memorabilia. Wine, local beer and mini-desserts will be served, and a portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to
The Character and Courage Foundation.
Launched locally by husband and wife team Stephanie and Justin McGuffey in January 2014, Brighter Dates came to fruition after the McGuffeys heard from countless friends about the pitfalls of online dating, meeting at bars and other common methods. The idea came to Justin in March 2013, and the couple has worked on it since.
“After I had the idea, our first step was to test the waters to see if anyone would even be interested,” Justin says. “There are positivies about both online dating and traditional dating. Some like one, some prefer the other; we give you the best of both worlds.”
The unique process guarantees that all guests are single and commitment-minded. Guests are able to learn about one another at each event without the pressure of exchanging numbers or contact information. At the conclusion of the mixer, guests can log in to their confidential online profiles and select those with whom they formed a connection.
If the attraction is mutual, both users will gain access to each other’s profiles and have to option to connect further. All of this occurs while supporting local causes.
“Our mission is to help commitment-minded individuals find love in a relaxed and fun way,” Stephanie says. “We are excited to offer a proactive approach to dating that also supports the local community.”
To learn more or sign up for the March 26 event, visit
www.brighterdates.com.
By Mike Sarason
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