What exactly is speed dating?

Speed dating is a quick, efficient way to meet new people. Each participant has a few minutes to speak with each potential match before moving on. At the conclusion, participants indicate who they are interested in, and mutual matches receive each other's contact information.

Where and when will the event take place?

Our 3rd event will be held on September 20, 2025 in Chicago, IL. Previous events were held in Dallas, TX (2023) and Brooklyn, NY (2024).

Will this event be open to all church denominations?

Yes! FIM is open to Malayalee Christians of all church denominations.

Is the event an open invite?

No. Participants must apply and be accepted to attend. This ensures a curated, high-quality experience for everyone involved.

What are all the activities I can expect from attending this event?

The event includes icebreaker games, 1:1 timed speed dating rounds, dinner, drinks, raffles & prizes, and optional post-event outings including a late Saturday night gathering and Sunday brunch.

How are attendees selected?

Attendees are selected based on their application responses to ensure a balanced and compatible group of participants.

Est. 2023 · Dallas · Brooklyn · Chicago

The Annual Matchmaking
Experience for Malayalee Christians

Speed Dating Application

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About

At Fall in MalayaLove (FIM), our mission is to bring together the Malayalee Christian community by providing a platform for individuals with shared cultural backgrounds to discover potential romantic relationships. This objective guides our efforts in organizing in-person speed dating events, matchmaking activities, and other related initiatives and strategies.

We hosted our inaugural matchmaking event on September 9, 2023 in Dallas, TX. Participants flew in from over 47 U.S. cities to attend. The success of our first event garnered several press features throughout Malayalam news media, including the Malaya Manorama.

Our 2nd event was held on June 1, 2024 in Brooklyn, NY and our 3rd event was held on September 20, 2025 in Chicago, IL.

Don't just take our word for it. Read what our attendees have to say.

To stay informed on upcoming events, follow us on Instagram at @fallinmalayalove.

Success Stories

Real connections that started at FIM. We couldn't be happier for these couples.

Julie & Freddy

FIM 1.0 · Dallas, 2023

Manu & Merlin

FIM 2.0 · Brooklyn, 2024

Mikey & Dhivya

FIM 2.0 · Brooklyn, 2024

Event Highlights

Icebreaker Games

You'll be nervous, makes sense. So we'll lighten the mood and calm those nerves with some super fun icebreaker activities.

1:1 Speed Dating

Timed rounds to get to know each person. All pairings are based on dating preferences from your application.

Dinner

Buffet-style dinner so you can eat as much (or as little) as your nerves allow.

Drinks

Full service bar all night.

Live Entertainment

Reality TV-esque live entertainment during dinner for the audience's enjoyment. At FIM 3.0, we hosted a live blind date on stage. The crowd loved it.

Raffles & Prizes

The classic Malayalee activities for a fun night.

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Malayalee Cupid

Every year, a mysterious Cupid arrives to spread the love. Nobody knows who it is before the event.

See Past Cupids

After Party

After 4-5 hours of all the festivities, we bring in a DJ to party it up for 2 more hours. This is included in the price of your ticket.

Sunday Brunch

Optional next-day brunch to keep the vibes going and build on the connections from the night before.

Founders

Matt George

CEO & Co-Founder

Matt George is the comedian behind the satire comedy account @mallutrump. Fueled by a passion for community engagement, he co-founded Fall in MalayaLove after recognizing the strong desire from the Malayalee Christian community for community-centric dating.

Julie George

COO & Co-Founder

Julie George (no relation) is the Host of The Brown Girl Podcast. She co-founded FIM to curate experiences and opportunities exclusively for the Malayalee Christian community, helping bridge the gaps of geographical distances and online dating fatigue.

Executive Leadership

Since launching our inaugural event, the FIM team has expanded to include talented individuals who share our vision for building community.

Sharon Sam

Director of Sponsorships

Zeby Poycattle

Director of Technology

Bincy Thomas

Director of Creative

Jemi Thomas

Social Media Czar

Want to see everyone who helped make our events happen? Meet our past volunteers

Introducing

ishtam

Can't make it to an in-person event? We built something for you. ishtam is a weekly blind video dating experience for Malayalee Christians.

No App Needed

Works on any browser, any device. Just your phone number.

Curated Matches

No swiping. We match you based on what actually matters.

Weekly Video Dates

We text you the details. Just show up and be yourself.

Try ishtam

Simple. Intentional. No swiping, no stress.

FAQs

Speed dating is like the dating equivalent of a crash course – a quick, efficient way to meet a lot of new people in a short amount of time. Each participant will have a few minutes to speak with each potential match before moving on to the next one. At the conclusion of the event, all speed daters will be asked to complete a form directly in the FIM web app to indicate which of their speed dates they are interested in continuing to get to know. Once all data has been collected and analyzed, participants with “mutual matches” will receive each other’s contact information available to them to reach out to and directly connect.

Ready to Find Your Match?

Applications are open for our Chicago event on September 20, 2025. Don't miss out!

Apply Now

The Annual MatchmakingExperience for Malayalee Christians