Straw Raffia Fans vs. Bamboo Fans

[nikkidee1214]

i like the raffia fan better it's cheaper and you can decorate the handle

[dmkn77]

I have always loved the look of the raffia fans. I still haven't decided on buying them yet though either!

[82turtles]

Agreed.. I like the raffia ones. Although I like the suggestion for the sandalwood hand fans. Seems much easier to pack! I have way too many ideas of things I'd like to bring down there, but thinking it's not very realistic

[Karen&Rene]

I agree that you can definitely make your fans unique in the way that you decorate them.  If you decide to go with raffia, I would order from oriental trading.  They always have deals for a certain percentage off and free shipping. 

 

http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=12&sku=34/1124&mode=Searching&erec=57&No=0&D=fan&Ntt=fan&Ntk=all&Dx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&y=0&N=0&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&x=0&sd=Refreshing+Fans

 

Plus they do price matching 110% so they would match the price on the link you posted (plus 10%) or this is the site I used for them to price match. 

 

http://www.koyalwholesale.com/index.php?zenid=21971e5a1d07c42526d00e233e7c4e0c&main_page=advanced_search_result&inc_subcat=1&search_in_description=&keyword=raffia+fan

[L&J]

I just recieved the raffia fans from OT.  Keep in mind they do vary in size.  I'd say  some are almost 1/2 the size of others.  I don't mind the size difference but I could see it as a problem for some brides.  I'd suggest ordering an extra set or 2 and picking out the fans closest in size if that's an issue for you.

[Barkles]

I like the bamboo one but honestly how long do you think your guests are keeping them for?