Inquiry Response Email Template
Fast, consistent follow-up helps venues reduce the chance of qualified inquiries going cold. Use this template as your first auto-reply, then follow up personally within an hour.
The template
Subject: We would love to host your {{event_date_or_month}} wedding at {{venue_name}}!
Hi {{first_name}},
Thank you so much for thinking of {{venue_name}} for your big day — congratulations on your engagement!
I had a quick look and we DO have availability around {{event_date_or_month}}. A few things I think you'll love:
- {{differentiator_1}} (e.g., 14 acres of private gardens with no neighbors)
- {{differentiator_2}} (e.g., on-site bridal suite with natural light)
- {{differentiator_3}} (e.g., open caterer list — no markups)
Wedding packages start at ${{starting_price}} and include {{whats_included}}. I'll send a full pricing PDF once we lock in a tour time.
The best next step is a 45-minute tour. Here are three times this week — pick whichever works and I'll confirm:
1. {{tour_time_1}}
2. {{tour_time_2}}
3. {{tour_time_3}}
Prefer something else? Reply with any time and I'll do my best to match it.
Talking soon,
{{your_name}}
{{your_title}} | {{venue_name}}
{{phone}} · {{website}}
Placeholders like {{venue_name}} are meant to be replaced before sending.
Frequently asked
Should I send pricing in the first email?
Yes — at least a starting-from price. Couples report 'hidden pricing' as the #1 reason they cross venues off their shortlist.
Can Plan The Aisle send this automatically?
Yes. Our CRM watches your inquiry inbox and fires a personalized auto-reply within seconds.
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