ApproveThis manages your Attendu Integration approvals.

Let's be real: event planning is 90% chasing approvals and 10% hoping your spreadsheet doesn't crash. Between guest list changes, VIP access requests, and last-minute vendor contracts, you're stuck playing middleman instead of actually making things happen. That's why pairing ApproveThis with Attendu isn't just smart - it's your secret weapon for keeping events on track without drowning in Slack threads.

Why This Combo Works Like a VIP Pass

Attendu handles the front-end stuff - invites, check-ins, guest profiles. ApproveThis handles the back-end politics - who gets to say "yes" to what, when, and how fast. Together, they turn messy approval chains into a single click for your team (and zero headaches for you).

Three Ways This Saves Your Sanity

1. No more approval black holes: That catering quote that sat in Dave's inbox for a week? Now it auto-triggers an approval request the second the vendor submits it through Attendu. Dave gets nudged, you get notified if he ghosts, and the steak knives stay within budget.

2. External approvers actually participate: Clients don't need Attendu logins to approve their own guest list changes. They get an email, click approve/reject, and you're not playing phone tag with someone's assistant.

3. Audit trails that don't suck: Try explaining to compliance why you approved a $20k after-party bar tab at 2AM. With every decision timestamped and tied to raw Attendu data, you've got receipts before they even ask.

Real-World Uses That Don't Feel Like Corporate BS

Use Case 1: Guest List Governance That Doesn't Kill the Buzz

Music festivals using Attendu: When a promoter adds 50 "friends" to the VIP section, ApproveThis auto-triggers a request to the sponsorship lead. If approved, those guests get special badges in Attendu. If denied, they're bumped to general admission without the awkward "your name's not on the list" scene at the gate.

Use Case 2: Contract Hell → One-Click Signoffs

Corporate event teams: Attendu tracks vendor proposals. When a new AV quote hits $15k, ApproveThis routes it to finance, then legal, then the CMO - in order. Legal can add redlines directly in the request comments. All before the vendor finishes their coffee.

Use Case 3: Last-Minute Changes That Don't Break the Internet

Wedding planners: Client wants to swap the champagne toast to bourbon 48 hours out. Change is made in Attendu, triggers approval to venue (alcohol policy check) and budget owner (cost difference). Either approves/rejects via email while you handle actual emergencies (like the missing cake topper).

Features You'll Actually Use (No Fluff)

Approval Thresholds: Auto-approve small-budget items ($500 floral arrangements) but escalate anything over $5k to the CFO. Attendu handles the data, ApproveThis handles the politics.

Vacation Delegation: Marketing director out surfing? Approval rights temporarily shift to their second-in-command. No more "waiting for Janine to get back from Maui" delays.

Calculated Fields: Automatically flag guest list changes that push venue capacity over 90%. Triggers instant approval requests for fire marshal compliance before you even notice.

Setup That Doesn't Require an IT Degree

1. Create a Zapier account (free tier works)
2. Connect Attendu → set trigger (new guest, contract update, etc.)
3. Connect ApproveThis → build approval flow
4. Test with real data (Pro tip: Use "Send Test" for a fake taco catering request - way more fun)

Total time: 12 minutes. Less if you're caffeinated.

Who Actually Benefits (Besides Your Stress Levels)

Marketing Teams

Stop chasing execs for campaign launch approvals. When Attendu shows 500+ RSVPs for the product demo, ApproveThis auto-pings the CMO with attendance metrics and budget impact. Decisions happen before the FOMO fades.

Operations Crews

Venue changes, security staffing updates, COVID protocol tweaks - all tracked in Attendu, all requiring cross-department signoffs. Route to facilities, legal, and HR simultaneously instead of sequentially. Emergencies handled before they become disasters.

External Planners

Client wants to approve every single menu change? Give them view-only Attendu access and ApproveThis decision power. They feel in control, you avoid 3AM emails about gluten-free options.

The Part Where We Tell You What to Do Next

If you're still manually forwarding Attendu spreadsheets for approval, you're working harder - not smarter. ApproveThis isn't another SaaS toy. It's the glue between your event data and the people who need to act on it.

Free test drive: Sign up for ApproveThis, connect to Attendu via Zapier, and automate your next guest list approval. Worst case? You save 4 hours this week. Best case? You finally take that lunch break everyone keeps nagging you about.

P.S. If you need a demo, book a 10-minute walkthrough. We'll skip the sales poetry and show how to cut approval delays by 60%+. Actual math, not marketing magic.