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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Virtual Fashion Contests
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Romantic Japanese Snack Boxes
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Love-Honoring Curated Gifting Series
JD Sports Rounds Up a Valentine's Edit to Celebrate Love
Romantic Elegance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Petal & Pup Debuts With Love Ahead of Valentine's Day
Bar-Focused Dating Apps
Heineken®'s Bar Dating App Appeals to Gen Z's Social Habits
Global Dating Platforms
TryCatch Global Dating Connects Singles For Cross-Cultural Interaction
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Reality-Style Dating App Series
Tinder's Double Date Island Spotlights Creator Friends in Ibiza
Anti-Romantic Shrine Activations
Tinder Presents a Breakup Shrine in Tokyo
Spooky Dating-Inspired Candies
Sweethearts Launched Ghosted Sweethearts for Halloween
Show-Inspired Marketplace Campaigns
Facebook Marketplace x Netflix Launch a Bridgerton Experience
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Perfect Match Pop-Ups
The NYX x Tinder Wonder Date Lounge Converges Dating & Beauty
Romantic Retailer Basket Campaigns
The Asda Red Baskets are Arriving for Valentine's Day
Gamified Shade-Matching Activations
Rare Beauty and Sephora Launched the True to Myself Match Up
Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups
Uber Showcats Puts a Spotlight on Rescued Cats Available for Adoption
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Future-Facing Intimacy Technologies
Lovsense Made a Splash at CES 2026 with Its Intimacy Tech
Affordable Book Retailing Initiatives
SHEIN x Alibris Partner for Gen Z's Interest in Books
Reality-Themed Dating Campaigns
Tinder Launches a YouTube Reality Show to Appeal to Gen Z
Personalized Digital Dating Rooms
Dating.com Introduced Customizable Virtual Spaces for Singles
In-Person Connection Apps
Court is an Empowering New Social App Without Messaging or Swiping
Practical Valentine's Candies
Sweethearts Conversation Hearts Share "Love in This Economy" Phrases
Romance Series Bodycare Collabs
Dove x Bridgerton Drop a Royal-Inspired Limited-Edition Collection
Private Dating App Features
Hinge Match Note Lets Users Share Personal Details After They Match
Experiential Wedding Registry Gifts
Tinggly and The Knot Share Experiential Wedding Registry Gifts
Luxury Valentine’s Day Campaigns
Gucci’s Together Valentine’s Day Campaign Emphasizes Connection
Adoptable Cat App Takeovers
Fresh Step's Date Cats, Not Humans Makes Adorable Matches
Laundry-Themed Nuptial Events
The LG Launderette of Love is a One-of-a-Kind Wedding Experience
Dating App Running Clubs
The Tinder Solemates Challenge Sparks Connections in the Strava Community
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
Astrological Dating App Experiences
Tinder Astrology Mode Helps Users Connect Over Birth Details
Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
The Knot Worldwide Boasts New WeddingPro Features
Music-Forward Dating App Events
New Dating App Cerca Brings Friends-First Energy to IRL Mixers
In-Store Speed Dating Events
Fnac Hosted a Cultural Speed Dating Experience on February 14th
Match Likelihood Tools
Partner Probability Calculator Uses Real Data To Estimate Match Odds
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Immersive Book-Influencer Events
Sheraton Centre Toronto will Host a Bookworm Bash
Accessible Online Dating apps
Dateability Revolutionizes Accessible Online Dating
Swipeable Book Discovery
BookSwipr Helps You Find Personalized Book Matches With Simple Swipes
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Romance Reconciliation Spells
UrsulaSpells Aids Those Heartbroken with Digital Love Magic Services
Matchmaker-Trained AI Apps
Three Day Rule Launches 'Tai,' an AI Matchmaker and Dating Coach
Relationship Guide Platforms
Entie Strengthens Communication & Connection Through Guided Support
Modern Matchmaking Platforms
Marriage Mate Redefines Shaadi And Matrimony For Gen Z Connections
Singles Jewelry Collections
Tinder x Ian Charms' Collab Dropped for Uncuffing Season
Offline Dating Experiences
Beyond Debuts Social Club Prioritizing In Person Connections
Virtual Watch Parties
Together Watch Enables Synchronized Streaming And Chat With Friends Online
Breakup Trash Trucks
Tinder's The Ex-press Disposal Truck Picks Up Unwanted Belongings
AI Dating Adventures
Flipped Chat Offers Lifelike Virtual Girlfriend & Boyfriend Experiences
Digital Gift Makers
DearOne Lets Users Create And Send Personalized Virtual Gifts
Valentine's Day-Themed Drinkware
Thyme&Table Debuts Valentine's Day-Themed Home Goods in 2026
Proximity-First Friendship Apps
Friending Launched the Friending App to Foster Friendships
Men-Focused Deodorant Campaigns
AXE Canada Debuts the 'Smells Like a Date' Campaign
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
AI-Powered Romantic Chemistry Predictors
Xdate Presents the AI-Powered Chemistry Predictor
Solo Travel Matchmakers
EF Ultimate Break's Travel BFF Matchmaker Program Connects Gen Z
Dating App-Supported Fitness Events
Surf Dating Becomes HYROX's Partner in North America
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Couples Activity Planners
Dates A-Z Suggests Creative Date Ideas and Challenges for Couples
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Couple Friendship-Focused Apps
Doubles Social Helps Couples Find Platonic Friendships
Online Dating AI Assistants
The Facebook Dating Assistant Helps Users Find Better Matches
Steak-Inspired Dating Shows
Morrisons' Steak & Date Measures Compatibility in Steak Preferences
Credit-Based Dating Apps
Score Relaunches with Tiered Credit Verification
Romance Communication Assistants
Poised Cupid Edition Offers AI Support For Dating Confidence
Romantic Partner Meal Planners
Duocook Helps Couples Find Recipes, Plan Meals, & Sync Preferences
Romantic Delivery Service Bouquets
Deliveroo New Arrangements Collection Reflects Modern Romance
Authentic Self-Focused Dating Apps
The Glimr Dating App Places an Emphasis on Authenticity
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Real-World Connection Apps
DayOne IRL Dating App Focuses on In-Person Interaction Over Texting
Digital Touch Platforms
KissTouch Lets Users Send Realistic Feel Kisses And Connect Emotionally
Personalized AI Red Envelopes
YouCam Perfect App Users Can Now Create Custom Red Envelope Designs
Group Chat Insights
Discover WhatsApp Group Trends And Stats With ZapZipped’s Yearly Recaps
Foodie-Themed Singles Events
Knorr and Eventbrite are Connecting Singles in and Out of the Kitchen
Ai-Supported Smart Dating Tools
Facebook Dating Adds an AI Assistant for Swipe Fatigue
Verified Dating App Features
Bumble ID Verification Helps Users Confirm Their Identity to Matches
Social Media-Inspired Hookup Apps
Grindr Right Now Connects Users on a Real-Time Basis
Curated Professional Dating Apps
The Luxy Dating Service Screens Potential Matches
Niche Club Apps
Phictly Connects Fans of Books, Movies & Shows in Small, Engaged Groups
Poet-Driven Valentine's Day Campaigns
UrbanStems Partners with JB Copeland for V-Day
App Launch Templates
Dating App Template Enables Fast Niche Dating App Launches
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
AI Matchmaking Assistants
Bee by Bumble Helps Users Find More Meaningful Matches
Curated Romantic Hotel Getaways
The Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Hosted a 2026 V-Day Experience
Digital Tarot Platforms
Taroternity Delivers Free Personalized Tarot Readings Online
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
AI Social Companions
Future Match Provides AI-Powered Companionship For Friends And Partners
Valentine's-Ready Personalized Gifts
Wolt Launches New Personalized Gifts for its Shoppers
K-Drama Bakery Promotions
The Rakuten Viki x TOUS les JOURS Promotion is Here for Valentine's Day
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Online Shibari-Teaching Programs
Shibari Academy Positions Itself to Fight the Loneliness Pandemic
Authentic Connection Tools
Spark Dating’s Card-Based Approach Ignites Meaningful Conversations
Authentic Video Dating
Share AI-Guided Video Stories And Genuine Connections With Vibing
Couples Engagement Apps
LovOn Strengthens Relationships With Daily Questions, Games, & Activities
Gamified Fitness Platforms
uRace Motivates Athletes With Gamified Challenges & Global Competition
Event-Based Social Networking Applications
The Plus 1 App is Expanding into Florida
Book Discovery Platforms
Book Chat Noir Connects Readers Through Recommendations And Community
Romantic Seasonal Sneaker Ranges
The Converse Chucks in Love Range Celebrates Valentine's Day
Single Cook Connections
Knorr's #ServingSingles Empowers People to Spotlight Foodie Friends
Campus Matching Services
Date Drop By The Relationship Company Sends One Match Weekly
Emoji Party Games
Speedmoji Turns Emoji Texting Into A Fast-Paced Group Game For All
Intimacy-Redefining Promotional Campaigns
Lovense Offers Discounts and the Lover Set for V-Day
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Inclusive Valentine's Day Gifts
Hallmark's Valentine's Day Range Has Gifts for Friends and Family
Real-Time Video Matching
Call Me Maybe Connects Singles Through Fast, Fun 15-Minute Video Chats
AI-Driven Matching Features
Tinder Pilots Chemistry AI That Analyses Camera Roll for Compatibility
Paired-Down Social Media Platforms
Month Friend Boasts a New Experience in the Hyper-Digital World
Swipe Interface Restaurant Platforms
'Foodie Call' Helps Users Find Options for Meals
Top App Showcases
Discover, Explore, and Vote for the Year’s Top Compose Applications
Swipe-Based Group Planning Features
Roameo Launches its Swipe-to-Match Interface
Dating Assistant Tools
Datezy AI Date Assistant Generates Flirty Conversation Replies Instantly
Special Lunchtime Date Promotions
Panera Spotlighted Its Bagel Sandwiches for Valentine's Day
AI Date Planning
LoveList Creates Personalized Date Plans And Custom Couple Images
Day-Of Wedding Coordinators
Cheersy Connects Engaged Couples with Quality Event Professionals
Relationship Tracker Apps
Bazaï Helps You Reflect on and Chronicle Romantic Connections
Double Dating App Features
Tinder Double Date Helps to Take the Pressure Out of Meeting New People
Digital Gift Creators
Gifts QR Lets You Share Personalized Love Pages via QR Codes
Fall-Themed Merchandise Sets
The Dinner Service NY x Sunday Scaries Collab is Chic
Birthday Reminder Apps
CandlesUp Helps Users Track Birthdays and Stay Always Informed
Privacy-First Queer Dating Apps
The 'Throb' App Supports Expiring Private Photo Albums and More
Relationship Communication Assistants
TouchBase’s Smart Reminders Deepen Connections and Emotions
Profile Photo Enhancers
Dating Photo AI Boosts Your Dating App Matches with Optimized Photos
Digital Relationship Scrapbooks
Love by Notes Lets Couples Write Love Letters And Preserve Moments
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Newlywed Registry Bundles
Tesco Unveils Wedding Registry Bundles with an Assortment of Essentials
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Data-Comparing Social Apps
The Mutually App Matches Users Based on Their Digital Footprint
Couples-Focused Themed Card Decks
Partners are Human Boasts Guided Activities for Couples
Relationship Reminder Assistants
Occasion Alerts Helps Remember Dates and Send Custom Greetings
Birthday Management Apps
BN Provides Reminders, Gift Suggestions, And Birthday Planning Tools
Couple Entertainment Finders
Lovemood Curates Movies, Songs, And Games To Match Your Mood