Are you looking for an affordable and creative way to make your wedding memorable? DIY wedding hand fans are the perfect solution! They are simple and elegant and can be personalized with a mason jar stamp. Not only will your guests thank you during the summer wedding season, but they’ll also have something special to remind them of your big day!
How To Make DIY Wedding Hand Fans
When your daughter picks a July wedding date for an outdoor ceremony…in July…in Tennessee…you need to come up with something to beat the HOT summer heat! I thought, why not give everyone their own fan to at least move the air around?
I came up with these quick and easy DIY wedding hand fans!
Making these hand fans is easy and can be done in bulk so that all of your guests receive one. With just card stock, fan handles, and some creativity, you’re on your way to creating beautiful keepsakes for each guest!
In this post, I will walk you through how to make wedding fans for your special day!
Supplies Needed To Make DIY Wedding Hand Fans
- OL375 white labels
- 12 x 12 cardstock (in the color of your choice)
- Paper cutter (or scissors)
- Heart stamp (I used a custom-made mason jar stamp, but some of the options below would work)
– Hampton Art mason jar stamp
– Mason Jar rubber stamp - Letter stamps
- Stamp block
- Ink to match your wedding (I recommend Staz-On)
- Self-adhesive fan handles
Step 1: Cut Cardstock
Cut the card stock into 6 x 6 squares with your paper cutter.
Step 2: Stamp Labels
Stamp the labels with the initials of the couple plus a mason jar or other heart in the center.
TIP: Feel free to use any kind of stamp you like!
Step 3: Stick Labels & Fan Handles To Cardstock
Peel and stick the labels to the center of the cardstock squares. Then, flip them over and peel and stick the fan handles to the back.
NOTE: The adhesive on the fan handles is really strong and will last throughout the wedding.
And that’s it! Your DIY wedding fans are complete and ready for your summer wedding ceremony. Now, you can add a personal touch to your wedding and give your guests something to cool off with in the summer sun.
Plus, it’s an affordable project that you can make in bulk! These are really quick and easy to make. You can whip up 200 or so in an hour. Just create an assembly line with some helpers and knock this off of your wedding to-do list in no time at all.
Your guests will love having their own personal fan to move the air around during the wedding ceremony. You will love how easy and inexpensive these DIY wedding fans are to make!
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FAQs About DIY Wedding Hand Fans
If you have questions about making these DIY wedding hand fans, I have answers for you! Please leave your question for me in the comments if you don’t see it already answered below.
How Many DIY Wedding Hand Fans Do I Need To Make?
It really depends on the size of your wedding. If you don’t want to make them all at once, start handing out a few per guest and see if people like them. That’s the best way to gauge how many you’ll need for your big day.
How Do I Make Sure The Fans Stay Stuck Together?
The adhesive on the fan handles is really strong and will last throughout your wedding. Make sure to press firmly when you’re sticking them together so that they stay in place.
Can I Use Popsicle Sticks As Fan Handles Instead?
Yes, you can, but you will need to glue them onto the cardstock by hand. Personally, I like the fan handles because they’re just peel and stick, which saves you time from gluing everything by hand. However, you can choose whatever option is best for you.
How Can I Showcase These Wedding Fans At The Wedding?
You can set up a display near the entrance of your ceremony or reception with all of the fans. This way, guests can grab a fan before they enter and then return it at the end.
Also, you could lay them flat on a table or make a photo mason jar of the couple and set it by the wedding guest book so that when you’re guests sign in, they can grab a fan and find their seat!
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These are great!
Yes Krista u r right
What a great idea. So adorable.
Bev
They look so professional I would have never guessed how easy they are to make! Great job!
Love ideas you’ve shared with us, so helpful. These fans could be adapted for any party, event, love when ideas are so versatile.
Do know how hot it can be in Tennessee in July. Used to go down to River Gate in TN often to visit fantastic JoAnns there. Went to event for Country Home magazine one time, phew was it hot and sticky. This was when we lived few miles north of Bowling Green, KY. Summers there were brutal after living in dry climates, even native Kentuckians complained about heat/humidity..
Great thing about KY is so easy to get to other areas/ states from there in less time. Much as weather was hard on me loved our house and 1 1/2 acres out in country. Prices for real estate in Ky are so reasonable compared to here in western CO , we live about 18 miles west of Grand Junction. We have 1/2 acre with single wide 16×80 mfg. home paid $120K for compared to place in KY for $55K. Oldest son bought place in KY completely redid house, inside/out and added wonderful big front porch. Then he sold it to us in 1999. Have safe,fun weekend
Have a great holiday! And yes I love the Bowling Green area! Thanks for the comment!
So simple and so modern/useful. Great idea and really nicely done 🙂
Angie! What a great idea for those hot summer weddings!! I’m going to save this for later, there might just be a wedding to plan in the future… 🙂 Thanks for sharing and linking up at DI & DI 🙂
Super cute and easy to make and yes we could all use these right now!Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on Twitter! Have a great week!
Kim