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ICMarriage Matchmaking Event
Who can attend this Event? Any one who is single between 20 and 45 years of age. Online registration is mandatory. There will be no registration at the door. Sorry, no Exception.
Who must does it cost ? Tickets for this event are $50.00 per person.
Will there be intermingling of the sexes? Yes. This event is designed to allow for these encounters in a safe, regulated environment. If having conversations with the opposite gender in a room of fellow single Muslims is uncomfortable for you, this may not be the appropriate matrimonial event for you.
What should I expect at this event? This event will be a coordinated effort of activities and social networking. Expect to meet great people, eat gourmet food, listen to informative talks and participate in group activities.
When should I register? Immediately. This event will sell out insha’allah. There have been several requests to have a Muslim Matchmaking Event from single members of the community. With only 150 allowed to attend and thousands in our community who are ready for marriage, your ability to register on or close to the final registration date on Febuary 7th are slim. Don’t take that chance if you are highly interested in attending.
Will it make a difference if I arrive an hour late? Absolutely! This event requires the participation of the guests in the various activities in order to be a success for everyone attending. We recommend being there between 11:30 and 11:45 am.
What should I wear? Keep in mind that this is a formal luncheon: For the men, we recommend nice attire: long sleeve shirts and slacks (not jeans). For the women, we recommend semi-formal dresses, long skirts, blouses, and/or business suits. *If you don’t wear a head scarf outside of the masjid, please do not feel that it is mandatory to do so because you are in the company of fellow Muslims. It is recommended that you come as you are in ordinary life so as not to leave false impressions with the men. However, we recommend that you bring one if you choose to participate in Duhr (thuhr) prayer.
Will the food be halal? We have made arrangements with the catering staff to not have any alcoholic beverages or pork by-products in the food. The food is 100% halal. We have added a soda and juice bar in place of a wine and spirit bar.
Will there be parking available? Yes, there is plenty of parking for our guests. Parking is free of charge.
What if I see someone at the event who I feel uncomfortable around? We recommend remaining polite and courteous to all guests present. If you experience any harassment at all, let the security know immediately. They will handle the situation professionally in order to prevent an unnecessary scene.
What if someone asks for my phone number and I don’t want to give it to him/or her? If you already have an ICMarriage profile, you will receive 10 of your own photo profile cards at the registration desk. These cards will include your photo, username, the city you live in and mention a couple of your interests. They will not include your phone number, address or personal email. If you don't have a profile, you must set one up at: ICMarriage.com We recommend being honest and letting that person know that you don’t feel comfortable giving out your phone number. This should demonstrate your level of interest in a polite manner. If this approach feels uncomfortable, you may give them one of your cards to satisfy their request and avoid an awkward response.
What if someone will not leave me alone and alter my chances of meeting a man or woman I really am interested in getting to know? Notify one of the four moderators on the floor who will be primarily facilitating introductions and conversations. They will either introduce you to someone else or invite someone to meet that person you no longer want to converse with. You may always excuse yourself from a conversation. If that person is not considerate and is demanding, requesting a bathroom break is a common exit technique.
What if I would like to meet someone in particular, but I feel too shy to approach him or her? Call upon one of the four moderators to introduce you to her or him. If you are still shy, you may ask a moderator to simply take one of your profile cards and hand it to that person on your behalf.
May I approach a moderator of either gender? Yes. All moderators are comfortable communicating with both men and women. They are there to help you meet that special someone. In fact, it may be to your advantage to ask a moderator of the opposite sex to facilitate an introduction of their same gender.
What if I find that I am slightly jealous with someone speaking to a man or woman that really caught my interest? What should I do? Ask Allah to guide you. Have faith that while these matters remain out of our control, Allah will lead us to our life partners. We recommend that you do not interrupt two people having a conversation. Utilize one of the four moderators to make a future introduction if you have not already met that person. Finally, we recommend performing salat al Istakara after this event.
I’d like to invite both my mother and father to this matchmaking event but I can only invite one guest. What should I do? Invite one family member in your registration and ask a friend who is not bringing a guest to invite your other family member on their registration form.
What if I have already registered and would like to invite a non-single guest under my registration later? Contact the IC Marriage facilitator to adjust your original order.
If I meet someone I really am serious about for a possibility of marriage, how should I approach further communication with him or her? We recommend communicating through www.icmarriage.com with the username profile cards you exchanged at the event until you are closer to making that important request for marriage. This is for the safety of both parties involved. If you choose to know one another further in person, we recommend bringing along another Muslim or to go out in groups until that decision is made. |