How event vendor booking works
Vendors create profiles with packages, pricing, and availability. Planners search by category, location, and filters. They send booking requests, confirm details, and pay a deposit to secure the date. Remaining payments are scheduled as milestones and paid to the vendor as each one is charged.
Vendor discovery
Planners can search Cenvi by vendor type (catering, venue, photography, etc.), location, price range, and availability. Vendors show real-time availability from their synced calendars. Pricing is visible upfront.
Booking flow
After selecting a vendor and packages, the planner submits a booking request. The vendor approves or declines. Once approved, the planner pays the deposit. Additional milestone payments are triggered before or after the event. Funds are released to the vendor when the booking is marked complete.
Deposits and milestone payments
Deposits and milestone payments are charged on a schedule and settled to the vendor through Stripe Connect. Cenvi takes its fee on the charge and never holds the money in between.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a vendor on Cenvi?
Search vendors by category and location, select packages, send a booking request, and pay the deposit once the vendor approves.
What is a vendor booking platform?
A vendor booking platform connects planners with service providers. Cenvi enforces deposits, milestone payments, and real availability.
How do event deposits work?
Deposits secure the vendor for your date. On Cenvi, the deposit is charged up front and paid directly to the vendor.
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