Planning an event is exciting. Making 30 phone calls to pull it off is not. Here's how AI handles the tedious vendor calls, venue checks, and attendee confirmations so you can focus on the event itself.
The hidden phone call problem in event planning
Every event, no matter the size, comes with a stack of calls. A 50-person corporate dinner might require:
- 4โ6 calls to venues checking availability and pricing
- 3โ5 calls to caterers for menus and quotes
- 2โ3 calls to AV or equipment rental companies
- 10โ20 calls to confirm attendee RSVPs
- Follow-up calls when people don't answer the first time
That's 25โ40 calls for a single event. At 10โ15 minutes per call (including hold time, callbacks, and voicemails), you're looking at 6โ10 hours of phone work. For a wedding? Double it. For a multi-day corporate offsite? Triple it.
Most event planners and coordinators spend more time on the phone than on actual planning.
How KallyAI handles event coordination calls
KallyAI works as your AI executive assistant for event-related calls. You describe what you need, and KallyAI makes the calls, collects the information, and reports back with results and full transcripts.
Here's what that looks like in practice:
- Venue availability: "Call these 5 venues and ask if they have space for 50 people on March 15th. Get pricing for a 3-hour evening event with a private room."
- Catering quotes: "Call these caterers and ask for a per-person price for a plated dinner for 50. Ask about dietary accommodation options and minimum order requirements."
- Vendor coordination: "Call the florist, photographer, and DJ. Confirm they're available on March 15th from 5โ10pm. Get final pricing."
- Attendee confirmations: "Call each person on this list and confirm whether they're attending the March 15th dinner. Note any dietary restrictions."
You get structured results for every call, plus a full transcript so nothing gets lost.
Example workflow: Planning a 50-person corporate dinner
Here's a real scenario showing how KallyAI saves hours on a corporate event:
Day 1 โ Venue and catering research (15 minutes of your time)
You submit 5 venue calls and 4 catering calls to KallyAI. While you're in meetings, KallyAI calls each one, asks your specific questions, and collects answers. By end of day, you have a comparison of all 9 options without making a single call yourself.
Day 3 โ Vendor booking (10 minutes of your time)
You've picked a venue and caterer. You submit calls to confirm bookings, plus calls to an AV company and a florist. KallyAI handles the back-and-forth, confirms dates, and gets you written pricing.
Day 7 โ Attendee confirmations (5 minutes of your time)
You submit a list of 50 attendees with a confirmation script. KallyAI works through the list, notes RSVPs, records dietary restrictions, and flags anyone who didn't answer for a follow-up round.
Time comparison
- Total time spent by you: ~30 minutes across the week
- Total time saved: 8โ12 hours of phone calls
Planning an event? Let AI handle the calls.
From venue research to attendee confirmations, KallyAI handles the phone work. Try for $1 with 100 credits.
Try KallyAI for $1Event types where AI coordination shines
| Event Type | Typical Calls | Time Saved with AI |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate dinner (50 people) | 25โ40 calls | 6โ10 hours |
| Wedding planning | 50โ80 calls | 15โ25 hours |
| Birthday party | 10โ20 calls | 3โ5 hours |
| Team offsite (3 days) | 30โ50 calls | 8โ15 hours |
| Conference or seminar | 40โ70 calls | 12โ20 hours |
| Holiday party | 15โ30 calls | 4โ8 hours |
When to use AI vs. handle calls yourself
Let KallyAI handle it
- Initial venue and vendor research (availability, pricing, menus)
- Collecting quotes from multiple providers
- Confirming attendee RSVPs
- Routine follow-ups and reminders
- Checking on delivery schedules and setup times
Handle it yourself
- Final contract negotiations with venues
- Sensitive conversations about budget changes
- Complex menu customization discussions
- Last-minute day-of coordination that requires real-time judgment
The pattern
AI handles the information-gathering and confirmation calls. You handle the decision-making and relationship calls.
Comparison: Event coordination approaches
| Approach | Cost | Time Investment | Scalability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do it yourself | Free | 10โ25+ hours | Lowโyou're the bottleneck |
| Hire an event planner | $2,000โ10,000+ | 2โ5 hours (oversight) | Highโbut expensive |
| Virtual assistant | $500โ2,000 | 3โ8 hours (briefing + oversight) | Medium |
| KallyAI ($49/mo Professional) | $49/month | 30โ60 minutes | Highโscales to any event size |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can AI really call venues and caterers?
Yes. KallyAI makes real phone calls to real businesses. You provide the phone number and what to ask, and KallyAI handles the conversation, waits on hold, navigates phone menus, and reports back with answers and a full transcript.
What if the vendor asks a question I didn't anticipate?
KallyAI sticks to the information you've provided. If a vendor asks something outside the brief, KallyAI lets them know it will follow up, and flags the question for you. You review it and decide how to respond, either by sending KallyAI back with the answer or calling yourself.
How many vendor calls can I make per month?
It depends on your plan. Lite ($9/month) includes 15 calls. Professional ($49/month) includes 100 calls. Executive ($199/month) includes 600 calls. For a large event, Professional or Executive usually covers it. You also get 100 credits for $1 to try it out.
Can I use KallyAI for recurring events?
Absolutely. If you run monthly team lunches or quarterly off-sites, you can reuse similar call briefs each time. The process gets faster as you refine your templates.
Does KallyAI handle international vendor calls?
KallyAI currently makes calls to US phone numbers. For international events, you can use KallyAI for US-based vendors and handle international calls separately.
Your next event, minus the phone tag
Start with a few vendor research calls and see how much time you save. KallyAI includes 100 credits for $1โmoney-back guarantee.
Try KallyAI for $1