How it works.
One platform, two sides of the aisle: a planning studio for couples and a marketplace where great vendors meet couples ready to book. Here is the whole journey, step by step.
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For
couples
From “yes” to “I do” — organised.
Create your studio — free
One account opens your private planning workspace. No credit card, no trial clock.
- Guest list with groups, plus-ones and meal choices
- RSVP tracking with a public reply page for guests
- Budget tracker — estimates, actuals and what is paid
- Checklist, timeline and a day-of schedule you can share
Design your wedding website
Pick a template, add your photos and video, and publish a page guests will actually visit.
- Eight design themes — Classic, Modern, Botanical, Blush, Royal Gold and more
- Hero image or video, your story, a timeline of moments and a photo gallery
- Registry, travel & stays, save-the-dates and a multi-day schedule with per-event RSVP
- A free name.vownook.com web address and a live countdown to your date
Browse the marketplace
Every vendor is reviewed before publishing. Filter by category, city, province and budget.
- Portfolios with galleries, packages and transparent starting prices
- Verified reviews from couples who actually booked — never pay-to-play
- No account needed to browse; sign in only when you want to reach out
Request quotes — in one minute
Send your date, guest count and budget once. Vendors reply with structured offers, not vague DMs.
- One open inquiry per vendor keeps your inbox clean
- A message thread with each vendor, all in one place
- Offers arrive itemised: line items, deposit, terms and an expiry date
Compare offers side by side
Quotes group by category so you can weigh photographers against photographers, not apples against venues.
- Totals, deposits and line items aligned for honest comparison
- Accept the offer that fits — or decline with one click, no awkward emails
Book — and keep planning
Accepting an offer creates the booking and drops the vendor straight into your planning workspace.
- The booked vendor appears in your vendor list with cost already filled in
- Booking is free for couples — vendors pay a small success fee, never you
- After your day, leave a review tied to the real booking
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For
vendors
Leads you can actually close.
No subscriptions. No 12-month contracts. You pay a capped success fee only when a couple books you — if we don't earn you business, we earn nothing.
List your business — $0
No subscription, no contract, no lock-in. Your listing costs nothing, forever.
- Portfolio page with logo, cover, gallery and your story
- Category, city and province so local couples find you
- Packages with fixed, starting-at or quote-only pricing
Get reviewed & published
Every profile is checked by our team before it goes live — usually within a day.
- Moderation keeps the marketplace trustworthy, which keeps inquiry quality high
- Your public page is search-engine optimised with structured data, working for you on Google
Manage your availability
A simple calendar — mark dates booked or blocked so inquiries match your real capacity.
- Click a date to cycle it: available, booked, blocked
- Toggle "accepting bookings" off any time you are at capacity
Receive real inquiries
Couples come to you with a date, a guest count and a budget — not cold "how much?" messages.
- Email notification the moment an inquiry lands
- Every lead in one inbox with the full conversation thread
Reply with a structured offer
Build an itemised quote in minutes: line items, deposit, terms, valid-until date.
- Replace or withdraw an offer any time before it is accepted
- Couples compare offers transparently — clear quotes win
Win the booking, track earnings
When a couple accepts, the booking is confirmed and your earnings dashboard keeps score.
- Success fee only when you win: 8% up to $5,000, 5% above, capped at $1,000
- No booking, no fee — ever
- Reviews from real bookings build your profile; respond to each one publicly
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Questions,
answered
The fine print, in plain words.
What is VowNook?
VowNook is a free wedding-planning studio and a curated marketplace of trusted Ontario wedding vendors. Couples can manage up to 100 guests, track their budget and checklist, and publish a wedding website free. Atelier adds seating, registry and advanced planning. Couples can also discover vendors, compare quotes and book.
Is VowNook free?
Yes. Free includes website publishing, up to 100 guests, RSVP tracking, budget and checklist tools. Browsing vendors, requesting quotes and booking are free. Optional Atelier adds advanced planning and higher limits for $99 CAD once per wedding.
How does VowNook make money?
Vendors list for free and pay a success fee only when they win a booking: 8% of the first $5,000, 5% above that, capped at $1,000 per booking. Couples are never charged to book.
Are the reviews on VowNook real?
Yes. A review can only be written by a couple with a confirmed booking with that vendor — one review per booking. Vendors can respond publicly but cannot pay to remove, reorder or fake reviews.
How is VowNook different from sites like The Knot or WeddingWire?
VowNook combines free website publishing and planning essentials with reviews tied to confirmed bookings and no paid ranking. VowNook is built Ontario-first, with local vendors and realistic local pricing.
What areas does VowNook serve?
VowNook is Canada-first and Ontario-focused — including Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Hamilton, London, Kitchener-Waterloo and Niagara. Vendors anywhere in Canada can list.
Does VowNook help plan a honeymoon?
Yes. The AI honeymoon concierge designs ready-to-book honeymoon options at your budget, and guests can contribute toward the trip through your wedding registry.
Can my partner and a planner work with me?
Yes — invite collaborators with roles (planner, family, vendor) and control exactly what each person can view or edit.
Who can see my wedding details?
Your workspace is private. Vendors only see what you choose to include in an inquiry, and your wedding website is public only after you press publish.