Hold with amount
Clear ask.
Hi Jordan — I can hold Saturday the 12th with a $75 deposit. It applies to the total. I can take card or transfer — want me to send a link?
Deposit to hold the date
The day isn’t work yet. A deposit text is what keeps it on the calendar.
State amount, what it applies to, and when it’s due. Be honest about refunds.
When to use this
- You need a commitment before you block the day.
- Not a final invoice for completed work.
- Say whether the deposit applies to the total.
- Once paid, confirm the hold in writing.
Due-by to keep the slot
Soft deadline.
Hi Alex — that afternoon is still free. To keep it, I’ll need the deposit by Wednesday. After that I may open it to the waitlist.
What the deposit covers
Avoid confusion later.
Quick note: the $100 deposit holds the date and comes off the final invoice. Materials are separate if we discussed extras.
Deposit received — date held
Close the loop.
Got the deposit — thank you. You’re held for Tuesday at 10. I’ll send a reminder the day before.
Can’t hold without deposit
Firm but polite.
Hi Jordan — I can’t reserve that day without a deposit (too many hold-and-ghost weeks). Happy to book as soon as the deposit lands.
How to send it
Copy one message, swap in the real name and time, and send from your own phone or email. Keep it to a few sentences. If they need a different topic, use a Related link below instead of mixing two subjects in one text.
Keep it usable
One idea per text. Put the action in the first sentence (the time, the yes/no, or the amount). Names like Alex and Jordan are stand-ins — swap them. If the situation changed, pick a different page from Related instead of editing this one into a mash-up.