My wife and i are both very new to this. We are looking to meet new people and really get into the lifestyle, but what are the best ways? What are some good for newbie events to go to? Any advice would be greatly appreciated 
Try going to some of the meet&greets, We have had better luck meeting people at some of the partys like the on we are going to in Pocatello on the 12th. If your looking for friendship we found it's very hard to find
check out the chat room, get verified catch some events, its really not hard to meet people here
check out the chat room, get verified catch some events, its really not hard to meet people here
Just make sure that if someone sends you a message that you at least answer back. We have found on several occasions that we send a message and we get no response. If someone does send you some sort of message just send a quick note sayin thanks, not interested or come get us we are dropping our clothes! We have tried to at least be friends with a couple of people on here and found it difficult.
Our best luck has been at parties or events. Plus be open, get out there. If you happen to see a profile you like, send them a message. It's better to be aggressive and get shot down then not trying. Try the events at the Royal like Sinful Saturdays or Wine down Wednesday. They are always fun and you are in a no pressure situation. Find the people you think you would like and talk to them, whether at an event, at a party through the website or whatever. Remember to always have fun!
as with anything in life there will be some sour apples out there. if you do meet some of them please don't get discouraged and keep trying. by the mere numbers of people you will meet it is not a question of if you will meet a bad apple but more a matter of time. if you smell something wrong when you meet someone or just get a gut feeling have some code words to tell each other and find your way to the door. sometimes people get too nervous or expect too much and the first time you meet someone to play things might not work out the way you hoped for but if you feel they are good people then give them a second chance, chances are you will have a real good time the next time you play with them. since you will most likely get flakes and single guys acting like they are part of a couple and that will very much annoy make sure that you make them aware that you are expecting to meet both of them that if one just shows up you will not give them the time of day. this will weed out most of the fakes out there. otherwise you will get at the last minute "my wife couldn't make it" make sure you communicate with each other before during and after on what you are ok with and what you are not ok with. good luck on your journey.
When we started out we starting going the Wine Down Wednesday and sinful Saturday events and started meeting people there and it lead to other events like sks, meet and greets, etc. For the most part people in the lifestyle are very friendly and love helping the newbie out. Good luck on meeting some fun amazing couples.