Grand openings and ribbon cuttings

Cut the ribbon. Open the doors.

Plan the balloons, the food and the music for a ribbon cutting or a launch.

Plan my grand opening

Ideas for your grand opening

What each one usually costs in Houston. Tap one to see how it works and what we'll ask.

Balloon garland and installsOrganic balloon garlands, arches, columns and walls in the party colors.Estimated priceEstimate$10 to $30per footFood truckA food truck parks at your event and serves guests to order from its window.Typical Houston price$15 to $45per guestBranded swag and badgesLogo gifts, name badges and branded items for corporate events.Typical price$5 to $50per guest360 video boothGuests stand on a platform while a camera arm spins around them for slow-motion video.Typical Houston price$300 to $800for a typical partyLion danceA Chinese or Vietnamese lion dance troupe with drums and cymbals for luck at weddings, openings and Lunar New Year.Estimated priceEstimate$400 to $1,200for a typical partyStilt walkers and roaming performersCostumed performers on stilts or in character who roam, greet guests and pose for photos.Typical Houston price$175 to $350per hour
Your grand opening list

Get quotes on all of these

This is the usual list for a grand opening. Uncheck anything you've already booked or don't want, add anything we missed, and we'll ask Houston vendors to quote the rest.

The essentials
Food and treats
Fun extras
Add more for your grand opening

Everything else Houston hosts book for a grand opening, the most popular first. Tick anything you want quotes on.

Venues and spaces

Food and catering

Cake, desserts and sweet carts

Drinks and bar

Music and DJs

Entertainment and guest activities

Kids' activities and rentals

Photo, video and booths

Decor, florals and balloons

Lighting, effects, sound and tech

Rentals and equipment

Attire and beauty

Invitations, paper, favors and gifts

Cultural and religious traditions

Planning, staff and guest services

Transportation, safety and permits

It's free. Vendors see your request, and they only get your number when you choose to share it.

How it works

  1. Tell us about the party.

    Pick the kind of party, the date, the guest count and your budget. It takes about two minutes.

  2. We find Houston vendors.

    We send your request to up to 3 vendors near your venue and bring you their quotes.

  3. You compare and book.

    Quotes come back side by side. Your number stays private until you choose a vendor.

  4. We keep it all straight.

    Your budget, payments and due dates stay in one place, all the way to the party.

See every step

Ready to plan the grand opening?

Start with the date and the guest count. We'll take it from there.

Plan my grand opening