Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Provow for hosts and professionals.

What is Provow?

Provow is a map-based marketplace for weddings and events in the United States. Posting is free for Hosts, and Provow is currently free for professionals. Instead of searching directories and reaching out one by one, you post your event as a pin on the map, and professionals can respond with proposals. Optional AI Concierge can draft outreach to relevant local professionals for you to review and approve. Provow does not charge a booking commission; professional service charges and terms are agreed directly.

What events can I use Provow for?

Weddings are our heart — and Provow works for far more. Couples and hosts use it for weddings, elopements, vow renewals, engagement parties, showers, quinceañeras, milestone birthdays, and anniversary parties. Businesses use it for conferences, trade shows and expos, product launches, corporate retreats, seminars, galas, and holiday parties. If your event needs vendors, you can post it.

Is Provow only for weddings?

No. Provow is best known for weddings and parties, and it works just as well for fundraisers, quinceañeras, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other celebrations — and for business events such as conferences, expos, trade shows, and retreats. You post the event, and professionals can respond with proposals.

What business events does Provow support?

Conferences, trade shows and expos, product launches, corporate retreats, seminars, networking events, and galas — along with the vendors they need: AV and production, staging and lighting, event photographers and videographers, interpreters and translators, catering, registration and event staffing, and transportation.

How is Provow different from typical wedding directories?

Most directories make you search listings and contact vendors one at a time. On Provow the flow is reversed: you post once, for free, and vendors respond to you with proposals. And Provow isn't wedding-only — parties and business events work the same way.

Who can use Provow?

Provow is built for two roles: Hosts planning a wedding or event, and professionals offering wedding and event services. Account type is chosen at sign-up.

What types of professionals can I find on Provow?

Provow covers venues, planners, photographers, videographers, photo booths, DJs, live music, emcees, makeup artists, hair stylists, caterers, bartenders, bakers, florists, decorators, balloon artists, lighting designers, officiants, rentals, audio/visual providers, transportation, and specialty services. You choose which services you need when you create your post, and professionals in those categories see your request. If you need several services, one post covers all of them — there's no need to create a separate post per vendor type.

Can I browse Provow without signing up?

Yes. Anyone can browse the public map, view active posts, and explore city and category pages without an account. You only need to sign up to create a post, send a proposal, or message on the platform.

Where is Provow available?

Provow currently serves the United States. Professional activity varies by location. Optional AI outreach is subject to availability and eligibility.

Is it free to post an event on Provow?

Posting, receiving proposals and messaging are free for Hosts. Provow does not charge a booking commission. Contracts, payments and any provider charges are agreed directly with the professionals you choose. Start with your event details and the services you still need; you can draft as a guest and create an account before publishing.

How do proposals work?

After your event is posted, local professionals who match your requested services can respond with proposals. Each proposal includes the professional's business name, a personal message, and their pricing — shown as a flat rate, a range, or a starting-at price — so you can compare offers side by side in one place. Reviewing a proposal doesn't commit you to anything. When one looks promising, reply in the in-platform inbox to ask questions or discuss details.

How does posting an event work?

Hosts share event details — date, location, guest count, and the services they need — on the map. Professionals who serve the area can see the request and respond with proposals that include pricing.

How does Provow work for Hosts?

Hosts post what they need — event details, location, and services requested — on the map. Local professionals respond with proposals, and AI Concierge can help organize relevant local matches for your review.

How do I choose a professional on Provow?

Hosts compare proposals side by side, view professional profiles, message directly, and choose the professional that best fits their needs and budget. Booking and payment are arranged directly between you and the professional.

What happens after I post my event?

Once your post is live, professionals can respond with proposals. Provow Concierge (/ai-concierge) may also help surface relevant local matches for your review.

Can I edit or close my post later?

Yes. You can return to your post to make updates, review activity, or close it at any time when you are no longer accepting proposals.

What happens to my post after the event date?

Posts close automatically once your event date has passed, so you won't keep receiving proposals for an event that's already happened. You can also close a post manually at any time from your dashboard — for example, once you've booked your team. Closed posts come off the public map and list, but you keep access to your post and its conversations from your account.

Can I select more than one service category?

Yes. Hosts can describe every service they need so a single post reflects the full event and attracts more relevant responses.

Can I message professionals before deciding?

Yes. Provow supports in-platform messaging so you can ask follow-up questions and review fit before moving forward.

Do I need to decide right away?

You are not required to accept a proposal. Take time to compare the responses and ask questions. Professionals may have their own availability, quote-validity and booking deadlines, so confirm those directly. Your post closes after its event date, or earlier if you close it.

Is it free to join Provow as a professional?

Currently free for professionals: creating a profile, browsing requests and sending proposals. Provow charges no per-lead fee or booking commission. Agree your scope, contract and payment terms directly with the Host. See the pricing explanation for the current policy. If a Host books you, you keep 100% of what you charge, and payment is arranged directly between you and the Host on the terms you agree.

How do I find event requests near me?

Browse the public map or Explore list and use the available location and service filters to find relevant requests. Read the event date, requested services and scope before responding. Private-address posts use an approximate public location; publicly displayed venue details may differ. You can begin a proposal before creating the Pro account required to send it.

What should I include in a proposal?

Every proposal includes your business name, a personal message to the host, and your pricing — as a flat rate, a range, or a starting-at price. The strongest proposals respond to the specifics of the post: mention the date, the area, and the services requested, and explain briefly why you're a good fit for that particular event. Hosts compare proposals side by side, so a clear, specific message and realistic pricing matter more than length.

Can I withdraw a proposal?

Yes. Your proposal activity lives on the My Proposals page, and you can withdraw any proposal at any time — for example, if your date becomes unavailable. Withdrawing simply removes that proposal; it doesn't affect your profile or your ability to respond to other requests.

Can I communicate with Hosts inside Provow?

Yes — once you've sent a proposal, conversation with the host happens through Provow's in-platform messaging, so questions, details, and follow-ups stay organized in one place. Early conversations stay privacy-conscious for both sides: you don't need to exchange personal contact information just to discuss an event. Provow doesn't sit in the middle of your booking — when you and a host agree to work together, the terms and payment are directly between you.

How do I improve my visibility on Provow?

Use a clear business name, describe your services and the areas you cover, and add photographs of your work. Write proposals that respond to each event’s details and answer questions clearly. A complete profile helps Hosts understand your business; it does not guarantee views, replies or bookings.

How do I appear on Provow’s city and category pages?

Provow publishes directory pages for each city and service category — for example, wedding DJs in Los Angeles — and your profile is included automatically once three things are true: you've chosen a category, you've set at least one service area, and your account is approved. No extra opt-in is needed. Photos are optional; a styled placeholder runs in their place until you add some. If you believe you should be visible and aren't, email support@pro-vow.com and we'll take a look.

What name do hosts see?

Hosts see your public display name everywhere on Provow — on proposal cards, your profile, and search results — so use the business or stage name you want to be known by. Your account email and personal details stay private. You can edit your display name anytime from your profile.

Why is my business listed on Provow if I never signed up?

Some Provow listings are unclaimed profiles built from publicly available business information, which helps hosts see who serves their area. If it's your business, you can claim the listing for free to manage the details, add photos, and start responding to event requests. If you'd rather not appear on Provow at all, request removal at pro-vow.com/vendor-takedown and we'll honor it.

What service areas can I cover as a professional?

Choose the cities and areas where you actually work, and keep your profile up to date. Use the public Explore filters to find requests in those areas. If your travel range or availability affects a particular event, explain it in your proposal.

Will Hosts see my contact information right away?

No. Provow doesn't show phone numbers, email addresses or websites on public profiles or event posts. Hosts and professionals talk through Provow messages first, and you decide if and when to share more.

What does Provow AI Concierge do?

Provow AI Concierge is an optional assistant that helps hosts take the first step of vendor outreach after posting an event. Once your event is live, it looks for relevant local professionals based on the services you requested and your event's location, organizes them for you to review, and can draft a personalized message to each. Nothing is sent automatically — you review every suggested professional and approve or edit every draft before any message goes out. It's there to save you the cold-start work of finding people and writing that first note; you stay in control of who you actually contact.

Does AI Concierge send emails automatically?

No. Every outreach draft is shown to you first, and nothing is sent until you explicitly approve it. You can edit the wording, change the tone, skip a suggested professional entirely, or stop at any point — the concierge never acts on your behalf without your approval.

Can I edit the outreach drafts?

Yes — every draft is fully editable before it sends. You can adjust the tone, rewrite the message in your own words, or add details the draft missed, and you approve each message individually. If a draft doesn't feel right, skip it; nothing goes out without you.

How are professionals selected?

The concierge starts from your post — the services you requested and your event's location — and uses Provow's directory to find local professionals who appear to match. The results are suggestions, not endorsements: Provow doesn't verify or guarantee any professional, and an occasional suggestion may be a weaker fit, which is exactly why every match is presented for your review before anything happens. You decide who's worth contacting.

Can I still browse professionals manually?

Yes — the concierge is optional, and nothing about it replaces browsing on your own. You can explore professionals through Provow's map, lists, and city and category pages whenever you want, and you can use both approaches on the same event: let the concierge organize a first round of outreach while you browse manually for anything it missed.

Is AI Concierge only for weddings?

No. The concierge works from whatever you post, so it supports any event type on Provow — weddings, birthdays, quinceañeras, anniversaries, corporate events, and private celebrations. If you can post it, the concierge can help organize the first step of outreach for it.

Is AI Concierge available in every country?

Not yet. AI Concierge outreach currently supports the United States. If outreach is not available in your country, you will see a clear message and can join the waitlist to be notified when it becomes available.

Why is AI outreach only available in certain regions?

AI Concierge sends real emails to real businesses on your behalf, so Provow enables outreach country by country to meet local email and compliance requirements. Outreach currently supports the United States.

What can I do if AI outreach is not available in my country yet?

You can still use Provow to post events, browse professionals, receive proposals, and message directly. You can also join the waitlist to be notified when AI outreach becomes available in your region.

I received an email from Provow Concierge — why, and how do I stop them?

Your business may have been contacted because its services and location appear relevant to a Host’s event. You do not need to set up AI Concierge to respond. Currently free for professionals. If you do not want further outreach, use the unsubscribe option in the email. Check the request and its details before deciding whether to respond.

What is the difference between a post and a proposal?

A post is created by a Host to describe an event and request services. A proposal is sent by a professional in response to that post.

What happens when I receive a proposal?

You can review the proposal, compare it with other responses, and decide whether to continue the conversation.

Can I receive multiple proposals for one post?

Yes. Multiple professionals may respond to the same request, giving Hosts more options to review.

Can I message through Provow?

Yes. Provow supports in-platform messaging so Hosts and professionals can continue the conversation more safely and clearly.

What does "Saved" mean?

Saved posts let both hosts and professionals bookmark event requests to revisit later.

Can I close a conversation?

Yes. You can archive conversations when they are no longer active, helping keep your inbox organized.

Can I share a post with someone else?

Yes. Public posts have a direct URL you can share with anyone. Guests can view shared posts, but must sign up to interact.

Does Provow verify or guarantee professionals?

Provow does not endorse, guarantee, or verify any vendor. Hosts are responsible for reviewing proposals, confirming credentials, and signing their own contracts.

How does Provow protect private addresses?

If your event is at a private address, Provow never displays it — your event appears on the map as a city and an approximate nearby area, not an exact pin, so professionals can tell whether you're in their service area without knowing where you live. If you've booked a public venue, you can show the venue name so professionals know exactly where they'd be working. Either way, your personal contact details stay private, and you decide what to share and when, in direct messages with professionals you choose.

How do I report something on Provow?

Use the report button on any post, message, proposal, or profile. Reports are reviewed promptly and kept confidential. For urgent safety concerns, email support@pro-vow.com.

Should I share personal contact details right away?

Provow encourages users to keep communication within the platform first and to avoid sharing private information too early.

When should I send payment?

Users should avoid sending payment until they are comfortable moving forward and have confirmed booking details and a written agreement directly with the professional.

How does Provow keep the platform safe?

Posts and messages are automatically reviewed before they go live, and anything on the platform can be reported in-app. Reports are reviewed promptly.

What happens if my content is blocked?

If something you post or send is flagged, you'll see a clear message explaining why and how to fix it. Most issues can be resolved by editing your content.

Can I switch between Host and professional in the same account?

No. Account type is confirmed during sign-up and cannot be changed later. If you want to use the other role, you'll need to create a new account.

How do I contact Provow?

For general inquiries, email contact@pro-vow.com. For customer support, email support@pro-vow.com. For AI Concierge questions, email concierge@pro-vow.com. For business partnerships, email partnerships@pro-vow.com.

How do I contact Provow about business partnerships?

For venue partnerships, co-marketing, affiliate opportunities, or business inquiries, contact partnerships@pro-vow.com.

How much does it cost to use Provow?

Provow is free for hosts — posting your event, receiving proposals, comparing them, and messaging professionals all cost nothing. Currently free for professionals: creating a profile, browsing event posts, and sending proposals cost nothing. Provow charges no commissions and takes no cut of what you and a professional agree to; booking and payment are arranged directly between you.

Why aren't my phone number, email or website on my profile?

That's by design. Provow keeps every professional's contact details off public pages. Hosts reach you with the Message button on your profile, and you get an email each time they do.

How do Hosts contact me?

Through the Message button on your profile, or by replying to a proposal you sent. You'll get an email, and the conversation is in your Inbox.

How do I get notified about new requests near me?

Set a request alert. Open Overview in your workspace (pro-vow.com/dashboard), find Request alerts and choose New alert. Pick your category and area, then Create alert. We'll email you when a Host posts a matching event. You can pause or delete alerts any time.

After I send a proposal, who starts the conversation?

The Host. Your proposal page stays read-only until the Host replies, and you'll get an email when they do.

How do I know what happened to my proposal?

Overview and My proposals show each proposal's status: Sent, In conversation, Booked, Declined, Withdrawn or Expired.

Why isn't my profile showing on city pages?

A profile appears once setup is complete: a business name, a category, at least one service area and a short bio. You can choose up to 10 service areas.

How is Provow different from The Knot or WeddingWire?

They work in opposite directions. On a directory, professionals maintain listings and couples browse and reach out to them one by one. Provow reverses it: you post your event once — date, location, budget, what you need — and it appears as a pin on the map, where local professionals find you and send proposals directly. Instead of contacting vendors and waiting to hear back, you compare the proposals that come to you. Provow charges no commissions, communication stays on the platform, and Provow does not endorse, guarantee, or verify any professional — you review each proposal and decide who fits. Many people use directories and Provow together; they answer different questions.

Is Provow an alternative to The Knot for vendors?

Provow is another way to find event opportunities: Hosts post their requirements, and you decide which requests to answer. You set your pricing, send a proposal and discuss the details directly with the Host. Currently free for professionals, with no lead fee or booking commission. Compare the workflow and current policies with your other options.

How is Provow different from Zola for wedding professionals?

On Provow, the Host posts an event request and you decide whether to respond. You write the proposal, set your pricing and continue the conversation in your Inbox. Currently free for professionals, with no lead fee or booking commission. Choose the channels that fit how you want to find and manage work.

Can I use Provow instead of WeddingPro to find wedding clients?

You can use Provow as another channel for finding wedding and event requests. Browse public posts, consider whether the service, location, date and scope fit, then send a proposal. Currently free for professionals, with no lead fee or booking commission. Keep your profile current so Hosts can understand your business.

How is Provow different from other wedding vendor sites?

Most wedding sites are directories or lead platforms. A directory lists businesses and you contact them. A lead platform takes your inquiry and sells it to several businesses at once. Provow is neither. You post your event, it goes on a map, and the professionals who serve your area send you proposals. Nobody buys your name, nobody pays to rank higher, and nothing is taken if you book. The practical difference: on a directory you do the reaching out. Here they do.

Does Provow have preferred vendors?

No. Nobody pays for placement, nobody ranks higher by paying, and there is no list to buy into. Venues often keep a preferred vendor list, and on many of those a business pays an annual fee or a share of each booking to be on it. That's their arrangement and some lists are genuinely earned — but it isn't how Provow works. What you see here is who serves your area and who answered your post.