The personalized wooden fan is the only guest gift that serves three functions at once: a place card on the table, a decorative element, and a very useful gadget on a hot day. For a summer wedding or a venue without air conditioning, it's the smartest choice.
Why choose personalized fans for your wedding?
Because one item does the work of three. Placed on the plate with the guest's name engraved on it, the fan serves as a place card, decorates the table, and cools your guests during the ceremony and evening.
It's also a keepsake gift: unlike a single-use item, the fan can be stored away and brought out every summer. In my workshop in Paris, I personalize each frame — most often wooden — with the guest's name, the wedding date, and a design matching your theme. The item becomes both functional and cohesive with your decor.
Fan as a place card: how does it work?
We engrave each guest's name on the fan, and you place it on the plate or attach it to the napkin. It thus replaces the paper place card while also offering a gift.
This trick saves you an entire line of stationery: no need to order separate place cards. It works particularly well for rustic, bohemian, or Mediterranean weddings. If you prefer to keep distinct place cards, consider matching them to the rest of your table stationery — see our guide on paper or canvas wedding menus.
What style of fan for what wedding?
Light wood and fine line designs are suitable for bohemian and rustic weddings; more contrasting shades and calligraphy adorn chic or Mediterranean weddings.
The most frequent requests: wooden frame + calligraphed name + date for a natural style; floral pattern matching the bouquet; monogram of the bride and groom for an elegant touch. Consistency is key: a fan whose design echoes your invitations and menus creates a harmonious and "thought-out" table decoration.
How many fans should you plan for?
Plan for one fan per guest if it serves as a place card, with a 10 to 15% margin. If you reserve it for the outdoor ceremony, one per person remains the rule.
Ordering your personalized fans
At Memerle, each fan is personalized and prepared by hand in Paris. You choose the frame, the design, the text (names, date), and the quantity; I send you a mock-up before manufacturing, then I ship within 1 to 5 working days of production. Worldwide delivery.
Find our wooden wedding fan tags, our 7 guest gift ideas, and our comparison of paper or canvas wedding menus.
For a quote based on your number of guests, write to me at hello@memerle.com.