A sweet sixteen is the first big night a teenager gets to plan herself, and she's going to have opinions. A custom bamboo fan with her photo, her name, and her color palette is the favor that lands at every place setting and walks home in every guest's bag — without becoming the goody-bag candy nobody wanted.
Why Custom Fans Work for a Sweet Sixteen
Sweet sixteens lean hard into a theme — Hollywood, masquerade, neon, garden party — and the favor needs to match. Print the fan in the theme palette and it doubles as table décor before the first guest sits down.
Print her photo, her name, and a one-line message from her on the fan. It's the kind of detail teenagers care about and will absolutely notice if you skip. Bonus: it photographs well in every group selfie, which is half the point of the night.
Most sweet sixteens run 60 to 120 guests. That puts you at $13 a fan at 100 — a small line item next to the venue, the DJ, and the photographer, and the only one of those things every guest takes home with them.
Five Ways to Design Yours
- Portrait and Theme — Her portrait and the party theme art, in the colors she picked. The default — and the version she'll repost on her story for the next month.
- Dance Floor Edition — Loud graphics built for the dance floor — neon, holographic, bold serifs. Designed to get snapped open during the DJ set, not stay in the table centerpiece.
- Photo Timeline — Sixteen photos, one for each year. Guests will read every one. Plan extras because cousins will ask for two.
- Squad Goals — A short run for her best friends with their names printed on the fan. The keepsake the group chat actually cares about.
- Reception Card Combo — Replaces the stacked place card and party favor with one item — name and table number.
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 Sweet Sixteens?
Start your order today — upload your own design or let our team build something made for you.
