10 Most Popular Wedding Invitations of 2012

It’s time to reveal our 10 most popular invitations for 2012. This list is based on total website views, ratings and inquires.

2012 saw letterpress still on top of couples’ wish lists for their wedding invitations. Other things couples have taken a liking to are bold patterns, rich colors and quirky design elements. Read more about it in our post about invitation trends in 2013.

Here they are. Tell us which of them is your favorite.

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John & Jackie

Designing an invitation that is almost nothing is no easy task but something the bride, Jackie Mitra-Bailon, pulled off perfectly. The invitation’s timeless appeal and charming personality has brought it to the top of the list for two consecutive years. The smart use of white space and font weights with the quaint bird illustration makes it hard for anyone to take their eyes off this beauty.

We are happy to announce that Jackie will be collaborating with Printsonalities as a guest designer.

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Alvin & Genevieve

What makes it for this letterpress invitation is the lush damask background with just the right amount of pattern in a color that doesn’t take away form the main focus of the invite–the couple’s wedding. An invitation that exudes luxuriousness from the impressive size of the cards (8″x8″) to the metallic gold ink the details are printed with.

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Yong & Nicole

What this invitation set lacks in number of cards, it makes up with immense personality. It effortlessly merges vintage and contemporary in one beautifully letterpressed card. Fall in love with the volutes and ornaments–little details that accent the already beautiful typography.

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Juan & Danielle

A modern take on Art Nouveau. The overflowing swirls are broken with patches of white space that contain the details of the event. The tiered cards are belted neatly and placed in a pochette.

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Tomas & Caitlin

Opening this invitation set will be in your memory for a long time just with the number of things to see alone: the rounded frame, soft cherry blossom pattern, colored envelope and intricate die cut belt that all complement each other to give something classy without being uptight.

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Ricky & Kitchie

So what’s so special about a block of text? Sometimes less is more; you don’t have to go overboard to show elegance and style. Here, the playful use of font weights and the pop of color to emphasize details go a long way to tell your guests what a wonderful event you are going to have.

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Paul & Ella

Maybe it’s the hand drawn botanical patterns or the lovely frame or the banner ribbon or the adorable fonts or perhaps all of them? Whatever it is, this invitation will charm anyone who sees it

It was exclusively designed for the couple by an artist we love to collaborate with, Fozzy Castro-Dayrit. She will be collaborating with Printsonalities as a guest designer starting in 2013.

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Mark & June

Reserved and sophisticated with a filipiniana flair. This invitation lovingly speaks to guests in Filipino, a theme is seen from the neutral color scheme, subtly textured fabric that houses the cards embossed with a lace design to the faux-pearl string that fastens the pocket folder.

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Roman & Shalani

When you’re as in the public eye as this couple you don’t really need to show off. This invite is so clean and simple it is what makes it so unique and likable. An ornate crest embossed on the outside entices you to open it and see the main invite layered on metallic paper inside. The entire suite was done in letterpress with paper in varying shades of light beige.

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Paolo & Tina

Black isn’t a color associated with weddings but this all-black invitation could change that. It is daring and edgy. It might not be for everyone but it is certainly a dapper looking invitation. Silver foil was used to print the text and the monogram (an ambigram of the couples’ initials). The different textures and layers of black add depth that will draw you in and capture your imagination.

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2013 Wedding Invitation Trends

Do you know what you want for your invitation? If not, here’s a list of invitation trends we believe will takeoff in 2013 to guide you where to start.

Color of the year: Emerald

“Lively. Radiant. Lush.” is how Pantone, the authority on color describes, 2013′s color of the year. It is a color associated with so many positive things, growth and prosperity being some of them. There are very few invites we’ve done using this color so if you’re going for something truly unique, using this color is a good place to start.

Ace & Vanessa

Frames

A great accent that provides a little structure to invites with heavily patterned backgrounds. A little tip: just changing the shape of the frame can change the feel altogether.

Paul & Ella

Francis & Abigail

Wreaths

“Rustic” is a buzzword thrown around a lot during wedding or party planning nowadays. Commonly used for monograms, using wreaths is a sure way to get on the right track to achieving that romantic countryside look you want.

John & Melissa

Patrick & Patty

Trees

Nature has always been a good place to draw inspiration from and what says nature more than trees? The strength associated with them is probably what makes it such a popular motif with weddings. It can be used in any way you can think of: an icon, a background, a focal point etc.

Jon & Teresa

Victor & Karaine

Geometric Patterns

Floral patterns have more recently taken a back seat to geometric patterns that have more range to them as with the themes they can fit to. They’re more often accents rather than being the center of attention. Used as envelope lining or back prints, they are a great way to put a contemporary spin on a classic look or to enhance a vibrant design even more.

Christopher & Carla

Roger & Rachelle

Movie inspired

You could have had your first date watching it, it might be that the story is similar to your own or you may just plain and simply find it cute. Whatever the reason, movies are a great source of inspiration.

Ryan & Sheena

Die Cut Belts

Die-cutting isn’t a new print process but it has been used to reinvent the paper belt. Created to fasten loose cards together, it now pulls double duty as an accent piece. We’ve done everything from oriental patterns to tree branches.

A word of advice: Die cut designs have to be at least 1/8” inch thick

2013 Color of the Year: Emerald

Pantone, the authority on color, has just announced 2013′s color of the year.

Emerald. Named after the distinctly green gemstone, it is a color that evokes sophistication and luxury with just the right amount of personality. “Green is the most abundant hue in nature” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute

In print, it is a bold color that catches attention without being over-the-top. Use of this color is associated with growth and prosperity, things that are only fitting to any celebration of life’s milestones.

Emerald is described as “Lively. Radiant. Lush” green all things we hope 2013 will be!

A Glossy Flair: Magazine Style Debut Invitations

Our chief graphic designer Rodel Santos just recently finished designing a magazine-style debut invitation that suddenly reminded us of the glamorous debut invitations of Jorgina Almoro and Zian Serranilla.

These two beautiful ladies, both coming from prominent well-to-do families, inspired the very first personalized magazine-style debut invitations Printsonalities ever created. Jorgina’s debut in February 2011 and Zian’s in August the same year both featured their stunning pre-debut photos that captured them in different genres of fashion.

“My main motivation for the two magazine-style debut invitations is that all of the glossy pages must naturally be about the debutantes. I designed [the invitations] not merely for them to be an invitation but also to be a representation of the celebrants,” shared Rodel.

Jorgina Almoro’s Mod Charm

Her sweet smile and swanky character were in perfect use in this chic magazine-type debut invitation. Her theme for her debut was “Mod” which according to her means “being fashionable, stylish, modish, being current or prevalent, being contemporary or modern, being innovative or new, and being chic, classy or posh”.

Indeed, all throughout the beautiful pages of this glossy invitation was Jorgina in her full bloom as a lady.

Zian Serranilla’s 1950’s Glamour

Zian’s theme for her debut was a bit more serious and more mature. Adopting a 1950s fashion era, her fabulous wardrobe exhibition matched the vintage-inspired fonts and glossy paper stock that elegantly displayed her glamorous transition into adulthood.

The Debut is a traditional Filipino celebration of one’s entrance into adulthood. For girls, it’s celebrated on their 18^th birthday, while for boys, it’s on their 21^st. This tradition is somewhat similar to the Quinceañera of the Latin Americas in terms of grandness and significance. This is one of the very few times in your life that the love and appreciation of your friends and family are very much felt.

And, well, no other kind of invitation can fit this meaning than a full-blown magazine about you.

More than the high quality customized wedding invitations and stationeries we are respected for, the debut invitations of Zian and Jorgina both show that Printsonalities can execute any concept, any design that the debutantes may be dreaming about for their celebration.

As what Rodel commented, “imagine being in the cover and centerfold of your own magazine. It’s like realizing your superstar dreams in the pages of a debut invitation.”

Ilocos: Travel Back in Time

Entering Ilocos is like going back to history. It’s like being transported back in time, in certain eras of the country’s past, where each structure, each street has its own story to tell.

(photo from pinoybackpackers)

Ilocos is a region located in the northwestern part of Luzon, composed of the provinces La Union, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and Pangasinan. It is one of the most notable regions in the Philippines, home to past presidents and national heroes, where many of the country’s significant events in history transpired. Thus in its heart and core remains relics and mementos of the past, enthralling us with symbols of the richness and diversity of the Filipino culture.

But what makes the split-provinces of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte a favorite Philippine wedding destination?

(photo from hittnthetrail)

Ilocos Sur is known for the cobblestone streets and preserved ancestral houses in postcard-perfect Vigan City. The whole province is likewise filled with churches, monuments and heritage sites that are remnants of the Spanish occupation. Ilocos Norte, meanwhile, boasts of wide beach shorelines in Pagudpud and other towns, windmills in Bangui, Marcos Museum in Batac City, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Burgos, and big old churches all over the province, among others. In a nutshell, these two provinces offer us centuries long of the history of the Filipinos.

With all these attractions, soon-to-weds have come to love the charm and ambience of Ilocos.

Below are some of the invitations we’ve done for Filipino weddings that took place in the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte.

This was crafted for the offspring of Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis Chavit Singson and Ilocos Sur Vice-Gov. DV Savellano. A mesmerizing scene in one of the streets of Vigan City was perfectly used as the cover photograph of this boxed wedding invitation for Ryan Singson and Patch Savellano.

Made also for an opulent wedding in Vigan City, this boxed wedding invitation exhibits Filipino ingenuity, with the use of Abel fabric to cover the ecru envelope box. The Abel fabric is the native woven fabric of Vigan City. Carlos and Janina both come from prominent political families in Ilocos Sur.

A wedding in Paoay, Ilocos Norte had this classic wedding invitation with sophisticated letterpressed borders and a striking yellow envelope lining. The wedding ceremony took place at St. Augustine Church in Paoay.

Some Ilocos churches famous for weddings include:

Ilocos Norte Churches

St. William Cathedral in Laoag City

(photo from Eric Subia)

Sta. Monica Church in Sarrat

(photo from Josh Cruz)

Paoay Church (St. Augustine Church) in Paoay

(photo from mynomadichabits)

Ilocos Sur Churches

St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral in Vigan City

(photo from Nueva Segovia Chancery)

Shrine of Santo Cristo Milagroso in Sinait

(photo from byaherangfashionista)

Nuestra Señora De La Asuncion Church in Sta. Maria

(photo from islasfilipinas)

Sta. Lucia Church in Sta. Lucia

(photo from ilocanosphere)

Ilocos as a wedding destination on the whole provides beautiful scenic sites, beach resorts and olden churches that can accommodate you and your guests on your wedding celebration. The mood in the provinces also offers a charming setting, especially for those who are having a Filipiniana wedding theme.

With the fascinating natural wonders, preserved historical sites and beautiful majestic churches, Ilocos will always be a favorite destination, not just for long trips and vacation but also for splendid Filipino weddings.