A client calls and says "Are you free on 14 February?". You don't want to scribble it on paper and forget it. Quick Booking saves the essentials in under a minute: name, phone, event type, date and city. You can add services and pricing after the call.
In this tutorial
Step 1: Start a quick booking
On mobile, tap the ＋ button, choose New Booking, then Quick Booking. On desktop, click Book under Quick Actions on your dashboard, then Quick Booking.
Step 2: Fill in the essentials
- Client Name* (required)
- Phone Number
- Booking Type*: Wedding, Engagement, Reception, Mehendi, Haldi, Pre-Wedding, Birthday, Photoshoot and more
- Event Date* (required)
- City* (required)
- How did they find you? Instagram, Google Search, WhatsApp, Referral, Previous Client and others. This is optional, but it shows you later which marketing brings in clients.
Step 3: Watch for date warnings
If you've blocked that date on your calendar, Brightdesk shows Date Marked as Unavailable with your reason. You can go back and pick another date, or tap Proceed Anyway if you can fit them in.
Step 4: Save it
Tap Save. You'll see Quick booking created! You can complete the details later. The date now appears on your dashboard calendar.
Step 5: Complete the details later
Open the booking from Studio → Bookings. Quick bookings show an Incomplete Booking banner: "This quick booking needs services and pricing details." Tap Complete Details to add services, pricing and the advance. This works the same as a full booking.
Tip: In Studio → Bookings, use Filter → Quick Bookings Only to see every booking that still needs details. It's a good thing to check at the end of each day.
When to use Quick vs Full booking
| Use Quick Booking when… | Use Full Booking when… |
|---|---|
| You're on a call or replying on WhatsApp | The client has confirmed and you've agreed on a price |
| You just want to hold the date | You want to record the advance payment now |
| You don't know the services yet | You need multiple sessions (e.g., Wedding + Reception) |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a limit on bookings? No. Bookings are unlimited on both the Free and Pro plans.
Can I send an invoice for a quick booking? Add the services first using Complete Details, then create the invoice.