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Choose ceremonial ribbon cutting scissors for grand openings, store launches, new premises and special opening events. Our range includes elegant gold and silver ceremonial scissors alongside giant ribbon cutting scissors up to 30 inches long, designed to make the all-important ribbon cutting moment stand out in photographs.
Looking for the complete set-up? Choose one of our ribbon cutting packages combining large or giant scissors with wide ceremonial ribbon, including personalised printed ribbon options. With products available for next-working-day delivery, we can also help when your opening ceremony is coming up quickly.
The right scissors depend on the style of your opening ceremony. For a traditional and professional ribbon cutting, our large ceremonial scissors in gold or silver provide a smart finishing touch and work particularly well for business openings, schools, developments and official events.
For a bigger visual impact, choose our giant scissors for ribbon cutting. Our oversized red-handled ceremonial scissors are available in sizes including 25 and 30 inches, making them easy to see in photographs and ideal when the ribbon cutting itself is an important part of the event.
Need Ribbon as Well as Ceremonial Scissors?
You can also choose a complete ribbon cutting ceremony kit or scissors and ribbon package. These combine ceremonial scissors with wide ribbon suitable for grand openings, with selected packages including personalised ribbon printed with your company name, logo or event wording.
Whether you need traditional ceremonial scissors, oversized giant scissors or a complete ribbon cutting set, our range is designed to make organising your opening ceremony straightforward. Selected products are available with next-working-day delivery in the UK for those last-minute grand opening arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ribbon Cutting Scissors
For most grand openings, our 25-inch giant ribbon cutting scissors are the most popular choice. They are large enough to create an impressive ceremonial moment and photograph well, whilst remaining surprisingly lightweight and easy to handle.
For smaller events or tighter budgets, our 10-inch silver and gold oversized scissors are a practical and popular alternative.
Yes. Our ceremonial scissors are functional scissors, not simply photographic props. Every pair is tested and cleaned before leaving us so they are ready for your ribbon cutting ceremony.
We recommend choosing one of our larger ceremonial scissors when cutting 200mm or 300mm wide ribbon. Larger scissors make it much easier to achieve a clean, confident cut in one quick movement.
This is particularly important when the ribbon cutting is being photographed or filmed. A quick ceremonial snip creates a much better moment than struggling to cut wide ribbon with smaller scissors.
No. Despite their impressive size, our giant ceremonial scissors are relatively lightweight and easy to handle. This makes them suitable for a wide range of adult participants, including older dignitaries, business owners and invited VIP guests.
Our largest ceremonial scissors are 30 inches long. These oversized red-handled scissors create a particularly dramatic ribbon cutting moment and are ideal for larger grand openings and events where the ceremony needs to be clearly visible in photographs.
Colour availability depends on the size selected.
Our 16-inch ceremonial scissors are available with red or blue handles. Our popular 25-inch giant scissors are available with red, blue, gold, green or black handles. Our largest 30-inch giant scissors are available with red handles.
Our ceremonial ribbon cutting scissors are right handed. If several people will be taking part in your ceremony, we recommend deciding who will make the official cut before the event.
Usually, yes. Our ceremonial scissors are normally available with a next-working-day service, subject to stock and the time your order is placed.
If your opening is particularly urgent, please contact us before ordering so we can confirm the best option for your event.
Yes. Collection can be arranged for customers who need their ceremonial scissors urgently. We are based in Essex with convenient access to the M25 and London, so collection or customer-arranged courier collection is often useful for last-minute London opening ceremonies.
Please arrange collection with us in advance so we can have your order ready.
No. We do not hire ceremonial scissors; our ribbon cutting scissors are available to buy.
Purchasing them can be particularly useful for businesses, developers, event organisers and agencies that arrange more than one opening ceremony.
No. Our ceremonial scissors are functional cutting tools and are intended for adult use only. They should be handled responsibly and supervised appropriately throughout the event.
No. We do not accept returns of ceremonial scissors. Every pair is tested and cleaned before dispatch to ensure it leaves us ready for use at your ceremony.
Please check the size, style and colour carefully before ordering, and contact us if you would like help choosing the most suitable scissors.