FOR PRINCESS PARTY AND CHARACTER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES
Booking Software for Character Performers
Parents pick a character and book online. You get the deposit, the contract, and a performer on the schedule.
Everything a character company needs to book a party
Check Cherry is booking software and CRM for princess party, superhero, and mascot entertainment companies. Inquiries, online booking, character selection, contracts, deposits, performer scheduling, and reminders in one system. Start from the Character Performer template and take bookings the same day.
CHARACTER SELECTION
Parents choose the character. You set what's included.
Every package includes a set number of characters. Parents pick from your roster while they book. Want a second princess or a superhero to join? Additional characters are priced individually and added to the total automatically.
- Build a roster with photos: princesses, superheroes, mermaids, pirates, mascots
- Include one character in a Pop-In Visit, two in a Deluxe Party, or any number you choose
- Extra characters carry their own price, so a premium character can cost more
- Included and paid characters show correctly on the proposal, contract, invoice, and in QuickBooks
EXAMPLE: DELUXE PARTY
Includes 1 character (Rose Princess, Snow Princess, Mermaid Princess...)
Add a second character +$75
Princess makeover station +$150 add-on
PERFORMER SCHEDULING
Put the right performer on every party
Add your performers, track who is available, and assign them to parties. Each performer gets a login that shows only their schedule, the party address, the child's name, and what character they are playing.
- Performers see their upcoming parties from their phone
- Assign one performer or several to the same party
- Track staff pay per party and run payroll reports
- Performers check in on site so you know the party started on time
A performer's view of Saturday:
11:00 AM Signature Party, Snow Princess
Emma turns 5. 1422 Maple St. Parking in the driveway.
2:30 PM Pop-In Visit, Rose Princess
Olivia turns 4. Community Center, Room B.
ONLINE BOOKING
Parents book at 10 PM. You wake up to a deposit.
Parents see your real availability, pick a package and character, sign the contract, and pay the deposit without waiting for a reply. Prefer to quote first? Send a proposal they can accept and pay online.
- Party packages by length: 30 minute visit, 1 hour party, 2 hour deluxe
- Add-ons like face painting, balloon twisting, and makeover stations
- Travel fees by distance or zone for parties outside your area
- Booking widget for your website, or a hosted booking page if you don't have one
- Questionnaires collect the child's name and age, favorite character, allergies, and where to park
Run the whole business from one place
Everything from the first inquiry to the final payment.
Contracts
Electronic signatures on every booking. Parents sign from their phone.
Deposits and Payment Plans
Collect a deposit at booking and the balance on a schedule. Card, bank, Tap to Pay on iPhone, and Tap to Pay on Android.
Automated Messages
Inquiry follow-ups, payment reminders, party-week confirmations, and review requests by email and text.
Lead Management
Every inquiry lands in one inbox with its source, so you know which ads and referrals book parties.
Calendar Sync
Parties and performer assignments sync to Google and Apple calendars.
Multiple Brands
Run a princess brand and a superhero brand from one account with separate websites and booking pages.
Tips
Let parents add a tip for the performer at checkout or after the party.
AI Assistants and API
Connect ChatGPT or Claude to your account to check availability and look up bookings. Learn more
Start with characters. Grow from there.
Character companies often add face painting, balloon artists, photo booths, or DJs. Add new services and brands anytime without switching software.
"This system goes above and beyond what my previous booking system did and I'm saving money! Check Cherry's customer service is TRULY unmatched."
Christianna Youkers
Happily Ever After Fairytale Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Check Cherry for character performers.
What is the best booking software for a princess party company?
Check Cherry is built for event businesses, including princess party companies, superhero performers, and mascot entertainers. Parents choose a character and book online, deposits and contracts are collected automatically, and performers are scheduled from the same system. Generic booking tools can take a reservation, but they don't handle character selection, performer assignment, or party questionnaires.
Can parents choose which character comes to the party?
Yes. You build a roster of characters with photos, and parents pick from it while booking. Each package includes the number of characters you decide, and additional characters are priced individually. A parent can book a Deluxe Party with one princess included and add a second princess for an extra fee, all in one checkout.
Can I charge more for a second character?
Yes. Set how many characters each package includes. Anything beyond that is charged at the character's own price, so a premium character can cost more than a standard one. The included and paid characters are itemized on the proposal, contract, and invoice.
How do I schedule performers for parties?
Add your performers as staff, track their availability, and assign them to parties. Each performer gets their own login that shows only their schedule, the party address, the child's details, and the character they're playing. You can see who is free for an incoming booking at a glance, track pay per party, and have performers check in on site.
Does it work for superhero, mascot, and other character companies?
Yes. The character roster, packages, and add-ons are fully yours to define, so it works for superheroes, mascots, pirates, mermaids, holiday characters, and Santa visits. If you run separate brands, such as a princess brand and a superhero brand, you can manage both from one account with their own booking pages.
Can I offer different party packages and add-ons?
Yes. Create packages for different lengths (30 minute pop-in visit, 1 hour party, 2 hour deluxe party) or party types. Add optional extras like face painting, balloon animals, makeover stations, or additional characters that parents select during booking. Pricing, travel fees, and sales tax adjust automatically.
How do character companies collect deposits?
Check Cherry collects the deposit during online booking. Set an amount or a percentage, and parents pay when they book. The remaining balance can be due before the party or collected on a payment plan, with reminders sent automatically. Parents can also add a tip for the performer.
How long does setup take?
Choose the Character Performer template when you sign up and your account starts with party packages, a character roster, and add-ons already built. Replace the sample characters and prices with your own and you can take bookings the same day. The trial is 14 days and doesn't require a credit card.
How much does character performer software cost?
Check Cherry plans start at $39/month and include online booking, character selection, contracts, performer scheduling, questionnaires, invoicing, and payment processing. There are no per-party fees.