Low-pressure speed dating

If the apps have been a killjoy to your dating experience, Luvvly is a great alternative! I really appreciate the laidback environment created by the “no host” aspect. It feels more natural to move around a space without someone dinging an annoying bell!

The process is really easy to navigate in general and Joe (your “pocket wingman”) is such a great support when needed. The communication from signing up to completing your desired match submissions is so clear and easy to follow. Plus, it’s an excuse to explore the city and try new spots!

Luvvly is an Easy way to meet singles, and I appreciate that the automation also has a real human touch to combine the best of both worlds.

cool event! A nice atmosphere, felt very safe, everything was communicated super well by the event coordinators. Had a nice time!

Went to one in Portland. It was very well organized! Easy to join, no need to download any apps, everyone fills out a little about themselves so you instantly see something about the person you’re meeting to help with the conversations. It was a much better experience than the apps. Definitely recommend!

I've been to a couple Luvvly Dating events so far and had fun each time. This time around, was so much more relaxed and confident and had a great time and even met a couple people I'd genuinely like to hangout with! :) Even just as friends and nothing romantic comes of it, still an awesome experience! ✨️

What a fun, relaxed and low pressure way to meet people! I totally recommend it and will be going again!

It’s a great way to get out of your comfort zone and set aside all the dating app filters. Chemistry and good vibes can’t be felt through pictures and prompts! I had so much fun, I’d recommend it to any of my single friends.

Well-organized! It’s designed to be very intentional but manages to keep things low-pressure/fun at the same time. Definitely worth trying Luvvly’s events as a cool alternative to only using the apps to date.

I attended a luvvly speed dating event recently, this was my first time trying any sort of dating event. I had a lot of fun, I met some cool people and even got a couple of matches!

The only thing I wish I had the option to select "friend" matches. There were a few people I loved talking to, but had no romantic interest in.

Overall it was a great experience!

I've been to two events and they're well organized at cute venues. Everyone I've spoken to has been kind and I would recommend it to a friend.

Such a great experience and I'm so glad I did it. Keep up the great work and thanks for such a rad service.

Luvvly is a fun way to meet a lot of people in a short amount of time. Skip the online dating nonsense and meet people in person. They choose great neutral meeting spots, set you up with up to 8 blind dates in about 2 hrs, and give you ice breaker prompts to get the conversation going if you need them. Super low-key, as much as dating can be. And even if you don’t match with anyone you get to meet cool people and learn from them. Great dating practice if not anything else.

Great concept. Felt like I was just hanging out in a bar with the added bonus of meeting people. Excited to try more events.

Great experience! I was pretty nervous before, but everyone was very nice and easy to talk to, that let me relax and just enjoy the time. It goes by faster than you think! I made three matches with people I had great conversations with, even in the limited time. Excited to see what comes of them :-)

Tried this after clicking on an ad and I was pleasantly surprised! The whole setup was easy enough to follow and intimate enough (only six other participants) that I didn’t need to worry about the event going long. I met (and matched) with some great folks in a much easier way than spending hours on phone apps hoping the person I message will message me back! I will say I didn’t need to use the Luvvly prompts in most cases, but it was nice to have as a backup. Highly recommend!

Had a great time! Absolutely no pressure. Feels good to get out and meet new people. Very well organized. Would definitely recommend to my friends!

The event was really well organized. I didn’t know how the phone component was going to work, but it was actually really easy! I had a fun time meeting singles! Will attend again!

I thought that not having a host would be an issue, but it honestly took off a lot of pressure and made it more fun! But the best part was that at the end of the night you selected the people you were interested online and the next day any pairs would get sent to you. This meant there were no awkward scenarios of trying to ask for someone’s number in the moment and you could just focus on your time with the person. Hopefully I don’t need to go again, but if I do I would happily go to another Luuvly event.

Had a good time and had to come out of my comfort zone. This was a good breathe of fresh air

Loved the app while speed dating. Giving prompts in case there is a lull in conversation, a way to make notes to yourself and also check qualities you liked about them.

It was a great experience, I would definitely recommend if you want to get away from the apps.

My personal experience using this app has been amazing I have recommended this to all my single friends nothing but good outcome fun dates drink new people. Honestly this is a very refreshing way to meet real potential new dates. The journey is just starting thanks Luvvly for a great fun experience.

I love how low pressure and smooth this experience was, it was such a fun and easy process, will definitely be doing it again!

The logistics and overall set up of Luuvly is top tier - not too many dates, just enough time, doesn’t feel overly organized/having to approach someone made it feel much more organic, and no pressure to approach someone afterwards for their contact info

Would highly recommend — will probably do again

Really fun event! Great way to meet new people in person and get off the apps! The atmosphere was very relaxing and put me at ease immediately. The event was really organized overall. I would 100% do it again.

My first Luvvly experience exceeded my expectations, and now I’m recommending it to all my single friends (so if that’s you, give it a try). It’s a no-host format that truly feels like a casual meeting of singles at a bar where people approach each other in real life - a lost art and very refreshing in a world full of endless swiping!

Was fun to get out there :) I made a match and we will see what happens! Found it helpful to meet in person, I don’t think I would have tried to match the person I liked during the speed dates on a dating app. Overall had a fun and entertaining time.

It’s all true…swiping is over! Meet people in real life! Way more fun, less awkward, and successful than I expected!

One of the best speed dating events I’ve been to. There’s no host and you are always moving around. It’s right amount of people 6-7 to talk to without feeling overwhelmed. Had a fun time!

First time I’ve ever speed dated but was really fun! Venue was perfect for this event! Will def do again

It was a good experience! Went on 7 mini dates, everyone was nice and I had good conversations. I would recommend.

I've attended a few Luvvly events and have consistently enjoyed the experience. The venues are comfortable, conducive to conversation, and serve good food and beverages. The communications from the hosts are timely, friendly, and thorough - you know exactly what to expect from the event. The website matcher/timer used during events works perfectly - you don't have to watch a clock or work hard to find the next date. Lastly, interesting people attend the events so you're guaranteed to at least have some entertaining conversations.

10/10 experience! It’s speed dating definitely made modern. You check in at the beginning of the night when you get to the venue. You put some identifiers, interests, and take a selfie so your dates can find you throughout the night. The speed dating part was cute. So for ours we had 8 dates for the night, 10 minutes each. On your phone (on the same luvvly check in website) it will show you your date’s name, selfie, physical identifiers and interests. Once you find them, the website refreshes and a 10 minute counter begins. Prompts will appear on the screen and you can use them to help keep the conversation going. At the end of each date, the screen will refresh and you can take some quick notes about your date (for your eyes only). At the end of the night you submit your matches (who you’d want to see again; a screen will appear with everyone you met that night, their age, name, selfie, etc.), and then 24h later (it was honestly less time) you see who matched with you! It was a super easy and comfortable experience, perhaps one of the most positive speed dating experiences I’ve ever had. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a fun, structured way of meeting singles in the city!

Very professionally run and i felt well-supported through the whlle experience. Met some very nice people and will likely go on a couple real dates. 100x better than app dating.

I really enjoyed the Luvvly experience. Im not tech savvy and this was so easy to follow along w guided prompts - easy to find dates - and great people. The behind the scenes folks are all super helpful!! I felt very cared for during the whole process!!

Honestly I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this, but it was such a lovely and refreshing experience! Way better than the dating apps and the moderator was so kind when I had an issue, they were able to help me solve it quickly and efficiently! I met some cool people as well :)

This was a fun way to spend a Tuesday evening! The "host" texts make you feel like you're not on your own, which is comforting and more personal than I expected.

There was consistent communication from the organizers, even when I thought I'd be late, they helped me out. The event was in a beautiful location, and the dates felt like a good length. I recommend Luvvly, especially if you feel like you need practice with first dates! You'll meet people and learn a lot.

The experience was excellent. From start to finish communications were clear and easy-to-follow, and the event itself was super well-organized. I had a genuinely awesome time and would highly recommend this to any single person looking to meet new people.

Was a interactive and unique experience, put all the apps away and meet people in person. Love it

speed dating for the modern age. no 2 seater tables with a timer at the front of the room. just people mingling in a bar space, guided by prompts on your phone. i liked that the group was small - meeting ~6-8 people for 9min each allowed us to actually have a conversation. everyone was nice and normal and I left with 2 connections!

Never done this before was a great experience getting out and chatting with people IN PERSON. Everyone was on the same page and the app / virtual host was great!

Last night I met 7 handsome men whom most of them I thought could be interesting to get to know further. The environment was chill, and layed back. Everyone was kind, respectful, and polite.

Awesome speed dating experience! You get 10 minutes per speed date, some questions and a fun fact to break the ice and help the convo along, and you find each of your dates at the venue via their description. It’s super fun!

Joe, one of Luvvly’s founders, was very helpful and kind when I signed up for the speed dating event. I’ve helped a few times before at these events, and, overall, the atmosphere is great. I even saw a few promising connections made! I recommend you go to at least one event if you’re on the fence; you never know who you'll meet!

Not your mother’s speed dating. No obvious signs or hosts fun to be able to meet other single people in a bar and not feel weird talking to them

Yes I had a great time venue was nice people were good nothing really happened but I am willing to try again in the future

I am always up for new experiences and am looking for women to date. I saw that Luvvly had a woman for woman option in my age range and thought I would try it. I got to meet six lovely women from different walks of life and actually got a match. We're getting together for coffee this weekend.

The process was clear and self directed, 10 minute dates with a couple minutes in between. The venue Bar Carla was light and spacious with plenty of tables for one on one conversations.

I had a good time, I think overall it’s a pretty good model. There were a couple things I think they could improve, but they do what they do well and it worked.

What a Luvvly experience (pun intended!). The set up was well done and easy to follow - it helped calm my nerves for the evening having all of the information set up so well and the event be well organized. The actual event went smoothly, instructions were clear, and everyone I met was wonderful and kind. Such a positive experience I would highly recommend giving this a try!

it was a sweet fun moment for us “older” fun ladies thanks for making it happen met some good friends 🩵🩵🩵

At first I wasn’t sure about this speed dating. The venue had the best Mexican food and drinks though. The dates were quick, I think they should be like 5 min longer. I was enjoying myself, but really wasn’t sure of the event’s vibe. In the end, I was surprised to get as many ladies who were interested in me. That made me feel good. So if anything, the results of the event gave me warm fuzzies. Hence the 4 stars.

Super fun experience! Very organized, easy and it was great that there were the same number of men and women. Biggest complaint is there are not enough events for older age groups and the older age groups fill up extremely fast!

If looking for an optimal experience and fun evening out with low pressure in a relaxed atmosphere ~ this is the place. Whether you’re testing out the waters or on an intentional journey, Luuvly has curated a light and easy night where you are more than likely to expand your social network and or meet that special someone.

The Luvvly speed dating event was fun, and I met a lot of good people. The communication was excellent, especially for a no-host event, and the transitions weee seamless.

I appreciate how this event was structured and I had an enjoyable experience! Would consider doing it again :)

Easy to navigate with the platform. Everyone was attentive and kind! Definitely worth the time and money.

I was pleasantly surprised with my experience and really enjoyed myself. Everyone I met was quality and it was much less painful than anticipated. I will definitely do it again and would highly recommend this as an alternative to the apps.

I had fun getting to know people and it was an evening of great conversations. Definitely a nice change from the dating apps.

Cool event, very relaxed and at a good location. I had a great time and talked to cool people

Such a fun, low key way to meet singles in real life vs the endless dating apps trap. Had lots of good chats and laughs during my first event and highly recommend

Modern Speed dating. Easy going approach. low key, the event I attended took over a bar on a Tuesday evening. Well organized, with plenty of reminders and encouragement.

10min dates.

I went to my very first event last night and had a great time! I went in with hopes of just trying a new experience and talking to people I might not have on my own. I highly reccomend trying this out and having an open mind! It's much easier than the apps

Well organized and a good setup to meet people in person. I had 10 minutes to chat with prospective matches, which was enough time to get a vibe and see if I wanted to learn more.

Really cool experience. No awkwardness. Everybody was open, chill, and kind. Luvvly’s tech made for a seamless evening. Lots of fun!

Really great experience. Not awkward at all. Everybody was open and super chill and down to have a good time. Luvvly’s tech was super cool, intuitive, and made for a seamless evening.

Pretty cool format. The time with each person flies by, but you get enough time to decide who to connect with later.

It was set up well, and the location was easy to find. Will do again, it was a great way to get off the apps.

The organizer did a great job communicating and making sure we all had a positive experience! Overall very well run, and would definitely recommend!

Excellent experience, and the event was easy to follow using the app. I would recommend this company and do it again sometime.

Really great experience. The texting contact especially was very friendly and helpful. I would certainly do another one.

I had a great experience. Everyone I met was kind and shared my frustration with the superficiality of online dating. The 10 minutes allotted for each person is an ideal opportunity to gauge if there’s a connection between you and the other person.

The hosts do a great job setting everyone up for a positive experience. A nice alternative to swiping on a dating app.

Great experience and user interface, and a really helpful support team! The longer dates and smaller pool of people to meet were particularly nice. And being able to use my phone for the event removed most of the difficulties I've found with other speed-dating experiences.

They have great customer service and the events usually have a balanced gender ratio which is what you want in speed dating

Dating in 2025 is difficult and frustrating. Luvvly has done a good job at making the dating process a bit better. I liked the flow of the event, and the attendees were all people that I’m glad I had a chance to meet, regardless of matching. This take on modern speed dating seems to work well, and I’d genuinely recommend it to friends!

Pretty fun!! Was interesting meeting and chatting with a handful of new people that I might not have met otherwise. Everyone was pretty nice and easy to chat with.

Absolutely fabulous experience with the queer speed dating event! Well choreographed process, easy to understand and navigate, funny and helpful hosts, amazing venue! I cannot sing enough praise for Luvvly Dating organizers!

I really liked this set up. Nice amount of time and people, prompts, support, space, etc. it felt casual but intimate and was just more fun than I expected. I made a match too.

Luvvly genuinely organized such a well-rounded event all the way in NYC that me and my best friend got to attend! Not only did we get to relax and socialize in a beautiful space, but had so much fun engaging with dates that we wouldn’t have met otherwise. Their team does a wonderful job with making the experience of speed dating something modern and all the while fit each person individually, giving you a chance to really express yourself and chat about fun/deep topics. Try it out!🎀

Just enjoyed my second speed dating event through Luvvly. Really enjoy these events and always meet incredible people. They have made many improvements to their events since my first and second time. I look forward to attending future events!

I highly recommend. Moderately structured meeting people is way better than swiping on dating sites. I was really impressed and had a good time. I'm definitely going to attend again.

This is such a fun experience! You’ll meet a lot of great folks and maybe come away with a connection. Either way you’ll have fun! This beats the dating apps any day.

Luvvly gets you off dating apps and into the real world to meet potential dates in person. It's popular, so you know every event you will meet actual people and have a better chance at dating success!

Dating in general can be tough nowadays in NYC but speeding dating looks fun 😁 but be able to do it in the right environment is important. Luvly dating is a new social able event to meet fine gentleman or young compatible woman. The experience is a fun way to meet someone but please have your phone ringer because 10 mins can go fast but glad luvly gives you time to meet someone

Fantastic service and communication! I attended a few different events and was very pleased with the organization, communication, and format. When I needed technical/billing support, the response was very fast and resolved my issue immediately. I refer my friends to this service all the time and would highly recommend Luvvly events as an alternative to dating apps!

Thanks again to Luvvly and keep up the good work!

I’ve gone to other speed dating events and this was my third one. It was very different and interesting 😄 the venue and the environment was just great. So laid back. I would do it again honestly.

It was a good experience, a lot of nice people. It was nice to talk to people face to face.

Very fun, fast paced event! Great way to meet new people. It was a well curated experience. The format of finding each other without a physical host made the experience feel more natural and less daunting. 10/10!

I had a great time meeting new people. I was nervous about it but I’m glad a have it a chance.

I had a very seamless, positive experience. There were more men than women, so there was a short break which was needed in between dates. Nothing was awkward, but I do think adding some sort of preemptive information about your date would be helpful (age, location, zodiac sign) All of the men were pretty different as far as personality but all very good looking. A good gamut of personalities, aesthetics and tastes; all were easy to talk to even though I didnt necessarily find a match. I would definitely try again

Went to a really fun event - just left so I don't know about my matched, but either way it was a great time and so glad I went. If you're on the fence, give it a try!

Had a great time at Queer Women speed dating! It was well organized and planned. Luvvly did a great job at picking the location and ensuring everything went smoothly. Would 100% do again.

It's a simple yet effective way to date with all the pressure taken off of you. I recommend Luvvly Dating if you're more so an introvert because of that but it definitely works for all types!

Great, laid back setup. I really like the idea that these events are casual feeling. Definitely not your typical speed dating event. Would recommend to anyone that’s looking to meet someone without the dating apps.

I had a great experience with luvvly so far, they have a nice diversity of venues with enjoyable ambiance’s. The events have been seamless so far and if I had any questions they were quick to respond, even if was to give me moral support. Efficient and enjoyable way to meet new people, looking forward to the next one!

LOVE this experience!! I was so over the regular dating apps and wanted to try something different - if you're feeling the same way, you HAVE to try this. It's so much fun, so easy, and really low stakes. I can't recommend it enough - I can't wait for my next event.

When it comes to dating, I have tried almost every dating app there is. Luvvly is a no-brainer for people tired of apps. The service is unlike anything I've used in the past, and it is so refreshing. For anyone skeptical of speed dating, this will change your mind. It's modern, it's fun, it's a must for people who have tried other services and need something that's new and works

Ditch the APPS and go on LUVVLY! Met my gf at my second event. Recommending to all my friends. 5 stars!