Important Steps In Organizing A Groundbreaking Ceremony

It isn't every day you get to cut first ground on a building or construction project. The big day is the culmination of dreams, efforts, goals, and dedication. You'll want to remember this moment forever and when you do, you'll be proud of the choice of products you made. This is an important milestone in your life and your legacy, let CeremonialSupplies.com guide you through the process and help you put together a successful, top notch groundbreaking ceremony that will be long remembered. Here's a brief breakdown of the most important steps in organizing a groundbreaking ceremony. Remember, these are general rules based on shared experiences in what works best!

shovel with hard hat on display stand

The Best Day For A Groundbreaking Ceremony

The best day for a groundbreaking ceremony is the day chosen! There's no wrong or right when picking the day to make the first sod-cutting on the construction of your new business! Prior to this day, when all your endeavors will be publicly acknowledged and recognized, there are a few things that must happen so that this special day is one filled with meaningful memories. For starters, settling on the day is the first, most important thing you'll do in the planning phase. This is the time to take into account the significance of days, anniversaries, a splash of numerology, and a look at the city or county's event calendar - to make sure your event will not be lost in the shadow of a bigger function; basically, be aware of other events taking place around town on the same date.

Announcing A Groundbreaking Event: Media List, Press Release, and Communication!

With Eventbrite, Meetup, and other popular online event invitation forums, your reach is still as good as your lists! Prepare a list of the local media with a main contact person or two. It should be a working list that you will be updating and editing as you get close to the event date. Take advantage of social media networks and program scheduled posts on Instagram and Facebook for example, supported by other public forums. Link with the online version of local magazines and newspapers. Make sure you communicate with your guests and inform them of any update. The invitation should include a program agenda that lists the speakers, special guests, and other details relevant to the ceremony, such as any breaks for refreshments, brunch, or a toast! Invitations should identify who is conducting the groundbreaking and mention partners, developers, and all those involved in the project. Local or national officials should be invited to speak. City council, mayor, etc., if they can attend, they usually do or they appoint a representative. Be prepared to present speaking dignitaries or local officials with a recognition keepsake of the event, such as a commemorative plaque. CeremonialSupplies.com has plaques chosen especially for these occasions featuring a key to the city, or a groundbreaking shovel.

plaque with groundbreaking shovel

Ordering All Your Supplies On Time!

Whether you've hired an event planner or are handling the organization by yourself with a small committee, ordering all the groundbreaking supplies on time will not only save you money - which the boss always likes, it will also save you a lot of unnecessary stress. Give yourself time to review everything you've ordered and make sure it's what you wanted. CeremonialSupplies.com is the best one-stop online shop for all the products you will need to hold a first rate groundbreaking ceremony, starting with the ceremonial groundbreaking shovel. All our shovels are full size, 42" tall with 9.5" shovel head width and made from stainless steel that will not rust. The shovel blades are polished chrome and the stems for the Standard, the Deluxe, and the VIP model come with a D-Style handle perfect for ceremonial photographs. For a more traditional style, we have the long stem ceremonial shovel, and for a more colorful ceremony take a look at the groundbreaking shovels with blades in red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and pink. For children and kids who will be taking part in the first sod-cutting ceremony we have a selection of groundbreaking kids shovels sized right for the little people at 26" tall with a 6" shovel blade. These mini shovels are available in red, blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, and teal and can be mixed and matched with the full size color shovels, or the stainless steel models. All CeremonialSupplies.com groundbreaking shovels can be customized. Your choice of personalization on the top part of the D-style handle, the stem - with direct print or printed brass plate; or on the shovel head. Customization on color blade shovels is available, however keep in mind the aesthetic requirements of multi-color logo on color.

Ceremonial hard hats are available in a wide selection of colors, including the popular yellow, gold, green, royal blue, red, silver, ocean blue, elegant black, and white. The ceremonial hard hat usually has the name of the company or firm, and the name of the constructor or developer of the project, with one logo in the front and the other in the back of the hat. CeremonialSupplies.com has available a series of kits that include the ceremonial shovel and hard hat with a colorful giant bow to dress up the shovel, and kits that have the ceremonial groundbreaking shovel and the hard hat on a display stand. This is the best set up to create a photo area with all the ceremonial shovels on display, including the matching hard hats and giant bows. This display will serve to hold the shovels before and after the actual ceremony. If the groundbreaking shovels will be presented to the owner, the CEO, or high-ranking company individuals or government dignitaries, our elegant wood cases are ideal for preserving and displaying the treasured memory.

hard hat in glass display case

With all your ceremonial groundbreaking supplies on hand, you will have free time to be creative in the decoration of the actual spot where the sod-cutting will take place. Combining the perfect refreshments, or a catering menu, and making all the guests feel welcome will be much easier when you don't have to worry about last minute details. Remember that groundbreakings are rooted in ancient architectural rituals conducted for the purpose of dedicating the ground for a wholesome and worthwhile endeavor. The history of the location, as the history of the businesses previously in the location are all important elements from which to construct a meaningful dedication speech.

Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for all your groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, display stands and cases, award plaques, groundbreaking kits, and decorative bows and personalized ribbons to make your groundbreaking ceremony a memorable event. You will like our top quality products and budget friendly prices, an attentive and knowledgeable customer service and prompt and efficient shipping wherever you are in the world! Click here to request a shipping quote.