Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. Valentine’s Day Speed Dating followed by a Stoplight Social Mixer
❤️ Saturday, February14th, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM @ The Loft DSM

Spark some magic this Valentine’s Day! 💕Tired of swiping left on love? Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughs, real connections, and maybe even a little romance in a fun, relaxed atmosphere at the stylish Loft DSM!
💘 Stoplight Social Mixer | Valentine’s Season Edition

Join Paper Lantern Social Club, Top It Off Liquid Catering, and The Smitten Project for a playful Valentine’s-season gathering designed to spark real connections.

Drop in when you can and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where singles and couples alike help make introductions happen.

💚 For Singles
Start the evening with a fun, fast-paced Speed Dating experience
Bring a wing-person or wing-couple who knows you well and can help break the ice and sing your praises
Continue mingling during the post-event social mixer
Speed Dating Registration:

$60 (includes the mixer)
❤️ For Couples
Bring your single friends
Help support them in finding the kind of love you’ve been lucky enough to discover
Be part of creating a warm, encouraging social environment
🎟️ Mixer-Only Tickets
$30 — Individual
$50 — Pair
Discounted for Smitten or Paper Lantern members (use your discount code at checkout)
Eventbrite fee and event planning fee apply.

✨ What to Expect
🎶 Music by DJ Cici of Complete Weddings + Events
🍹 Cash bar by Top It Off Liquid Catering (all at-event expenses are the responsibility of participants)
🧀 Light snacks
🏷️ Color-coded nametags to mingle with intention:
Green – Single
Yellow – It’s Complicated
Red – Coupled
Come as you are, wear your color with confidence, and enjoy a night built around community, encouragement, and connection — just in time for Valentine’s Day. 💚💛❤️

📌 Important Details
Tickets are non-refundable
By attending, you agree to the Paper Lantern Terms of Service and Code of Conduct
Please notify organizers if you are unable to attend
Questions: info@ashlingevents.com
Learn more and join the community at paperlanternsocialclub.com
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This event is hosted by Smitten Singles, Paper Lantern & Top It Off Liquid Catering. We are excited to offer this opportunity to both members and guests.

To join our network of singles please visit thesmittenproject.com. Once you have signed up for membership, you will be able to view a code that will allow you to purchase discounted tickets to this event.

* *SAVE $10 BY BECOMING A SMITTEN SINGLES MEMBER!

If the ticket you need is sold out please join the waitlist on Eventbrite or contact info@thesmittenproject.com to be added to the waitlist.
Tickets to this event are non-refundable. By attending this event you agree to abide by the Smitten Code of Conduct requires members to notify us if they are unable to attend an event for which they have reserved a ticket. Questions about this event may be directed to info@thesmittenproject.com.

Venue: The Loft DSM
100 Indiana Avenue #2nd floor
Des Moines, IA 50314