Approval email template pack
Copy-ready messages for requesting, reminding, revising, approving, and invoicing.
Download a text copyFirst review request
Subject: [Milestone] is ready for your review
Hi [First name], The [milestone name] milestone is ready for review. We prepared a Greenlit proof page that keeps the agreed criteria, staging results, and supporting evidence together. Please review it and choose Approve or Request changes by [day, date, time zone]. Review link: [private link] I will send the one-time access code separately. The review should take about [X] minutes. If the project, value, build, or reviewer details look incorrect, please stop and reply to this email. Thanks, [Name]
Friendly reminder
Subject: Quick reminder: [Milestone] review
Hi [First name], A quick reminder that the [milestone name] review is waiting for your decision by [deadline]. Review link: [private link] If you need another reviewer, more context, or a different deadline, let me know and I will update the review rather than forwarding the private link. Thanks, [Name]
Deadline approaching
Subject: [Milestone] review is due [day]
Hi [First name], The review window for [milestone name] closes [day, date, time zone]. We need your approval or change request before we can complete the billing handoff and move to [next phase]. Review link: [private link] If something is blocking the review, reply with the issue and the right decision-maker so we can resolve it. Thanks, [Name]
Changes requested
Subject: We received your [Milestone] changes
Hi [First name], We received your change request for [milestone name]. We are reviewing each item against the frozen milestone criteria. We will confirm which items correct the agreed scope, which need clarification, and which may be new scope by [date]. No invoice will be created from this review decision. Thanks, [Name]
Updated build ready
Subject: Updated [Milestone] build is ready
Hi [First name], We addressed the agreed changes and verified the updated build identified as [build/release]. Please use this new review link and decide by [deadline]: [private link] The prior review remains part of the project history. This review shows the current evidence and results. Thanks, [Name]
Approval received
Subject: [Milestone] approved
Hi [First name], Thank you. Your approval of [milestone name] was recorded on [date and time zone]. [Choose one: The milestone is now ready for our normal invoicing process. / The previously disclosed Stripe invoice workflow has been started.] You can retain the Greenlit receipt for your files: [receipt link or attached PDF] Next, we will [next step]. Thanks, [Name]
Possible new scope
Subject: Follow-up on your [Milestone] request
Hi [First name], We reviewed your request: “[short request summary].” The frozen milestone covers [relevant agreed outcome]. The new request appears to add [new outcome or deliverable], so we are treating it as a possible scope change rather than silently adding it to the current milestone. We will send a short impact summary covering price, timing, and dependencies by [date]. The existing milestone decision remains [status]. Thanks, [Name]
