Our easy to follow explanations will let you figure out what balloon decors are the best pick for your special event.
We felt overwhelmed with the large selection of displays we came across when we began with balloon decorating. Along our learning process, we figured out that it all boils down to three general designs:
Balloon Bouquet
Primarily used as a main feature for counters, the balloon bouquet truly is the heart of a balloon display. Between two and nine balloons, tied to curling stripes, are organized in different heights and attached to a table bottom.
A balloon centerpiece may be made of latex OR mylar (also referred to as foil) balloons OR you can blend them.
As the balloons have to be helium filled this choice determines the life expectancy of your balloon decorations. Whereas mylar balloons will float approximately 14 days, even the greatest quality latex balloons won't stay up much longer than for about 12 to 24 hours. By applying a product knowned as 'hi-float', it's achievable to make them last 10 to 25 times as long!
Balloon Arch
Naturally, balloon arches fulfill their function best when you can go through them! So they are best balloon decorations for an entrance or exit. Commonly they are also utilized to frame the head or cake table at a wedding celebration or to create a spectacular stage decoration.
Unlike with bouquets you get the choice between helium or air-filled balloon arch.
A hovering arch is composed of single helium-filled balloons lined up like pearls along an invisible nylon string, hence the name "String of Pearls". The two ends are fixed to bases, quite similar to the table bases for bouquets, just a bit heavier and often standing on the floor. A brick or sand filled balloon will do the job and can easily be decorated nicely.
With a "String of Pearls" - usually utilized for wedding balloon arches - you put together an amazing effect with fairly little effort. The only disadvantage is the short lifespan, due to the nature of helium-filled latex balloons, as discussed above.
If the decoration for your unique party needs to last longer, you could either use mylar balloons as opposed to latex or you choose an arch with air-filled balloons.
Having said that, with these types of balloon decorations, there is a bit more constructional work involved, as an air filled balloon arch needs some supportive elements:
a mounting crafted from a strong, flexible material such as conduit, PVC pipe or aluminium rod balloon decorations for tables and
a durable foundation at either end to anchor the arch.
The conduit or rod is shaped into the actual arch and the balloons are attached to it, primarily in bunches of three to five balloons. Using various colors and putting the balloons in an unique way you'll get this great spiraling result displayed on the photo. Do not worry, we'll describe in detail and with numbers of photos how to do that!
Basing on the size of the arch you'll have to blow up quite a few balloons! This purchase, obviously, only makes sense if you are intending to do many more balloon decorations.
A much less complex way to design an air filled balloon arch is by utilizing so named 'Link-o-Loon' balloons.
Balloon Columns
Positioned as excellent eye-catchers at either side of an entryway or head table at a wedding, balloon columns are ideal for wedding balloon decorations. They also make great balloon decorations for marking out an area of your venue, as an example the dance floor or the stage decoration.
As columns are commonly composed of air filled balloons, supporting materials are required:
a sturdy aluminum or plastic pole and
a stable base as anchor for the rod.
The balloons are connected to clusters of typically three to five balloons and fixed to the pole, layer after layer. By using bigger balloons for the top and the bottom, and smaller sized balloons in between, the balloon column takes the characteristic look of its model in the "real" world. To crown your work you could put a stuffed giant balloon at the top of the balloon column.
Like with the air filled arch, each of these balloon decorations mean you'll have to blow up a lot of balloons! So, renting an inflator would be a good strategy, specifically for blowing up the huge balloon that crowns your column.
You may fill only the balloons at the bottom with air and the rest with helium. This way you will not need a sturdy base and a pole, as the balloons will support themselves. Work with a nylon line to secure the balloon bunches to.
A helium filled balloon column will do well if you need the display solely for one evening. It saves you the headache of constructing a frame and renting an inflator. On the other hand, helium costs more air and the life-span of the balloon decorations will be much lower.