KenduriKita

The Problem

Malaysians spend RM15K-80K on weddings, but planning is a part-time job for 6-12 months. Couples juggle 8-12 vendors (venue, catering, decor, photography, bridal attire, makeup, entertainment, door gifts) via WhatsApp, spreadsheets, and Instagram DMs. No platform helps discover vendors, compare packages side-by-side, track payments, or manage the timeline. Vendors (freelance photographers, mak andam, caterers) struggle with discovery beyond word-of-mouth, and lose 30% of potential bookings to no-shows and ghosting. Corporate events and kenduri (community feasts) face the same fragmentation. Post-pandemic, the wedding industry has rebounded to RM8B+, but the planning tool stack is stuck in 2015.

The Solution

KenduriKita is a wedding and event vendor marketplace + planning dashboard for Malaysian couples and event organizers. Discover 15+ vendor categories with verified portfolios, transparent pricing packages, real availability calendars, and couple reviews. Side-by-side vendor comparison tool. Built-in planning dashboard: budget tracker, payment schedule with reminders, guest list + RSVP management, and countdown timeline with vendor coordination checklist. 'Kenduri Package': curated all-in-one vendor bundles for budget-conscious couples (RM8K-15K range). Free for couples. Vendor listing RM79/mo (portfolio + inquiry inbox + calendar). Commission 8% on platform-booked packages.

Target Market

250K+ Malaysian weddings annually + 100K+ corporate events + 50K+ community kenduri events

Revenue Model

Vendor subscription RM79/mo (portfolio, inquiry inbox, availability calendar, payment tracking). Platform booking commission 8%. Featured vendor placement RM199/mo. 'Kenduri Package' curation fee 10% on bundled deals. Couples/event planners: free.

4-Week Validation Plan

• Week1: Interview 15 engaged couples and 20 wedding vendors about their planning and booking pain points.
• Week2: Recruit 30 wedding vendors (mix: photographers, caterers, decorators, MUA). Build portfolio profiles with pricing and availability.
• Week3: Launch vendor discovery in Klang Valley. Drive 200 engaged couples via wedding Facebook groups. Measure vendor inquiries and bookings.
• Week4: Analyze: >50 active vendor profiles AND >10 platform bookings = commit; <20 active vendors = pivot to wedding planning content/checklist tool.