Utah ribbon cutting & groundbreaking ceremoniesRibbon cuttings & groundbreakings, picture perfect
Polished ceremonies for new parks, buildings and businesses: run of show, speakers, press and photography, all handled so the big moment looks as good as it feels.
Led by Anna Nelson: 11+ years of event experience, including 9+ in city government
A ribbon cutting or groundbreaking is short, but it is often the moment that ends up in the newspaper and on every partner's social media. We take care of the details that make it look effortless, from the order of speakers to where the photographer stands.
What's included
Every detail, handled
Take on the full list, or choose just the pieces your team needs. Every plan is tailored to your event, your budget and your community.
Ideal for
- Cities opening new parks, facilities or roads
- Chambers of commerce
- New and expanding businesses
- Schools, developers and nonprofits
- Run of show and timeline
- Speaker order, remarks support and introductions
- Invitations and RSVP tracking for officials and partners
- Ribbon, ceremonial shovels, podium and sound
- Press advisory and media coordination
- Photography and the all-important photo moment
- Site setup, seating, shade and accessibility
- Light refreshments and tours, if desired
How it works
From first conversation to final farewell
- I
Consultation
We learn your goals, audience, budget and date.
- II
Proposal
A clear scope, timeline and estimate to share with your team or council.
- III
Planning
Permits, partners, vendors and volunteers, coordinated with regular check-ins.
- IV
Event day
We run it on site, then send a wrap-up you can share with stakeholders.
Your planner
Meet Anna Nelson
Anna brings more than 11 years of event and operations experience, from corporate events to 9+ years in city government. She has led everything from multi-day city festivals serving more than 10,000 people to civic ceremonies. She knows public events from the inside, and has extensive experience securing grant funding to help budgets go further.
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Frequently asked questions
How quickly can a ribbon cutting come together?
Ribbon cuttings can come together faster than most events, but invitations to officials and media need lead time, so reach out as soon as you have a date.
Do you coordinate with elected officials and the chamber?
Yes. We handle invitations, speaking order and timing with mayors, council members, chamber representatives and partners.
Can you plan a groundbreaking on an active construction site?
Yes. We work with the site team on a safe ceremony area, parking, accessibility and the ceremonial shovels and photo setup.
Let's plan something lovely
Share a few details about your event and Anna will reply within one business day.