Host Requests Guide
Discover how Celebrella connects you with local hosts who are actively planning celebrations and looking for vendors like you.
Welcome
Host Requests connect you with local hosts actively planning celebrations and looking for vendors like you.
Celebrella automatically matches your business with opportunities based on your profile, helping you discover potential leads without having to search for them yourself.
🔔 Don't miss your best opportunities!
Enable push notifications to be instantly alerted the moment a Host Request matches your profile. Fast responses help you connect with hosts sooner and increase your chances of being selected.
Every request that shows up in your Leads tab also triggers a notification — there's no separate, harder-to-reach tier. If it's worth showing you, it's worth notifying you about.
Push notifications work best when Celebrella has been added to your device's Home Screen. Look for the "Add to Home Screen" option in your browser's share menu.
Where to Find Host Requests
Host Requests live in the Leads tab of your Vendor Dashboard — the 🎉 icon in the bottom navigation bar.
This is where you'll find:
- AI Matched Opportunities — requests Celebrella has matched to your profile
- Active Host Requests — open requests from hosts currently planning events
- Requests you've already raised your hand on — shown with a green checkmark so you always know where you stand
How AI Matching Works
Celebrella compares each Host Request against your vendor profile to calculate a match score. The more complete your profile, the better your matches.
Matching looks at:
A complete profile leads to better matches. Vendors with detailed descriptions, accurate categories, and strong keywords consistently see more relevant opportunities.
Understanding Match Scores
80–100%
⭐ In Your Leads Tab
Celebrella's one bar for "this is a real opportunity for you." Every request that clears it shows up in your Leads tab and triggers a notification if you have them enabled — respond quickly for the best chance of connecting with the host.
Below 80%
Not Shown
Requests below the bar don't appear in your Leads tab and don't notify you — keeping the tab focused on opportunities worth your time. Improving your profile can help more requests clear the bar.
Raising Your Hand
When you see a Host Request that's a great fit, tap 🎉 I Can Help to raise your hand. This lets Celebrella know you're interested and available for that opportunity.
Only raise your hand for requests you are genuinely interested in and available to fulfill. Thoughtful responses help build trust with hosts and the Celebrella community.
Messaging the Host
Once you've raised your hand on a request, a 💬 Ask the host a question option appears on that same card. Use it if you need a photo they didn't attach, a date or budget detail, or anything else before you can commit.
- Two quick-reply options are built in for the most common questions, or write your own
- Your message and the host's reply land right in your Celebrella Messages tab — no separate app or phone number needed
Messaging is only available after you raise your hand — it's how Celebrella keeps host inboxes to vendors who've genuinely shown interest, not cold outreach.
Improve Your Matches
The best way to see more and better opportunities is to keep your profile as complete and accurate as possible.
- Complete every section of your profile
- Choose the correct Primary Service
- Select relevant Additional Categories
- Add descriptive Keywords
- Write a detailed Business Description ("About Us")
- Upload high-quality photos and videos
- Keep your service area accurate
- Keep accepting bookings turned on
- Stay active on Celebrella
Tips for Success
Small habits that make a big difference
- Enable push notifications
- Respond quickly when you see a great match
- Keep your profile updated and complete
- Add recent work regularly
- Use detailed, specific keywords
- Upload your best photos and videos
- Check your Leads tab often
- Keep your profile as complete as possible
Need Help?
If something doesn't look right or you think you're missing opportunities, contact the Celebrella team through Vendor Support in your dashboard.
Ready to Find Your Next Lead?
Head to your Leads tab and see which hosts are looking for a vendor like you.