Scissors

Ceremonial Scissors for Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

Ceremonial scissors are working scissors built to cut the ribbon at a grand opening or milestone event while looking sharp in every photo. Unlike a novelty prop, a Golden Openings ceremonial scissor is fully functional, so the blades actually cut the ribbon cleanly on the first try in front of a crowd and a camera, in sizes that range from a handheld 8-inch pair to a 40-inch showpiece.

What Are Ceremonial Scissors?

Ceremonial scissors are large, working scissors made specifically for ribbon-cutting ceremonies rather than everyday cutting. They pair an eye-catching scale with sharpened, functional blades, so they read as a celebratory centerpiece in photos yet still slice through ceremonial ribbon in a single motion.

The scissors are the signature image of a ribbon cutting the same way a ceremonial shovel defines a groundbreaking. Most organizations keep the personalized pair afterward as a display piece, turning a one-day event into a lasting symbol of the opening.

What Size Ceremonial Scissors Do You Need?

Ceremonial scissors range from about 8 inches up to 40 inches, and the right size depends on how many people share the cut and how large the crowd and photo line are. Smaller 8-to-15-inch pairs suit a single person and close-up shots, mid-size 20-to-25-inch pairs work for two-handed cuts and most openings, and the 3-foot and 40-inch pairs anchor a large dignitary line or press event.

A bigger pair makes a bolder impression for a large crowd or press event, while a more compact pair is easier for one person to hold steady for a close-up. For the very largest oversized statement pairs, see the dedicated giant scissors collection.

Which Ceremonial Scissors Finish Is Right for Your Event?

Ceremonial scissors come in several looks, gold-plated, chrome, silver, matte black, antique gold, and colored-handle, and the right choice depends on whether you want a polished executive showpiece, a clean classic finish, or a pair matched to your brand palette. Blades come in gold, silver, mirror-plated, and stainless steel finishes, and handle and blade finishes can be mixed for extra shine in photos.

All styles can be branded with a business logo, brand colors, or a special message. The colored-handle pairs are offered in options such as red, black, blue, and green, so a company can match the scissors to its palette, while the economy line keeps a functional pair within reach for smaller events.

How Do Ceremonial Scissors Compare to Regular Scissors?

A regular pair of scissors is built only to cut, while a ceremonial scissor is designed to be seen, photographed, and kept. The ceremonial version uses an oversized, show-quality build with gold plating, silver, matte, or color-matched handles and mirror-plated or stainless steel blades, takes personalization such as logos, brand colors, and custom messages, and is finished as a display piece rather than a disposable tool. For an opening that doubles as a branding and press moment, the ceremonial scissor is the object guests remember.

Why Choose Custom Ceremonial Scissors?

Custom ceremonial scissors turn a routine ribbon cut into a branded, photo-ready moment and leave the organization with a lasting symbol of the opening. The benefits go well beyond the day of the event.

• Reliably functional: Sharpened, working blades cut ceremonial ribbon cleanly on the first attempt, so the key photo is never ruined by a stuck prop.
• Full size range: Sizes from 8 inches to 40 inches let you match the scale to the venue, the crowd, and the number of people cutting.
• Permanent keepsake: Personalized gold, silver, and colored-handle scissors are kept and displayed in lobbies and boardrooms long after the doors open.
• On-brand visuals: Logos, brand colors, and custom messages keep the scissors consistent with your identity for press and social photos.
• Coordinated set: Scissors, ribbon, and bow can all be matched so the whole ceremony reads as one cohesive look.

What Goes Into a Complete Ribbon Cutting Setup?

A complete ribbon cutting pairs the ceremonial scissors everyone will hold with the ribbon being cut and the display pieces that come after. Most organizations choose one statement pair of scissors for the lead photo, then coordinate the ribbon and bow to match the brand.

• Ceremonial scissors: The centerpiece pair the dignitaries hold, in your chosen size and finish.
• Ceremonial ribbon: Wide grand-opening ribbon in a color and width matched to your venue and scissors.
• Ribbon bow or rosette: A finishing accent that frames the cut and adds to the photo.
• Display options: Stands and cases let you showcase the scissors and ribbon afterward as a keepsake.

Golden Openings can bundle the scissors, ribbon, and bow into a single grand opening kit, which is the most common request from event planners coordinating a milestone launch.

How Do You Personalize Ceremonial Scissors?

Ceremonial scissors are personalized on the blade, which carries your logo, text, or a custom message as a vinyl decal or an engraving. The handle is where the color choice happens, offered in gold, silver, matte, and custom brand colors, while the logo and lettering always go on the blade rather than the handle. Together the branded blade and color-matched handle keep the scissors consistent with the rest of your event, from the ceremonial ribbon to signage and step-and-repeat backdrops.

Because the scissors are kept after the event, the personalization doubles as long-term branding, putting your name and mark on a display piece that lives in a lobby or office. The scissors line shares the same color-matching and branding services as the shovel line, so a company can keep a consistent look across a groundbreaking ceremony at the start of a project and the ribbon cutting ceremony at its grand opening.