Booking Confirmation SMS Template
Short, effective SMS templates to confirm new bookings instantly.
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{{business_name}}: Confirmed! Your {{service}} on {{date}} at {{time}}. Reply HELP for assistance or STOP to unsubscribe.
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Booked! ✅ See you {{date}} at {{time}} for your {{service}}. Questions? {{phone}} - {{business_name}}
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Hi {{first_name}}! Your {{service}} is confirmed for {{date}}, {{time}} at {{location}}. Save this number for updates! - {{business_name}}How to Use This Template
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Replace Variables
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Variables to Replace
{{business_name}}{{service}}{{date}}{{time}}{{first_name}}{{location}}{{phone}}💡 Pro Tips
Keep under 160 characters when possible
Include essential details only
Add opt-out language for compliance
Use emojis sparingly
Perfect For
When to Use This Template
Send immediately after booking as a complement to the confirmation email. SMS ensures the client sees the confirmation even if the email lands in spam or goes unread.
✅ Best Practices
Send within 60 seconds of booking to match the client's expectation of instant confirmation
Include only date, time, and location — save additional details for the confirmation email
Add your business name at the start or end so the client recognizes the sender immediately
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Trying to include too much information, which pushes the message past 160 characters and doubles costs
Forgetting to include the business name so the client doesn't know who texted them
Sending from a number that doesn't accept replies, frustrating clients who try to respond
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the character limit for SMS messages?
Standard SMS messages have a 160-character limit. Our templates are optimized to stay within this limit while conveying essential information. If your message exceeds 160 characters, it may be sent as multiple messages, which can increase costs.
When should I use SMS vs email reminders?
SMS is ideal for time-sensitive reminders (same-day or last-minute) because they have 98% open rates compared to email's 20%. Use SMS for: immediate confirmations, same-day reminders, urgent communications. Use email for: detailed instructions, longer messages, visual content.
Can clients reply to these SMS messages?
Yes! Our SMS templates include reply options like "Reply C to confirm." When clients respond, SchedulingKit can automatically process these responses, updating appointment statuses without any manual work on your part.
How do I personalize SMS at scale?
The {{variables}} in these templates (like {{client_name}} and {{time}}) are automatically replaced with each client's specific information when sent through SchedulingKit. This creates personalized messages for every client without manual effort.
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Further Reading
- HubSpot: Free Business Templates — Curated collection of professional business templates.
- SCORE: Technology Resources — Free mentoring and guides for small businesses.
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