Sure, it might seem frivolous at first. But is it really though? You're the one who decides that it's a "special" event. If it's important to you, then the event is important enough to roll out the red carpet.
It alludes to the sophistication and luxury of royalty. This sense of feeling special is what can make your guests gasp in delighted surprise. It's what gives your friends the occasion to dress to the nines and feel like they're getting the VIP treatment.
You don't have to make a big investment to add "exclusive access" vibes.
Why am I buying, instead of renting?
There's no shortage of companies that would be happy to help you rent a red carpet. There's also going to be no shortage of potential stains, snags, really any of the usual signs of wear and tear.
It's not that much more expensive to buy your own, brand new, nice and clean red carpet. Even better, all you have to coordinate is where the rug will be shipped to. No need to worry about scheduling a delivery and pickup on-location from a rental company anymore!
When you rent something for an event, there's always that lingering fear in the back of your head. You know, the one that goes something like "what if I damage it?"
You really don't have to put yourself through that.
Why not make it easier for yourself to relax at this event you're hosting, and gain a party accessory you can use year after year? Remember, the only thing needed to make an event worthy of a red carpet is you saying so.
Buying red carpet (not all is event-worthy).
Let's start with this basic understanding. There are plenty of carpets out there, that just happen to be red. But don't let this confuse you - there are a few very important things that make it "Event Red Carpet" material.
Some rugs-that-happen-to-be-red, you don't want to let anywhere near your venue. They're not realistically suited to be event red carpets.
Let's quickly recap.
When gauging carpet quality, it usually goes like this: the thicker, and heavier, the better. When you're looking for a red carpet to use at your event, there are big problems with this kind of scale.
If your carpet is too heavy, it's much harder to trasnport to and from location than it needs to be. Safety is a liability issue for every event, and the last thing you want is your most important guest tripping over carpet fibers in front of a camera.
By the end of this guide, your many options will become one easy choice. (This makes all the stress go away, just like that).
Now that you've gotten oriented to what qualities make a red carpet event-friendly, we'll help you narrow down your options. If you're looking for a basic-one-size-fits-all red carpet runner, commercial and residential settings alike, we recommend this one.
Every event has a different venue, with different weather conditions, different sizes, and different needs.
So let's find the perfect red carpet for you.
