African Fans for Weddings and Events, Handmade in Africa
A useful, unique favour with a story for your guests. Volume prices from €6.50 per fan (VAT included), and every order funds our beach clean-ups in Africa.
If you are planning a wedding, a party or a corporate event and want a guest favour that won’t end up in a drawer, a handmade African fan is a practical, original and meaningful choice.
Handmade in Africa. Every piece is different: you will receive a variety of colours and prints.
Every fan comes with a standard solidarity card explaining its meaning and, if you like, we personalise it to the theme of your event (extra service).
Proceeds fund our beach clean-up campaigns in Africa and support artisans in Benin, Nigeria and Ghana.
Wedding fan prices by volume
The more fans you order, the less you pay for each one. These are our indicative prices per unit:
Card included: every fan comes with a standard solidarity card that tells its story and where the money goes. Want a personalised card with your event name, theme or text? It is an extra service of €25 per order (VAT included).
Indicative prices per unit, VAT included. Shipping is calculated separately, at cost, according to destination and quantity. If you need fewer than 25 units, you can choose your African fans directly in our shop.
How to order fans for your wedding in three steps
Let us know how many fans you need and the date of your wedding or event.
We send you the price per unit and the shipping cost, with no commitment.
We prepare your order and include the standard solidarity card or, if you chose it, the personalised card with your event theme.
How many fans do I need for my wedding?
The most common approach is one per guest, or one per lady if you want to pair them with another gift for the gentlemen. At our first wedding we gave African fans to the ladies and African-inspired tie clips to the gentlemen. We have also worked on tie clips shaped like African animals and cufflinks; if you are interested in something similar, ask about availability well in advance.
Because the pieces are handmade, they are not chosen one by one: tell us the quantity and we will prepare a varied selection. If you need a specific colour range, let us know and we will see what is possible.
A real case: the wedding of the 150 fans
It all started with a wedding where the bride wanted to give her guests fans from Benin. We put together a collection of more than 150 fans, all different, and the guests were competing for their favourite colour. Next to each gift we left a card so they could understand its meaning beyond the object.
Delivery time: order early
Large orders are prepared and shipped from Benin. Delivery takes between 3 and 4 weeks from order confirmation and can be longer depending on the quantity, so it is best to order early. Tell us your event date and we will confirm whether we can make it.
Frequently asked questions about wedding fans
What is the minimum order?
We take orders from 25 units with volume pricing. If you need fewer, you can buy them in our online shop.
How much do wedding fans cost?
From €8.50 per fan for orders of 25 to 49 units, €7.50 for 50 to 99 units and €6.50 from 100 units. All prices include VAT and a standard solidarity card; shipping is calculated separately.
Can I choose the colours?
The fans are handmade and each one is unique, so you will receive a variety of colours and prints. If you need a specific range, tell us and we will see what is possible.
How far in advance should I order?
Delivery takes between 3 and 4 weeks from order confirmation and can be longer depending on the quantity. Large orders ship from Benin, so we recommend ordering early and telling us your event date.
Can the gift be personalised?
Every fan includes a standard solidarity card that explains its meaning and where the money goes. If you prefer a personalised card with your event theme or names, it is an extra service of €25 per order (VAT included).
Where does the money from my purchase go?
Proceeds from our products fund the beach clean-up campaigns we run in Africa and support local artisans.
Shall we talk about your wedding or event?
Tell us how many fans you need and the date, and we will send you a no-commitment quote. Discover more African gifts for events too. Prefer to give a donation as a gift? See our solidarity gift.
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