Family and friends celebrating together at an outdoor backyard party

Celebrations start here

Find the people who make it unforgettable.

Discover trusted local vendors—or post your event once and let the right ones come to you.

Service
Location
Browse first. Share event details when you’re ready.

Guided start

Start with what you know.

Describe the event in your own words. We'll ask only what's missing.

What are you planning?

Share your plans → Vendors send offers → You choose

Free to start • About 2 minutes • You stay in control

A family celebrating a child's birthday party with a cake in the backyard
A balloon decor vendor assembling a colorful balloon garland for an event
Children playing on a colorful bounce house set up by a party rental vendor

For vendors

See the requests that fit your business.

Create your profile once. We'll use your services, location, and availability to surface planner requests that make sense for you.

Free profile  •  Only pay when booked

How it works

Planning an event shouldn't feel like a job. We made it simple.

1

Request quotes

Tell us what you need and local vendors will send you offers.

2

Chat & compare

Review offers, ask questions, and finalize details directly.

3

Book securely

Secure your date and pay safely in just a few clicks.

Frequently asked questions

Instaparty is a free event planning marketplace that helps you find trusted local vendors for any type of party. You can either search directly by vendor type (like catering, DJ, decor) or create an event with your needs and budget—vendors who match your criteria will be instantly notified and can send you offers. All communication, quotes, and payments are handled right in the app.

Anything from kids' birthdays, baby showers, and BBQs to school functions, community festivals, company events, or even beach picnics.

Nope! It's totally free to use as a planner. You only pay for the vendors you book, and there are no hidden fees or subscriptions.

Payments go through Stripe, one of the most trusted payment platforms. Your payment is held securely and only released to the vendor after the event.

Yes—you can browse vendors and request quotes on our web app. When you're ready to chat, book, or pay, just download the mobile app to complete everything securely.

Both you and your vendor can leave a review. This double-review system keeps everyone accountable and helps others book with confidence.

Every vendor goes through Stripe identity verification. You can check their photos, services, reviews, and chat directly before booking.

Yes! You can use filters to find vendors that accept pets or work in parks, beaches, or unusual venues.

Absolutely. You can contact multiple vendors, compare personalized quotes, and book only when you feel confident.

We're more than a directory. Instaparty was built by and for the local event community, with real-time messaging, personalized vendor quotes, and secure payments all in one place.