How it works

From discovery to celebration

Party Plans walks you through every step of throwing a kids' birthday party — finding the right experience, booking it with a deposit, sending beautiful digital invites, and tracking RSVPs. No spreadsheets, no group text chaos.

The journey

Six steps to a sorted party

Everything happens in one place — so you can stop juggling tabs and start looking forward to the big day.

01

Find your experience

Browse experiences in two flavours: Party Room Included (the venue comes with it) or Host It Anywhere (they bring the fun to you). Filter by location, age, and package.

02

Send a booking request

Pick a date, time, and package, then submit a request. There is no charge yet — the provider reviews your details first.

03

Provider confirms

The provider receives your request by email and either confirms it or offers another option. You get an email update either way.

04

Pay your deposit

Once confirmed, your confirmation email includes a Pay Now button. Securely pay your deposit online to lock in the date.

05

Send digital invites

Build a gorgeous digital invite with your theme, date, and location — then text or email a personal RSVP link to every guest.

06

Celebrate

Watch RSVPs and allergy notes roll in on one organized page. Show up, relax, and enjoy the party you planned.

The booking flow

What happens after you hit request

You never pay blindly. A real person on the provider side reviews your request before any money changes hands.

What you do

  1. 1

    Choose a package & time

    Select the package that fits your group size, then pick a date and a start time in 15-minute increments.

  2. 2

    Add your party details

    Tell the provider the guest of honour's name, the age being celebrated, and an estimated headcount.

  3. 3

    Submit — no payment yet

    Your request goes straight to the provider. You'll get an email confirming we received it.

  4. 4

    Pay when it's confirmed

    The moment the provider confirms, your confirmation email arrives with a Pay Now button for the deposit.

What the provider does

  1. 1

    Receives your request

    An email lands in the provider's inbox with every detail: package, date, time, age, and guest count.

  2. 2

    Confirms or offers another option

    They click Confirm This Booking to lock it in — or Offer Another Option to suggest a different time or package.

  3. 3

    You're notified instantly

    A confirmation (or alternative) email goes straight to you, so there's no waiting or follow-up calls.

  4. 4

    Deposit secures the date

    Once you pay, the date is yours. Cancellation policies are shown up front so there are no surprises.

Digital invites

Invites and RSVPs, handled

Skip the group-text chaos. Send a beautiful invite and watch the responses come back to a single, organized page.

Build it in minutes

Pick a theme, add the date, time, location, and age being celebrated. The invite is ready to send.

Send by text or email

Each guest gets a personal RSVP link — no app to download, no account to create.

Track every response

RSVPs, headcount, and allergy notes land on one organized dashboard in real time.

Allergies, front and centre

Guests note allergies when they RSVP, so you can share them with the venue or caterer.

Everything in one place

What you get with Party Plans

Two-sided marketplace of venues & experiences
Secure deposits through Stripe
Clear cancellation policies up front
Provider confirmation before you pay
Beautiful, themed digital invites
Personal RSVP links by text or email
Allergy tracking on every response
Real-time headcount and guest list

Questions

Frequently asked

Do I pay when I submit a booking request?+

No. Submitting a request is free — it just tells the provider what you want. You only pay the deposit after the provider confirms your request and you receive a confirmation email with a Pay Now button.

What happens if the provider can't do my date?+

The provider can click Offer Another Option, which sends you a pre-written email suggesting alternative times, dates, or packages. You decide whether the new option works.

How do deposits and payments work?+

Payments run through Stripe. Once your booking is confirmed, you pay your deposit online to lock in the date. Cancellation policies (Flexible, Moderate, or Strict) are shown on each listing before you book.

Do my guests need an account to RSVP?+

No. Each guest receives a personal RSVP link by text or email. They tap it, respond, and note any allergies — no app or account required.

What's the difference between Party Room Included and Host It Anywhere?+

Party Room Included means the experience comes with a venue — you show up there. Host It Anywhere means the provider brings the experience to your home or a location you choose.

Party Plans

Ready to plan your party?

Find an experience, send a request, and get the invites out — all in one afternoon.