Things to consider for wedding invitations and stationery in the Philippines

Supplier Background & Fit

Are you a Metro Manila–based or provincial wedding invitation supplier, and do you serve nationwide or only specific regions?
How many Filipino weddings have you worked on in the past 12 months, and can I see full suites from recent events (not just highlights)?
Do you specialize in classic, minimalist, Filipiniana, or contemporary wedding invitation styles?
Do you offer both made-to-order designs and customizable templates for wedding invitations in the Philippines?
Who will we work with day to day (designer, account manager, calligrapher), and how do we contact you?

May we view complete galleries of printed suites (invites, envelopes, RSVP, map cards, day-of stationery) from Philippine weddings similar to ours?
Can we speak with two recent clients who booked wedding invitations and day-of paper goods?
Do you have sample kits or swatches we can order or pick up?

Young Filipino couple choosing colors and paper with a supplier using swatches monogram sketch and laptop

How do we translate our wedding theme, colors, and venue vibe into an invitation concept?
Do you create custom monograms, crests, or baybayin/Filipino typography elements?
How many initial concepts and design revisions are included before print approval?
Can you design bilingual (English/Filipino) or tri-lingual layouts without overcrowding the card?
Will you provide brand-style guidelines for consistency across save-the-date, invitation, and on-the-day signage?

Which card stocks do you carry locally (GSM, cotton, textured, handmade, recycled) and which are imported?
What print methods do you offer (digital, letterpress, foil, thermography, white ink, UV) and when is each recommended?
Do you produce specialty formats popular in the Philippines—vellum wraps, acrylic invites, capiz details, buri/banig-inspired envelopes?
What’s the impact of Manila humidity on paper, foil, wax seals, and adhesives—and how do you mitigate warping or smudging?
Can you edge-paint or gild, die-cut, or add envelope liners and belly bands?

Young Filipino couple observing hand calligraphy on envelopes with baybayin accents and wax seals

Do you provide hand calligraphy or digital addressing for envelopes and escort/place cards?
What fonts or scripts pair best with our motif, and can you match Filipino diacritics correctly?
How should we format barangay, subdivision, and province details for accurate mailing?

Can you advise on Catholic “Nuptial Mass” wording vs. civil ceremony wording?
How should we list principal sponsors (ninong/ninang) and the entourage on a separate insert?
What’s the best way to word “reception-only” invitations or intimate ceremonies with a larger reception guest list?
Do you have templates for bilingual invites and for mixed-faith weddings?
What tone fits our event—formal (“request the honor of your presence”) or modern (“join us to celebrate”)?

What invitation suite packages do you offer (base card, details card, RSVP, map, envelopes), and what are the à-la-carte add-ons?
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ) per design or print method?
Are assembly, envelope addressing, wax seals, and postage handling included or billed separately?
Do you charge design fees, rush fees, or fees for additional revisions and reprints?
What taxes, courier costs, or handling fees should we anticipate within the Philippines?

How many sets do you recommend for a 150-guest Filipino wedding (considering households and overseas guests)?
What is the buffer you suggest for last-minute guest additions?
What’s the process and turnaround for small-batch reprints if our headcount changes?

Will we receive a detailed digital proof (with crop marks, foil calls, Pantone/CMYK references)?
Can we order a hard proof or press proof for color and paper verification before full print?
How do you ensure color consistency across save-the-date, invitation, and day-of materials?
What is your approval checklist to catch spelling errors for names, titles, and long Spanish-Filipino surnames?

Young Filipino couple mapping invitation schedule with calendar printer proofs and courier boxes on a desk

When should we book you if our wedding is in Metro Manila vs. a destination like Tagaytay, Baguio, Cebu, Boracay, or Palawan?
What are your typical design and production timelines for digital, foil, and letterpress printing?
How far in advance should invitations be mailed to guests within the Philippines vs. overseas?
What are your rush options and fees for urgent projects?

Do you offer assembly (liners, belly bands, wax seals) and fulfillment (stuffing, sealing, stamping)?
Which couriers do you use domestically (e.g., LBC, J&T, Grab Express), and how do you pack to protect corners and wax seals?
Can we schedule pick-up in Metro Manila, and do you provide tracking for provincial deliveries?
How do you handle parcels during typhoon season or extreme heat?

Do you provide matching e-invites, QR codes, or a wedding website for RSVP and guest info?
Can QR codes link to venue maps, attire guides (Filipiniana/Barong), or dietary request forms?
How do you design scannable QR codes that still look elegant on paper?

How should we format and share our guest data (names with honorifics, full addresses, email/phone)?
Do you have a privacy policy and secure workflow for handling personal information?
Will you purge guest data after the project or upon request?

Can you recommend font sizes and contrast for legibility under warm lighting or evening receptions?
Do you offer accessible digital PDFs (alt text, live text) for visually impaired guests?

What eco-friendly paper options (FSC-certified, recycled, tree-free) and inks are available?
Can you propose low-waste packaging and plastic-free assembly?
Do you offer digital-first packages with minimal print for eco-conscious couples?

Can you collaborate with our planner/stylist for color matching and timeline syncing?
Will you coordinate with our photographer on flat-lay styling and delivery of extra pieces?
Can you match signage and seating charts to our invitation design?

Do you design missalettes, menus, table numbers, escort cards, seating charts, bar signs, and welcome signs?
What’s the lead time for last-minute changes to program flow or entourage order?
Can you provide waterproof or foam-board signage for outdoor venues?