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?

Portfolio & References

• 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?

Customization & Design Process

• 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?

Materials & Printing Methods

• 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?

Calligraphy & Addressing

• 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?

Content, Wording & Etiquette (PH Context)

• 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”)?

Packages, Pricing & Inclusions

• 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?

Quantities, Guest List & Reprints

• 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?

Proofing & Quality Control

• 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?

Timelines & Lead Times

• 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?

Logistics, Shipping & Delivery

• 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?

Digital Options (E-invites & RSVP)

• 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?

Data & Privacy

• 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?

Accessibility & Readability

• 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?

Sustainability

• 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?

Coordination With Other Suppliers

• 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?

Day-Of Paper Goods & Signage

• 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?