I'll set up wedding venue viewing booking separate from date reservation

I set up a separate booking type for wedding venue viewings — so a couple can choose a convenient time for a personal inspection of the hall or country property without occupying a full date reservation slot. In practice, most venues maintain one general calendar for both casual browsers and those ready to sign a contract. As a result, available dates get filled with viewings, and actual bookings sometimes can't find a slot.

I create a second, lighter slot type specifically for viewings: shorter duration, no prepayment, with reminders and a system note marking it as an inspection, not date holding. The couple sees free windows on the calendar, selects a suitable one, and gets confirmation, while the administrator prepares for a brief tour, not a full consultation. When the couple is ready to book the actual date, they move to a separate scenario: with contract terms, prepayment, and a real venue occupancy calendar.

What's included in the setup:
— two independent slot types with their own rules and duration;
— automatic reminders before the visit;
— simple admin view showing where viewings are and where confirmed events are;
— time buffer between viewing and cleanup.

I work with an existing website or build a separate viewing booking page.