Easily discover and hire local event professionals for any celebration. Browse vendor profiles, compare pricing, read reviews, and book securely. Connect with photographers, DJs, caterers, and more to plan your perfect event.
1.0.3
August 1, 2026
• Booking guest count and hours are now bounded to each listing's min/max so you can't accidentally book below what the vendor requires • See exactly how your price is calculated with per-guest and per-hour breakdowns • Vendor profiles now show Yelp links, with updated TikTok and X icons • After you leave a review, you'll get notified the moment your counterpart's review unlocks
MoreBackdrop connects you with a wide range of event professionals including photographers, DJs, caterers, balloon artists, and photo booth operators. You can find vendors for birthdays, weddings, baby showers, corporate events, and more.
You can search for vendors by category, location, and availability date. The app allows you to browse real reviews, view photos, and compare pricing before you decide to message a vendor.
Currently, Backdrop is focused on the San Francisco Bay Area. The developers have indicated that new cities will be coming soon.
Once you've found a vendor you like, you can message them directly to ask questions. Bookings are secured through integrated Stripe payments, allowing for secure deposit payments.
Yes, Backdrop allows you to message vendors directly to ask questions and discuss your event needs. You can communicate with them before, during, and after your event.
Backdrop has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for most users looking to plan events.
The app was last updated on June 19, 2026, with version 1.0.2. This indicates active development and regular updates to improve the user experience.
Backdrop is ad-free, meaning you won't encounter any advertisements while using the app to find and book event vendors.