Post once. Local Pros come to you.

Provow is a free, map-based marketplace for weddings and events. You post your event once — the date, location, and the services you need — and local professionals respond with proposals you can compare side by side. There is no posting fee and no commission. You message pros in one inbox, choose who fits, and book directly with them. Instead of searching directories and sending the same inquiry over and over, your post does the work.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it free to post an event on Provow?

Yes — posting an event on Provow is free for hosts, and it stays free. There's no posting fee, no subscription, and no charge to receive proposals, message professionals, or compare them side by side. You only ever pay the professionals you choose to hire, on the terms you agree with them directly — Provow doesn't take a commission or a cut of your bookings. Creating a post takes about two minutes: your event type, date, location, and the services you're looking for.

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.

What should I include in my event post?

The essentials are your event type, date, location, expected guest count, and the services you're looking for. From there, a sentence or two of detail goes a long way: the style or feel you're going for, anything you've already booked, and any must-haves all help professionals send proposals that actually fit your event. You don't need a budget figure to post, though sharing a range can lead to more realistic pricing from the start.

How quickly will I hear from professionals?

It varies — there's no set timeline and no guaranteed response. What matters most is your location, the services you need, and how far out your event is. Provow launched in Los Angeles and Orange County, so professional coverage is strongest in Southern California today and growing elsewhere. If you'd rather not wait, the optional AI Concierge can start a first round of outreach for your approval right after you post.

What kinds of professionals can I find on Provow?

Provow covers more than 20 wedding and event categories — venues, planners, photographers, videographers, DJs, live music, emcees, photo booths, makeup artists, hair stylists, caterers, bartenders, bakers, florists, decor, balloon artists, lighting, officiants, rentals, audio/visual, 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 communicate with professionals inside Provow?

Yes — conversations happen in Provow's built-in inbox, so questions, details, and proposals stay in one organized place instead of scattered across email threads and DMs. You can message professionals directly from their proposals and keep separate conversations going with several pros while you compare. Because messaging stays on the platform, you don't have to share your personal phone number or email while you're still deciding.

How do I choose between proposals?

Compare the basics side by side first: pricing, what's included, and how specifically each professional responded to your event. Then go deeper on the ones that stand out — ask questions in the inbox, look at their profile and portfolio, and do the same diligence you'd do for any business you hire, since Provow doesn't endorse or verify professionals. There's no penalty for asking several pros the same question. The right fit is usually whoever combines fair pricing with answers that show they understood your event.

Do I need to decide right away?

No — there's no deadline and no obligation. Your post stays active until your event date (or until you close it), and you can take your time comparing proposals, asking questions, and reviewing each professional before you commit to anyone. You're never required to pick a professional through Provow at all; if none of the proposals fit, you can simply let the post close. Booking terms, timing, and payment are always worked out directly between you and the professional you choose.

Does Provow charge anything when I book a professional?

No. Provow doesn't add booking fees, service fees, or markups, and doesn't take a commission from your booking. The price you agree with a professional is the full price — payment, contracts, and terms happen directly between you and them. Provow's role ends at the introduction; the booking is yours.

What if I've already booked some of my vendors?

That's common — just post for the services you still need. If your venue is booked, you can mark that on your post and display the venue name, which helps the remaining professionals understand the setting they'd be working in. One post covers everything that's left, whether that's one service or five.

Can I post more than one event?

Yes — each event gets its own post and its own pin on the map, with its own services, proposals, and conversations. If you're planning several celebrations — say, an engagement party and the wedding itself — keeping them as separate posts keeps the proposals organized. There's no fee for additional posts.

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.

Is Provow available in my city?

You can post an event anywhere in the U.S., and professionals anywhere can browse and respond. That said, Provow launched in Los Angeles and Orange County, so Southern California has the strongest professional coverage today; other regions are growing. Posting is free everywhere, so even outside SoCal it costs nothing to put your event on the map — and the optional AI Concierge can help you start outreach in any area.

How does AI Concierge help Hosts?

AI Concierge is an optional assistant that can take the first step of outreach off your plate. After you post, it looks for relevant local professionals based on your requested services and event location, organizes them for you to review, and prepares a draft message to each one you select. Nothing is ever sent automatically — you approve or edit every draft before it goes out, and you can ignore the concierge entirely and simply wait for proposals instead.

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 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. For professionals, creating a profile, browsing event posts, and sending proposals are also free during the launch phase. Provow charges no commissions and takes no cut of what you and a professional agree to; booking and payment are arranged directly between you. As the platform grows, paid options for professionals are planned — hosts will stay free.