As the year draws to a close, we thought we would recap on the dating terms of 2017; the “we’ve all been” there ones, the fun ones and the downright outrageous ones!

After the festive merriment of Christmas, the celebration of a New Year follows closely, and with it comes a great number of resolutions made by people all over the world.

Last night, the Bowes-Lyon Partnership’s team of matchmakers were out in London at the 2017 UK Dating Awards. The prestigious awards show is the largest dating awards event in Europe and took place at the Honourable Artillery Company in Shoreditch.

There is no better place than Britain when the sun is shining! Let us offer you some dating inspiration for you and your other half, with some fabulous British Date ideas:

What’s the difference between your average date and a meeting with an elite single?

So you’ve met someone, and they’re pretty incredible. You’ve got butterflies, you’re high on love-chemicals, and you’re starting to fantasise about spending the rest of your lives together.

Bowes-Lyon Partnership were delighted to hear that they had been nominated as a finalist in the category of 'Matchmaking Agency of the Year' at the annual UK Dating Awards 2015.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the history of matchmaking, it’s that people are much more likely to find that special someone with the help of experts.

"In all walks of life, we've only got a few seconds to make a good first impression. But even if we step over that hurdle, how does our status affect our chances of finding that special someone? Let an elite dating agency like the Bowes-Lyon Partnership shed some light…

Using a professional matchmaking service like the one offered by the Bowes-Lyon Partnership has become a lifestyle choice for elite single professionals in the London area.

Do you struggle with making conversation on a first date? Well stop worrying, you’re not alone. As an elite dating site, the Bowes-Lyon Partnership has a team of experienced dating experts who have they seen it all before and are on hand to help you get the most from your membership.

"Whether you’re freshly single or trying to get back into the dating scene, meeting someone new is one thing, but connecting with him or her is another. The dating experts at the Bowes-Lyon Partnership will use all their experience to match you up with a likeminded individual, but there’s something important to bear in mind.