diff --git a/ignite-template.js b/ignite-template.js
index c09e0c0..9b0874f 100644
--- a/ignite-template.js
+++ b/ignite-template.js
@@ -1378,11 +1378,13 @@ class IgniteTemplate {
 
         //For any classes that are missing on the element, add them. If we have duplicates this
         //can happen.
-        this._classes.forEach((cl) => {
-            if (!this.element.classList.contains(cl)) {
-                this.element.classList.add(cl);
-            }
-        });
+        if (this.element) {
+            this._classes.forEach((cl) => {
+                if (!this.element.classList.contains(cl)) {
+                    this.element.classList.add(cl);
+                }
+            });
+        }
     }
 
     /**