Blog posts of '2022' 'January'

Florida remains without question one of the world’s favorite corporate destination spots and professional event companies are busy all year planning gatherings, each more extravagant than the other. But are Florida party planners done with red carpets? Are they opting for carpet runners in other brilliant and stunning colors? It appears so! Here at CeremonialSupplies.com we’ve been filling orders for the Sunshine State calling for such luxuriously lavish colors such as purple carpet runners, blue carpets, and most especially, the black carpet! We do carry a selection that includes pink carpet, green carpet, and of course the classic red carpet but color carpet runner in purple, blue, and black are taking Florida events by storm!

The classic red carpet has a long and ancient history of gracing a welcoming entrance. The first mention we find of the rich, red tapestry appears in the Greek tragic play “Agamemmon” written in 458 BC by Aeschylus, known as the “Father” of Greek tragedy because Aeschylus was much older than Sophocles and Euripides, who came after him. This certainly predates all other uses and mentions! His scheming and evil wife, Clytemnestra, lays out the red carpet in the play “Agamemnon” for him when Agamemnon returns from the Trojan War. Upon stepping on the red pathway, King Agamemnon expresses hesitancy as this honor was previously reserved only for the gods – clearly, it wasn’t going to end well for the King. Two thousand five hundred years later, the red carpet is a standard entrance for distinguished presentations and arrivals all over the world, and CeremonialSupplies.com is the best one-stop shop online for event carpets in the most sophisticated colors available!

Step onto Purple, Blue, Black, Pink and Red Event Carpets for Florida Graduations

University of Florida gators are a perfect example of how a royal blue carpet runner can add that special pizazz to a graduating ceremony. Yes, we know alligator green and orange would make the University of Florida graduating classes excited and wild, but a graduation is a sort of lofty event and a royal blue carpet is just the type of carpet runner that will add that special touch of grandeur to University of Florida fans everywhere. Florida State University and their deep burgundy color is a given for a red carpet graduation, but a sophisticated black carpet flanked with the Florida State University burgundy and cream details is a sight to behold!

Florida universities and colleges aren’t the only academic institutions paving the way for colorful grand entrances at graduations! High schools like Cocoa Beach High School, Melbourne High School, Rockledge, Deerfield Beach, Port Charlotte, Orange Park high schools and many others have bright school color combinations of reds, blues, purples, greens, browns, and greys. These school colors offer an excellent opportunity to lay out the same color carpet runners not just upon graduation, but also for other major school functions and activities such as prom, and homecoming. CeremonialSupplies.com is proud to offer the best online selection of event carpets to match Florida school color ceremonies – and schools from all over the country as well! Available at different price points, all affordable and budget friendly, the color carpets we carry in our inventory include the standard royal blue carpet and the deluxe blue carpet, both equally plush and easy to set up with the only difference being in the sizes available for each. The standard red carpet and the deluxe red carpet are fit for a King, and the purple carpet, the black carpet, and the pink carpet are ideal for events where schools colors are a match!

Public Buildings, Museums, Ballet and Opera Grand Openings

Elegance and sophistication aren’t limited to graduation ceremonies, either. Whether in Florida or any other state, public functions such as museum collection openings, ballet presentations and other cultural public events such as opera, concerts, and theater can also enjoy the colorful assortment of carpet runners offered by CeremonialSupplies.com. It used to be that Hollywood red carpet premieres featured movie stars and celebrities on the always classic red carpet, but with the onset of color themed movies based on comic book franchises, the red carpet isn’t exclusive anymore! The “Avengers Infinity War” premiere, and the blockbuster “Black Panther” premiere both saw stars walking upon a purple carpet, opening the door for other movie premieres to follow the pattern now that deluxe carpet runners are available in a variety of colors. The stylish richness of a plush royal blue carpet runner will bring a royal treatment to any cultural event, and the regal touch of a purple event carpet will make any grand entrance a stunning walkway. No longer reserved for the gods, and no longer confined to red, the carpeted entrances to premieres, graduations, and all other special functions welcome the sophistication of the new carpet colors in town!

The Classic Ceremonial Carpet in Red!

Color carpets are certainly a modern take on sophistication, but the classic red ceremonial carpet never goes out of style. Unanimous with black-tie affairs and glamourous entrances with the flashing lights of the paparazzi, the red carpet will always be a favorite. The color red represents passion and blood, and it is one of the two colors (the other is yellow) that grabs our immediate attention (it’s why stop signs are red!). When planning a grand entrance you will never go wrong with a red ceremonial carpet!

Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for perfectly sized event carpet runners for your grand entrance. Available in widths of 3’ to 6’ and lengths of 10’ up to 50’ our deluxe ceremonial carpet runners colors in purple, pink, black, green, blue, black, and red will create an exceptionally sophisticated entrance for any event in Florida and in any other state of the union! Find the same colors in our standard ceremonial carpets already sized 3’ wide or 4’ wide by lengths of pre-sized 10’, 15’, or 20’ and just as swanky! Our deluxe and standard carpets have a thick weighted material and are non-slip to stay in place without the need for taping to the floor. For your next graduation or grand entrance event, shop at CeremonialSupplies.com, and enjoy our wallet-friendly prices, our attentive customer service, and our fast and prompt shipping wherever you are! Click here for a shipping quote.

The elegance and convenience of dual color groundbreaking shovels is best appreciated when the company logo, or the company colors are an important part of the company image. A groundbreaking shovel or ceremonial shovel used in a groundbreaking ceremony should be the star of the event! Usually there is more than one ceremonial shovel used as there is always more than one person invited to cut first ground, and each individual is normally awarded with his or her own ceremonial shovel. Ceremonialsupplies.com, the best one-stop shop on the internet for ceremonial groundbreaking shovels, grand opening ribbons, ribbon cutting scissors, military ceremonies, awards, and corporate wearables, corporate keepsakes and gifts, is proud to introduce a new option for dual color groundbreaking shovels! Yes, now you can combine two colors to grace your ceremonial shovel with the colors that best feature your company logo or your company name!

Ceremonialsupplies.com selection of two color shovels include combinations of any two colors available for our deluxe groundbreaking shovels. The colors are applied to the shovel blade, and the side grip metal of the ceremonial shovel handle. The deluxe groundbreaking shovel is a full size shovel measuring 42” in height, with a 9” blade width. This deluxe ceremonial shovel has a metal grip on the handle and it is this grip, along with the shovel head that are offered in the two-tone color scheme. Available colors include red, blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, brown, black, white, and purple. The dual color groundbreaking shovels can have for instance, your choice of a yellow blade with a black handle grip, or vice versa, or red blade and blue grip – as well as any two-color combination you wish.

This ability to feature two colors on your ceremonial groundbreaking shovel take the promotional aspect of the event a step further by being able to feature the two most prominent identifying colors of your company logo or company name. These marketing features further cement the brand image and identity of your company. This is a valuable element to your groundbreaking ceremony because it emphasizes your brand or company colors in photos and videos of the event in an elegant way!

The most popular two color shovel blade and grip combination we had in the year 2021 was the red shovel head and blue shovel grip and vice versa. This red and blue groundbreaking shovel was paired most often with the white hard hat and American flag. Many businesses coming back from a brutal lockdown have chosen to express a unifying sentiment as we leave behind the lingering effects of a pandemic that separated families, friends, and co-workers. Small businesses across the country had to shut their door forever, leaving only bigger firms and very few other small businesses untouched. With groundbreaking ceremonies for all the big construction companies launching new and huge building projects, the red and blue shovel and the white hard hat with American flag became the most popular ceremonial shovel and hard hat combination for Ceremonialsupplies.com. There’s no better way for a construction company to promote solidarity than with the red, white, and blue!

Other popular two color combinations seen this year in groundbreaking shovels was the black shovel head with a white color shovel handle grip, or the other way around. Customized with white on black, or black on white, this sod-cutting shovel blade and grip color combo provided a popping visual for a company logo or commemorative message. We also saw an increase in whimsical color combinations depending on the time of the year. For example, orange shovel head and brown grip, brown shovel head with orange handle grip, and red shovel head with brown handle grip. Most likely inspired by the colors of fall, these full sized shovels looked positively impressive and provided an eye-popping statement that shows up clearly in photos and videos.

The two color shovel and handle grip combinations for groundbreaking shovels are a slick and elegant way to modernize a traditional ceremony like a first sod-cutting, and the ceremonial shovels properly dressed with matching bows and hard hats create a perfect photo stage opportunity. Using fully dressed ceremonial shovels each placed on their own shovel stand, you can create a stage for the official event photo. A fully dressed shovel includes a matching bow attached to the stem of the groundbreaking shovel, a hard hat placed over the handle grip of the shovel, and a shovel stand that securely holds the groundbreaking shovel in place before, and after the ceremony.

For a more sophisticated and elaborate photo stage you can use a carpet runner of a matching color, a customized backdrop step and repeat or banner, and stanchions and rope. This will create a specific area for photographing the VIPS, the construction chiefs, and local government representatives who are usually on hand at a groundbreaking ceremony in the community. The promotional aspect of this set up cannot be stressed enough. This arrangement provides continuity of brand or company image especially if photos and videos will be provided to the media for coverage. We know the local media and sometimes even the national media follows celebrities and government officials wherever they go. When local government officials and important VIPS take part in a local groundbreaking ceremony, the media follows. With an elegant set up for photo opportunities, using the fully dressed shovels clearly customized with the company logo, company name, or commemorative message or date, a backdrop banner and other decorative details available at CeremonialSupplies.com, you will make the best possible statement for your company or brand.

Shop Ceremonialsupplies.com for your choice of any two color shovel blade and grip combination, hard hats, backdrop banners, crowd posts, ceremonial ribbon, shovel stands, construction trophies and awards, corporate wearables, shovel stands and display cases, military display cases, flags, and military medals, all at budget friendly prices! Everything you need under one roof at Ceremonialsupplies.com. You will appreciate our knowledgeable and helpful customer service, and our fast and efficient shipping. Click here for a shipping quote.

A groundbreaking ceremony is a significant occasion in the life of a company or a business. It’s a landmark event meant to be remembered, and Ceremonialsupplies.com has selected our own favorite gifts and commemorative items to bring you the five best keepsakes for groundbreaking ceremonies. These are valuable mementos that will be appreciated by the recipients and proudly displayed.

1. The Groundbreaking Shovel and Keepsake Display Case

The groundbreaking shovel used in the ceremony is an elegant and stylish memento that is usually awarded or presented to the Owner, CEO, and other VIPs who took part in the actual sod-cutting ceremony. Presented in its own display case, the ceremonial shovel is well protected and beautifully displayed. The groundbreaking shovel and keepsake display case is perfect for the boss’ office, the company’s conference room, or the reception area for everyone to see. Ceremonialsupplies.com has elegant choices to pick from, available in cherry or oak. You can choose the display case that holds up to two (2) full size cremonial shovels and one (1) hard hat and includes an 8” x 5.5” gold color engraving plate. The interior cover is a black felt material that makes the items inside pop out. The single groundbreaking shovel display case is another fancy option with wood color options in oak, walnut, cherry, and black. The interior color options include red, blue, black, white, and green. This beautiful and stylish shovel display case comes with hardware for wall hanging. Whatever style you choose you can rest assured that this keepsake is a distinguished way to display and preserve your ceremonial groundbreaking shovel.

2. Groundbreaking Hat and Shovel Desktop Trophy

The perfect keepsake for a presenter at a groundbreaking ceremony. Groundbreaking ceremonies usually include presentation speeches made by visiting VIPs, invited government officials, and/or members of the clergy and it is important to thank and acknowledge the contribution of these outstanding community leaders. The groundbreaking hat and shovel desktop trophy will do this and more! Meticulously crafted of resin material, this 6” wide by 6” height and 3” depth, metal-coated hardhat and shovel miniature with a base cast stone is a beautiful display piece that commemorates a groundbreaking event. Ceremonialsupplies.com, the best online one-stop shop on the net for ceremonial items such as groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, shovel display cases and stands, has one of the most comprehensive selection of keepsake and gift items that are sure to be appreciated by attendees and participants of a sod-cutting ceremony. The groundbreaking hat and shovel desktop trophy includes a front plaque for text engraving a date, a company logo or name, or similar message.

3. Tall Groundbreaking Hat and Shovel Desktop Trophy

This taller version of the hat and shovel desktop trophy stands at 8” high and includes a base featuring a gold plate for up to 4 lines of text customization, with a miniature replica groundbreaking shovel and hard hat in front of a tall slab of concrete. This classy groundbreaking construction trophy is ideal for those important VIPs who participate in a groundbreaking ceremony. This is the perfect recognition award for the chiefs of the construction company undertaking the building project, for speakers and presenters, and for any VIP participating in the ceremonial event. This elegant trophy is a lasting keepsake of the event and can be customized with a person’s name, the name of the construction project and date, or any other message. It’s not every day that a groundbreaking takes place and this beautiful keepsake shows appreciation and gratitude to those important individuals whose participation made it all possible. Acknowledge and recognize your VIPs with this groundbreaking construction trophy to foster pride in your new project!

4. The Groundbreaking Mini Shovel Display Keepsake

The groundbreaking mini shovel display keepsake is a lovely and practical memento to acknowledge and recognize important VIPs at a first sod-cutting ceremony. This stylish presentation mini shovel display case includes a cherry wood display box that holds a mini golden shovel with a golden, customizable plaque that can hold the logo, company name, and commemorative date of the groundbreaking, or a similar message. The display case is made with a smooth finish, a clear view window, and comes with a magnetic closure to make this mini shovel display case a valued gift for a participant of a groundbreaking ceremony. A groundbreaking ceremony will have a number of people take part in the actual first sod-cutting, and the groundbreaking ceremonial shovel they each use is presented to the individual at the end of the event. However, there may be other, important VIPs that you may want to thank and acknowledge, awarding them with this smoothly crafted cherry wood finish display case, and mini groundbreaking shovel keepsake is perfect to make someone feel important, and appreciated. This special mini groundbreaking shovel display keepsake can be placed on a mantel, a desk top, or hung on the wall.

5. The Customizable Groundbreaking Mini Shovel Plaque

A groundbreaking ceremony is an important event, and you will want every item to portray its importance. This beautiful display plaque will do just that! The groundbreaking shovel plaque is 10” x 8” and features the slick, smooth feel of nicely polished walnut wood finish. The plaque holds a miniature golden sod-cutting shovel, a golden seal insert that can be customized with a logo, and a commemorative plate that holds up to 6 lines of engraved text. This customizable groundbreaking mini shovel plaque is an excellent keepsake or memento for participants or guests at a first sod-cutting event and is sure to be appreciated by its recipients for a long time to come.

Recognition plaques and trophies like these shown here are available at Ceremonialsupplies.com in our selection of groundbreaking keepsakes and gifts. Shop for these ceremonial groundbreaking items and more at ceremonialsupplies.com, for high quality items, wallet-friendly prices, and prompt and efficient shipping anywhere you are. You will love our attentive and knowledgeable customer service and you will be pleased with the accolades received when you present any one of these keepsakes to recognize participating VIPs to your event! Click here for a shipping quote.