Upcoming · Tulum · Nov 19–22, 2026

Tulum at Papaya Playa Project.

Velvet Ties is a human-led, AI-powered dating app that brings better introductions into real rooms. Membership includes access to Velvet Ties member events; Tulum is invite-only and attendance is confirmed separately.

Papaya Playa Project on the Caribbean coast in Tulum
Upcoming · TulumNov 19–22, 2026
50+real events before the app
Member accessrooms built for real introductions
IRL guidancewhich room to join and who to meet

One upcoming · two past rooms

The next room is Tulum.
These came before.

The Hamptons and New York have already happened. Here’s what a Velvet Ties room feels like.

Velvet Ties members gathered together during Hamptons Weekend
Past event · The Hamptons

Hamptons Weekend

Several homes, one weekend—afternoon tea, sunset sets, sound baths, dinners, and people worth knowing.

Guests in fur hats celebrating New Year’s Eve at Russian Eras in New York City
Past event · New York City

New Year’s Eve: Russian Eras

Fur hats, champagne, and a room that made a very big city feel unusually easy to enter.

For people who hate dating apps

Onboard once.
Then go mingle.

Use Velvet Ties as much—or as little—as you want. IRL Mode keeps the intelligence and removes the screen time.

IRL Mode can tell you which room to join and who to meet when you arrive.

  1. 01
    Chat once

    Tell your private AI matchmaker what matters. It helps write your bio and gives feedback on the photos you choose.

  2. 02
    Choose your mode

    Committed and Casual set your dating intent. IRL Mode helps take the next step offline.

  3. 03
    Get a real next step

    A scheduled date, the right event, or a person to meet in the room.

Membership opens the door

Meet online when you want.
Mingle in real life when you don’t.

Create your profile in Velvet Ties. Your private AI matchmaker can help schedule a date or point you toward an event worth attending.