Different Tropes for Different Folks: Grapevine’s Shopping Districts Partner Up With Romance Themes

12 Feb 2025

News, Client Feature Article, Quality of Life

This article originally appeared on and was written for Grapevine Economic Development by Golden Shovel Agency.

February shopping leans into love, but Grapevine’s retail, restaurant, and dining options have romance covered 52 weeks a year. Whether date night includes family fun, fine dining, or a stroll through downtown, a distinctive experience awaits. Need to dig deeper for inspiration? Let’s explore Grapevine through love-covered lenses – more specifically motion picture camera lenses – with different tropes for different folks.

Teen Romance: Grapevine Mills and Destination Retail

Back in the 80s and 90s, every teenage love story had at least one scene at the mall and received bonus points if it featured both an escalator and a food court. These days, naysayers would have you believe that kind of organic hangout doesn’t happen anymore, but the innovative team at Grapevine Mills begs to differ. With a dynamite collection of retail and entertainment, it’s the perfect backdrop for a coming-of-age romance. No cinematographer could resist, and 4 million visitors agreed in 2024 according to Placer.ai.

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About The Author

Ashley Mott

Lead Copywriter

Department: Content

Crafting Stories that Drive Community Growth

As a Lead Copywriter for Golden Shovel Agency, Ashley crafts compelling economic development content to help our clients attract and retain businesses and talent. Whether working with rural, suburban, or urban communities, Ashley finds joy in capturing the heart of a community through thoughtful website copy and custom content. She also supports marketing and strategic planning projects, conducting stakeholder interviews and providing in-depth analysis to help clients achieve their goals.

Ashley brings 7 years of experience in local journalism covering economic development news and local governments to her role. Her passion for community storytelling and experience in communications allows her to bring a fresh perspective to Golden Shovel’s work in empowering economic growth through storytelling.

Ashley is a Wochit Certified Video Creator, holds a Poynter-Gatehouse Social Media Strategy Certification, and is a Hootsuite Social Marketing Certified Professional, demonstrating expertise in video creation, social media strategy, and online marketing.

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