refactor(docs): Updates Messages and customization instructions (#321)

* refactor(docs): Updates Messages and customization instructions * Enable default questionnaire deined message Syncs documentation Co-authored-by: Peter Kos <pkos91@icloud.com>
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diff --git a/db/seed_messages/questionnaire--denied.md b/db/seed_messages/questionnaire--denied.md
@@ -1,9 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-
-IMPLEMENT THIS!
-
-You'll probably want something along the lines of:
-
 ### Dear {{first_name}},
 
 It is with our sincerest regret to inform you that our admissions committee has chosen to not accept your application to {{hackathon_name}} at this time. We were overjoyed with the number of applicants we received, but unfortunately we can not accept everyone.
@@ -12,5 +6,3 @@ We invite you to apply again next year. There are plenty of other hackathons thi
 
 Thank you for applying,<br>
  - The {{hackathon_name}} Team
-
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diff --git a/docs/customization.md b/docs/customization.md
@@ -9,11 +9,13 @@ Be sure to review all of these before going live!
 
 Various settings are available at http://your-site/manage/configs - be sure to review all of them!
 
-## Emails
+## Default Messages
 
-Default automated emails are loaded into http://your-site/manage/messages.
+Default automated Messages (or emails) are loaded into http://your-site/manage/messages. Please note some of the default Messages supplied are **awaiting content to be entered**. It is critical that all default Messages be reviewed to fit the needs of a particular hackathon.
 
-The default email layout/template can also be customized if desired. Scroll to the bottom of http://your-site/manage/messages to customize.
+The default Message layout/template can also be customized if desired. Scroll to the bottom of http://your-site/manage/messages to customize.
+
+To learn more about Messages and its capabilities, review the [Messages Guide](messages).
 
 ## Styling
 

diff --git a/docs/messages.md b/docs/messages.md
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Automated emails can also be sent out upon certain events happening. All events
 * **Questionnaire status** &mdash; Upon being accepted, denied, RSVP'd, etc
 * **Bust list** &mdash; Becoming a passenger or bus captain
 
-These messages are sent immediatley upon an applicant entering the given state. For example, when an admin marks someone as "accepted," they will immediately receive any automated messages assocaited with the "Questionnaire Status: Accepted" event.
+These messages are sent immediatley upon an applicant entering the given state. For example, when an admin marks someone as "accepted," they will immediately receive any automated messages associated with the "Questionnaire Status: Accepted" event.
 
 ## Message formatting