LIV — Friendship. Love. St. Louis Edition
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St Louis Edition ~ The Friends First Events launch

"I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)." — John 10:10 AMP

Extraordinary love, friendship & connection — friends first.

"Most happy, committed relationships actually start as friends! That's why the dating apps have failed so catastrophically. (including the Christian ones) It's not us. They've been designed to fail!"

LIV is an upscale, faith based membership community for people 40+ who are done with dating apps. Casual and elevated events, complimentary Happy Hour receptions, and casual community Zoom meet ups — where real connection comes first.

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40+faith based community
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Be a Part of Something REAL. Your New Journey begins today

Interested in?

Which sounds most like you?

When would you like to join us?

Where should we send your Founders Club invite?

We'll only use this to send your info and reach out about your request.
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Wonderful — let's get you to your first Happy Hour.

Founders Club memberships are 50% off while we build. Come as our guest to a Meet & Greet Happy Hour — 2nd & 4th Tuesdays & Thursdays — no pressure, just great company.

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LIV — Friends First community in St. Louis
Why LIV

Friends first — then everything else.

I.

A faith based community of extraordinary people who still believe in extraordinary Friendship & Love, not an app

No swiping, no ghosting — just curated rooms of interesting people 40+ who actually want to meet, in person and on our casual Zoom meet ups.

II.

Casual & upscale events

From complimentary Happy Hour receptions to elevated evenings out. Show up, be welcomed, and let connection happen naturally.

III.

Founders Club — 50% off

We're building something special in St. Louis, and founding members lock in half-off memberships as we grow. Extraordinary love, friendship and marriage start here.

What your membership includes

  • 50% OFF Founding Membership right now — the Founders Circle is limited to the first 200 Members. Join today, spots are limited.
  • Complimentary Happy Hours at the city's coolest spots!
  • Zoom Meet Ups to learn, connect and pray for our future friends & spouses
  • Exclusive VIP access to Casual and Upscale Events with fellow FFX Members all around Greater St. Louis! Opportunities to create your own Events for the Circle.
  • No swiping, no weirdness, no ghosting, no scamming and no more disastrous first dates
  • Schedule a super quick private & personal intro with a Friends First Liaison
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Bridget VanMeans, founder of LIV

Meet the visionary behind Friends First Events.

LIV was founded on a simple belief based on statistics: that most successful marriages often start as friendships. The Founder, Bridget, is building this faith based community for herself and other great people like her: 40+, positive, genuine, successful and down to earth, who want extraordinary love, friendly connections — and exciting, warm, welcoming events and meet-ups to find love in.

Life at LIV — real moments

This is what friends first looks like.

LIV members toasting at a Happy HourHappy Hour
Raising a glass, together
Live music and friends at a LIV eventCommunity
Good music, better company
LIV members gathered around a fire pit in the eveningMembers
Evenings that turn into friendships
LIV members enjoying an outdoor eventEvents
Getting out and having fun again

Photos from the LIV community.

For those exhausted with dating apps who still want extraordinary love, friendship and marriage — you've found your people.

The LIV promise

You are invited to our Complimentary Meet & Greet Happy Hours around Greater St. Louis. We rotate the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays & Thursdays for maximum convenience— come as our guest, no membership required to visit your first one.

Be Our Guest · Happy Hours - Begin the Journey to something REAL. Finally ...

Casual Zooms Meet Ups every other week at 6 PM — a warm, easy way to stay connected between events. Let’s pray together, laugh and tell jokes!

*Days and weeks will vary so that everyone can attend frequently

Members · Casual Zoom Meet Ups
Good questions

What people ask us first.

Is LIV a dating app?

No, not at all. It is the much needed alternative. LIV is an in-person, faith based friends-first membership community for people 40+ who are genuine, have their lives together and are ready for extraordinary love. Real events, real people — no swiping, no ghosting, no weird first dates.

Do I really need to be Single?

Yes, to become a Member of Friends First Social Experiment and Events, you should be single, and of course the goal is to meet your person, and say goodbye to the single life forever. At which point you may remain in the community as an inspiration to others 💯

What does membership cost?

Founders Club memberships are currently 50% off while we build our community. Ask us for the current rate — and your first Happy Hour is on us.

What happens at a Happy Hour?

Our Meet & Greet Happy Hours are relaxed receptions where you're personally welcomed and introduced. Come as our guest on the 2nd or 4th Tuesday or Thursday.

Is this really for 40+?

Yes — LIV is intentionally a 40+ faith based community, built for people who want meaningful connection at this stage of life.

Find us

In the heart of Westport Plaza.

📍 111 Westport Plaza
St. Louis, MO
2× MonthlyMeet & Greet Happy Hours · 2nd & 4th Tue & Thu
Serving
WestportMaryland HeightsCreve CoeurClaytonChesterfieldLadueKirkwoodTown & CountryGreater St. LouisSouth CountyNorth CountySt. Charles CountyWest CountySurrounding Areas
📞 Call (314) 860-8054
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