We want everyone at our events to be open to making genuine friendship connections with other attendees - not just thinking in a binary of "either I can date you or you mean nothing to me." We believe that type of one-directional thinking can cause conversations to feel transactional.

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However, we also want to intentionally gather a community that is interested in long-term, committed relationships. This is the biggest factor that Mesa Gatherings is trying to solve for: the superficial and non-committal nature of dating apps. Situationships, ghosting, and other similar behaviors are harmful for those who have big hearts and just want to make good bonds.

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So, if you are not ready to be in an intentional relationship but still would like a seat at the table, we invite you to join once this is more of a tangible possibility for you. This keeps a community where we can respect the intentionality that others have when investing their time and resources to attend. 

One common complaint about speed dating and other in-person dating events is that there are tons of women and no men - or vice versa. Our hope is to carefully keep a balanced gender ratio for each event. You can be a big part of making that happen! If you have a single friend of the opposite gender who matches with our attendance criteria, invite them to join! It's okay if they aren't your type - they may be someone else's special match. 

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If you have a friend who you respect and would trust them to date a close friend or family member, nominate them here. 

For events that are catered or that take place at a restaurant, attendees will be notified beforehand so that they can take time to review the menu. You do not have to eat everything being served! For some, it may make more sense to not attend a specific event and join for the next one. For others, eating a decent meal beforehand and grazing the table at the event may be a great way to still be involved without feeling hungry! Please note, though, that while we will consider having a variety of options available, we won't be able to accommodate every dietary need, and it is the responsibility of the attendee to consider what works best for them!

While attire may vary based on the event (for example, active events may request that you wear gym attire while dinner gatherings may request dressy or dressy casual), we encourage you to dress in a way that reflects the time and energy you are investing in meeting new people.

Submit any additional questions to info@MesaGatheringsATL.com and we'd be happy to address them specifically!