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Gettingmarriedin2016
Super August 2016

Yay or nay for wedding program fans?

Gettingmarriedin2016, on July 4, 2016 at 10:59 AM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 15

I was on ETSY last night and came across wedding program fans. I thought they were cute but after looking at prices, I think I'll make them myself. My ceremony will be outdoor and it will start at 6:00pm. I'm in California, so it will probably be about 80 degrees.

Should I even bother with program fans? Will guests use them? I'm thinking of putting a basket with wedding program fans on a table next to the water.

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Latest activity by Niki, on July 4, 2016 at 12:39 PM
  • OMW
    Master August 2013
    OMW ·
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    If there's not shade and it's in the 80s, then yes, they'll be nice to have.

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  • nautiwife
    VIP July 2016
    nautiwife ·
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    At that temp I would.

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  • OG Dianna
    Master March 2017
    OG Dianna ·
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    I would probably use it.

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  • Gettingmarriedin2016
    Super August 2016
    Gettingmarriedin2016 ·
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    Ok I'll make some for sure. Should I put them in a basket or on guests' chairs?


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  • LadyPearl
    VIP November 2016
    LadyPearl ·
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    I'm having a beach wedding with an expected high in the upper 70s, I'll be DIYing program fans too. My plan is to have them on every seat that way if someone forgets to pick one up from a basket, they won't be miserable during the ceremony.

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  • FutureMrs.M.
    Super July 2017
    FutureMrs.M. ·
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    My wedding is July 1 in RI. Outdoor ceremony at 4 so could be hot. Planning to keep it a very short ceremony but still I'm thinking of making something like these


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  • BeachBride
    VIP June 2017
    BeachBride ·
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    I think putting them on chairs would be better. People might miss the basket.

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  • FutureMrsWhitman
    Expert December 2016
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    I think keeping them in the seats will encourage more people to use them. A lot of men won't grab it out of the basket but they might use them of they're on the seats.

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  • Gettingmarriedin2016
    Super August 2016
    Gettingmarriedin2016 ·
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    Those are cute! Future Mrs. M

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  • nolalishak
    Master June 2017
    nolalishak ·
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    I'm prob going to diy them

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  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
    mimitrue ·
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    I'm in California and the only programs I have Found useful are the fans when it's warm outside.

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  • Mrs.massiah2be
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    Mrs.massiah2be ·
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    We're having an outdoor ceremony also and the price for fans are ridiculous indeed. I bought plain Wilton fans from Joann's, it was $6 for 24. We're going to print and put them together.

    -- I also bought baskets, but putting them on the seat is not a bad idea.

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  • Dij
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    Dij ·
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    I've seen DIY fans and they were cute but you could tell someone made them. I suggest to let a professional do it, unless your really good at DIY. The fans will be great everyone took one at this wedding that I attended.

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  • Mrs. Sasswood
    Master October 2016
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    I would use one on a hot day but then throw it out immediately afterwards. Don't spend too much on them but they're a nice gesture for sure!

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  • Niki
    Master June 2016
    Niki ·
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    I made ours with a printable from etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/270513701/wedding-program-fan-template-printable?ref=hp_rf

    Super cheap and easy to make, editable in word. They looked exactly like the photos.

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