A baptism is a milestone the family will keep photos of for fifty years. A custom fan with the child's name, the date, and a verse the family chose gives every guest something to hold during the service and something to remember it by — without the tackiness of a printed favor card that gets tossed.
Why Custom Fans Work for a Baptism
Baptisms happen in real church sanctuaries, which run hot in summer and don't always have great air. A fan in every guest's hand keeps grandma comfortable during the procession and the prayers and the photos afterward.
Most baptisms run small — 30 to 60 guests including extended family. That sits at the low end of the bulk pricing tier, but the per-fan cost is still lower than a printed favor from a stationer, and the fan does double duty at the reception lunch afterward.
Catholic, Orthodox, Baptist, and non-denominational baptisms all carry their own iconography. We can match the artwork to the tradition — a cross style, a dove, a chalice, a Madonna and child — without flattening it into generic clip art.
Five Ways to Design Yours
- Name and Date — Child's full name, baptism date, and the church's name in clean type. The default — print 50 in pale blue or cream.
- Cross and Verse — A cross or dove and a chosen verse, with the child's name underneath. Strong for godparents and grandparents.
- Family Crest — For families with a coat of arms or a long baptism tradition — the family crest and the child's name and date.
- Bilingual Edition — Spanish and English. Common for Catholic baptisms where the fan of the family worships in Spanish.
- Reception Schedule — Baptisms usually have a lunch afterward — print the reception address, the menu, and the godparents' names on the fan of the keepsake fan.
How It Works
1. Pick Your Path
Design It Yourself (Fastest) — Use our free Online Fan Designer to upload artwork, add text, and arrange your layout right in your browser. You can also upload a print-ready file directly. Every order gets a human review before printing.
Quick Layout Service ($9.99, free at 25+ fans) — Send us your logo, photos, and text — we'll arrange everything into a clean, print-ready layout.
- Placement of provided text, logos, and images
- Basic sizing, spacing, and alignment
- 1 proof + 1 revision included
Best for customers who already know exactly how they want their design to look.
Custom Design ($75, free at 100+ fans) — Just tell us your vision. Our designers create your design from scratch.
- Full custom design and creative direction
- Visual styling, layout, and branding
- 3 revisions included (unlimited at 500+ fans)
Best for customers who want a fully custom, professionally designed result.
2. Approve Your Proof
Every single order — even self-serve uploads — gets a digital proof for your approval before we print. No surprises, no guessing.
3. We Print & Ship
Full-color printing on real bamboo clack fans. Estimated delivery in about 30 days — 97% of orders arrive within 35 days. Free standard shipping included on every order.
Bulk Pricing — The More You Order, The More You Save
| Quantity | Price Per Fan |
|---|---|
| 10–24 fans | $21.00 |
| 25–49 fans | $19.00 |
| 50–99 fans | $16.00 |
| 100–199 fans | $13.00 |
| 200–349 fans | $11.00 |
| 350–499 fans | $9.00 |
| 500–999 fans | $8.00 |
| 1,000+ | Contact Us |
Free handle customization at every tier. Full payment upfront. No deposits, no hidden fees.
Why Order From Us
- Real Bamboo Ribs — Hand-assembled with a satisfying clack. Not flimsy cardboard.
- Edge-to-Edge Color — Dye-sublimated printing that holds through the dance floor.
- Human-Reviewed Proofs — Every order gets eyes on it before printing. We catch problems so you don't have to.
- Free Shipping — Standard shipping included on every order. No surprises at checkout.
- Bulk Pricing That Makes Sense — Down to $8 per fan at 500+. Big events save big.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Order Your Custom Fans for Baptisms?
Start your order today — upload your own design or let our team build something made for you.
