The tried and true way to open a venue is with a ribbon-cutting. The problem is it's also boring. Creative event planners can make a venue grand opening more of an occasion. Here are some grand openings that have elevated the event type.
Bread Breaking
Photo: Courtesy of Dog Tag Bakery
Four-Day Festival
Photo: Jean Jacques Pochet
Patriotic Flair
Photo: Foto Briceno/Hargrove Inc
Bell Ringing
Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for SLS Las Vegas
Fireworks
Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for SLS Las Vegas
Aerial Ribbon Performance
Photo: Marina Senra
Skydiving
Photo: Jeff Provenzano
Motorcycle Stunts
Photo: Pasch Photos
Log Sawing
Photo: Courtesy of Ikea Brooklyn
Spray-Painting
Photo: the Liberty Group
Bread Breaking
Photo: Courtesy of Whole Foods Market