Of course you need a nice, long red carpet for your event — so your guests can strut down the length of it in style. Roll the carpet out as far as it will reach from the entry to the event locale. If you’re throwing the party at your house, run the carpet all the way from the curb to the doorway. If your party takes place at a rented venue like a luxury hotel ballroom or theater, run it from the entry point to the party room.