Lance Craft FAQs

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring and Freelancing in the Wedding & Event Industry

Lance Craft is a professional marketplace built to connect experienced wedding and event freelancers with businesses that need reliable help. Below are answers to the most common questions about how the platform works for both freelancers and businesses.

General FAQ’s
For Freelancers
For Businesses
Our Store

General FAQs

  • Lance Craft is a hiring and freelance platform designed specifically for the wedding and event industry. It connects businesses, including florists, planners, photographers, caterers, and event teams, with qualified freelancers for short-term, seasonal, or event-based work.

  • Yes. Lance Craft is free to join for both freelancers and businesses. Users can create profiles, browse opportunities, and connect without upfront costs.

  • Lance Craft is built for professionals working in weddings and events, including:

    • Freelance florists and floral assistants

    • Wedding and event planners

    • Photographers and photography assistants

    • Food and beverage professionals

    • Event production and installation crews

    It supports both individuals looking for freelance work and businesses looking to hire qualified help.

  • No. While weddings are a major focus, Lance Craft can be used for corporate events, private parties, styled shoots, brand activations, and other professional event work.

  • Yes. Lance Craft was created by experienced event professionals who understand the challenges of hiring and freelancing in this industry. The platform is designed to promote transparency, professionalism, and clear communication between users.

  • No. Lance Craft is not a staffing or talent agency. It is a marketplace that allows businesses and freelancers to connect directly and manage their own working relationships, rates, and agreements.

  • Yes. Lance Craft is currently available only on mobile devices through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

  • Lance Craft is currently focused on supporting freelancers and businesses in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, with plans to expand into additional Texas markets over time.

    While the app is accessible more broadly, job availability depends on local activity and rollout phases.

  • Users can sign up by creating an account, completing their profile with relevant experience or business details, and setting preferences such as location, availability, and job types.

  • Lance Craft does not conduct background checks. Businesses are encouraged to review profiles carefully, communicate expectations clearly, and perform any additional vetting they require.

  • No. Lance Craft is a connection platform. Contracts, payments, and work agreements are handled directly between freelancers and businesses.

  • No. Lance Craft is not a staffing or talent agency. It is a marketplace where businesses and freelancers connect directly and manage their own rates, agreements, and payments.

FAQs For Freelancers

  • Once your profile is complete, you can browse available opportunities and apply directly to jobs that match your experience, location, and availability.

  • Businesses across weddings and events hire through Lance Craft, including florists, planners, photographers, caterers, and event production teams.

  • Experience requirements vary by job. Some businesses look for seasoned professionals, while others are open to entry-level freelancers or assistants. Each listing outlines expectations, allowing freelancers to apply for roles that fit their skill level.

  • Payment terms are agreed upon directly between the freelancer and the business before the job begins. Lance Craft does not process payments.

  • Yes. Freelancers are free to work with multiple businesses and accept opportunities that fit their schedule. Lance Craft does not restrict freelancers to exclusive arrangements.

  • Instead of chasing jobs through DMs, group chats, or last-minute texts, Lance Craft gives freelancers one professional place to find clear opportunities with defined roles, rates, and expectations. You apply to real jobs from businesses actively hiring, not posts that disappear after five minutes.

  • Getting started is easy. Download the Lance Craft app, create your freelancer profile, upload your experience or portfolio, and set your availability.

    From there, you can browse and apply to wedding and event jobs in your area.

  • Lance Craft supports a wide range of freelance roles across weddings and events. Common opportunities include floral prep and production support, wedding and event assistants, photography assistants and second shooters, food and beverage event staff, installation and strike crews, and general event support roles. Available roles may vary by location, season, and demand.

  • Yes. Applying to a job does not create an obligation to accept it. Freelancers can review job details, communicate with the business, and decide whether to move forward before confirming any work. Clear communication is encouraged so expectations are aligned on both sides.

FAQs For Businesses

  • Lance Craft is built for wedding and event businesses that rely on freelance support, including florists:

    • Wedding Planners

    • Event Planners

    • Photographers

    • Caterers

    If you hire freelancers for weddings or events, Lance Craft is designed to support your staffing needs.

  • Timing depends on location, role, and availability, but many businesses use Lance Craft to fill last-minute or short-notice needs. Posting clear job details improves response time and match quality.

  • Yes. Lance Craft is designed for short-term, event-based work, including single-day events, weekend weddings, installs, strikes, and seasonal surges.

  • Lance Craft is not a traditional staffing agency. It allows businesses to connect directly with freelancers, giving both sides more flexibility, transparency, and control over hiring decisions.

  • Unlike social media or group chats, Lance Craft gives businesses a professional, centralized place to post clear job details, review freelancer profiles, and connect with people who are actively looking for event work. No digging through DMs, no guessing availability, and no relying on who responds first.

  • Getting started is simple. Download the Lance Craft app, create a business profile, and post your event opportunity with clear details like role, date, rate, and expectations. From there, you can connect with freelancers who match your needs and build a reliable team for upcoming events.

Our Shop & Merch FAQs

  • Yes. Merch purchases help support the ongoing development and operation of the Lance Craft platform.

  • Items are made to order to reduce waste and avoid overproduction. This approach allows us to offer merch intentionally while minimizing excess inventory.

  • Lance Craft works with a fulfillment partner that follows industry-standard labor and environmental practices. Specific certifications may vary by product and manufacturer.

  • Product images are mockups intended to represent the final item. Slight variations in color or placement may occur due to production processes.

Your Orders FAQs

  • Because items are made to order, we are unable to offer exchanges for incorrect size selection. Please review sizing charts carefully before placing your order.

  • Orders cannot be changed or canceled once production begins. If you notice an error immediately after checkout, contact us as soon as possible and we may attempt to assist before production starts.

Shipping & Returns FAQs

  • Orders are produced and shipped after purchase. Shipping times and costs are calculated at checkout and may vary depending on item type and delivery location.

    You will receive tracking information once your order ships.

  • Orders are produced after purchase and shipped once fulfillment is complete. Production and shipping times vary by item and destination, and estimated delivery timelines are shown at checkout.

  • All Lance Craft merchandise is made to order and fulfilled through a third-party provider. We do not accept returns or exchanges for buyer’s remorse, incorrect size selection, or change of mind. If an item arrives damaged, defective, or misprinted, issues must be reported within 30 days of delivery and may be eligible for replacement per our fulfillment partner’s policy.

  • Yes. International shipping is available to select countries. Shipping costs, delivery times, and eligibility vary by destination and are calculated at checkout.

  • Yes. Once your order ships, you will receive tracking information by email so you can follow your delivery.

Still Have Questions?

If you don’t see your question answered here, you can contact the Lance Craft team directly through the platform for additional support.