Let's plan something beautiful.
Sulem is a free event and party planning app for intimate Bay Area gatherings. Get real budgets, curated local vendors, and thoughtful host tips for celebrations in San Francisco, Oakland, the East Bay, and the Peninsula.
The Sulem promise
Hosting shouldn't feel like a second job.
Budget guesswork
Get true, itemized cost estimates before you commit — no surprise line items.
Endless vendor search
Skip the DM spiral. Discover trusted local vendors matched to your vibe.
Decision fatigue
Personalized host tips guide every choice, from playlist to place settings.
How it works
From first idea to last candle blown out.
- 01
Tell us your vibe
Share the mood, guest count, and moment you're planning.
- 02
Get a real budget
See true, itemized estimates tailored to your event.
- 03
Curate your guest list
Thoughtful prompts to build a room that flows.
- 04
Book trusted vendors
Match with vetted local vendors and confirm with confidence.

For vendors
Get booked by hosts who mean it.
Get booked, not just listed. Sulem matches you with Bay Area hosts who already know their budget and their date, so you spend less time chasing leads and more time doing the work you love. Founding vendors pay no commission and no lead fees. You keep everything you earn.
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