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Vermont has a quiet reputation, but not when it comes to growth and development, and www.CeremonialSupplies.com has glowing groundbreaking shovels for special Vermont projects. Whether it's the University of Vermont, headquartered out of Shelburne, breaking ground on a new center, retailer giant Target, completing its 50 state presence with it's new store in South Burlington, or Norwich University's groundbreaking of the historical bicentennial stairs, Vermont's developmental growth is based on quality rather than quantity. We salute this approach because it fits right in with our philosophy of providing the highest quality groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, shovel stands, and groundbreaking kits, at prices that are reasonable and affordable. The small state of Vermont has an interesting history, and along with shiny groundbreaking shovels poised for photo opportunities, these facts add sophistication when included in a ceremonial speech, or a groundbreaking dedication. The last three years have seen a significant number of groundbreaking ceremonies take place in Vermont, and we are all about unforgettable groundbreakings, so we thought a little background in the rich history of our 14th State could be an inspirational way to get a good sod-cutting ceremony started.

Cérémonies d'inauguration dans le vieux Vermont

You guessed it; it's French, just like Vermont's early history, of which the first account of Europeans points to Jacques Cartier, an early explorer of the St. Lawrence River in 1535, followed by Samuel de Champlain, who claimed Vermont as part of New France in 1609. It was from the greenery of its mountains, in French "montagne verve" that Vermont got its name. Before Europeans, the native Abenaki tribe had lived in Vermont for ten thousand years! Caught in the middle of the French and Indian War (which was actually the French fighting the British in North American territory), the land of Vermont was disputed for stake by New Hampshire and New York, with the latter eventually asserting it's rule over the area. Taking advantage of the colonies war for independence from England, Vermont declared it's own independence in 1777 from New York, and the British and became The Vermont Republic. It remained that way until 1791 when it became the first state to enter the Union after the original 13 states. A groundbreaking ceremony in Vermont is a testament to the spirit of peaceful innovation that permeates its lands.

Of all its cities, Burlington, on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, south of the Canadian border and South Burlington, are the largest in population and center of activity, despite Montpelier being the capital. The area is poised for growth and of course, this means groundbreakings and grand openings - we love that! But interestingly, where this state shows the most new growth in construction is on its beautiful mountainous area resorts, catering to exclusive clientele. Twin Farms in Barnard, Vermont is about 80 miles southeast of Burlington, nestled in 300 acres of forested land, The Lodge at Spruce Peak, at the base of Stowe Mountain, offering jaw-dropping views of the glistening lakes and towering peaks, and Topnotch Resort, another Stowe high-end resort that boasts a cozy vibe, are seeing a higher influx of peace seekers that find the area suitable for tranquility and connecting with rugged nature. We can't help but daydream about a groundbreaking ceremony in these parts, and this is how www.CeremonialSupplies.com would do it!

It would be a bed and breakfast ski resort in Stowe, breaking ground on September 26. Invitations would be sent out in July to all our family and friends, Stowe residents, and include the Town Manager, the Executive Assistant, the Chief of Police, and even governor Phil Scott! We'd take an ad on the Burlington Free Press, the Stowe Reporter, the Lakes Region Free Press, and The Rutland Herald (just because they're the oldest - founded in 1794!) and we might even go the extra step and invite Canadian friends with an ad in the Montreal Gazette, and le Journal de Québec just for good measure. Next is ordering our groundbreaking supplies on time from www.CeremonialSupplies.com, of course! Not only the best place on the web for quality crafted groundbreaking shovels, colorful shovels, hard hats, shovel stands, and groundbreaking kits, but also the most attentive and knowledgeable customer service and efficient shipping in the industry.

The logo of our resort, called 'Champlain's Dream' is green and gold, and we want that to show prominently on the 6 groundbreaking shovels and the hard hats so that the name is clearly seen on the photos that will appear on the newspapers, (additional promotion for our establishment), and for the photo that will be placed in the museum room next to the main entrance of our resort. www.CeremonialSupplies.com offers customization options to accommodate your budget, and has several styles of groundbreaking shovel to choose from, all of them stainless steel, which means no rusting, no stains, and will keep very well in their display cases that will be given to each participant so they can proudly show them off! There's the Standard Chromed Stainless Steel Groundbreaking Shovel, with all wood handle, the Deluxe Ceremonial Groundbreaking Chrome Head, with a wood and metal handle, the Groundbreaking VIP Mirror Chrome Ceremonial Shovel, also with a wood and steel handle - these handles are called D-style because they look like a letter D, but for a more traditional style of ceremonial groundbreaking shovel there's the Stainless Steel Long Handle Groundbreaking Shovel, and for a look of total high class and luxury, there's the VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking Mirror Gold shovel which is quite a sight to behold! For the purpose of our sod-cutting ceremony, we want to shout to the world how exclusively luxurious our dream cottage resort in the heart of the mountains will be, and we'll choose 3 groundbreaking gold shovels, and customize our green logo on the blade. Our boss' kids are going to take part in the event also, and for them, we're going to order 3 colorful groundbreaking green mini-shovels. These are 26" tall, with a blade width of 6" across. The size of the regular shovels is 42" with a blade width of 9.5". The groundbreaking kids shovels will be printed with a gold version of our logo, on the green shovel blade. Green hard hats, shovel stands, and big green bows to dress the shovels when they're on the display stand. The shovel stands are meant to hold the sod-cutting shovels when they're not in use, before and after the ceremony. CeremonialSupplies.com also offers the VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking kit which includes a Deluxe the sod-cutting shovel, the hard hat, and the display stand, or the Groundbreaking Essentials Ceremonial kit that includes the same items and the Standard groundbreaking shovel model.

We would hold the groundbreaking ceremony outdoors, right on the spot where construction will begin, and we would set up a large party tent over the spot. The sod-cutting spot will be designated with a wood frame surrounding it, and next to it will be our groundbreaking shovels, fully dressed, and on display. We find that even with the most elaborate and colorful table dressing items, a white, large tent can be rather boring. To liven things up, we will use 6, 8" wide ribbons of gold and green, flowing from the center of the tent ceiling, out toward the walls. This touch will bring the room decor together. Smaller width ribbons, 4" - 6" will be customized with our logo and our groundbreaking ceremony date of September 26, and we will use these as table runner decorations, and keepsakes of the event for all our guests.

Plaques For VIPs and Guest Speakers At A Groundbreaking Ceremony

We will assign one person to obtain confirmation of all local officials who will be in attendance, and let them know we expect them to speak at the event. The speaking order will be arranged from the most local official, to the highest attending member - in this case, governor Phil Scott. At the end of the ceremony, we will recognize all who spoke and participated by thanking them and presenting them with a commemorative plaque. The order of acknowledgement is different from the speaking order and the highest raking official guest, governor Scott, will be thanked first. There are many different styles of commemorative plaques and www.CeremonialSupplies.com has a large selection of the most original and unique plaques for groundbreaking occasions. There's the cherry wood Key to the City award plaque, which is stylish and classic and always right; the groundbreaking shovel plaque which is specific to the occasion, as well as many other plaques and awards to choose from in the style of trophies, ceremonial keys, and medals.

Groundbreaking ceremonies are special because they make dreams like ours, a reality. The culmination of an idea that is materialized. Shop www.CeremonialSupplies.com when you have to organize a groundbreaking ceremony in Vermont, or anywhere else for that matter. You will find our customer service attentive and knowledgeable, our selection outstanding, our prices budget friendly, and our shipment efficient and flawless no matter where you are, from Newport, St. Albans, Burlington, Stowe, St. Johnsbury and Montpelier to Barre, Rutland, Springfield, Bennington and Whitingham - we get your groundbreaking shovels and supplies to you on time for an unforgettable ceremony. Click here for a shipping quote.

Don't let military protocols scare you. CeremonialSupplies.com has a guide of basic protocol for military ceremonies that, along with our unique military decor items and gifts, will help you organize an unforgettable military ceremony! The Military, which is also referred to as "Armed Forces" is a formally authorized, professional, militia organization with the specific purpose of defending the interests of the people of the state. The US Armed Forces are made up of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard and their primary mission is in fact, defending the citizens of the US. However during times of peace, the military does many other things. It answers to immediate needs in a disaster or emergency by protecting an area or people, participates in parades, and in grand and formal military occasions. Military ceremonies are an integral part of the military and go back to ancient times when these celebrations were opulent and on a grand scale. Today, military ceremonies and honorable military activities such as a promotion, a retirement, or an interment have specific protocols. It's important to have a basic knowledge of these, to avoid uncomfortable awkwardness when participating at a graduation, a promotion, memorial, or other military ceremonies.

Basic Protocols for Military Ceremonies

You may have heard of numerous protocols involved in military ceremonies but actually, these are intended for the military member. For special occasions where a spouse or date is expected to attend any of the various military ceremonies of the Armed Forces, here's a basic guideline that will help you circulate through the event with ease and comfort.

The first rule is: Be On Time. This is an important one. Remember, the military operates with accurate precision when it comes to timing. Military ceremonies are as carefully synchronized as any mission - especially when there is a program of events.

Military ceremonies begin with a flag procession called the "entrance of colors". It may be followed by a sword detail, drums, and the National Anthem. Stay where you are during this part and if you're not sure what to do, look around you and mimic what they do. For example, if you see everyone stand up from their chair, you do the same and so on but, (and we can't stress this enough) don't leave the room - it is crude and bad-mannered.

There will most likely be a receiving line, and perhaps a red carpet. Whether the event is to honor a military member with a promotion, a retirement, a birthday, or even the opening of a military ball, most military ceremonies involve a receiving line. While in the receiving line you will walk in front of your service member. He or she will first introduce you, and then introduce himself or herself to the first person in the line, who is there to act as an aide. The aide will introduce you to the person next to them in the line and, most likely, this person is the guest of honor, or the hosting unit's top officer and spouse. You shake their hand and say something brief and polite like "good to meet you" and keep moving down the line as the military member introduces you to the next people. The receiving line can be a daunting and scary part of military ceremonies, especially if it's your first time, but be brave! You can of course, choose not to go through it without fear of a court martial, but keep in mind it is a tradition to go through it. Just remember it is a quick and brief introduction, and not for swapping stories. If the dining section is open, find your seat before joining the receiving line so you can leave your drink there. It is not appropriate to carry a drink while in the receiving line.

Military ceremonies such as graduations, or promotions may follow with a dinner and dance reception, and a military ball is exactly that - a dance event! These are fun celebrations but still, a work event for the military member. This means that if there's a bar, by all means enjoy it but don't lose control of yourself.

Enhancing Military Traditions with Decorations

There may be other traditions performed at military ceremonies depending on the reason for the event. The entrance and exit of the colors, responsive readings, cake-cutting, speeches and toasts, and even a "grog bowl" ceremony as punishment for breaking the event's protocol rules such as smoking before the smoking light is on, or having an unbecoming appearance are all traditions that can be enhanced with themed military decorations.

From patriotic ribbons of red and white stripes, and the navy background with stars, solid color red, white, and blue silk ribbons of various sizes and lengths, flag buntings, and bows, to red carpet, or blue carpet for a receiving line, brass stanchions and rope, you can find all the necessary trimmings to decorate a room where a military ceremony will take place. A crispy white table cloth decorated with wide ribbon runners of red, blue, or both makes the colors pop up brilliantly. Personalize ribbons with a commemorative date and name and turn the table runner into a keepsake! Streaming solid colors red, white, and blue ribbons sized 10" wide from the center of the room ceiling outward creates a canopy style decor that ties the room together, and flag buntings are perfect for framing a platform stage, or decorating a podium. Highlight the table decor with flower arrangements of red, white, and blue flowers in silver colored vases. The versatility of patriotic ribbon colors and fabrics are the essential elements to create the atmosphere.

Military Gifts, Awards, and Plaques

It's always proper to bring a gift to a military ceremony such as a promotion, a retirement, or a military homecoming. Gifts for military members are visible reminders and acknowledgements of an honorable career, a successful dangerous mission, or that family and friends are joyous and grateful for the safe return home of one of their own. In our Military Ceremony category, CeremonialSupplies.com has a selection of ideal gifts for any military occasion. From medal displays such as the Military and Service Achievement shadowbox, the American Flag engraved display case, the Dedication Display case, the Bald Eagle award plaque, or the Clock and Marine Corps insignia plaque, to lapel pins such as the Shooting StarAmerican Flag design, the United We Stand, and the US Flag, the Copper Minuteman & Scroll award plaque and many others! Shop our Military Ceremony products for the best military gifts on the web available at CeremonialSupplies.com, your one-stop-shop for military ceremonies' decorations and gifts that will assist event planners organize an original, amazing military ceremony! At ease!

When you have to decorate a military homecoming celebration CeremonialSupplies.com is the best online store to find the military decorations and gifts you will need, and with this easy guide you'll be able to create a warm and festive military homecoming. The history of the military goes back to ancient times of pharaohs and emperors when men were trained to defend and conquer. Historical figures like Thutmose III, Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, and Darius were leaders who commanded huge armies to victories and accumulated great wealth for their empires. One can only imagine the lavish and opulent welcome home military celebrations when these armies returned from their conquests! Military homecoming celebrations may not be as richly conducted as in ancient times but they have the same principle of joy for the returning military service member.

Decorating A Military Homecoming Celebration

It's easier than you think. With a little creative talent, and this easy guide from CeremonialSupplies.com, you can equally decorate a living room or a ballroom to create a grand military welcome home celebration. Red, white, and blue are the main colors of the military, and the Star Spangled Banner makes for a symbolic decoration. Either an actual flag, or a projection of one against a blank background can be the perfect peripheral decor for a military decor in a homecoming celebration.

If the military homecoming is taking place in a ballroom and there will be traditional rites included, such as a receiving line, entrance and exit of the colors, responsive readings, cake-cutting, speeches and toasts, or even a "grog bowl" ceremony, you should consider printing a 'protocol' card for each attendee. Outside of military service members not many people know the official procedure for a receiving line, for example.

Table military decorations and centerpieces for the military homecoming celebration can be of red, white, and blue, carnations with any variety of sized flags, together with patriotic ribbons and bows. Consider dressing up folding chairs in plain white covers with giant patriotic ribbons attached to the back. This simple touch can be used for a military homecoming celebration at home, or in a ballroom setting.

To dress up a stage, a podium, or even just the main table, a large red, white, and blue bunting will provide the perfect decoration and maintain the patriotic theme so that the event is clearly distinguished in photographs and videos taken from any angle.

To make the honored military service member (or members) feel welcomed and special, incorporate a red carpet runner either at a receiving line, if there is one, or at the entrance to the event. Classic stanchions and rope would be appropriate in both instances. A red carpet, and stanchions and rope would also be a good idea surrounding an area designated for portraits. A backdrop banner with the insignia of the military branch of the armed force to which the service member(s) belong gives the event an ambiance of military royalty, provides a distinguished background for photos and videos, and adds to the overall military decoration of the venue. Never underestimate the power of a red carpet!

The Perfect Gifts For A Military Homecoming

Whether it's for the attendees, or for the military service member(s) being honored, gifts represent joy, welcome, and peace. Historically, gift-giving has been a way to show allegiance among neighbors, villages, and countries. In a military homecoming celebration, gifts are exchanged between the host/hostess and the guests. Ideally, the gifts for the guests are presented at each person's table setting. A way of ensuring that everyone will feel equally favored, the same gift can be placed on the table setting for everyone. Military gifts and favors for the guests can range from lapel pins, to military plaques, and military souvenir flags in display cases. These gifts can be personalized with the name of the military service member and the date of the homecoming, or with any other special message.

For the guest or guests of honor, there are several options - and whilst all gifts are appreciated, there are special military gifts that honor and welcome a military service member back to his or her home, and country. Often, these are gifts that a group presents as a whole. A meaningful gift for this occasion can be a flag display with a shadow box where a flag flown at a special location, or one representing an important mission is folded traditionally and stored in the upper part of the display, with the shadow box holding special medals and certificates. These flag displays are available with embossed symbols of the Armed Forces, or with the Great Seal, and they can be personalized. Other popular gifts for a retuning service member can be a plaque, a watch, or similar types of gifts. CeremonialSupplies.com offers a variety of quality, US manufactured military gifts, and decorations, at budget friendly prices, to create a joyous military homecoming celebratio! Click here for a shipping quote.

Pennsylvania event planners: This 4th of July get your patriotic ribbons at CeremonialSupplies.com and deck the halls with bows of red, white, and blue! Pennsylvania was a colony founded by William Penn in 1681 with a grant of £16,000 the equivalent as of 2008 of approximately £2,100,000 (adjusting for retail inflation) or two billion, one hundred million British Pounds, which Penn's father, Sir William Penn, an admiral in the English navy, had lent Charles II, King of England. Pennsylvania was named in honor of William Penn. Pennsylvania was established as a place where people could practice freedom of religion. The colony was important in the American Revolution and has been called the "State of Independence" referring to its historical importance in the fight for Independence. It's no wonder that July 4th decorations and celebrations in Pennsylvania are a big deal, especially for community parades, firework displays, and traditional corporate 4th of July picnics. Decorating a 4th of July picnic is easy, and shopping for your red, white, and blue ribbons, flags, military lapel pins and other military and patriotic decoration items at CeremonialSupplies.com makes it fun!

Pennsylvania's July 4th festivities are held all over the state from the northwest corner of Erie, to Point Marion, Harrisburg, Susquehanna, down to the southeast city of love; Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was made. Celebrate your 4th of July company picnic in an epic way and shop CerenomialSupplies.com, the best online store for decorative ribbons, patriotic ribbons, red, white, and blue ribbons in a variety of sizes from 2.25" to 12" and celebrate America's birthday in Philly! For starters, Philadelphia celebrates an entire week of Independence. Need decorative inspiration? Visit some of the museums during the full week of celebrations! Visit Christ Church in the old city neighborhood of Philadelphia and visit the pews where George Washington and Benjamin Franklin sat; or check out the rare books and documents housed on the third floor of the Free Library of Philadelphia; enjoy an ice cream delight during the Philly Ice Cream Scoop, the largest ice cream festival in the country, at the Reading Terminal market; or take part in the special programming of the Museum of the American Revolution. After, you'll be ready to stream red, white, and blue ribbons, banners, and buntings, and decorate with our patriotic products, from flags to awards, and medals!

You'll find the solid red, white, and blue silk ribbons to be the most versatile decorative ribbons. The basic colors are perfect for the formation of any design. For a corporate event, it's best to set up in a park or other outdoor venue that offers canopy huts. This way rain or shine, you're covered. The best way to decorate a canopy is to attach 12 medium size (4" or 6") solid color ribbons, in this case, red, white, and blue ribbons or streamers from the center of the canopy, flowing in a downward curve out toward the sides, and gathering them on each corner of the canopy allowing them to drape down from the corners. Make the table dressing easy on yourself. Use extra large ribbons (6" - 10") of one or two solid colors, again, for this occasion we'll continue with red, white, and blue as table runners. A white table cover will work with red and blue ribbons, a red table cover will work with blue and white ribbons, and a blue table cover will work with white and red ribbons. Liven the tables with touches of Spring flowers. The simpler the more elegant. Think about either displaying them tied in a bunch, in a glass mason jar, or in 12" tall aluminum or metal jug. To embellish the flower arrangements, use patriotic patterns such as red and white striped ribbons and navy blue background and white stars ribbons. Our selection of patriotic ribbons are available in 4" width and 10 yards length, and there's a good reason for this. Party decorations have become more stylish as manufacturing methods improve with technology. Chair covers, which weren't much of a factor a few years ago, are now an indispensable decoration item to embellish your standard folding chairs. If you want to take your July 4th decoration to the next level, think of using simple chair covers in a solid color of red, white, or blue, and wrap a patterned patriotic ribbon striped red and white or star spangled banner around the top of the chair, placing a giant ceremonial spark bow on the back side. For a reversal of theme, you can use the patterned ribbons for ceiling streamers or table runners, and the solid color ribbons for decorating the chairs. Either way you'll have a winning combination.

If there's a place for a band stand, such as a gazebo, the outside can be decorated with the traditional red, white, and blue fan bunting. A fan bunting is a piece of fabric pleated like a fan in a semi-circular shape. The great thing about patriotic fan buntings is that you can re-use as long as you store them with the folded pleats in place. Americans love decorating our homes with patriotic pleated fan buntings. They can be easily hung from porch railings, and patriotic fan buntings in red, white, and blue around the town's gazebo with a band playing John Philip Sousa's marches is the ultimate in a 4th of July celebration! With the decorative ribbons available at CeremonialSupplies.com you can create a memorable celebration this Independence Day, or on any other patriotic holiday such as Veteran's Day and Memorial Day, and the suggestions here can be applied to other ribbon colors and themes for any occasion where you can liberate your creative freedom!

Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for the best ribbon selections available in different widths for the perfect decor, and we can customize too! A personalized ribbon with a commemorative date or message makes a souvenir of the event just by itself. Thinking of 4th of July decorations, a customized table runner using a personalized ribbon becomes a keepsake for guests. With this dual use, we too can do our part in maintaining America beautiful! Wherever you are in the proud and grand Commonwealth State of Pennsylvania, get your Independence Day decorations at CeremonialSupplies.com for the highest quality ribbons and products, at affordable and friendly prices. We ship everywhere in the world. Click here for a shipping quote.

When the boss mentions a July 4th Independence Day picnic you can be sure that Ceremonialsupplies.com will be as pleased to provide you with the most elegant and gorgeous collection of colorful ribbons, as you will be when the event is a big success! You've got this, you can tell your boss with confidence. A little background about Delaware will inspire you, and CeremonialSupplies.com will put in your hands everything you need to decorate the company's 4th of July picnic. This is Delaware, the birthplace of the discontent that led to the Declaration of Independence and the battles that followed in what became, the Revolutionary War. There is sure to be a band playing live music in the Riverfront Park in downtown Wilmington, with streamers, printed and customized ribbons, and banners draped from the light poles that line the pedestrian walkway. For your Independence Day picnic, fly your patriotic ribbons this July 4th in historic Delaware! Take a stroll through Old Newcastle, where patriotic banners and personalized ribbons with the stars and stripes and red, white, and blue garlands line the colonial streets near the old red-brick courthouse. The same one where the document was read for the first time to the people of Delaware after being signed, unanimously, by the highest ranking revolutionary representatives from each of the thirteen English colonies. These signers were considered traitors. They are our Founding Fathers; men of courage and valor who led the colonists to the freedom and liberty that no other country in the world enjoys. This is why Delaware is a favorite destination for neighboring states to visit for all the festivities surrounding the history of the 4th of July celebrations, not to mention the residents of the First State, many who keep red white and blue ribbons and personalized banners decorating their homes all year round!

Start your decorations with solid color ribbons of red, white, and blue found in a variety of widths and sizes at Ceremonialsupplies.com. We have a variety of colorful ribbons for all occasions, and you bet that ceremonial ribbons, and customized ribbons in the colors of our flag are going to be ready to ship so you can have them streaming over your company picnic as you get ready for the celebrations. Choose the size that's best for your decoration ideas by checking our website. Decorative ribbons are the easiest decoration items to work with, and depending what size you use, you can liven up anything from a Tiki hut and barbecue grill, to a grand ballroom. Customized ribbons are popular for company events because everyone will want to walk away with a souvenir of a day they enjoyed! You can personalize ribbons of any size, from 2.25" to 12" with the name and year of the event, and you can use these printed ribbons to decorate tables, flag pole, and string over the area intertwined with lighted garlands, that way the picnic area is as lively in the evening when you're watching the fireworks, as it is in the daytime when activities like sports are going on. Turn your volleyball net into a patriotic net by attaching our patriotic ribbons of red and white stripes, or the star spangled banner ribbon to the net poles! There are so many ways to make everything around you a symbol of the 4th of July that we're sure you won't miss an opportunity to put a ribbon on it! Need larger size ribbons? We have them. Check our oversized selection of extra wide ceremonial ribbons that are perfect for decorating a podium, a gazebo, or a stage, and our 2.25" colorful ribbons ideal for keepsakes when printed with a commemorative message. Personalized ribbons are available in all sizes. Use customized banners to frame the borders of tables and to make a big impact, have your ribbons personalized!

Dover, the capital Delaware, has its own Legislative Mall that on the 4th of July is the place to be to celebrate and enjoy great food, music, and an Independence Day parade with other fun activities that keep everyone entertained until the amazing display of fireworks in the evening. Without a doubt every park in the state of Delaware will be hosting corporate picnics and family picnics because it's a great time to welcome summer, enjoy family and friends, and celebrate the red, white, and blue in a big way, and one of those ways is with a barbeque.

The history of the American barbeque dates back to colonial times when George Washington himself mentions attending a "barbicue" in Alexandria, Virginia in 1769. This meat cooking technique used a "pit" to cook the meat, and thereby creating a smoky taste. This tradition dates back to our own original, first Independence Day that we celebrate today with an abundance of patriotic symbols, customized ribbons, flags, balloons, blue banners with stars, red and white striped ribbons, and patriotic memorabilia.

For your corporate July 4th picnic, whether it's held in Dover, Wilmington, or New Castle, use color ribbons of red, white, and blue. These are available in different widths: 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 inches wide and up to 50 yards in length. The 4" and 6" ribbons are perfect for picnic table top decorations over a plain white cover, and, ideal for customization. An idea for personalized ribbons is to have a patriotic or historic slogan with text that indicates the name of the company and the date and year. When you think of the American Revolution, Patrick Henry's famous declaration "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!" - which thankfully we don't have to consider today! - may come to mind. Another famous slogan is "Don't Tread On Me," which appeared on the historical Gadsden flag used in 1775 during the Revolution. The flag depicts a coiled rattlesnake ready to strike. But if you are like most Americans today, a simple "Happy 4th of July" accompanied with the name of the company, will be perfect. These table top personalized ribbons double as keepsake gifts and mementos from the event that guests will take with them. Your flower arrangements should be of colorful summer flowers in a modest glass or aluminum vase that can be embellished with small flags, and star spangled banner ribbons of navy blue with stars, combined with red and white striped ribbons. The chairs can be decorated with giant bows and extra large ribbons that tie around the top of the chars, using the larger, 8" of 10" width ribbons. Another idea is to use red, white, and blue banners to line a central table, or a stage if there will be a band playing, or if there will be presenters or speakers. Dressing a canopy with ceremonial red and white stripes ribbons, bows, and blue with stars ribbons that match table accents will pull the theme together.

If your group would rather avoid big crowds on such a wonderful day, it's easy to bring the 4th of July straight into a ballroom at the historic Dupont Hotel in downtown Wilmington, just across from Rodney Square. CeremonialSupplies.com ribbons, banners, and flags are perfect for any decoration inside and outside!

This July 4th is a great day to decorate any barbeque gathering, or corporate picnic with our colorful ribbons that are silky, velvety, and best of all versatile, for easy folding and decorating indoors and out, and create a great event that will endure in photos and videos for a long time to come. Plan ahead, count on CeremonialSupplies.com, the best one-stop shop on the internet to get a beautiful and colorful variety of ceremonial ribbons at friendly prices, shipped flawlessly wherever you are in the First State or anywhere else in the world! Enjoy the fireworks! Click here for a shipping quote.

Get ready Savannah, Atlanta, and Augusta! CeremonialSupplies.com is here to help you create an unforgettable grand opening with the best grand opening scissors in the state of Georgia! Business grand openings in Georgia are an amazing way for new upcoming enterprises to make their name more known locally throughout the city and state. Business owners are always looking for ways to ensure that their grand opening event makes the king of impact that attendees and potential future customers will find impossible to forget. This is where CeremonialSupplies.com comes in. Not only do we offer a wide range of giant ceremonial scissors (which are sharp and do in fact cut ribbon, if you're wondering), but we make these available in popular colorful handles to match the grand opening ribbon. Grand opening ceremonies are events that generate a physical, shining spotlight for all the bystanders and attendees to witness, but they also provide an occasion to spotlight on social media to better promote the business. The goal of a grand opening ceremony is to build an environment of excitement that will have a lasting effect. This takes a lot of planning and careful attention to details. The beautiful Peach State boasts many historic and fun interesting facts that make for great topics in a grand opening ceremony. Did you know that Tallapoosa receives approximately 5,000 people every year on New Year's to see a Possum Drop? It's a stuffed possum named Spencer dropped from the roof of one of the oldest buildings in town. It goes to show that a waterford crystal ball is not necessary to enjoy ringing in the New Year in Georgia.

It's extremely important to have a stimulating grand opening ceremony because this is a time when business owners have the highest opportunity to market their brand. For some of these anticipated store grand openings in Georgia, an eye-drawing factor to a grand opening ceremony is having the right grand opening ribbon cutting scissors for an iconic ribbon-cutting ceremony. You'll find that at CeremonialSupplies.com, we offer a wide range of ceremonial scissors to suit your needs.

Start by choosing the size of the ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors, which are commonly referred to as giant ceremonial scissors and are available in 25" (2'1") or 30" (2'6"). Next, determine if you want golden blades or silver blades? And finally, what color handle? The color of the handle of the ribbon-cutting scissors can be combined with the actual ribbon that will be cut. The most common and popular color for a grand opening ribbon is the color red and naturally, red handles on a giant ribbon-cutting scissors makes the scene eye catching - which is the whole purpose! The giant red ceremonial scissors and the red ribbon is the most popular essential ribbon cutting kit CeremonialSupplies.com ships out! The kit is available in all other colors but red scissor handles and red ribbon tops all.

An attention grabbing focal point that will not only have every guest in attendance glued to the moment, but will also provide great photo opportunity and video for photographers and the press, is the Full Suite Grand Opening Kit, which includes stanchions, bows, balloons, pre-printed red ribbon and pre-printed giant red scissors with golden blades, and a red carpet runner! CeremonialSupplies.com also offers customization of the giant ceremonial scissors with a company logo, commemorative text, or both. The customization is done on the blades. In the case of a well recognized logo or brand, such as the yellow and green logo of the Masters golf tournament held in the August National Golf Club, the color theme can be carried through in the ribbon, and in the handle of the ribbon-cutting scissors. Some examples are the light green ceremonial scissors with light green ribbon, blue handle scissors with blue ribbon, yellow handle ribbon-cutting scissors and yellow ribbon, and so on in a selection of other color handles for the giant ceremonial scissors as well as the grand opening ribbon. When you're using giant ceremonial scissors, it would look awkward to have a small width ribbon that will get lost in photographs or won't be seen properly by everyone present. For this reason, our ribbons are available in oversize widths that range from 8", 10" to 12" (1' wide).

In addition, our ribbons can be personalized with the same logo or text used on the blades of the ribbon-cutting scissors. Are you picturing this in your mind? Because we are! We also offer an option of two-tone color handles with some colors such as red, blue, and black. If customization is not your thing, or you simply want something more generic that you can re-use for future grand openings, we have pre-printed ceremonial scissors with the words "Grand Opening" and you can combine these with pre-printed "Grand Opening" ceremonial ribbons. And for those grand opening events that wish to use standard size scissors, we have the right one for the occasion with our golden handle stainless steel ceremonial scissors. If you opt for the giant ceremonial scissors, you will want to show these off while they're not being used and we have the ribbon-cutting scissors stand just for that! When it's time to cut the ribbon, you can place two stanchions on either side of the entrance of your business and attach each end of the ribbon to one of the stanchions. It's a much more professional way to hold the ribbon then by having 2 people holding it on each side, which can cause the grand opening ribbon to be uneven. To further embellish this area you can place two giant bows of the same color of the ribbon, on each of the stanchions where the ribbon is attached, and for a full grand opening regalia, you can throw a red carpet, or blue carpet, or green aisle runner, purple aisle runner, pink, or black aisle runner and create a Full Suite of your own color coorodinated ribbon-cutting scissors, ceremonial ribbon, stanchions, bows and carpet!

Something people seldom think about while they're caught up in the excitement of planning a grand opening, is what to do with a giant pair of ribbon-cutting scissors afterward? Two things: you can continue to display them in the ceremonial scissors display stand, or in a display case that will also hold a piece of the ribbon and photos of the event. Either display will work and will be a great topic of conversation in a conference room.

Big goals call for big ceremony scissors, it's one of the most popular ways to get people talking about your business. The ceremonial scissors are not only traditional for a grand opening but also especially symbolic of a small business that's barely in its first days. The confidence that ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors bring to the event definitely gets the message across that your business is here to stay! This is a big encouragement and motivator for everyone to work toward the big goals of a successful business. Georgia is known for fascinating facts that have set it apart from other states. Everyone knows Georgia peaches, but did you know the state is also the country's top producer of pecans, peanuts, and vidalia onions? Which by the way are considered the sweetest in the world. This fact can be useful when organizing a ribbon-cutting ceremony and you want to distribute keepsakes for your guests. A corporate gift basket stuffed with sweet and juicy Georgia peaches is sure to be a much appreciated corporate gift for VIPs who attend your grand opening ceremony. Grand openings are a time to interact with guests and potential customers and a raffle helps you do exactly that! A tempting corporate basket featuring the state's fruit will be ideal.

Grand openings are meant to be a memorable moment for a business as it's that business' new beginning and it also counts as an important hello to the Georgia neighborhood that the business is opening up in. Follow the age-old tradition of courting the crowd with a jaw-dropping ceremonial ribbon cutting scissor as an unforgettable way to introduce your business. Don't forget that you can easily find a pair of impressive ribbon cutting scissors at CeremonialSupplies.com and choose the color handles that reflect your company's or business colors, or in the traditional red ribbon and red handle ceremonial scissors. Our prices are budget friendly, and our shipping is flawless. Whether you're in the north east corner of Clayton or all the way west in Trenton, or south to Attapulgus, Fargo or St. Marys - we ship promptly and flawlessy to put the best grand opening giant scissors in your hands on time! Click here for a shipping quote.

Ceremonial ribbons are in season in Connecticut! Nothing spruces up a party or event like beautiful streaming ribbons! There’s no doubt that many people are looking for ceremonial ribbons this time of the year since July 4th is right around the corner, and Connecticut, one of the first colonies, established in 1636 by Puritans, can count on CeremonialSupplies.com, the number one online store for ribbons, banners, ribbon customization, and all type of decorative supplies and products for a grand 4th of July celebration. Known as The Constitution State because the Fundamental Orders of 1638 were the first written constitution in history, Connecticut is almost synonymous with early colonial history and historical documents. It's no wonder some of the biggest fireworks and Independence Day celebrations and displays hail from Connecticut. And With great prices, quality products, friendly customer service, and fast shipping to wherever you are, from Hartford, to Danbury or Bridgeport (or anywhere else in the world for that matter!) choosing CeremonialSupplies.com for all of your 4th of July decorative ribbons, banners, event carpets, and more is the way to go!

July 4th is the United States of America’s celebration of our independence and the birth of our nation, and many people across the country take part in the festivities that take place throughout the day, most often barbecues! And some of the largest 4th of July activities take place in the beautiful state of Connecticut. Connecticut is host to a great deal of 4th of July events such as the annual Pequot Library Bike Parade, held in Southport, or the Madison Exchange Independence Day Parade, organized by the American Legion in Madison, as well as a marvelous selection of locations to watch beautiful fireworks. If you’re a business owner, a party planner, or just looking to throw an amazing party for the 4th of July, look no further than CeremonialSupplies.com, the internet’s best shop for all your event needs! We have amazing prices, well-crafted products, great customer service, and quick shipping to your location. You’ll never look back once you choose CeremonialSupplies.com!

It’s always a smart business decision to host an event on important holidays, especially major ones, and the 4th of July is a major American holiday! Many companies choose to hold their employee summer picnic on the 4th of July. If you have been tasked with organizing a 4th of July event for a business, but you feel like you’re missing something to liven up your event, stop your search, because our ceremonial ribbons have you covered. Literally. CeremonialSupplies.com has a plethora of ceremonial ribbons for you that come in many different colors and widths. Some great ideas for your party are to purchase red, white, and blue satin ribbons, or the velvet blue star spangled banner ribbon, and the patriotic red and white stripes ribbon - all symbolizing the colors of the American flag! You can even purchase them together for an even more economical price. It’s a perfect idea for the 4th of July, and the more patriotic members of our country will greatly appreciate it. You can also purchase customized ribbons that can hold simple text or even your logo on it! Your event attendees will adore the patriotic ribbons, and it enhances the 4th of July aura that any self-respecting 4th of July event aspires to have!

Imagine for a minute, a 4th of July party without ceremonial ribbons. It probably looks drab, without anything to catch your eye. No beautiful ribbons to cut in honor of Independence Day, and no beautiful ribbons to please the eye. When you add ribbons to the equation, especially personalized with a message, a slogan, even a patriotic quote, your 4th of July party instantly goes up in elegance and quality - not to mention fun and interaction! Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for ceremonial ribbons that range in width from 4" - 12" in lengths of 10 to up to 50 yards and available in a variety of popular colors. Check out our Blue Star Spangled Banner Ceremonial Ribbon, and our Patriotic Red and White Stripes ribbon, both made from velvet polyprop material for easy flexibility to decorate for the 4th of July and all other patriotic celebrations like Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The red ribbon is one of the most versatile ribbons for any celebration, followed by white, and blue ribbon. Used for grand openings ribbon cutting, or decorating flower arrangements, table tops and ceiling draping, red, white, and blue ribbons can liven any setting. Other ribbon colors, such as light green, orange, and yellow are associated with spring and popular for events during spring season. The same for dark green, brown, purple, and deeper tones that are used to accompany fall events. The four seasons are visually defined in the North East, and Connecticut is blessed with experiencing the full version of each. This is why shopping CeremonialSupplies.com personalized ribbons and banners makes sense for the Constitution State.

It can be said that Connecticut, being one of the oldest colonies of the new world was instrumental to the creation of the nation, and the 4th of July holds a great deal of importance to the state. Besides its historical connection to Independence Day, Connecticut has many interesting facts surrounding it. One of the most top of mind associations when people hear the name Connecticut, is the word 'yankee' and this stems from the fabulous satire novel in 1889 by American humorist and writer, Mark Twain's "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court," the first time travel fantasy American novel! Although it was one of the first states, did you know that Connecticut is the third smallest state by area? Care to guess what the top two are? You can let us know in any of our Instagram posts and we'll give you a shout out!

Connecticut was also the first state to have a telephone book, and although there were only 50 names and no numbers, residents from what are now Hartford, New Britain, Waterbury, Norwich, New Haven, New London, Danbury, Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Stamford were listed! And for those who enjoy a bit of drinking now and then, Connecticut was one of two states to never ratify the 18th amendment, or prohibition, the other state being Rhode Island. Connecticut is a great state for business, going through many economic booms. America’s first trade association was founded in Naugatuck Valley, a great milestone to have in its track record. Connecticut is even home to some prolific companies such as PEZ Candy, which is manufactured in the City of Orange, Connecticut! Connecticut’s economy is based on service industries and manufacturing. Additionally, the Constitution State has a great agricultural industry, with it’s most valuable livestock products being dairy products, and chicken eggs. Crops-wise, its most valuable source of agricultural products are greenhouse and nursery products. The greatest crops for the state are tobacco and hay! Basically, Connecticut is one of America’s greatest states, and it has earned that title. Ceremoinalsupplies.com is your best bet to purchase supplies for your ceremonial needs. We have customer-friendly pricing, quality products, amazing customer service, and fast shipping to wherever you are. Click here for a shipping quote.

Everyone's feeling patriotic this year for Independence Day, and the time is right to shop CeremonialSupplies.com for red, white, and blue ribbons to decorate everything from the picnic table tops, to the BBQ grill to show your love for this great nation. Bring out the personalized ribbons this Fourth of July! Personalized ribbons are all the rage and now they're easier to get than ever before. Our efficient turnaround time and shipping will put your customized ribbon in your hands on time for the Fourth of July so you can create a memorable holiday, or themed party that will be cherished by family, friends, and all your guests for a long time to come! We ship promptly and efficiently to all fifty states. Thinking about it but not sure how to use customized ribbons? We'll show you how right here!

A Red Ribbon Is The Most Versatile Decorative Item!

The red ribbon not only symbolizes the color of passion, power, and leadership, it is also the one single item of decoration that will add a vibrant touch to something as bland as a blank empty wall! This is because red is a primary color that can stand alone or share the energy with any other color, particularly white and blue. It's therefore no surprise that these colors are the most popular flag colors, with twenty-eight countries having red, white and blue flags! The United States, France, Chile, Australia, Panama, United Kingdom, Russia, Nepal, and Luxembourg - just to name a few. Can you name the rest?

CeremonialSupplies.com is the best online store on the web for high quality ceremonial red ribbons, in widths that range from 4", 6", 8", 10" and 12" that can be customized with a message, a logo, or any other text that you wish, for any occasion. Whether you are planning decorations for a wedding, a birthday party, a groundbreaking ceremony, a graduation, or a military ball, you will never go wrong with red ribbons - the most used color ribbon for grand opening ceremonies! And now that you can personalize a red ribbon with anything you wish, some of our country's historical moments and quotes are ideal for a Fourth of July celebration. "Don't Tread On Me" is one of the best known and loved American quotes and it still reminds us today that the Founding Fathers risked everything, including their lives - which many lost, to create a new nation. "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death," is another patriotic quote attributed to Patrick Henry, American attorney, planter and orator who made the famous declaration during a rousing speech at the Second Virginia Convention in 1775. "Don't Fire Until You See The Whites Of Their Eyes," was William Prescott's famous orders at the Battle of Bunker Hill, fought on June 17, 1775. There are many other historical or patriotic quotes that can be found with the help of the internet. Finding a connection between a historic quote and a family theme would be a clever way to customize ribbons for your event. Whether you go for an oversized red ribbon banner, or red and blue ribbon table runners 12" wide, let your July 4th customized message run with creative liberty!

Your customized message will be repeated throughout the length of the ribbon, and whilst there is no such thing as a step and repeat ribbon, (it's simply a repeated print ribbon), there are step and repeat banners. These are large, backdrops of either vinyl or cloth, printed with one or more logos, text or messages. The banner is held in place with standard, easy-fold telescopic stands, and here's a tip: as long as you don't print a date on the step and repeat backdrop banner, you can re-use indefinitely! They're made from durable vinyl canvasses. So if you're going all out with your 4th of July celebration, bring out the red, white, and blue! CeremonialSupplies.com offers customization, great customer service, budget friendly prices, and shipping everywhere in the USA (and anywhere else in the world!). Decorate big this year on Independence Day! Click here for a shipping quote.