For India's premium event & wedding professionals
Stop Paying for Directory Listings. Start Receiving Vetted, Guaranteed Bookings.
The era of paying ₹50,000 to ₹85,000 INR per year for shared, budget-mismatched, non-exclusive leads is over. PlannerKart is India's first commission-only, transaction-enabled marketplace. List your business for free, set your standard rates, and only pay when we deliver a confirmed booking.
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Zero listing fees · Onboard in as fast as 24 hours
Nationwide Reach
Reach millions of active users looking for event services.
Secure Payouts
Timely and secure payouts directly to your business account.
Dedicated Support
Our support team is here to help you at every step of your journey.
The Real Cost of Directory "Megaphones"
Traditional directory platforms make their money whether your business succeeds or not. They lock you into hefty annual visibility plans—usually on EMIs—that are strictly non-refundable. Here is what premium wedding vendors actually face on legacy networks:
Upfront Financial Risks
Annual listing subscriptions range from ₹50,000 to ₹85,000 INR. Once activated, they are contractually non-refundable. You take 100% of the financial risk while the directory guarantees nothing.
Unfiltered "Lead Fatigue"
Directories broadcast your profile to thousands of couples without budget screening. You waste hours fielding inquiries for a ₹10,000 INR mehndi or makeup look when your base operating rate is ₹30,000 INR.
Shared, Non-Exclusive Inquiries
A single inquiry is routinely sold to 5 to 10 competing vendors simultaneously. This sparks an immediate race-to-the-bottom price war, eroding your margins and devaluing your artistry.
Our Interests Are 100% Aligned With Your Business
PlannerKart represents a structural shift from directory advertising to transactional e-commerce. We only generate revenue when we deliver revenue to your bank account.
Legacy Directories
Upfront Listing Cost
₹50,000–₹85,000 INR flat fee required before receiving a single call.
Lead Quality
Unqualified, non-exclusive leads who frequently ghost or fail to match your pricing.
Payment Collection
Left completely to the vendor; constant client negotiations and deposit disputes.
Post-Event Protection
None. Vendors must manually fight to recover overtime, damage, or guest-count overage fees.
The PlannerKart Marketplace
100% Free to List
No annual subscriptions, setup costs, or monthly fees. Pay a standard 10% to 15% booking commission only.
Strict Client-Budget Filtering
Before clients can check out, they must fit into predefined budget brackets. No budget-mismatched leads.
Secure Escrow Protections
Clients pay 100% upfront upon booking. Funds are held securely in platform escrow and paid out directly upon event completion.
Walk-through Verified Overages
Protected from overtime and damages by our automated Overages Portal—no chasing clients after the event.
All-in-one vendor platform
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Switch between payouts, bookings calendar, and catalog tools — built for high-volume event professionals.
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Payments & Escrow
Direct Bank Settlements & Zero Payment Chasing
Experience a seamless, transparent payment management system. Client funds are protected in platform escrow and deposited directly to your bank account with automated tax invoices and zero disputes.
- 100% upfront client escrow protection before work begins
- Automated GST-compliant invoices & detailed payout receipts
- Real-time tracking of pending, released & milestone balances
Interactive Dashboard SuiteDesktop + Mobile Sync
Module 01 of 03: Payments Overview
Free onboarding in 24 hours →Secure Transaction Infrastructure Built for Scale
We operate India's first end-to-end multi-vendor transactional payment stack using Stripe Connect. This architecture takes the friction out of checkout, contracts, and payouts:
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One-Cart Unified Checkout
Clients can book their wedding venue, caterer, photographer, and bridal makeup artist in a single transaction. No separate invoicing or coordination required.
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Stripe Connect Payout Splits
Our payment gateway automatically splits the gross transaction amount at checkout. The gateway routes your payout (minus commission) directly to your connected bank account.
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Segregated Platform Escrow
To secure both sides, transaction funds are held in platform escrow using Stripe's Funds Segregation protocol. These balances are protected from general operations and distributed shortly after successful event completion.
Four Steps to Digital Growth
Onboarding is quick, seamless, and designed for busy professionals.
Sign up for free
Register as a PlannerKart vendor with mobile OTP verification. Add your business name, event service category, and city to get started.
Upload your catalog & packages
After registration, build your catalog on the vendor dashboard—packages, pricing, photos, and availability for couples to discover.
Receive & manage bookings
Respond to enquiries, chat with couples in-app, and confirm weddings and milestone events from your bookings calendar.
Receive payments
Track earnings and payouts securely in your dashboard. Transparent payment cycles help you focus on delivering great celebrations.
Risk-Tiered Fast-Track Onboarding
We treat onboarding as an efficient governance gate. Instead of forcing a makeup artist to undergo the same heavy audit as a 1,000-person banquet hall, we segment and fast-track categories based on their operational exposure:
Tier 3
Tier 3: Low Operational Exposure
- Categories
- Bridal Makeup Artists, Hairstylists, Mehndi (Henna) Artists
- Onboarding Window
- 1 to 3 Days
- Verification Steps
- Automated Aadhaar/PAN e-KYC checks and payment bank setup
- Portfolio Requirements
- Standard 5-Image Cover Carousel
- Governance Safeguards
- 3% Platform Rolling Reserve
Tier 2
Tier 2: Moderate Exposure
- Categories
- Wedding Photographers, Videographers, Independent DJs, Florists
- Onboarding Window
- 5 to 8 Days
- Verification Steps
- Tax ID/GSTIN check, business registry, and portfolio review
- Portfolio Requirements
- 10 to 20 high-resolution, unwatermarked portfolio images
- Governance Safeguards
- 5% Platform Rolling Reserve
Tier 1
Tier 1: High Operational Exposure
- Categories
- Banquet Halls, Wedding Venues, Caterers, Structural AV Providers
- Onboarding Window
- 12 to 20 Days
- Verification Steps
- Manual risk compliance, liability insurance, and sanitation permits
- Portfolio Requirements
- Interactive site maps, space layouts, and capacity details
- Governance Safeguards
- 10% Rolling Escrow Reserve
Standardized Cancellation & Trust Framework
PlannerKart hardcodes your chosen cancellation policy directly into your client-facing listings. Select the level of flexibility that aligns with your operational pipeline:
- Very Flexible
100% refund up to 24 hours prior to the event. Under 24 hours: Non-refundable (Vendor receives 100% payout minus commission).
- Flexible
100% refund > 7 days prior. Between 7 days and 24 hours: 50% client refund (Vendor receives 50% payout). Under 24 hours: Non-refundable.
- Standard 30-Day
100% refund > 30 days prior. Between 30 days and 7 days: 50% client refund (Vendor receives 50% payout). Under 7 days: Non-refundable.
- Strict 90-Day
100% refund > 90 days prior. Between 90 days and 14 days: 50% client refund (Vendor receives 50% payout). Under 14 days: Non-refundable.
Keeping Platform Trust: Vendor-Initiated Cancellations
Unexcused booking cancellations initiated by vendors cause immense distress to clients and are heavily penalized to protect platform integrity. If a vendor cancels a confirmed booking without an approved extenuating circumstance (such as government travel bans or severe property damage):
- Full Client Restitution: The customer receives an immediate 100% refund of all fees.
- Displacement Fine: The canceling vendor is assessed a displacement surcharge of the greater of ₹10,000 INR or 30% of the gross booking value.
- Visibility Downgrade: The vendor loses "Power Partner" badges, their search visibility is automatically throttled, and a "Vendor-Canceled Transaction" warning is published on their profile. A second unexcused cancellation within six months triggers permanent account suspension.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for vendors joining PlannerKart—onboarding, listings, and support.
Still need help?How much does it cost to list on PlannerKart?
Absolutely nothing. There are zero upfront listing fees, zero setup costs, and no monthly or annual subscription plans. We only charge a standard 10% to 15% booking commission on confirmed transactions we deliver to your calendar. If you don't make money, we don't make money.
How does the client budget-filtering tool protect my standard operating rates?
Unlike directories that allow anyone to send bulk, low-budget inquiries, PlannerKart requires clients to select predefined budget categories that match your list rates before they can book or contact you. No more low-budget "price shopping" inquiries.
How does the secure platform escrow system protect me from defaults?
PlannerKart collects 100% of the gross transaction fee from the customer upon booking. This cash is held securely in platform escrow using Stripe's Funds Segregation protocol—completely separate from our operational funds—protecting you from client payment default or post-event evasion. Your payout is processed and sent directly to your bank account shortly after the event is successfully completed.
What is the walk-through Verified Overage Portal, and how do I use it?
Our overage portal programmatically handles real-time adjustments like overtime, damage, or sudden crew/guest expansions. Upon event completion, simply perform a digital walkthrough with the client, capture time-stamped and geotagged images, and file your report in the overage portal within 48 hours. Once verified, the customer's card on file is programmatically debited, and the adjusted payout routes straight to your connected bank.
How long does the identity verification and onboarding process take?
Onboarding is risk-tiered to protect your valuable time. Makeup and mehndi artists (Tier 3) are automated and active within 1–3 days. Photographers and DJs (Tier 2) are verified within 5–8 days. Enterprise banquet halls, caterers, and AV operations (Tier 1) go through a thorough manual risk and sanitation audit within 12–20 days to ensure robust safety and platform trust.
Vendor Partner Desk·Priority Resolution
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Need help with booking disputes, escrow payouts, identity verification, or catalog updates? Open a ticket in your vendor portal for dedicated partner assistance with end-to-end tracking.
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