Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I wear? Is there a dress code for some events?
A: There isn’t a dress code, but you should definitely dress appropriately for each event. Here’s what we suggest:
Optional Thursday evening temple or Visitor Center: Sunday dress or Business Casual at Visitor Center
Friday morning activities & Beach party: Dress comfortably and appropriate to the activity. Wear Layers!
Friday evening: Modest casual, Beach Vibe!
Saturday workshops and optional activities: Modest casual
Saturday evening: Modest casual / playful dress to impress & have fun!
Sunday: Church attire & bring clothes if you choose to change before evening gathering off-site
Monday: Beach Attire, modest is best :)
Q: What time will registration and check-in be open each day?
A: The check-in and registration desk will be open 30 mins. prior to each event start time.
Q: Where do I park if the parking lot is full?
A: On Saturday night and Sunday, overflow parking will be directly across Lake Road at the Mike Ward Community Park and at Woodbridge High School.
Q: Who sponsors the Orange County Singles Conference?
A: The 2025 Orange CountySingles Conference is an official activity of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is sponsored annually by the Newport Beach California Coordinating Council. The Conference is hosted for 2025 by Capo Valley Stake, with the full support & assistance of stakes in the Council: Laguna Niguel, Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Irvine and Newport Beach Stakes.
Q: Is this an official or unofficial Church activity?
A.: This is an Official Church activity, under the direction of Irvine Stake, the agent stake for singles. All divorces must be final in order to attend, and if you plan to attend, you agree to adhere to the standards of conduct including the word of wisdom, as set forth by the Church. Those who are not members of the Church are welcome to attend but also should be aware and agree to abide by of the standards of conduct.
Q: Is this the same large 31+ All Singles Conference that has been happening for the last 20+ years in Orange County?
A: Yes it is! New age guidelines were announced so that is represented for everyone 36 and older now, but all are welcome, we will not be checking ages, please invite your friends. The Stakes in the Newport Beach California Coordinating Council rotate hosting the Conference each year. The weekend Conference activities will be located in various areas within Coordinating Council Stakes boundaries (with the exception of possibly some excursions which could be out of county like Thursdsay night Temple night in Los Angeles), but the Friday & Saturday night events and Sunday services will take place in the South Orange County area.
Q: Where exactly is Orange County, California?
A: Orange County is located in Southern California, between Los Angeles and San Diego County. Irvine for reference is approximately 20 minutes south of Disneyland and about 10 minutes from John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Q: What’s the age range for the Orange County Singles Conference?
A: This Orange County Singles Conference is an inclusive conference for all singles pretty much we get people from age early 30’s on up! Everyone is welcome, but designed with Adults mid-30’s and older in mind. Many mid-singles find that this to be a very mid-singles friendly conference. Please don’t bring your children to the Conference activities or Sunday Church as this is not a family-friendly event.
Q: Is this the same as the Huntington Beach Mid-singles Conference?
A: No it is not. Here in Orange County, we are blessed to host 2 conferences. The Huntington Beach Singles Ward sponsors their own Mid-singles gathering that takes place in May and is for singles ages 35-50 (approx). The Orange County Singles Conference is a completely different, unique experience, it is not the same, it is held in summer and is known for being an INCLUSIVE conference specifically designed for all singles (except YSA) and is sponsored by the Newport Beach California Coordinating Council. This Conference is created for singles who come from all over California and beyond!
Q: How many midsingles (36-45) attend this conference?
A: The Orange County Singles Conference is a VERY MIDSINGLES FRIENDLY conference, since 2015 we have been trending about 45% of the conference attendees being between the ages of 36-50. If you are looking for a Midsingles-only Conference, we highly recommend you check out the Huntington Beach single adult conference where MSA’s will gather that takes place annually each May.
Q. What's the purpose of this Singles Conference? Can't I just meet people online instead?
A: There is a power, support, and strength in numbers when everyone as singles (in this very family-oriented Church) meet physically in the same place together. Moroni 6:5 states, "And the Church (singles) did meet together oft, to fast and to pray, and to speak one with another concerning the welfare of their souls." The purpose of this Singles Conference is not to be a "meat market" to find the “one", but instead to help us become the “one”, reach our potential spiritually, help us socially recharge, renew our spirits, and be uplifted with others who "get it". For many of us singles, in order to be spiritually fed, we first need to be socially fed. Many singles come looking to make new connections, find new friends (of both genders), and someone will benefit from meeting you - seeing your example, your strength, your testimony.
Q: How many people are expected to attend?
A: We anticipate 300+ singles attending at the 2025 Orange County LDS 36+ Singles Conference. We understand airfare and travel can be expensive as other years we have 500+ so have taken this into account & adjusted our numbers. We appreciate your dedication and sacrifice to take time off, travel, leave family to gain fellowship with other single saints. Smaller group activities are planned and will have limited capacity on purpose to allow for more quality interactions in small groups. We love to help singles bond over activities and common interests!
Q: This Conference sounds incredible! How can I let other Single members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inside and outside of the U.S. know about it?
A: We highly encourage you to personally invite your single friends to the Conference on the Facebook Event Page. We also recommend sharing the Facebook Event Page or share the Conference Website in your LDS Singles Groups pages on Facebook or via email to your singles in your stake. The more the word is spread about the 2025 Orange County Singles Conference, the more people attend the Conference and the greater the opportunities for you to meet more people to connect with!
Singles who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are also invited and welcome to attend. Contact us if you have someone you want to attend as we can offer them a discounted rate through our stake missionary fund. email ocsinglesconference@gmail.com for more information.
Q: This Orange County Singles Conference sounds fabulous, and I really want to go! I don’t know anyone, and I’m a little nervous about going alone, any suggestions?
A: First of all, you are not alone in feeling this. Many are attending an event like this for the first time. Don’t worry! There are several smaller activities planned throughout the weekend… I recommend you arrive by Thursday when the numbers can be a little less intimidating to start the mingling and so you will have ample opportunity to meet people in smaller group settings. Personally, each year I have met people in the registration line or at the beach picnic who were at the Conference solo and we became friends and we introduce you to others. By the end of the Conference, we each had met dozens of other people and introduced them to each other. Small group activities help facilitate this, so it’s not so overwhelming. Don’t be afraid to say hi or strike up a conversation with someone, even if they are way older or younger than you, or of the opposite gender, you never know who they might introduce you too! Coming solo to the Conference is NOT a bad thing!
You can also coordinate rides, rooms, introduce yourself and make friends before by joining the Facebook Page
Q: This Orange County Singles Conference sounds great, but “I don’t do well” in large groups. How am I able to meet others in smaller group settings?
A: In prior years the Orange County LDS Singles Conference has been one of the largest West Coast 31+ Singles Event for over a decade (and some years has been the largest 31+ Singles Conferences of the entire Church), don’t let the size intimidate you. We will be offering small group rotation breakout sessions led directly by Singles, in addition to having lots of smaller group optional activities planned throughout the conference. This will be a key opportunity for you to engage in real discussions and get to know people at the Conference as you bond through participation in activities so when you get to the larger parties you have faces you recognize!
Also, there are some who feel more comfortable if they are able to help out in some way "behind the scenes" at the Conference, at least initially. After you register, if you would like to help in some way, maybe host a small group activity perhaps, or have a room to host a conference attendee let us know via email at ocldssinglesconference@gmail.com and we would love to consider how you can help.
Q: I don’t live in California, so why would I go to the Orange County Singles Conference? Doesn’t everyone who attends live in California? How can I meet someone closer to where I live?
A: Only 1/2 of the attendees at the Orange County Singles Conference actually live in Southern California. The other 50% come from all over the West Coast and other areas in the US or beyond. Annual conferences draw HUNDREDS of singles from all over, especially those who may not normally attend weekly local singles events due to work and childcare conflicts. This means out of everyone attending, you have a good chance of meeting new people even that live in your own backyard at the Conference, so it’s worth it for you and your friends to attend. Plus these events offer a way to expand your network allowing you to meet singles from other areas so you can attend and be invited to other area events in the future. The goal is really to expand your network of friends and be inspired being around people with a shared faith.
Q: When and where is Check-In and Registration?
A: Official "Check-In" and Registration begins Friday evening. You will receive a wristband if full conference attendee, lanyard and meal tickets. Please note that you will need to wear your wristband and lanyard for the entire conference weekend. We encourage you to wear your conference lanyard, as it helps people as we are all getting to know each other’s names.
Q: What activities are included as part of your paid registration at the conference? And what activities are extra?
A: Here’s a breakdown below.
Things Covered on the “All-Weekend” Ticket
Friday Beach Party - snacks/water
Friday Dinner
Friday Event Festivities (DJ, Acoustic Performer, Speed Mingling, Game lounge, Photo Opp)
Saturday Workshops
Saturday catered lunch
Saturday Dinner
Saturday Evening Entertainment (DJ, KDJ, Photo Booth, Show, Games)
Sunday dinner
Sunday fireside
Sunday Urban Bonfire Mingle 8 dessert
Monday Beach Bonfire FHE
Things Considered "Extra" not included in the Conference
Travel to Temple in Los Angeles or Dinner in LA
Beach parking fees (Friday & Monday)
Friday, Saturday, Monday optional activities
Lodging and travel
Monday meals
Q: Is a la carte registration available?
A: A la carte registration is available - just go to the registration page fpr the details for day of! You may also show up at any event and pay at the door, but it’s much better if you register beforehand so we can plan for the right amount of people for food.
Q: I’m traveling from outside of the area and not familiar with Irvine and Orange County. How should I get around to the different events?
A: Since the events are held throughout Orange County, it’s best to carpool with others going to the various events or share renting a car or you may choose to share an Uber or Lyft to get around. Using public transportation (bus or train) is NOT recommended in our area. Check out our travel tab for more information.
Q: How do I coordinate with others in sharing rides or rooms?
A: The easiest way to coordinate with others to share rides or rooms on the Facebook Event Page.
Q: Can I stay at members’ houses?
A: Due to the size of the Conference, we can't accommodate people in members’ homes during the Orange County Singles Conference, but from time to time a few members may offer their homes, watch the facebook page. With the cost of real estate so high here in Orange County, most singles that live locally actually live in condos, townhomes or apartments and often have roommates, so they are not able accommodate like they could if it were in a larger house. We encourage you to seek hotel discounts, or you can coordinate with others to share hotel rooms or rent a home to share with others and post on the Facebook Event Page.
Q: What’s the refund policy?
A: There are NO REFUNDS.
But, you may always sell or transfer your spot if need be, to someone else, typically these sales are handled between the parties directly. If you need to sell your spot, you may post on the Facebook Event Page. BUYERS, you might consider reaching out to us first to VERIFY FIRST that the SELLER indeed has a ticket to sell email us at ocsinglesconference@gmail.com & Subject Line: Verify Ticket Seller once you sell your spot, please email us and cc the buyer’s email, notifying us of the exchange, identify your name transferring to their name, city, state & phone number, stake and age range via email at ocsinglesconference@gmail.com before the conference, so we can update our registration list.
Please Use subject line: Transfer of OC conference ticket
Q: Why do I need to register now instead of just showing up at the door?
A: A lot of time and planning goes into creating this Conference experience. The sooner everyone registers, the more bells and whistles we can provide at the Conference. If everyone shows up last minute, we then are unable to budget accurately for activities and food so your experience may be compromised. Your experience will be that much better by registering in advance, and save yourself some money in the process. We are grateful to have most of the Conference attendees pre-registering. We may have ala carte tickets unless the event sells out for those unable to attend the whole weekend that just need to buy for a night.
Navigating our Singles Conference
Tips and Tricks
This is the Orange County Singles Conference Tips Page giving suggestions and helping you to better get "the lay of the land" to make your experience at the Conference as smooth, stress-free, and fun as possible. Below is an initial list of DO's and DON'Ts.
DO arrive early and arrive on time for each event, especially the our devotionals, workshops, and service activities! The registration and check-in desk will be open 15-20-minutes prior to each event.
DO bring earplugs if you are sensitive to music; dance halls & karaoke lounges are going to be louder, usually there will be plenty of seating and space farther from the front where the dj is, but if you are sensitive to sound, recommend you remember the ear plugs. This also helps if you are sharing a room & discover when your roomie is extra tired they snore!
DON'T show up at 10:30 pm with your entourage thinking that's when things really get started. When in fact, you've missed most of the evening festivities already. Maximize your weekend, please avoid showing up fashionably late as you will miss many opportunities to connect with people as they arrive when there are much less crowds so easier to have conversations and engage in activities with them all throughout the evening.
DO realize that singles may be approaching the Conference differently. Some are seriously looking to find someone to date. Some are recently divorced or widowed and attending to find only support and friendship. Others just want to make new friends. Others want to be spiritually fed by attending the workshops and meetings but won’t want to dance. So the conference experience is what you make of it. Think of it as a design your own adventure… anyway you want to do it, is OK! Give yourself a break and come out and see what we are about!
DON'T assume that if you sit by the sidelines, it's up to the other person to make the effort. It's up to you to reach out as well. Don't assume the conference is just a "meat market". We are all individuals first with individual needs, and singles second.
DO make it a goal to meet and talk to people you have never met before, including those from out-of-state (or country), and those older and younger than you. Not everyone you meet is from California. In fact, most people won't even be from Orange County. Everyone comes to the Conference with the same concerns about meeting new people, a bit of anxiety and anticipation, so reach out and make an effort to say, “Hi” and strike up a conversation or just look up and smile at someone when you walk by them. Remember: just because someone talks to you or approaches you, it doesn’t mean they are interested in dating you. This Conference is all about making new friends and expanding your network primarily.
DON'T freak out if someone older or younger than you approaches you and asks you to dance. We’re here to have fun. My favorite Conference dance partner is a couple decades older than me (he’s a smooth dancer with some seriously mad dance skills) and I have a blast on the dance floor with him. I introduce him to ladies closer to his age that I meet at the conference and he introduces me to the “young pups.”
DO take advantage of the all new smaller group activities, speed mingling, meetups, after-parties, etc being offered this year, as ways to make new connections.
DON'T sit back and wait for everyone to approach you to strike up a conversation. :)
Ladies...DO be proactive and help the Conference Committee out by inviting your local guy friends that are single in your area to join you at the Conference, even if you are not personally interested in them on a romantic level. Your local frog can be someone else's Prince Charming and their frog may be your Prince Charming. Most guys are not as connected to social media or email lists so often may be unaware of the Conference, or they plan last minute to attend the conference unless someone personally invites them.
So the guys will respond positively (and feel appreciated) to get personal invites and reminders from you. Real world (face-to-face) invites are the most effective, followed by inviting them to the FACEBOOK EVENTS PAGE. If you want more guys to attend, it's up to the women (who often plan to attend with all their girlfriends months beforehand) to invite the men.
Ladies...DON'T over-exaggerate the ratios. While some smaller group activities may skew more gals than guys, or often in the past we have seen the opposite trending with more guys than gals, OVERALL the Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference averages a 60F/40M ratio OR BETTER depending on the year. If more women invite their local guys, that ratio will get even better, as we are striving for more even ratios this year.
Ladies...if you want the guys to approach you, DO detach from all your BFF's from time-to-time (and not all dance or sit together) so that the guys will be more apt to talk one-on-one with you (if you want). Don’t just play on your phone, look up and smile, be approachable.
Guys...DO Show some courage and ask the ladies to dance or come over and talk to a lady that is standing alone. Remember, only ask just for one dance and see how it goes; Asking girls to dance can help you and your mojo, while giving her a chance to meet new people and others see you asking people out, so they are generally more likely to dance with someone that is dancing with lots of various people. Same concept applies throughout the conference for guys to bust a move, get to know the ladies, this makes you stand out!
DON'T come across as creepy or violate personal space or immediately dive into talking about some drama or inappropriate topics or prior relationship(s)/marriages within the first few minutes of conversation.
It is also considered inappropriate to put people into the "hot seat" by asking the following questions: "So, what's your story?", "How long have you been single?", or saving the best (worst for last), "Why are you still single?" People will naturally be more open in sharing more about their life when they know the conversation won't turn into an interrogation.
DO remember it's important to keep conversations light, neutral, fun when meeting people for the first time at this conference. Be approachable and share your positive personality.
DON'T (and it's worth repeating) DON'T mention anything about your ex (ex-spouse and/or ex-dating partner) at the Conference. Bashing about your ex or diving into why prior relationships didn't work out, creates shame spirals and focuses on the negative. Perhaps focusing on the positive and remembering all the great things YOU have to offer others, can attract the right people in your life.
DO feel free to ask any questions, concerns, comments, or feedback to any of our Conference Hosts (they will have a "volunteer or conference staff badge during the conference) and they will be more than happy to assist you. Any issues at all, please let our volunteers or team know at registration desk especially if anything makes you feel unsafe.
DON'T assume that if there's something or a situation that needs attention, there's nothing you can do to change it. Feel free to ask our Hosts to assist you.
(For guys)…DO put forth some effort in attire and grooming. That means get a haircut and wear attire you purchased within this decade, and that properly fits you. :) the ladies are making an effort and expect you to put your best self forward as well. DON'T assume the same shirt and white sneakers will win over the ladies every day, mix it up… :)
DO keep a positive attitude and roll with it. Sometimes, the schedule may be off, or an activity is not meeting your expectations. Keep in mind, our organizers have worked extremely hard for countless hours for months on end to make one of the largest 31+ activities of the year possible with the resources they have been given. See the glass half full as it’s very difficult to meet everyone’s needs, but we do invite and appreciate constructive feedback at the end of the Conference as it can help us improve for the next year. Unfortunately events are fluid, so we have to manage as we go once the event starts and sometimes unavoidable hiccups happen. Our committee will roll with it the best we can with a positive mindset, with our guests in mind and seek a quick resolution as best we can. Thank you for your patience and understanding if situations arise that were not planned as we are all volunteers working on this event and appreciate your recognition of such.