A naked speed-dating event has sold out in a matter of weeks.

Up to 120 singles have forked out £50 each for the privilege of baring all before getting three minutes to chat up a member of the opposite sex.

The Brighton event, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, will have a Garden Of Eden theme.

Despite the popularity of the evening, organisers have been forced to compromise their original plans because of public concerns over possible indecency.

Instead of an entire evening of nudity, there will be a "naturists hour" when people can strip off and take part in the speed dating.

The women will sit in one place while the men move from table to table, spending three minutes chatting to each female.

Once the hour is over, the lustful Adam and Eves will have to cover up again.

Those reluctant to put their clothes back on can opt to hide their modesty with a strategically placed fig leaf.

Activities will kick off in the early evening of July 24 at the Chez Nous pub in Arundel Road, Kemp Town, with champagne cocktails and a barbecue in the garden, which will be decked with fairy lights.

Guests will dine on barbecued vegetables cut into heart shapes while being entertained with live music.

There will also be an alternative health element to the evening.

Those who don't meet Mr or Miss Right can spend time with one of the therapists and indulge in some reflexology, reiki or have an Indian head massage.

Organiser Matt Whistler, who plans to go naked at the event, said: "This night is meant to signify the rebirth of romance, all tied in with the Garden of Eden theme."

Bar owner Dominique Burford will transform Chez Nous to ensure daters keep their privacy and shed their inhibitions.

The back garden is secluded while the pub windows will be blacked out to deter peeping toms.

Ms Burford also plans to ban cameras and ask people to switch off their mobiles.

She said: "We hope people will meet the love of their life there or at least leave having made one or two new friends."