For hosts

From idea to party in 7 steps

Here's the whole journey: post your request, compare bids, book your vendor, and pay securely — all in one place.

1

Post your request

Tell us about your event: the date, location, guest count, and what you need — catering, a DJ, a venue, or all of the above. Add a budget per category (or mark it 'Undecided or unlimited'), upload vibe photos, and set a 'Respond by' deadline so vendors know when you need answers.

requestforparty.app/rfps/new
Real Request for Party screen: the post-your-request form with title, vibe, photos, headcount, location, dates, and category budgets
2

Vendors send you bids

Local vendors whose category and service area match your event get notified and send you offers with a price and a message. You can watch them arrive on your request page, and vendors can ask you questions — and you can answer — before anyone commits.

Your request · Bids
DJ Nova
DJ & music · "4 hours, full sound + lights included"
$850
Cake by Rae
Cake & desserts · "3-tier confetti cake, feeds 60"
$240
Spin City DJs
DJ & music · "Includes MC services"
$1,100
3

Compare and award a winner

Compare bids side by side, check each vendor's profile and reviews, and invite co-hosts to vote on their favorite. When you're ready, you (the original host) pick the winner — per category, or one vendor for the whole event.

Your request · Award
Cake by Rae
2 co-host votes · Awarded
Winner
Sweet Layers Co.
Cake & desserts
Select
4

Pay the deposit to lock it in

Once you award a winner, you pay a 20% deposit by card or bank transfer to secure the booking. The money is held safely — the vendor only gets paid out after the event, and we keep a small platform fee (10% of the total, or $100, whichever is less).

Checkout · Deposit
Cake by Rae — total$240.00
Deposit due today (20%)$48.00
Balance due before event$192.00
Card
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Pay $48.00 deposit
5

Chat with your vendor

After the deposit, a private chat opens between you and your vendor. Nail down the details — arrival time, song list, flavor choices — without sharing your personal phone number or email.

Chat · Cake by Rae
Hi! Excited to make your cake. Any color theme?
Yes! Hot pink and gold. Can you deliver by 3pm?
Absolutely — see you at 3! 🎂
Type a message…
6

Pay the balance before event day

We'll email you reminders one month, one week, and one day before the event. Pay the remaining balance from your dashboard anytime before the big day — same secure checkout as the deposit.

requestforparty.app/dashboard
Real Request for Party screen: the host dashboard with your RFPs, bids received, and vendor reviews
7

Party, confirm, and review

After the event, both you and the vendor confirm it took place — that releases the payout. Then leave a review with photos to help the next host find their perfect vendor.

Review · Cake by Rae
"The cake was stunning AND delicious — guests are still talking about it…"
+ photo

Ready to plan your party?

Posting is free. You only pay when you've found a vendor you love.

Post your first request