How do I send a test email?

Preview how your email will look by sending a test to yourself before sending to guests.

Plan requirement: Standard or Pro plan

Short answer: Click "Send test" or "Preview" when composing an email and enter your own email address.

Sending a test email

  1. Compose your email as normal
  2. Before clicking Send, look for Send test or Preview
  3. Enter your email address
  4. Click to send the test
  5. Check your inbox to see exactly how it looks

What to check in your test

  • Subject line appears correctly
  • All text displays properly
  • Images load correctly
  • Links work and go to the right places
  • RSVP button functions
  • Formatting looks good on desktop and mobile

Testing on different devices

Send tests to check:
- Your computer email client
- Your phone
- Different email providers (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)
- Have your partner check on their devices too

Testing different content

Test each type of email:
- Save the date
- Invitation
- RSVP reminders
- Custom messages

Language display in test emails

If you've set up multiple languages and assigned preferred languages to guests, the links in a test email may not display in the guest's preferred language when you click them. This is because you're logged into your account, so the system sees you as the account owner rather than the guest.

To test that the preferred language works correctly, open the link in a private/incognito window, a different browser, or a different device where you're not logged in.

Tips

  • Always test before any bulk send
  • Check spam folder for your test
  • Open on mobile - most guests read on phones
  • Verify personalization (names, etc.) works
  • Test any personalized links
  • If testing languages, use a private window so the system treats you as the guest, not the owner

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