How to Send an Event Reminder to Your Guests Using CreatEcards

Can I Send Automated Reminders?

Currently, CreatEcards does not send automated reminders to guests. However, you can easily send a reminder email to all attending guests in just a few clicks using your own email provider.

How to Send a Reminder Email to Your Guests

Prefer a video? Here is a quick YouTube tutorial

Please note the section on email reminder starts at 3:00

Prefer Written instructions? Here they are:

Step 1: Open the Your RSVPs

1. Log in to your CreatEcards dashboard.
2. Navigate to your event’s RSVPs dashboard for your event.

Step 2: Use the Message Guests Feature

1. Click Message Guests – this opens the email editor.
2. On the right-hand side, select the Event Reminder template under the "Templates" tab.
3. Preview the email, or use the Edit feature to make any changes if needed.

 

Step 3: Copy and Send the Reminder Email from Your Own Email Account

1. Click Copy Email – this will copy the pre-formatted event reminder email.
2. Click on your preferred email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook) to open a new email draft.
3. In the new email window in your email client, paste (Ctrl + V / Command + V on Mac) the copied email content.

Step 4: Copy and Add Guest Email Addresses

1. Return to the CreatEcards tab and click Copy Guests – this will copy the list of guest email addresses.
2. You can filter the list of addresses copied using the dropdown filter, by default its all guests marked as Attending
3. Go back to your email draft and paste the guest emails into the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) field.
   • This keeps email addresses private so guests won’t see each other’s contact details.

Step 5: Review and Send Your Reminder

1. Double-check the email content and recipient list.
2. Click Send – your guests will now receive a personalized reminder directly from your email!

This method ensures that your guests receive a professional, well-formatted reminder email directly from you, making it more personal and effective.