These September 2017 romance trends cover a wide range of products and services that are geared towards finding or celebrating love in some aspect.
An example of the former in the in-app live video chat feature that was recently added by 'Badoo,' a popular dating service that's based in Soho, London. With the live video chat feature, users can get a better feel of the person that they're interested in, so that they can see if taking the time to meet in person will be in their best interest. In addition to giving users a more natural medium to chat through, the feature helps to prevent catfishing. In order to prevent the feature from being abused, Badoo only makes it available between those who've previously exchanged messages.
Also included in these September 2017 romance trends are the spin class wedding gifts that are available through Zola. As SoulCycle classes have become a popular method of reaching one's fitness goals among Millennials, the ability to gift them to avid spinners makes it easy for friends and family to offer something that couples will truly appreciate.
Top 30 Romance Trends in September
From Charitable Wedding Gifts to Digital Dating Simulators:
Riley von Niessen — Sep 29, 2017 — Lifestyle
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Nap-Enabling Apparel
The 'Happy Napping' Collection Makes it Easy to Nap in Public
29
Fandom-Centered Dating Apps
'Cuddli' Helps Connect Nearby People with Nerdy and Niche Interests
28
Airport Code Murals
Delta and Artist Celyn Brazier Artfully Reimagined 133 Airport Codes
27
Artisan Wedding Shops
Amazon's Online Wedding Shop Features One-of-Kind Items
26
Categorized Gift Registries
Crate&Barrel's Wedding and Gift Registry Boasts Impressive Variety
25
Digital Dating Pop-Up Shops
The Hinge Milestone Marketplace Celebrates Couples Who Met on the App
24
Millennial Financial Advice Videos
'NowThis Money' Offers Financial Advice in Snappy Videos
23
Dating App Video Chats
'Badoo' Now Offers an In-App Live Video Chat Feature
22
Queer Dating Simulators
'Dream Daddy' is a Hugely Popular Dating Sim Game
21
Wedding Day Blowouts
Drybar & Zola Teamed Up to Bring Hairstyles to Wedding Registries
20
Shared Expense Apps
'Acasa' Makes it Easy to Split Shared Household Bills and Expenses
19
Optimized Temperature Bedding
This Temperature-Regulating Bed Blanket is Comfortable Year-Round
18
Travel Voucher Wedding Gifts
Couples Can Now Airbnb Gift Cards to Their Wedding Registry
17
Spin Class Wedding Gifts
SoulCycle Teamed Up with Zola for a Special Wedding Registry Offer
16
Couples Money Management Apps
Honeydue Helps Couples to Manage the Money Together
15
Curated Bridal Gift Ideas
The Anthropologie Bridal Gifts Ideas are Both Elegant and Affordable
14
Nigerian Gift-Giving Registries
Palmfront Helps Nigerian Couples Create Online Gift Registries
13
Conversation-Starting Board Games
The 'Personalitree' Conversation Game Gets Participants Chatting
12
Social Good Gift Registries
'Small Token' Encourages Event Attendees to Contribute to a Good Cause
11
Charitable Wedding Registries
Give:Tendr Encourages Newly Weds' Guests to Donate to a Good Cause
10
Experience-Based Wedding Registries
VEBO Lets Couples Register for Experiences Instead of Products
9
Wine-Centric Wedding Registries
ThirstyNest Lets Couples Register for Bottles and Barware
8
All-Encompassing Gift Registries
MyRegistry Partners with Stores from All Over the World
7
Canine Friendship-Finding Apps
The 'PawMeUp' App Helps Dog Owners Find Play Dates
6
Charitable Gift-Giving Platforms
The Good Beginning Helps Couples Donate Their Registry to Charity
5
Universal Wedding Registry Services
Zola streamlines the gifting process to make weddings easier
4
Personalized Honeymoon Registries
Honeyfund is a Easy-to-Use Registry for Weddings
3
Cash Wedding Funds
The Knot's 'Newlywed Fund' Helps Couples Save for Renovations and Trips
2
Bulk Store Wedding Registries
Costco's New Wedding Registry Helps Couples Stock Up on Essentials
1
Appliance Gifting Websites
ATL Gift Registry Allows One to Make a Contribution from Anywhere
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AI-Powered Dating Simulators
Koi Suru AI Converses with Users in a Customized Manner
Valentines-Thmes Game Sets
LEGO Singapore Celebrates Valentine's Day with Date Night in a Box
Romantic Branded Cafe Products
Starbucks Japan Valentine’s Day Collection Has Over 12 New Items
Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules
The Ssense Bridal 2.0 Collection Celebrates Unconventional Style
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections
Mattel and Azazie Team Up to Debut a New Pink Wedding Collection
Undefined Relationship Candies
Sweethearts Created Situationships Conversation Hearts for Gen Z
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Beauty Standard-Redefining Wellness Apps
Activerse.app Debuts a New Wellness Application — Raize
Credit Score Dating Apps
The Score Dating App Requires Users to Have a 675 Credit Score
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Short-Form Dating Shows
Caribou Coffee's Dream Date: A Sip at Love is Six Episodes on TikTok
Empowered Dating Nail Bars
Tinder's Nailing Dating Pop-Up Shares Tips to Support Singles
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Reimbursed Brunch Dates
Maple Mate Turns Single Canadians Living in the US into Ambassadors
Specialty Meal LTO
Meal Kit Brand HelloFresh Debuts the Date Night and the Big Game Bites
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Puppy Dating App Giveaways
Rover Rewards Dating App Users Who Replace Fish Pics with Pups
AI-Powered Swiping Assistants
Wizard of Swipe for Tinder Optimizes One's Dating App Usage
Upcoming Anti-Loneliness Apps
Phori Is an AI-Enhanced Chat App to Help Introverts with Loneliness
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Rom-Com Dating App Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts With a Swipe Reimagines Meet Cutes
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
Outdoor Fitness Parties
HUAWEI Hosted its 'Light Up Your Rings' Campaign with Pamela Reif
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Collaborative Date-Ready Cosmetics
E.l.f. Beauty Unveils the New Collaboration with Tinder
Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals
By Rotation and Airbnb are Reducing the Strain of Attending Weddings
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
Sensualized Dinner Dates
The K-Y Desire Darkroom Inspires Romance & Rediscovery
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Birthday Beauty Gifts
Sephora's 2024 Birthday Gift Options Have Been Revealed
Gym-Focused Dating App Badges
adidas and Bumble Launch a Gym Interest Badge on the Dating App
Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
The Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes Embraces Imperfections
Branded Dating Experiments
Whirlpool's Care Profiles Had Daters Share Photos of Doing Chores
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
IRL Dating Apps
The Blush App Aims to Enhance the Dating Experience with Real-World Connections
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Streaming Series Kitchenware Collections
The Williams-Sonoma 'Bridgerton' Collection is Romantic
Love-Centric Simulation Expansions
Sim's New Lovestruck Expansion Broadens New Features
Shoppable Commercial Series
Walmart's Add to Heart is a 23-Part Shoppable "RomCommerce" Series
Food Delivery Jewelry Ranges
The Deliveroo Love Bites Charm Necklace Range is Here for Valentine's
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Reality Show-Inspired Games
Netflix Unveils the Love is Blind Game Ahead of New Season
Stylish Romance-Themed Capsules
Reformation Introduces The Love Collection for Valentine's Day
Connection-Emphasizing Online Dating Coaches
The Rizz App Offers a Meaningful Approach to Dating
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Romantic Mobile Game Events
The Pokémon Go Carnival of Love Event Celebrates Valentine's Day
Heartwarming Streaming Services
Hallmark+ Shares Feel-Good Content & Exclusive Membership Benefits
Modern Regency Wedding Stationery
Bridgerton x The Knot Helps Couples Regally Announce Their Union
In-App Recommendation Features
Bumble Boasts the 'Recommend to a Friend' Feature
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Bold Dating Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts with a Swipe is Released to Coincide with 'Dating Sunday'
Anti-AI-Generate Dating Profiles
Bumble Introduces New Tool to Report AI-Generated Profiles
Heartbreak-Healing Dating Apps
RAW Wants to Mend 100 Hearts a Week and Pay for $30K Worth of Dates
Tattoo Cover-Up Collaborations
Tinder is Helping Cover Up Matching Tattoos with Sixty Ink
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Custom AI Wedding Themes
CelebrateAlly AI Crafts Personal Wedding Themes from Your Love Story
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Professional-Focused Dating Apps
Boardroom is a Dating App For Busy Professionals
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Dating App Personality Showcases
Wüdya Redefines Online Dating with Interactive Profiles and Games
Collaborative Romantic Mealkits
Goodfood Partnered with Bumble on the Third Date Meal Kit
AI Dating Coach Apps
'Rizzed' Uses Tech To Help Daters Forge Real-World Connections
Modernized Rose Delivery Services
Rose Rush Wants to Bring Back the Glamour of Sending Roses
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Rewarding Dance Apps
Desperados Dance Club Brings the Uplifting Benefits of Movement to Gen Z
Bizarre Dating Sim Games
Sassy Chap Games Introduces the Date Everything! Simulation Game
Hybrid Dance Apps
Zumba Fitness Has Launched the Inaugural Zumba App
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Friendsgiving Event Series
Butterball and Bumble Foster Togetherness with #FindYourTable
Relationship Management Apps
With LoveSpace, Couples Can Share Updates, Feelings, and Calendars
Romantic AI Portraits
True Love Portrait Generates a Personalized Love Portrait Based on a Quiz
Free Gym Weddings
Blink Fitness is Helping Couples Tie the Knot on Valentine's Day
Digital Wedding Platforms
Lovebird Fuses the Convenience of Digital with the Beauty of Print
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Detail-Providing Dating App Features
Tinder Share My Date Shares Info with Curious Friends
Matchmaking Dating Apps
The 'Cheers' Dating App Incorporates Friend into the Experience
Community-Focused Yoga Events
Nook Yoga Celebrated Its Second Anniversary on September 14
Anti-Ghosting Dating Sites
After is a New Dating App Combating Ghosting Issues in Daters
Relationship-Rating Couples Apps
The 'Kuziu' App Helps Couples Strengthen Their Bond
AI Dating Toolkits
Mojo Rizz Helps People Navigate and Understand the Dating World
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
Dating Site-Launched Group Chatrooms
SugarDaddyMeet.com Has Introduced a New Group Chatroom
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Authentic Dating Apps
Menta Social is a Dating App For People Looking for Real Connections
Date Night Card Decks
Date Night Deck Offers 50 Creative Ideas for Quality Time Together
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Pet-Inspired Proposal Initiatives
Chewy Celebrated Engaged Couples with Their Pets
Dating Culture-Inspired Apparel
Grailz Taps 2000Archives for a New Dating App-Themed Capsule
Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps
Wana Matches People Based on Shared Interests
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Wedding Shopping Experience Partnerships
Bella Bridesmaids Partners with Something Borrowed Blooms
Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms
Honeymoons.com Streamlines Romantic Getaway Planning
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Digital Relationship Spaces
Tether is Designed for Couples to Share Photos, Moments, and More
Couple Investment Platforms
Plenty is a Tool Revolutionizing Investment for Modern Couples
AI-Powered Profile Tools
Bumble is Using Artificial Intelligence to Help with its User Experience
Meaningful Connection-Driven Dating Apps
Moonlight Dating App Brings Singles Together
Secure Dating Platforms
Funchatt Prioritizes Safety Through Strict Security Measures
Romantic Date Planners
CoupleQuest Helps Partners Plan Personalized Outings
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
AI Dating Profile Feedback
Flurry AI Will Provide Insights on Your Dating Profile
Tennis-Inspired Grunt Notifications
Grindr Debuted a Special New Feature in Honor of the Us Open
Chat-Focused Astrology Services
Chat with the Astrologers Makes Spiritual Guidance Easy
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Card-Sending App Features
Moonpig's Dating Game Invites its Users to Send Love Letters to Matches
Connection-Building Dating Platforms
Happie Aims to Build Meaningful Connections Between Users
Body-Inclusive Image Apps
Pinterest’s New Body Type Range Delivers More Inclusive Search Results
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Shared Wedding Planing Tools
Zola's Split the Decitions Uses Reduces Wedding Planning Conflict
Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps
Lovecation Moments is the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
Seamless Wedding Planners
The Nook Theory Wedding Planner Makes Wedding Planning Fun & Easy
Global Love Story Maps
WhereWeMet.Org Shares Love Stories on a World Map
Same-Day Holiday Deliveries
Amazon Releases a New Same Day Shopping Filter for Valentine’s Day
Social Media Dating Profiles
LikeLike Scans Your Instagram to Find Romantic Matches
Musical Relationship Compatibility Testers
Lovebird Takes a Funky Approach to Relationship Testing
Texting Publication Services
'My Forever Books' Turns Texts into Printed Books
Cultural Connectivity Apps
Latamvibe is a Social Platform for People Seeking Connections
Date Rescue Services
The Date Escape by Kraken Rum Rescued Singles on Valentine's Day
Romantic Date Night Questionnaires
LLV: Date Night Questions Poses a More Engaging Date Activity
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Surprising Romantic Inspiration
Love Fuel Offers 450 Ideas to Liven Up a Relationship
Social Travel Exploration Platforms
Roame.io Lets Users Swipe Through Curated Recommendations