Meridian newlyweds launched their startup after spending months trying to find available vendors for their wedding. Connor Staphany Mote created IdaBook – a free directory with hundreds of Idaho event vendors. “We spent months digging through Facebook groups, expo flyers, and dozens of vendor w ebsites just to find people who were local and available,” Mote said. “So we built the tool we wished we’d had.”IdaBook allows people planning an event to search for caterers, decor and rentals, photographers, DJs, venues, florists, and more by city and event type.“It works for any kind of event, whether it’s a wedding, a birthday, a quinceañera, or a company party. Vendors can list their business for free,” Mote said. “We’re really proud of the community we’ve built and how fast it’s growing.”Today, IdaBook features over 530 Idaho vendors from Boise and Meridian up to McCall and Coeur d’Alene. In addition, more than 450 inquiries have gone to local vendors through IdaBook since June.Vendors can also create their IdaBook profile and list their business for free. The profile can include client event applications and digital guides. The IdaBook directory can be used for free on its website, through its app, and on Google Play.Mote says that they also built the digital guide for this month’s Idaho Dream Wedding Expo. ...read more read less