By industry

Event vendor management for planners

Preferred vendors per event type — plus vendor requests.

Event vendor management for planners who juggle DJs, caterers, florists, and rentals. Hub for all contacts; public lists per event type; Vendor Requests for last-minute openings.

The problem

Sound familiar? These are the pain points people search for before they find a better way.

  • Vendor packet recreated for every client
  • Last-minute vendor hunt in email chains
  • No application flow for new event vendors
  • Client can't tap to call from static PDF

What you get

Private Vendor Hub

Master records for every vendor — phone, email, notes, status, and category. Edit once, publish to multiple lists.

Public lists & directories

Curated pages with categories, call/text/email buttons, and your branding. One shareable link per audience.

Publish controls

Choose exactly which hub vendors appear on each list. Toggle visibility without deleting records.

Vendor self-signup

Share a join link — vendors apply with their info. You review and approve before anything goes public.

Bio links + shop tabs

Social icons, affiliate picks, and vendor referrals on the same page — Pro themes included.

Analytics & intros

Track clicks and intro requests on Pro. See what your audience actually uses.

How it works

  1. 1

    Build your hub

    Add vendors you trust — or let them apply via your join link.

  2. 2

    Publish lists

    Create public pages for clients, groups, or followers. Pick who appears on each.

  3. 3

    Share one link

    Pin in group chats, bios, emails, and QR codes. Update once — link stays current.

Built for

Wedding plannersCorporate event plannersFestival organizers

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Frequently asked questions

What are Vendor Requests?
Pro feature — post an opportunity; vendors apply via public page.
Is ReferLyst good for event vendor management?
Yes. Preferred vendors per event type — plus vendor requests. ReferLyst combines a private vendor hub, public share links, and optional monetization — without enterprise procurement complexity.
How much does event vendor management cost on ReferLyst?
Start free with unlimited Lysts, the full Design Studio, and up to 100 total Refs. Upgrade to Pro for up to 2,500 total Refs, analytics, QR codes, and advanced monetization.
Who typically uses this solution?
Wedding planners, Corporate event planners, Festival organizers. See the Event planners use case for a practical example.

Related solutions

See also: Use case — Event planners

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