Luvvly runs intimate blind speed dating events for relationship ready singles—daters get set up on 6 to 9 one-on-one introductions per session at charming local venues. Each event is age curated to ensure everyone is at similar life stages.
It’s a unique no host, web app guided experience where participants show up and check in with a selfie and a fun fact. Every 10 minutes, their web app shows them who to meet next, allowing people to find each other, mimicking a natural encounter.
So far, over 20,000+ singles have ditched the apps to attend weekly events and meet their future person IRL.
We host age ranged straight, WLW, and bisexual events every week —with many repeat daters using Luvvly as a healthier dating routine than swiping.
Active cities: NYC, Washington DC, Portland OR, Seattle WA, San Francisco CA, and more soon!
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Low pressure speed dating | Founded 2023
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I was tired of dating apps, so I went speed dating. I was surprised when I actually enjoyed it.
“The company that ran ours, called Luvvly, had gotten some good local press and claims to have made speed dating a more pleasant, less awkward experience.”
March 2024 · National · Online · Laura Wheatman Hill
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A Portland Power Couple Wants to Revolutionize Speed Dating
“With dating apps, it tends to feel like you’re shopping for someone,” Gydosh says. “That process in itself is not very fulfilling.” “Or very romantic,” Sky adds.
December 2023 · Portland · Print & online · Bennett Campbell Ferguson
Some luvvly numbers:
4.9 ⭐️
rating on google across hundreds of reviews4,000+
in person first dates per month20,000+
community members looking for love off the apps100+
events per monthadditional data available on request
Note: we're building a more systematic way to track relationships formed at our events. Based on what daters have shared with us directly: dozens of confirmed relationships and a handful of engagements so far.
Video testimonials
We have consented release for each participant in these interviews - feel free to quote anything directly for use in your story. These were filmed in 2026 with our founder Joe interviewing. Please use anonymous names for participants if quoting directly.
How we can work with you
FOUNDER INTERVIEW
On-record conversation with Michelle or Joe — phone, video, or email Q&A. Available typically within 1-2 weeks.
Email us from the form on the bottom of the page to set up a time.
ATTEND AND OBSERVE
Show up to any event as an observer — blend in, talk to attendees after, etc. Since our format is app led and designed to blend in without an in person host or reserved seating, you can go to any upcoming event and sit amongst the love and flirtation without disrupting.
ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE
Try Luvvly yourself. The full experience — first-person essay gold. We'll comp your ticket and pair you with an age range that works best.
AUDIO PODCAST
Founder available for podcast appearances or recorded audio narration pieces. Can do live ambient sound from a venue + interview with the founder and/or attendees.
ATTENDEE VOICES
We regularly interview our daters at events on camera — candid interviews captured with their full consent and release. No PR polish, just real people talking about their experience. Any of these clips are available to be quoted or direct use in your story.
DATA ON REQUEST
We have proprietary event data we haven't published — by city, return-attendee patterns, WLW vs. straight, etc. If a specific number would make your story, ask and we'll check what we can share.
CONTACT
We’re happy to collaborate and help in any way to ensure you get the best story possible - you can also skip the form if that’s easier and email us directly at hi@luvvlydating.com