Description

The Invitation That Tells the Guest This Event Is Different.

A laminated invitation card transforms the first physical touch point of your event into a tactile statement that the host has invested in every detail. The lamination is a clear plastic film bonded to the card surface; soft-touch matte delivers a velvet-like feel that signals understated luxury, gloss lamination intensifies colour saturation and adds protective sheen. Either way the card lands in the recipient's hand feeling substantial, premium, and intentional in a way that no standard invitation can replicate. For weddings, corporate galas, milestone celebrations, and brand-launch events where the invitation itself becomes a keepsake, lamination is the upgrade that signals the rest of the experience will live up to the entrance.

At Graphics Decal HQ we print custom laminated invitation cards in Winnipeg on premium 16pt or 18pt card stock with vibrant full-colour digital printing, then apply professional lamination film that locks the surface against the handling, mailing, weather, and wallet wear that ages standard invitations within days of distribution. Whether you are a Winnipeg couple sending wedding invitations across Canada to family and friends, a luxury brand announcing a flagship launch, or a non-profit running a high-stakes annual gala, the lamination upgrade puts your invitation in the perception category your event deserves.

The visual and tactile difference is immediate — laminated invitations feel substantial, premium, and worthy of being kept and displayed rather than discarded after the date. The functional difference matters in real-world distribution: laminated invitations survive postal handling, weather exposure, and the months of fridge or mantle display ahead of the event without losing their finish.

Lamination Type

Type	Best For
Soft-touch matte	Luxury feel — velvet-like tactile finish, the wedding and high-end gala standard
Gloss	Maximum colour saturation — photo-driven invitations and image-led brand launches

Lamination Coverage

Single sided — front lamination only; back left writable for handwritten notes or addressing
Double sided — full protection both sides; addressing requires mailing labels

Sizes Available

4" x 6" — standard postcard-style invitations
5" x 7" — the most popular wedding and gala size
5.5" x 8.5" — half-page premium invitations
A2 (4.25" x 5.5") — fits standard A2 envelopes
A6 (4.5" x 6.25") — European-standard size for premium calligraphy designs
Custom sizes available on request

Paper Weight

Stock	Best For
16pt cover	Standard premium feel for laminated invitations
18pt cover	Heavyweight luxury feel — maximum perceived value for high-end events

Print Side

Single sided — front only; back left blank or for handwritten notes
Double sided — full colour both sides for maximum content and visual impact

Finish Comparison

Lamination (this product) — plastic film bonded to surface; thickest premium feel with maximum durability
UV gloss — cured high-gloss coating; less expensive than lamination, slightly less durable; available as UV High Glossy Invitation Cards
Standard finish — matte, gloss, or uncoated paper finish; available on standard Invitation Cards

Add-Ons

Matching laminated envelopes for premium presentation
RSVP cards — companion cards in matching finish
Rounded corners — the natural pairing for laminated edges; soft, premium, prevents corner peel-up
48hr Rush Production — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff

Graphics Decal HQ is Winnipeg's locally operated full-service print and branding shop — trusted by Manitoba couples, luxury event planners, premium brands, and high-stakes non-profit galas to produce invitations that match the level of investment the event represents. Lamination is a precision finishing process: the bond between film and card has to be flawless, edges sealed cleanly, and corners resistant to peel-up under months of display ahead of the event. Our Winnipeg production team applies lamination on calibrated equipment with quality checks at every step, so the invitations leaving our facility hold their finish through actual use — not just hold their finish in the moment they ship.

Important note for laminated invitation design: edge bleed must extend fully to the trim line because trimming exposes the card core, full-coverage lamination prevents handwritten addressing, and ink coverage in heavy-fold areas affects lamination adhesion. Our Winnipeg team reviews every file before press and will flag any issues that affect lamination performance or finish.

Our high-resolution digital printing on calibrated equipment means your brand colours, photography, and typography translate faithfully onto premium card stock. We offer local pickup at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg — ready in 4 to 5 business days — as well as Canada-wide shipping for guests scattered across multiple provinces.

For other invitation finishes, see our [Invitation Cards] for the standard finish range, or [UV High Glossy Invitation Cards] for a lower-cost premium gloss option. To pair invitations with matching premium collateral, see our [Laminated Post Cards] for save-the-dates and follow-ups, [Laminated Business Cards] for matching brand cards, or [Envelopes] for premium mailing.

We are also a 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company and a CBSA-approved barcode printer — credentials that reflect the standard of quality and compliance we bring to every product we produce.

Premium laminated invitation cards are the right choice for Winnipeg hosts and Canadian organizations producing invitations for events where the first touch point has to feel as substantial as the experience to follow:

Luxury weddings across Winnipeg, Whiteshell, Lake of the Woods, and destination Canadian venues where the invitation is part of the visual identity of the event
Corporate galas, customer appreciation events, and executive recognition nights at Manitoba businesses producing invitations that signal premium positioning
Non-profit galas and major fundraising events across Canada where the invitation has to convert recipients into ticket buyers at premium price points
Brand launch events, product unveilings, and creative agency activations where the invitation card itself becomes a piece of brand expression
Wedding planners, event designers, and venue operators across Manitoba producing curated invitation suites for clients across multiple events per year
Milestone celebrations — 50th anniversaries, decade birthdays, retirements, vow renewals — where the host wants the invitation to feel as intentional as the event
Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, quinceaneras, sweet sixteens, and cultural celebrations where the invitation reflects family investment in the occasion
Real estate brokerages and luxury retail brands hosting open houses, VIP previews, and brand activations
Religious and community organizations producing invitations for major observances, ordination ceremonies, and milestone events

To order, configure your lamination type, lamination coverage, size, paper weight, and print side using the options above, upload your print-ready artwork file, and add to cart. Important note for laminated designs: edge bleed must extend to the trim line, and full-coverage lamination requires mailing labels for addressing. Our Winnipeg team reviews every file before production and will flag any issues. Design assistance is available — reach out via our [Contact] page or call us at (204) 403-4347.

Local pickup is available at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg MB. Standard production is 4 to 5 business days after artwork approval. Rush 48hr service is available — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff.

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