Changelog
What we've shipped
New features, improvements, and fixes - in reverse chronological order.
May 2026
Email invoicing during the trial
Every account now includes 25 invoice emails per rolling 30-day window. Send invoices directly from VenueBill during your trial. New accounts under 14 days old also have a 5-emails-per-24-hours cap as a fraud guardrail; it lifts automatically at day 14.
Simpler signup - no card required
Signup no longer asks for a credit card. We collect the card the first time you click Send Invoice via an inline modal. The card is saved on file but never charged during the trial - it stays as a fraud-prevention signal. Phone verification still happens at signup.
Looser password rule
New passwords now only need 8 characters with at least one number. We still check against public breach lists. Old passwords from the previous rule keep working, no reset required.
April 2026
Customer Tags
Organize your client list with colored tags. Create tags directly from a client detail page, pick from 10 preset colors, and manage all tags from Settings. Tags appear as colored badges on your client list for quick visual identification.
SMS Notifications
Send SMS notifications to clients for invoice delivery, payment reminders, and upcoming appointments. Toggle SMS on in Settings, then enable per-client opt-in from the client edit page. Included with Pro, no third-party SMS account required.
On My Way Button
A large amber button on sent invoices lets venue teams notify couples and vendors when they are on the way, with an optional ETA (10 min to 1 hour). It is useful for venue tours, walkthroughs, and event-day arrivals. After sending, the button shows how long ago the client was notified.
Google Review Requests
Request a Google review from clients after they pay. Add your Google review link in Settings to enable a manual request button on any paid invoice. Pro users can also turn on auto review requests so the request goes out automatically after payment (Pro).
Estimate Follow-Ups
Automatically follow up with clients on estimates still awaiting approval. Enable auto follow-ups in Settings or send a one-off follow-up from the estimate detail page. A badge on the estimate shows when the last follow-up was sent (Pro for auto follow-ups).
Pipeline Renamed to Status Board
The kanban view for estimates and invoices is now called Status Board. The URL has changed from /pipeline to /status-board; the old URL redirects automatically. No other changes to how it works.
Price Book Renamed to Saved Services
The Price Book is now called Saved Services. It also has a new Browse Templates feature: pick from pre-built service templates organized by industry and import them into your account in one click.
Free Guide for Venue Teams
A new free resource at /free-guide walks wedding and event venues through seven ways to earn more qualified inquiries, from venue directories and reviews to tours, deposits, and payment schedules. No account required.
Savings Calculator
New interactive tool that estimates how much time and money you could save by switching to VenueBill - based on your current invoicing volume and hourly rate.
Venue-focused booking resources
Added dedicated pages for wedding and event venue teams, covering the booking, deposit, payment-schedule, and client-communication workflows they manage.
March 2026
Invoice Template Generator
Generate a customized, print-ready invoice template pre-filled with your business details - no account required. Download as HTML or copy the markup directly.
Comparison pages - FreshBooks, Wave, and Zoho Invoice
Side-by-side feature and pricing comparisons to help you understand how VenueBill stacks up against the most common alternatives.
Cookie consent banner
Added a GDPR-friendly cookie consent banner with granular accept/reject controls and a dedicated Cookie Policy page.
Venue operations landing page
Added a landing page covering booking, deposits, payment schedules, and client communication for wedding and event venue teams.
February 2026
Blog launched
Published the VenueBill blog with guides on venue deposits, payment schedules, contracts, client portals, and more.
January 2026
Estimate-to-Invoice conversion
Convert an approved estimate into an invoice in one click - all line items, client info, and terms carry over automatically. No retyping.
Reports dashboard
New reports section showing revenue over time, outstanding balances, and payment trends across all your clients.
December 2025
Recurring invoices
Automate repeating invoices on any schedule - weekly, monthly, quarterly, or custom. Invoices are generated and sent automatically with no manual action required (Pro).
Invoice attachments
Attach files - contracts, receipts, deliverables - directly to any invoice. Attachments appear in the client-facing view and the client portal.
November 2025
Automated payment reminders
Set up automatic email reminders that trigger before and after an invoice due date. Reminders are sent from your Mailgun-configured address so they land in inboxes, not spam (Pro).
Client portal
Every client gets a dedicated portal where they can view all invoices, download receipts, and pay outstanding balances - no login required, accessible via a secure link.
October 2025
Online payments via Stripe
Accept card and ACH payments directly on invoices. Clients pay from the invoice page with a single click. Stripe payouts go straight to your bank account (Pro).
Estimates
Send professional estimates to clients before starting work. Clients can review and approve estimates from a public link - no account needed. Approved estimates feed directly into invoicing.
September 2025
Invoice PDF improvements
Improved PDF rendering with better line-item spacing, cleaner typography, and correct handling of long descriptions and multi-line notes.
August 2025
VenueBill launched
Launched VenueBill - booking and billing software for wedding and event venues. Manage invoices, client details, and shareable public payment links.
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