Run Paparazzi Parties Over Text
More Bookings, Less Chasing

What is a Paparazzi text party?

A Paparazzi text party is a virtual jewelry party run entirely over SMS text message instead of a live video call or a social-media group. The consultant invites guests by text, shares jewelry photos, styling clips, and $5 new-arrival spotlights right in the thread, and guests browse and order from their phones on their own time. There is nothing to download and no scheduled hour to attend — the whole party happens in the guests' text inbox.

How does a Paparazzi text party work, step by step?

First, the consultant builds a guest list and writes the party messages once, then schedules them. Automated host coaching reminders go out on their own so the host keeps inviting friends. On party day, scheduled new-arrival spotlights and styling photos send themselves while the consultant answers questions and takes orders in the thread.

When the party closes, every order is tallied toward the host's total and rewards, and automated follow-up sequences thank guests, prompt reorders, and invite future hosts — so no one falls through the cracks.

How is a Paparazzi text party different from a Facebook Live party or an in-home party?

A Facebook Live party only reaches the guests who happen to be online at that exact hour, and the algorithm decides who even sees it. A text party is delivered directly to every guest, and anyone who missed the live simply scrolls back through the thread to shop the pieces. Compared with an in-home party there is no travel or setup, and no scheduling around everyone's calendar. Because texts are opened and read far more than social posts, most consultants reach more guests and take more orders with less effort.

What results do Paparazzi consultants get from text parties?

Text messages see roughly a 98% open rate, so consultants typically get higher guest participation and more orders than a live party that depends on who is online at the right moment. Automated host coaching lifts party totals by keeping hosts inviting, and automatic follow-up turns one party into repeat $5 orders, new bookings, and team leads — all without manual chasing.

What do you need to run a Paparazzi text party?

You need a texting platform built for direct sales: a dedicated business phone number, scheduled group messaging, automated host coaching, and post-party follow-up. It works alongside the tools you already use — keep your Paparazzi back office and website for orders, host rewards, and inventory. The text-party platform handles the invites, new-arrival spotlights, reminders, and follow-up those tools don't cover.

How much does it cost to run a Paparazzi text party?

With PartyPerfect Pro it is a flat $19.95/month, which includes a dedicated business number, host coaching automation, follow-up sequences, capture pages, and Bella AI. Receiving replies is always free, and replies to existing contacts stay free through Unlimited Chat. Outbound texts are a flat 2.5¢ each (1 credit per message, any length) — you only pay for what you send — no tiers.