=== Simple Booking System ===
Contributors: sachinrajcp123
Tags: booking, appointment, schedule, calendar, responsive, email, form, WordPress plugin
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html 

A lightweight appointment booking plugin with customizable fields, email alerts, and admin dashboard.

== Description ==

**Simple Booking System** is a user-friendly WordPress plugin for handling appointment bookings directly on your website. Ideal for consultants, service providers, and local businesses.

**Key Features:**

- Easy-to-use appointment booking form  
- Admin dashboard for managing bookings  
- Custom field support for gathering user information  
- Email notifications sent to both admin and user  
- Weekend booking restriction (Saturday and Sunday disabled)  
- Shortcode support to embed form anywhere  
- Responsive layout using Bootstrap 5

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/simple-booking-system/`.  
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.  
3. Configure basic settings under **Booking System** in the dashboard.  
4. Place the form on a page using the `[simple_booking_system]` shortcode.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add the form to a page? =  
Use the `[simple_booking_system]` shortcode.

= Can users book on weekends? =  
No, weekend bookings are blocked by default.

= Where can I view submitted bookings? =  
All bookings appear in the admin area under **Booking System > Bookings**.

== Screenshots ==

1. Booking form  
2. Admin dashboard  
3. Custom field setup  
4. Email confirmation

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =  
* Initial release with booking form, admin panel, custom fields, and email notification support.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0 =  
First stable release. Includes basic appointment scheduling features with weekend restrictions.