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The popularity of ceremonial supplies lapel pins keeps growing and we think we know why. CeremonialSupplies.com is the best place on the internet to purchase groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, groundbreaking ceremonial kits, grand opening ribbon, ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors, event carpet aisle runners, military ceremonial flags and medal displays, stanchions and rope, corporate clothing, plaques and awards, and many more ceremonial supplies designed to help you take your event to new heights. This makes us very proud, however, not many people know that Lapel Pins and Medals are also one of CeremonialSupplies.com hottest and best selling items. What's so special about our lapel pins? Maybe it's their originality, their crafted quality, the friendly price, or just that we ship it to you promptly and efficiently wherever you are!

Lapel pins, exactly as their name implies, are pins that were originally intended to be worn on suit or shirt lapels. Their use goes back to the Roman army that was so vast that it needed to identify its members and allies in battle. Today lapel pins are used to embellish everything from shirt and suit lapels, to hats and baseball caps, back packs, ties and scarves and just about any item of wear and clothing you can think of! The history of lapel pins and US presidents is full of interesting tidbits, for example, Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the US from 1945 - 1953 wore a Masonic pin on his lapel; Lyndon Johnson wore a pin indicating he had won a Silver Star in WW II, and apparently it was the 37th President of the US, Richard Nixon, to be the first president to wear an American flag pin! But you don't need to be the Commander in Chief to be proud of your country and wear an American flag lapel pin. All you need is shop CeremonialSupplies.com for a wide variety of patriotic pins that include the American Eagle lapel pin, the American and US Marine Corps flag lapel pin, the vintage brass US Marine Corps lapel pin, the God Bless America lapel pin featuring a gold Statue of Liberty super imposed over the flag, the United We Stand lapel pin with a gold eagle over the flag, the US Army emblem and American flag lapel pin, the US Military lapel pins, the USA flag shooting star lapel pin, the heart shape US flag in gold outline lapel pin, and the US flag gold plated lapel pin.

If patriotism isn't your cup of tea but you wish to express your support of a special cause, you might want to check our awareness ribbon color lapel pins. There are thousands of causes that people support and wish to bring them awareness. CeremonialSupplies.com has a selection of high quality awareness ribbon lapel pins that include the following colors and causes: Red ribbon awareness pin that represents Aids/HIV, substance abuse, MADD, DARE, heart disease, as well as love! The pink awareness ribbon represents breast cancer, the orange awareness ribbon calls attention to hunger, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, agent orange and it has also been adopted recently to represent cultural diversity. The yellow ribbon awareness lapel pin, one of the most popular, represents the support of our troops, prisoner of war or missing in action, suicide prevention, missing children, spinal bifida, bladder cancer and liver cancer but most of all, yellow ribbons represent hope! The green awareness ribbon lapel pin calls attention to depression, mental illnesses and mental disorders; dark blue or navy awareness lapel pin is for child abuse prevention, crime victims, water safety and water quality, and police officers lost in the line of duty. The purple awareness ribbon lapel pin represents domestic violence, overdose awareness, religious tolerance, animal abuse, homelessness, and is a general color that anyone who has survived cancer can wear. A white awareness ribbon lapel pin stands for innocence and peace, right to life, and victims of terrorism, whilst a black ribbon awareness pin stands for mourning and anti-gangs. Teal awareness ribbon lapel pin stands for substance abuse, sexual assault, and the burgundy awareness ribbon lapel pin stands for hospice care. There are many other shades of colors and each is a symbol of awareness for a cause. In fact, there are so very many of them, that we will eventually need a color ribbon to symbolize awareness ribbons in general - and CeremonialSupplies.com will carry it too!

The business of CeremonialSupplies.com is ceremonies and events. Groundbreaking and grand opening ceremonies, military ceremonies, and corporate ceremonies. Shop our site, the best online store on the web, for groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, ceremonial shovel display stands and display cases, grand opening ribbons and ceremonial ribbons, giant grand opening ribbon-cutting scissors, event carpet aisle runners, stanchions and rope, military medals and flag display cases, corporate attire, plaques and awards, and keepsakes and gifts, where lapel pins falls under. Our lapel pins include military lapel pins, flag lapel pins, awareness ribbons lapel pins, and pins such as the ceremonial scissors lapel pin, ceremonial saw lapel pin, the ceremonial groundbreaking shovel lapel pin, the hammer lapel pin, and the ceremonial key to the city lapel pin - all which are ideal and valuable gifts for members participating in a groundbreaking ceremony, a grand opening, or both! Be sure to get your lapel pin at CeremonialSupplies.com to make your statement and wear it!

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Groundbreaking ceremonies have an unfair rap for being boring and dull. You can't blame people for this assessment, after all, if you've ever attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new US Federal Court House, or a new public library, the speakers tend to be politicians and well, they are pretty boring. CeremonialSupplies.com, the best one-stop shop on the net for groundbreaking shovels and hard hats, grand opening ceremonial ribbons, military decorations, and much more, knows exactly what you need to make your groundbreaking ceremony a successful memorable occasion that people will enjoy! Here are 5 themes for an unforgettable groundbreaking ceremony that will make it a vibrant, fun event:

Historical and Cultural Groundbreaking Themes

There's nothing new under the sun, and this includes constructions. You may be looking at a razed plot of land now, but 100 years a go there may have been an industrial factory in its place, and 200 years ago it may have been an old barn belonging to the town's first settlers. Research the site! You will be surprised to find out what historical location you're building upon. In 1998 when a mandatory archaeological dig uncovered the "Miami Circle" - a 38 foot diameter stone structure estimated to be over 2,000 years old, the developer who demolished the Brickell Point Apartments, built over the site in the 1950's was not only shocked, but at a loss since the land went into litigation back and forth between native American tribes that claimed the cultural significance of their heritage, and wealthy land developers who wanted to see a quick (and big) return on their investment. A groundbreaking ceremony upon this site, could have easily included elements of pre-historic or native American civilizations. This is just an example of a historical and cultural theme that can be incorporated into a groundbreaking ceremony. Granted, this is a rare and unique discovery and not all groundbreaking sites have an actual pre-Columbian structure beneath, but it is a factual account that drives home the point that all land, was something else before.

If you are organizing a groundbreaking ceremony, it will help you to research the site, or the general area for contributing factors that will help you decorate the event with an appropriate, interesting, and interactive theme!

Decorating With Construction In Mind!

Creativity thrives across all industries and endeavors, and a groundbreaking ceremony decorated with construction in mind has limitless possibilities! Everything from Tonka dump trucks and tractors, construction barriers, miniature wheelbarrows, to miniature groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, and ceremonial ribbons - CeremonialSupplies.com provides you with the supplies and you bring your imagination. Decorate a snack table with dump trucks that appear to be pouring chips into a bowl, or filled with pretzel sticks; how about using orange cups and white electrical tape to make the cups look like construction barriers, or using bricks to elevate serving platters? Hard hats can be used as serving bowls to hold fruits, potato chips, pretzels, candy, or other items you wish for people to Dig In!

Decorative wheelbarrows make for beautiful flower planters, or they can be filled with ice and hold the refreshments! Wheelbarrows are also great fun for a competitive game that will involve guests at a sod-cutting event.

Architectural Themes For A Sod-Cutting Ceremony

Depending on the type of structure that will be constructed, you can decorate a groundbreaking ceremony around architectural styles. You'll have plenty to choose! From Prehistoric to Ancient Mesopotamia, Asia, Classical Antiquity, Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Industrial and Postmodernism and everything in between! Notable North American architectural styles include Art Deco and "Prairie," a style made famous by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, whose philosophy or "organic architecture" maintained that a building must develop out of its own surroundings. It would therefore not be out of place to highlight architectural style in the overall decor of the sod-cutting ceremony.

Byzantine, an exotic an complex architectural style prevalent from the 4th to the 15th century is characterized by richly ornate and decorative designs covered in frescos, mosaics, and colored glass. All these elements can be easily incorporated into the theme design of a groundbreaking ceremony by using bright, pulsating and energetic colors such as gold, purple, blue, silver, ceremonial ribbons to decorate a tent, invitations with filigrees and everything that represents an overly flamboyant and lavish style will give continuity to a Byzantine style groundbreaking! Think of a red carpet with shiny brass stanchions to greet the guests, of gold color groundbreaking shovels, or mirror-polished chromed shovels, gold hard hats, all dressed up beautifully on a groundbreaking shovel display stand. Let CeremonialSupplies.com help you take it up a notch and create the perfect stage for the official photo of the event by displaying the luxurious VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking Mirror Gold shovel (or shovels, depending how many will be participating in the actual digging), or the Groundbreaking VIP Mirror Chrome Ceremonial Shovel, our top of the line ceremonial shovels, all dressed up with a matching hard hat and bow! Position these with a carpet aisle runner and a gala step and repeat backdrop, framed with classic stanchions and you've created a beautiful setting for official photos and videos.

Match the Groundbreaking Ceremony With the Type of Building Being Constructed

This is an easy theme, based on the use that will be given to a new structure. For example, the real estate private equity firm, Black Sand Capital based in Honolulu, Hawaii, may have easily incorporated black sand in it's groundbreaking ceremony. This is an example of matching the groundbreaking ceremony theme with the type of building being constructed. If the opportunity is in the name - Apple, for instance, and you want a theme surrounding the sod-cutting ceremony, start there. Matching groundbreaking themes with company or corporate strategies is another attention grabber! A groundbreaking marks an important accomplishment in the life of a company or corporation. It literally takes the business to new heights, and creating a theme centered around "new heights" can feature flowing ceremonial ribbons that simulate the look of height, or involve aerial acrobats who may pour champagne for guests while hanging from above.

In 2013, Aria Development Group celebrated the groundbreaking of its luxury ocean-front condominium 321 Ocean, located on Ocean Drive in South Beach with a ceremony that included a seven-foot sandcastle replica of the structure. In 2003, the groundbreaking ceremony for Chicago's Prentice Women's Hospital featured a performance of ballet dancers, each representing a woman at different phases of her life. The same with children's museums, or hospitals that are themed with playthings and toys. CeremonialSupplies.com selection of miniature size (26" high and 6" wide at the blade) colorful groundbreaking kids shovels are a favorite for constructions where the groundbreaking ceremony will involve kids.

High Tech Is The Ultimate Groundbreaking Ceremonial Theme

Groundbreaking ceremonies aren't just for midday anymore. We are finding more and more that these ceremonies may start during daylight hours, but the entertainment and fun continue into the evening. From UV Glow acts, LED water drumming and LED Tron dance shows, neon performances, giant human slinky, black light show and robotics, any act can now include LED, UV, and laser elements to create spectacular visuals that will grab your guests attention and have popularized high tech as the ultimate groundbreaking ceremonial theme. The beauty of these shows is that they can incorporate branding and logos that call attention to the objective of the ceremony - getting the interest of the community! If the sky is the limit of your groundbreaking endeavor, point to the stars! Astrological symbols and motifs and references to the night sky offer plenty of inspiration for a sod-cutting that finds the balance between earth and space.

Treat your guests to new and unexpected activities! Groundbreaking ceremonies take place outdoors and elements such as stilt walkers offer a spectacular outdoor daytime or evening show, and music, illuminations and pyrotechnics can create a fantasy theme not soon forgotten! The field of robotics is here to stay, and a groundbreaking ceremony where a robot performs the ritualistic honors is definitely an amazing feat! For all your groundbreaking supplies, shop CeremonialSupplies.com where you will find the best groundbreaking shovels, display stands and display cases, grand opening supplies like giant ceremonial scissors, ceremonial ribbon, military ceremony decorations, medals, flags, and more! Our customer service is knowledgeable and attentive, our prices budget friendly, and we ship all over the world promptly, and efficiently. Click here for a shipping quote.

The FOR SALE sign on the empty plot of land was now gone, and the new landowners decided to hold an official groundbreaking ceremony the day before the construction crew was scheduled to prepare the site for building. Granted, groundbreaking ceremonies are usually a thing for government, or corporate America, whenever a new court house, public park, company location or a new public building will be constructed. But as people find yet another reason to gather, celebrate, and have a good time, private home builders adopt groundbreaking ceremonial ritual to launch the construction of their new home. Expect to see more of these ritualistic and fun activities around your residential neighborhood - they're pretty much a "must do," if you are building your own home. You want to have a groundbreaking ceremony before the construction of your new home? This is what you need to know:

A groundbreaking ceremony is an old, ritualistic tradition that takes place on the land where construction of a new structure will be built. It used to be that first sod-cuttings and laying of the cornerstone were part of the same ceremony. A modern groundbreaking event rarely has the laying of the first cornerstone, especially with prefab structures! The laying of the cornerstone meant the placement of a hollowed block of cement where a "sacred" deposit was made. These deposits ranged from gold coins, jewels, and special artifacts, to human sacrifices. Mind you, as everything that was common in antiquity, there are myths about these ceremonies that are open to speculation. Nevertheless first ground cuttings were highly symbolic and relevant to the land where the construction took place. For our fun, family-oriented, modern version of these architectural rituals there's very little you need, especially if you consider the best one-stop shop on the net, CeremonialSupplies.com, where you can choose from a number of quality crafted groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, display stands, ribbons and bows, and all the accessories and supplies you need for a top notch new home groundbreaking ceremony.

What You Will Need For A New Home Construction Groundbreaking Ceremony

You've spent hours and days researching the family tree and the family history looking for dates that are either repeated throughout the family's legacy, or that are relevant to the new landowners and finally settled on a date for your groundbreaking ceremony. You've also decided that you want to include a cornerstone laying as part of the ceremony and have collected a number of special items for a time capsule brick you'll be laying on the garage entryway brick wall. The inside of the safe-like hollow brick is of stainless steel metal and can hold things such as photographs, documents, a couple of sheets of folded newspaper, key chain, jewelry, coins, and small mementos you wish to place in the time capsule.

For the actual sod-cutting event you want to go first class style and quality all the way! CeremonialSupplies.com has a selection of groundbreaking shovels that will be sure to fit your budget without having to cut down on the luxury. All you need to do is decide who will be the ones doing the actual first digging of ground, and how many ceremonial shovels you will need? The VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking Mirror Gold Shovel is CeremonialSupplies.com top of the line and consists of a labor intensive gold color plating polished to mirror-perfect reflection, as is our Groundbreaking VIP Mirror Chrome Ceremonial Shovel that follows the same process but it's mirror reflection is upon a highly polished chrome plated finish. Both, the VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking Mirror Gold Shovel and the Groundbreaking VIP Mirror Chrome Ceremonial Shovel have matching metal D-style grip handles and like all our shovels, can be customized on the blade, the stem, the handle, or all three! Not to be outshined is our Deluxe Ceremonial Groundbreaking Chrome Head Shovel, a quality groundbreaking shovel with polished chrome finish and a wood and metal D-style grip handle. The polished wood handle and polished chrome finish shovel blade are a striking combination that makes this shovel one of our most popular selling items. We also have the Standard Chromed Stainless Steel Groundbreaking Shovel with a highly polished steel shovel head and an all-wood stem and D-style grip handle that makes this groundbreaking shovel a fit with the grandeur of any ceremonial sod-cutting. For a more utilitarian and traditional approach, CeremonialSupplies.com offers the Stainless Steel Long Handle Groundbreaking Shovel with a 58" long ash wood handle, this ceremonial shovel is sophisticated and authentic. If a fun attitude is what you want for your groundbreaking ceremony, there's no better way to do it than with bright and colorful groundbreaking shovels! Choose from our selection of colorful shovels for groundbreaking ceremonies ranging from green shovel head, orange, pink, red, blue, teal, and yellow. All CeremonialSupplies.com shovels are full size 42" high and 9" wide at the blade, with a stainless steel shovel head base. In addition, we offer a selection of color blade mini shovels 26" high and 6" wide at the blade, available in the same colors of the full-size ceremonial color shovels. CeremonialSupplies.com mini shovels are a perfect size for kids that will take part in the ceremony, or they can be presented as a gift or keepsake to an important VIP. All can be customized with your name, brand, logo, or other text.

Trimmings For A Private Home Groundbreaking Ceremony

With CeremonialSupplies.com you will be able to choose and customize all the trimmings for a private home groundbreaking ceremony if you want to escalate your event to a major function. Sod-cutting ceremonies take place outside and sometimes the weather is not our friend. For this reason we recommend that, depending on the size of the crowd and the length of your event, consider a tent on the larger size spectrum. The cost more than pays for itself in reduced stress and worry over the weather. Decorating the tent with ceiling ribbons is easy and carries nominal cost. Our extra-wide ceremonial ribbon is available in 6, 8, 10, and 12 inches widths, in spools of 12 or 25 yards are perfect for ceiling ribbon decor, and can be customized in a repeated pattern that embellishes the event, and doubles as a keepsake for attending guests after the ceremony. It takes a little time to cut each customized piece, but not so much that it isn't worth doing for your special guests. This is your first home building and if you've come this far, you can take the extra step!

The extra-wide ceremonial ribbon can also be used to decorate chair covers or as table runners, if you will be having tables and chairs at your home groundbreaking event. Other decorations to consider are a display of the ceremonial shovels before and after they are actually used. CeremonialSupplies.com offers two simple styles of groundbreaking shovel display stands that will showcase the groundbreaking shovels for all to see. When the customized and fully dressed shovels with hard hats and bows are placed on display, you create the perfect spot for the official event photo, video, or both! CeremonialSupplies.com has a selection of groundbreaking kits that include the sod-cutting shovel, hard hat, and bow or display stand. See GROUNDBREAKING KITS under the GROUNDBREAKINGS category on our website and pick what suits you best and creates the right ambiance for your photos. For an added element of glamour to your groundbreaking shovel display, add a carpet aisle runner and a pair of classic stanchions and rope. You can choose the traditional red carpet in widths from 3 to 6 feet wide, and 10 to 50 feet in length, or pick from other carpet aisle runner colors if you want to match a specific color ribbon, bow, and groundbreaking shovel and hard hat. Finally for the ultimate touch of sophistication at your home groundbreaking event, a step and repeat backdrop for the shovel display will give your event glitz and glamour. After the big event, you will want to preserve, protect, and display your groundbreaking shovels. CeremonialSupplies.com offers 2 styles of shovel display cases constructed of quality wood material in cherry finish. The shovel display cases can be placed vertically for display, or horizontally over a fireplace or mantelpiece in the new home. After all, when choosing and customizing top of the line groundbreaking shovels that are worth displaying, you should do so!

Remember, your first home construction is a big milestone; celebrate it as such and let CeremonialSupplies.com guide you when you shop at our online store - the best online for top quality ceremonial supplies like groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, display stands, ceremonial ribbon, event carpets in the most popular colors, grand opening ceremonial scissors, presentation plaques, military display cases, military medal cases, trophies, plaques, groundbreaking shovel display cases and much more! Our prices are budget friendly, and we ship promptly and efficiently all over the world. Click here for a shipping quote.

It's impossible to say exactly where and how groundbreaking ceremonies got started. We do know it was in antiquity, and back then, a groundbreaking ceremony was a ritual performed to prepare the land before a construction began. Today, the goal of a groundbreaking ceremony is a marketing activity to create interest in a new building project and it's usually organized by the developer for their client. You've been nominated to organize a groundbreaking ceremony for a new company site. Where do you begin? CeremonialSupplies.com, the best online one-stop shop for groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, display stands, and all the tools you need for a memorable groundbreaking ceremony event. To assist you, we have compiled an essential guide for planning a goundbreaking ceremony:

Choose a Date and Schedule the Groundbreaking Ceremony

A groundbreaking ceremony, also called first sod-cutting ceremony, takes place before construction begins. There are a number of things to consider before you choose a date. Groundbreaking ceremonies are essentially, architectural rituals that go back to ancient times. You don't have to be a numerologist to grasp the significance of dates, especially for a sod-cutting event. You don't have to be a meteorologist either to know the best time of the year to hold an event outdoors. How about other events happening at the same time? A groundbreaking ceremony kicks off the construction of the project, therefore you'll want to consider all these things when picking a date. This is what we recommend:

Check your city or town's event calendar. Going online to your township's website should do it. Make sure there isn't a conflict with annual activities or other events going on at the same time that can detract from your groundbreaking ceremony. Of course it would be wonderful if you could conduct the groundbreaking ceremony the same day of your birthday, or your parent's wedding anniversary - but not if the Billboard Awards are taking place on that day! Check the construction calendar and work with the contractor on picking a date that won't interfere with any preparation work they're doing on the site. And finally, consider the time of year for the best weather. Holding a groundbreaking ceremony in Miami, Florida in the middle of August is not a good idea due to the hot, humid weather. You want people to enjoy themselves, not to faint from a heatstroke. The point is to consider weather, conflicting events, and construction schedule.

The Devil is in The Details - Plan Them Carefully

There are a million creative angles and groundbreaking ideas that can make your event interesting and fun. Everything from the area's historical past, its architectural styles, famous people, and pop culture can provide a theme for your event as long as it is relevant. What you do depends on the type of business holding the groundbreaking. If this is the sod-cutting ceremony for a children's museum, your theme can incorporate groundbreaking kids shovels, balloons, miniature wheelbarrows, and entertainers that will draw a portrait, create balloon sculptures, or similar kid-friendly activities. If the groundbreaking is for a fitness center, your theme can be athletics and you might want to have a local sports personality participate as a guest speaker.

Sod-cuttings, dedications, etc., are presentations that include speakers and speeches. There is a protocol for the speaker lineup and this is usually started with the host, or the person representing the company or business conducting the groundbreaking. The host may introduce local government officials, such as councilmen, mayor, etc., a member of the clergy, or other celebrity relevant to the event. Speakers are introduced in an escalating order, in other words, the highest ranking or most important person is the last to be introduced and this person in turn officially declares the event open! Each of your guest speakers should deliver a short speech, and guess what? This is all part of the antiquity of groundbreaking ceremonies when the land was "consecrated" for the hope of a safe construction and an auspicious business venture. Depending on the lineup of speakers, each should have something relevant to say about the project. Speeches may include mentions of historical past achievements of the area, past personalities who were pioneers in the field, and similar anecdotes that highlight the project and also maintains the crowd's interest. Keep this portion of the program short and sweet with no more than 5 minutes for each presenter (shorter if possible - you'll be surprised how much you can say in 2 minutes!) This portion of the groundbreaking ceremony shouldn't be more than 20 - 30 minutes in order to keep a high level of energy among the guests in attendance.

Plan ahead who will be digging first dirt! This is usually the Owner or owners, or the company's CEO and other top VIPs. It is possible you will be needing more than one groundbreaking shovel. CeremonialSupplies.com has the best online assortment of crafted quality groundbreaking shovels. Here you can find the perfect sod-cutting shovel or shovels for your event. All our shovels are full size ceremonial shovels measuring 42" in height with a 9" width at the blade. They are customizable, and have stainless steel heads, (the shovel head is made up of the blade and the socket) and a D-style handle grip. The D-style grip is specific to ceremonial shovels because it offers a particular holding position of the shovel that works best for photos and videos. With the exception of our long-stem shovel, traditional style, (no grip) ceremonial groundbreaking shovel, all CeremonialSupplies.com groundbreaking shovels have a D-style grip handle. The Standard Chromed Stainless Steel Groundbreaking Shovel has a polished steel blade and an all-wood D-style grip; the Deluxe Ceremonial Groundbreaking Chrome Shovel has a polished chrome finish with a steel and wood grip; the Groundbreaking VIP Mirror Chrome Ceremonial Shovel has a labor intensive process of mirror polishing so fine, that you can see your reflection, and the VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking Mirror Gold shovel, our top of the line ceremonial shovel, has a highly polished golden mirror finish, making it the perfect groundbreaking shovel for a sod-cutting event of aristocratic proportions! In addition to the classic groundbreaking shovels, CeremonialSupplies.com also offers colorful ceremonial shovels with shiny, glossy color in blue, red, yellow, teal, pink, and orange blades. For sod-cutting ceremonies where children will participate, we have miniature-size shovels 26" tall with a 6" blade width. These color shovels are available in the same glossy finish of the full-size color shovels, and both the full size and mini size shovels have D-style metal grips. Our mini shovels are also used as a keepsake presented to VIPs in the organization.

Covering the Logistics

Start planning early. Give yourself at least 3 months in advance to order supplies such as customized groundbreaking shovels, and any other customized item you plan to incorporate in the theme. Consider elements such as a stage and a podium, and a PA system. Plan appropriately for the weather and remember that a nice tent will not only bring a touch of class to the event, it will also cover you from rain! Will there be parking available in the street, or will you be providing shuttles to the site? Groundbreaking events are not full day affairs but depending on the time of day you may want to offer refreshments and finger foods. This means you may have to set up a food area and maybe hire a caterer. Will there be official photos of the event? Create a display with the ceremonial shovels, hard hat, display stand or dirt box, and ribbons and bows. The convenience of a groundbreaking shovel display stand is that it holds the ceremonial shovels in place for everyone to see, before and after the ceremony. Setting up a display of the ceremonial shovels creates an ideal spot for official photographs or video. If you want a posh event, consider using an event carpet runner in front of the groundbreaking shovels display with a step and repeat backdrop behind the ceremonial shovels. If the event attracts a large crowd, using stanchions and rope will keep the flow of traffic streamlined at the photo station.

Shout It Out!

Once the planning stage is finished, you are ready to get the word out about your groundbreaking ceremony. The purpose is to create a buzz and for this, you need to invite the right people. Guests at a groundbreaking ceremony include key company people, local government officials or community leaders - remember, the press follows people like the mayor, the police chief, etc., and of course, invite the press! If you have sponsors, be sure to include them in the program. Work with local chambers and don't forget to invite people who made the construction process possible such as bank representative, the architect, contractor, engineers, or any other person who contributed to the project. It is customary to recognize and thank these people during the presentation and give them a special memento or keepsake of their participation in the form of a plaque, a trophy, or a medal. Check out CeremonialSupplies.com AWARDS category for a look at our different selection of plaques, medals, and other keepsakes.

Social media platforms like Eventbrite, Meetup, Facebook, Instagram, and others are perfect for spreading the word out to the general public, but sending out personal invitations is still considered the best form to communicate an important event, to the people you absolutely want at your ceremony. Protocol dictates that invitations should arrive three weeks before the event but when inviting community leaders, government officials, or members of the press, it is best to give them a month's notice to make sure they can attend. Ask for a return response directly to you. This will ensure that you know exactly who to expect. Consider signs and banners displayed throughout the town, or community. This helps inform the locals and others who aren't on social media.

Keep an organized and always updated guest list. Delegate this task to one person. This person should be in charge of mailing out the invitations, keeping a list of the RSVPs, and contacting those who haven't responded. This person should be able to answer any questions that come in after the invitations have gone out! This approach helps people who may have questions about the event get accurate and consistent information. Maintaining a detailed an organized list is easy with an Excel sheet that will generate a complete and up to date final guest list. On the day of the event, collect the business cards of the attendees by organizing a raffle. The raffle can be a miniature size groundbreaking shovel that commemorates the event!

Follow Up After the Groundbreaking Event

The event may be over but your work isn't - especially if you want to get all the PR you can get! Be sure to reach out to all the speakers, celebrities, special guests, sponsors, and everyone who helped you put together the event. This is the time to post photos and videos on your social media pages, contact the media and share photos and videos they may have, tag, and cross-reference or share with guests  who are now following you on social media and who also may have photos or videos of the event.

Present the ceremonial groundbreaking shovels used in the ceremony to each of the persons who wielded them. For this, CeremonialSupplies.com has groundbreaking shovel display cases that will protect and display the ceremonial shovel as a keepsake for a long time to come.

Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for all your groundbreaking or grand opening supplies. Our products are of high quality, at budget friendly prices, and we ship everywhere in the world. Click here for a shipping quote.

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but the quality of life is tops, so if you're an event planner or event organizer tasked with putting together a groundbreaking ceremony in the Ocean State, let CeremonialSupplies.com guide you! Rhode Island with its beautiful sea side mansions represents the gilded history of our country, making our VIP Golden groundbreaking shovels ideal for Rhode Island groundbreakings. In Rhode Island, where quality is more important than quantity, and people are discriminating and exigent when it comes to public events, including first sod-cuttings and grand openings, CeremonialSupplies.com is the go-to resource for all the necessary products!

A tiny State big in culture, history, education, and class, Rhode Island is a haven for those who wish an environmentally friendly atmosphere drenched in an opulent architectural background. Most of Rhode Islanders work in hospitals, pharmacies, and health insurance companies, and even with ship and submarine manufacturing, and tourism all contributing to the GDP, construction and development aren't taking the economy by storm as they are in other states. No matter, CeremonialSupplies.com, the best online store where you can find everything you need for a groundbreaking ceremony, a grand opening event, a military ball, or any other celebratory occasion offers crafted quality products that are perfect for Rhode Island's distinctly well-bred and classic style! From groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, grand opening ribbons, ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors, to flag display cases, event carpet runners, medals and plaques, stanchions and rope and all things ceremonial, our crafted quality products will make your event shine.

3 Important Steps For Organizing a Groundbreaking Ceremony in Rhode Island

Step One - Choosing a Date and Inviting People is the first important step for organizing a groundbreaking ceremony in Rhode Island, or anywhere else for that matter! The first sod-cutting takes place before construction begins and this means that you have from the moment the land is purchased and officially owned, up until the day when construction begins to gather your guests for the celebration. Remember, groundbreakings are essentially, architectural rituals, and you don't need to be a numerology expert to know that numbers have an important role in ritualistic ceremonies. We recommend reviewing birthdays, anniversaries, and specific personal dates to chose the most meaningful day and time for the event. The fact that your business has reached the point of a groundbreaking is a landmark accomplishment and should be treated as such. Create several lists, (with space for notes!) they will serve you well! Aside from the VIPs of your business or company, invite local government officials. Providence is no more than an hour away from any other location in Rhode Island. This means if your sod-cutting ceremony is in Cranston, Pawtucket, Westerly, Woonsocket, Warwick or Newport you have a great chance of having Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo attend the event! The involvement of government officials adds prestige, and guarantees the press! Speaking of which, you may want to take an ad on one or more local papers. The Providence Journal or Providence Business News, Newport Daily News, the Westerly Sun, Warren Times-Gazette, Narragansett Times, Jamestown Press and others are all established newspapers with good circulation that will help you get the word out!

Step Two - Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for the perfect groundbreaking shovel for your event. All our ceremonial sod-cutting shovels are crafted to the highest standards and materials. The "head" of a shovel consists of the blade (also called the "scoop") and a socket. All CeremonialSupplies.com shovel heads are made from stainless steel. This means it will not rust or stain, and its original shine will be long-lasting. Ceremonial shovels are full size shovels measuring 42" in height with a 9" blade width and a D-style handle grip. The D-style grip is specific to ceremonial shovels in order to enable a particular holding position deemed best for the purpose of posing for photos or videos. With the exception of the traditional style, long stem (no grip handle) ceremonial groundbreaking shovel, all CeremonialSupplies.com sod-cutting shovels have D-style grip. The Standard Chromed Stainless Steel Groundbreaking Shovel has a polished steel blade and an all-wood D-style grip; the Deluxe Ceremonial Groundbreaking Chrome Shovel has a polished chrome finish with a steel and wood grip; the Groundbreaking VIP Mirror Chrome Ceremonial Shovel has a more labor intensive process of mirror polish so fine that you can see your reflection, and the VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking Mirror Gold shovel, our top of the line ceremonial shovel, has a highly polished golden mirror finish and it is the perfect groundbreaking shovel for a sod-cutting event for the aristocratic architecture of Rhode Island. In addition to the classic groundbreaking shovels, CeremonialSupplies.com also offers colorful ceremonial shovels with shiny, glossy color in blue, red, yellow, teal, pink, and orange blades. For sod-cutting ceremonies where children will take part, we also have an assortment of miniature-size shovels 26" tall with a 6" blade width. These color shovels are available in the same glossy finish of the full-size color shovels, and both the full size and mini size shovels have D-style metal grips. Our mini shovels are also very popular as a keepsake presented to key persons in the organization.

Step Three - Create a display with the ceremonial shovels, hard hat, display stand or dirt box, and ribbons and bows. CeremonialSupplies.com offers groundbreaking kits. A fully dressed groundbreaking shovels means it has a ribbon or a bow at the stem and the hard hat is set upon the shovel grip. The convenience of a groundbreaking shovel display stand is that it holds the ceremonial shovels in place for everyone to see, before they are actually used, and then after the ceremony. Whether there is just one ceremonial shovel or five, or six according to the number of people who will participate in the event, setting up a display of the ceremonial shovels creates an ideal spot for official photographs, or video. As we said before, the VIP golden shovel matches the gilded history of the Ocean State and is appropriate for a Rhode Island groundbreaking. Whether in Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, Westerly, Woonsocket, Warwick or Newport, the location is sure to be surrounded by architectural structures reminiscent of Rhode Island's rich aristocratic cultural past. If you want to truly escalate your event, consider using an event carpet runner in front of the groundbreaking shovels display with a step and repeat backdrop behind the ceremonial shovels. If the event attracts a large crowd, using stanchions and rope will keep the flow of traffic streamlined at the photo station.

Rhode Island has a rich architectural and literary presence, with some of the most famous mansions in the country set in places like Providence and Newport such as the Lippitt House. John Brown House, The Breakers, Rosecliff, and the Chateau-sur-Mer which may present a creative idea to host a celebratory toast after the groundbreaking event. John Jake's "The Gods of Newport," or Alissa Maxwell's "Murder at the Breakers," certainly prove that inspiration and creativity abounds in Rhode Island and CeremonialSupplies.com has all the tools and products you need to create an unforgettable groundbreaking event that will set the tone of the future endeavor of your company or business. Shop CeremonialSupplie.com and enjoy our budget friendly prices, our knowledgeable and attentive customer service, and our prompt and efficient shipping anywhere you are from Woonsocket to Westerly and everywhere else in between (and all over the world!). Click here for a shipping quote.

"What does blockchain technology have to do with groundbreaking shovels in Wyoming?" Plenty. It could be the innovation that will usher the Cowboy State into a capital, jobs, and revenue gold mine. Groundbreaking shovels, grand opening ribbons, and all the other trimmings of expanding and flourishing businesses are soon going to be in demand in Wyoming as the State sets itself up as "the Delaware of digital asset law," and CeremonialSupplies.com has the everything you need! Blockchain technology and groundbreaking shovels in Wyoming, as cause and effect may be a little puzzling if you're not up with the most comprehensive legal framework enacted with the property rights of digital assets owners in mind. Data Centers and IT we understand a little better and these too are destined to be related to groundbreaking shovels in Wyoming! Wyoming is the least populous state in the country, and one of the largest in area, thus making it very attractive to evolving new technology. However one looks at it, Wyoming is poised for wealth and growth - even if Wyomingites want to keep it on the down low. CeremonialSupplies.com, the best online shop on the web for groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, grand opening ceremonial ribbon, stanchions and rope, ribbon-cutting ceremonial scissors, event carpets and more, is ready to help Wyoming take sod-cutting ceremonies and grand openings to a whole new level!

The beautiful State of Wyoming boasts majestic landscapes that entice travel and tourism to the Cowboy State, and Tourism, along with mining and extraction of oil and gas production are considered the traditional "top" industries providing economic stability and growth to the State. These industries, while steady, are about to see technology join their ranks as Data Centers, IT, and Blockchain technology are openly welcomed in Wyoming. As capital investments and jobs continue to bring revenue to Wyoming, more businesses will be opening their doors for the first time, and others will take theirs to a higher level. Whether it is a groundbreaking shovel, or a grand opening ribbon your business needs, CeremonialSupplies.com has it, and much more.

If you are an event planner, or event organizer and cities like Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Lander, Gillette, Rock Springs, Evanston, and Sheridan are coming up on your tasks for a grand opening ceremony or a first sod-cutting, you've come to the best place to get the supplies you need! CeremonialSupplies.com has a selection of ceremonial groundbreaking shovels, constructed with high quality materials and craftsmanship. Our ceremonial groundbreaking shovels are 42" H by 9" wide at the blade and made from stainless steel and quality hardwood. The ceremonial shovels have a D-style handle to hold the groundbreaking shovel in the best position for photographs and videos. In addition, we offer customization of your brand, company, logo, or text on the blade of the shovel (sometimes referred to as the "head" or "scoop"), on the stem, on the wooden part of the handle, or all three!. Choose from the Standard groundbreaking shovel with all-wood handle and polished steel blade, the Deluxe groundbreaking shovel that has a metal and wood handle and polished chrome blade, the VIP mirror-polish blade, the Golden VIP mirror gold shovel which has a golden mirror polish blade and handle, or the traditional style long stem shovel with polished steel blade. All of our shovels are manufactured to the highest standards and meant to be kept for posterity in a protected ceremonial shovel display case showcased in a corporate conference room, showroom, or in the owner's office.

Groundbreaking shovels with color blades? CeremonialSupplies.com has the best quality colorful sod-cutting shovels available online. With the same sturdy manufacturing as our ceremonial shovels, you can now choose from blue shovel-blade, red shovel-blade, yellow shovel-blade, green shovel-blade, orange shovel-blade, pink shovel-blade, and teal shovel-blade. CeremonialSupplies.com colorful shovels are full size of quality wood and steel blades, and, they are also customizable! If you are organizing a sod-cutting ceremony that involves kids, CeremonialSupplies.com has groundbreaking kids shovels that are 26" H by 6" W at the blade. The mini groundbreaking kids shovels are available in the same colors as the adult color shovels. The groundbreaking kids shovels can be customized on the blade, the stem, or both. In addition, this size shovel is also perfect for a keepsake presentation if a full-size groundbreaking shovel is too much. CeremonialSupplies.com offers groundbreaking shovel display stands that are used to display the groundbreaking shovels when not in use before and after the actual sod-cutting. A fully-dressed ceremonial shovel (or shovels) on their display stands make a great stage for the official event photo. Adding an event carpet runner and a background step and repeat, the photos will shout out the brand or company name and as promotional venues go, this is one of the best and most durable ways to promote a company's expansion! These stands can be used to display the ceremonial shovel after the event, however, a proper cherry finish display case will definitely add a luxurious touch!

This year saw Wyoming celebrate a good share of groundbreaking ceremonies, from the construction of a major building and remodeling effort at the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston, and the final portion of the Healthcare Facilities Project that involved both the Wyoming State Hospital, and the Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander; the Living Center at St. John's in Jackson, to the Jackson/Teton County project of 250 affordable homes, and the Pathway Groundbreaking Ceremony for Pinedale Elementary School, in the town of Pinedale, Wyoming just to name a couple. 2020 doesn't look like it will be slowing down groundbreaking ceremonies in Wyoming, especially with the allure the tech industry is bringing to the Cowboy State! And groundbreaking ceremonies lead to grand opening events - all the more reason why CeremonialSupplies.com should be your best friend.

As groundbreaking ceremonies continue to climb in Wyoming, make sure you promote and advertise your event! Whether it's a groundbreaking or a grand opening, don't limit your invitation list to social media and include the press! Some of Wyoming's best circulation newspapers are the Casper Star-Tribune, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Gillette News Record, Laramie Boomerang, Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, and Jackson Hole Daily. And remember, whether your event is taking place is Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs, or anywhere else in the world, CeremonialSupplies.com ships promptly and efficiently wherever you are! Click here for a shipping quote.

Located northeast of Manhattan, The Bronx is one of the 5 NYC boroughs, and one poised for a construction boom this year. Of the 7 major developments coming to NYC's outer boroughs, 2 are in The Bronx, and CeremonialSupplies.com is here to share the basics for organizing a spectacular groundbreaking as shovels in The Bronx dig for new heights!

Starting with the Mott Haven neighborhood in the South Bronx, developer Brookfield has begun work on a huge mixed-use construction project that includes 1,300 housing units. Brookfield paid $165M to acquire the land and this purchase is considered a game changer for the housing market in The Bronx. The company expects to build seven new towers on the waterfront, which will include commercial space in addition to the residential units. The other major construction project in The Bronx is 'The Peninsula,' that will contribute 740 affordable housing units of which Phase I has already begun for 183 low-income homes. The Peninsula will be going up on the abandoned site of the Spofford Juvenile Detention Center after the prison was demolished earlier this year. The Hunts Point project is being developed by Gilbane Development Co., The Hudson Cos., and MHANY Management, Inc to the tune of $125.5M. We think the construction developments in The Bronx, and New York in general, accounts for CeremonialSupplies.com increased shipments of groundbreaking shovels to the Empire State, and we thought we'd share a brief rundown of the basics for putting together an unforgettable groundbreaking event:

The Bronx is a Busy Borough - Pick the Perfect Day for a Groundbreaking Event

A groundbreaking ceremony is a big day! It represents the results of effort and dedication and it's an important landmark in the life of a business and you'll want to remember this milestone with a successful event. Even though the Bronx is a busy Borough the perfect day for a groundbreaking event is the one you pick! There is no wrong day, or right day, however, there can be conflicting days. This is why we recommend you review your city or county's event calendar and make sure your sod-cutting ceremony won't be lost in the midst of festivals, conferences, and other town functions. When choosing the day for a groundbreaking event be aware of other activities taking place around town. Sod-cutting ceremonies are architectural rituals rooted in ancient religious practices meant to assure a fortunate and prosperous construction, (Click here for a brief history of Groundbreaking Ceremonies) and although human sacrifices are no longer used (or legally allowed!), there are other ritualistic elements that are still related to the belief of "sacred space" or sacred architecture. Numerology plays a big role. Especially when it's time to pick the perfect day for a groundbreaking event! This is the moment to review personal days such as birthday, wedding, and other significant milestones.

Advertising and Promoting Your Groundbreaking Event

Creating a guest list is the most important thing you need to do during the planning stage, and CeremonialSupplies.com can guide you through everything! The list should include all the people you want to attend, including local and national media (depending on the scope of the groundbreaking event), dignitaries, city council, mayor, and other local and national government officials, as well as any celebrities that are in town, or live in The Bronx. Send out actual invitations, and use the reach of social media through platforms like Instagram, Facebook Eventbrite, Meetup, and other online forums to enhance diffusion. Contact magazines and newspapers that circulate in The Bronx, like The New York Times, the New York Post, Bronx Beat, Bronx News, Brooklyn Eagle, Queens Tribune, Queens Chronicle, Staten Island Advance, Metro New York and a combination of others! Communicate and promote your event! When sending out invitations, include a program agenda that lists special guests, speakers, and all other information relevant to the groundbreaking ceremony. Invitations should also say who is the host of the groundbreaking, mention any partners, developers and everyone involved in the project. Local or national government officials should be invited to speak. Usually if they can attend they will, or they send a representative in their place. Inviting local government officials is like honey for the press, so it would be a good idea to have press packets available. And don't forget - it's customary to present recognition awards or plaques to the local officials and dignitaries that will speak at the event. Visit CeremonialSupplies.com AWARDS category to shop for commemorative plaques, trophies, ceremonial key to the city, and other presentation award plaques.

Getting All Your Ceremonial Supplies On Time!

Getting all your ceremonial supplies on time will not only save you money, it will help you avoid undue stress. Ordering early allows you time to review your order and make sure it is what you wanted. CeremonialSupplies.com, the best online shop on the internet for crafted quality ceremonial products at budget friendly prices, has all the products you need for a top notch groundbreaking ceremony, starting with the stars of the show - the ceremonial groundbreaking shovels!

Choosing the Right Ceremonial Groundbreaking Shovel

Choosing the right ceremonial groundbreaking shovel just takes careful consideration of 2 things: image and budget. CeremonialSupplies.com is proud to carry a selection of the highest quality groundbreaking shovels, all at friendly price points. CeremonialSupplies.com is the best online store for crafted quality, full-size (42" H x 9.5" W) groundbreaking ceremonial shovels, made with stainless steel blade and socket, and hardwood stem. With the exception of the traditional long-stem shovel, all our groundbreaking shovels have the ceremonial D-style handle specific for groundbreaking ceremonies. Our Standard Chromed Stainless Steel Groundbreaking Shovel has a polished steel blade and socket with hardwood stem and handle. It is different from our Deluxe Ceremonial Groundbreaking Chrome Shovel because its blade is high polish steel, and the Deluxe shovel is polished chrome, with a polished chrome handle. Both are visually elegant and luxurious, but the Deluxe Ceremonial Groundbreaking Chrome shovel requires more intensive polishing labor, including its polished metal and wood handle. For some real attention grabbers CeremonialSupplies.com has the Groundbreaking VIP Mirror Chrome Ceremonial Shovel, which just as the name says, features a shiny, mirror polished chrome blade, socket and handle that are highly reflective. Our top of the line ceremonial shovel is the VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking Mirror Gold Shovel which is brass plated stainless steel, highly polished for a bright, golden, mirror-reflective blade, socket and handle - also with wood. CeremonialSupplies.com offers customization on all our shovels - yes, including the color and the mini-shovels! You can personalize your groundbreaking shovel with logo or text on the stem, the handle, the blade, or all three! An additional convenience offered by CeremonialSupplies.com is the availability of ready-to-go groundbreaking kits! These kits offer a variety of elements like the hard hat, a dress bow, or a ceremonial shovel display stand. A fully dressed staging of the groundbreaking shovels is a must for any respectable company, as this provides a photo-op for all the attendees. A groundbreaking shovel display stand is used to display the fully dressed shovel (or shovels - depending on the number of people participating in the actual sod-cutting) before the ceremony, and after it has been used. After the event, the owner, CEO, or similar ranking company VIP can be presented with the ceremonial shovel he or she used, nicely displayed and protected inside an elegant Groundbreaking Shovel and Keepsake Display Case.

Colorful Shovels For a Fun Groundbreaking Ceremony

Color brightens everything and CeremonialSupplies.com range of color shovels for groundbreakings come in full-size and miniature size to brighten the stage! Whether for fun, or to enhance corporate branding (such as a Netflix "red" shovel blade, Spotify "green" blade or lyft "fuchsia" color blades) the use of a brand or company color on all, or some of the groundbreaking shovels adds a recognizable dimension to the photos and videos. In addition to the full size colorful ceremonial shovels CeremonialSupplies.com also offers miniature size (26" H x 6" W) color groundbreaking kids shovels. Both the full size and miniature size groundbreaking shovels come in these colors: red, blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, and teal, and yes, the miniature shovels are customizable too!

Whether you live in The Bronx, or in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, or anywhere else in the world, shop CeremonialSupplies.com for the best quality groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, shovel display stands, display cases and many more ceremonial products! Our prices are unbeatable, our customer service is knowledgeable and friendly, and we got your back anywhere you are in the world you are organizing a groundbreaking ceremony! Click here for a shipping quote.

Ceremonialsupplies.com is the best one-stop shop for groundbreaking shovels in North Dakota because we offer high quality products that meet the precise demands of the Rough Rider State! As unemployment rates remain low and income continues to rise in the High Plains region, North Dakota coffers are being fattened during the best growth the country has had. And you know what this means? More development, building, and construction! We love it! According to he Bismarck Tribune, North Dakota's construction job market will increase by 10%, leading the fastest growing industry, followed by healthcare, which is expected to grow 4%. North Dakota's unemployment rate is under 2% and is the second lowest in the nation, and as the economy continues to open up the way for development and construction, ceremonial shovels could be on the rise. North Dakota is known for the rugged beauty of its terrain, and its inhabitants are characterized by a strong spirit of independence and classical traditions. As is with everything, first impressions are important, and a first sod-cutting for a new business sets the pace and tone for what's to come. If you are an event planner or organizer, you will want to appeal to the time-honored traditions of a groundbreaking ceremony, and enhance the event with all the modern perks of technology. Whether your event is in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Mandan, or Minot, Ceremonialsupplies.com will deliver your groundbreaking shovels efficiently and promptly everywhere throughout the Roughrider State - North Dakota's nickname refers to the small army made up of cowboys, miners, and Native Americans recruited by Theodore Roosevelt to form the first voluntary cavalry in the Spanish-American War. These were not your typical soldiers and officers, they were "rough" men of action and resolve, which still characterizes North Dakotans to this day. Ceremonialsupplies.com can help you organize an exceptional groundbreaking ceremony and make a memorable and lasting impression! This is what you'll be needing:

The Perfect Ceremonial Groundbreaking Shovel

The importance of the groundbreaking shovel in a first sod-cutting ceremony can't be emphasized enough, and choosing the perfect ceremonial groundbreaking shovel is a big deal. A groundbreaking ceremony is essentially an architectural ritual, and all rituals have their roots in ancient religions. A first sod-cutting represents the first step in the physical act of building and constructing a structure that up to that point had been an idea and a drawing. Therefore the tool used to cut first ground is symbolically representative of a new phase in the realization of a construction project. The groundbreaking shovel, being the first tool used in such a project, becomes the representative imagery. Choose a ceremonial shovel that represents the value and effort it took to get to this new stage. This is where Ceremonialsupplies.com comes in. Our wide selection of styles and price points guarantees that your ceremonial groundbreaking shovel will be the best choice for your event.

What Makes A Crafted Quality Groundbreaking Shovel?

Not all groundbreaking shovels are the same. The type of wood used in its construction along with the kind of metal and how it's put together is what makes a crafted quality groundbreaking shovel. Ceremonialsupplies.com sod-cutting shovels are top of the line full-size shovels measuring 42" high with a blade with of 9". The blade of the shovel, also called the scoop, or the head, is connected to the stem by an attached socket, and both are made from stainless steel. The difference in our styles of groundbreaking shovels are in the polish and finish of the blade. The Standard groundbreaking ceremonial shovel has a polished steel blade, whereas the Deluxe groundbreaking shovel has a polished chrome finish. Both styles are elegant and visually high grade, the main difference being in the more extensive labor required for chrome application and polishing. For a more dramatic and sophisticated ceremony, the VIP golden mirror polished brass blade, and the VIP mirror polished chrome are the ones you want to use. The golden shovel blade is definitely an attention grabber! For more informal ceremonies where color is a strong element of the brand or the business (Coca Cola "red" for example) Ceremonialsupplies.com has a range of groundbreaking shovels with color blades in blue, red, green, yellow, orange, pink, and teal (black and white groundbreaking shovel blades are also available upon request). For a groundbreaking event where children are going to participate we have the half-size, mini groundbreaking kids shovel that is 26" in height. The mini groundbreaking kids shovels come with blue, red, green, yellow, orange, pink, and teal blades. Our mini groundbreaking shovel also serves as a keepsake or memento that can be presented to a VIP. The Standard, Deluxe, VIP, Color and mini shovels have a "D-style" handle, which is specifically for ceremonial shovels because the handle enables a perfect grip when held for a photo pose. For a more traditional construction shovel look, we have the long stem handle groundbreaking shovel with polished steel. All Ceremonialsupplies.com groundbreaking shovels can be customized on the blade, on the stem, the handle, or all three!

Additionally, Ceremonialsupplies.com groundbreaking kits offer a variety of options for ready-to-go supplies such as the Groundbreaking Basic Kit includes the Standard groundbreaking shovel of polished steel with a hard hat, and the Groundbreaking Shovel Hard Hat and Bow Kit includes the standard groundbreaking shovel, with hard hat and dress bow. The Groundbreaking Essential Ceremonial Kit includes the Standard groundbreaking shovel, a shovel display stand, and a hard hat. The VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking Kit offers a Deluxe ceremonial groundbreaking shovel, a shovel display stand and a hard hat in either gold or silver. Separate accessories such as a shovel bow can be added for embellishment.

Promoting Your Groundbreaking Ceremony

One thing we often come across are clients who go luxury all the way with the groundbreaking supplies and forget to put the word out to the media! The Bismarck Tribune, Grand Forks Herald, Minot Daily News, and The Forum of Fargo, for example, are excellent mediums of diffusion that supplement social media reach, so don't forget to reach out to the print media! So whether the groundbreaking ceremony will take place in Fargo, Minot, Grand Forks, Mandan, Williston or anywhere else in North Dakota (or the rest of the world!) shop Ceremonialsupplies.com for the best quality groundbreaking shovels and other ceremonial groundbreaking supplies, at budget friendly prices, and prompt and efficient shipping to wherever you are! Click here for a shipping quote.