Boy do we have exciting news for you, our engaged couples, industry pros, and anyone who just loves to throw a good party… we have OFFICIALLY launched our sister site, MatchBook!

What is MatchBook, you ask? Well, it’s a brand new way to discover and book curated and talented event professionals (or as we call them, Pros) for upcoming events – on your date, in your style, and in your price range. We’ve talked to countless couples over the years and have heard one thing over and over… the process of finding and booking amazing vendors for your wedding and events has been super time-consuming and many times downright frustrating. Gone are the days of searching giant vendor directories, only to find vendors aren’t available or don’t match your criteria, and then starting all over again. Let wedding planning be FUN again!

MatchBook makes it easy to see Pros in your area who are available on your date, style and budget range. You can review portfolios, discuss any questions via our messaging platform, and book knowing that your Pro has been vetted by the 100 Layer Cake team. We also offer tips on what Pros typically cost, so there’s no confusion on what rate to set for your requests.

And it doesn’t matter if you’re looking for your entire wedding crew or you’re a DIY bride simply in need of day-of-coordination and a caterer. Whatever your requests are, we have dedicated and talented Pros ready to help. It’s free to browse and book Pros, and it only takes a few minutes to upload your request. All you have to do is be descriptive about what your wedding style is, and what you’re looking for in a Pro. Then watch our talented and curated team of Pros come to you!

MatchBook isn’t only for weddings… use it to hire Pros for a bridal shower for your bestie, a blow-out engagement party, a baby shower for your sister, a fun 30th birthday party for your bff, or even a kids party! Really, any celebration in life calls for MatchBook‘s help to make it as easy and seamless as can be. Just has 100LC has been your go-to for all types of event inspiration all these years.

MatchBook is free for couples and Clients looking to hire for their event to use? Once a service is booked, the Pro you’ve hired pays a small fee that helps us keep making matches, facilitating bookings, and providing resources to the community. (Event Pros, find more details on that below!) The only fees you’ll pay are those you and your Pros have agreed upon for their services.

Wedding and Event Pros

MatchBook, you can see all the info about the job before you start any communication. Your inbox will thank you. It?s free to join (though you will need to be accepted and approved), and there?s no requirement to quote or be booked if you don?t find a job that fits your style and rate. And we take care of payment so you never have to deal with invoicing and collections for jobs booked here.

MatchBook is perfect for Pros who:

• are looking to book local events such as weddings, engagement parties, bridal showers, milestone parties or kids parties
• are looking to break out into the corporate event world or photo/video production industry
• have a collective of Pros or assistants that would like more bookings
• want to book an event in a city you might be traveling to
• want to make more connections in the events industry

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