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Balloon Garlands

ByMatt James

the idea

Frame door-ways, windows, and dessert tables, dress walls and stairs, or hang from the ceiling; balloon garlands make versatile party decorations

balloon garlands party decorations draped around a party bar table
balloon garland party decorations hanging from ceiling in a kitchen at home

the how

  • Inflate all the different size balloons that come in the kit
  • Insert each balloon into a hole on the balloon strip to form a chain
  • Fix the balloon hook to the wall or ceiling, hang a piece of ribbon from the hook, and tie to the end of the balloon garland. Drape and arrange in your desired shape.
  • Use glue dots to attach additional balloons to any areas that need to be filled in
balloon garland party decorations hanging from the ceiling above a party dinner table
balloon garland party decorations hanging over an outdoor party dinner table

the why

as overhead decorations

  • Visibility; overhead decorations remain visible when the room is full of people
  • Intimacy; lowers the ceiling, reduces empty space, and makes large rooms and cavernous venues feel more full, which helps create a buzzy atmosphere
  • Focal points; decorations above bars, food stations, dance floors, or activities can identify their location in large or crowded rooms
balloon garland party decorations draped along staircase banister in a home
balloon garland party decorations draped around the door frame inside a party venue

as Perimeter / wall decorations

  • Transformative; helps transform a domestic space or empty venue into a party environment
  • Masking; helps hide or distract from existing or incompatible room décor
  • Value; can help dress large areas
  • Atmospheric; perimeter decorations are important early on, before the room fills up, to help create a party atmosphere and ensure it feels like a special occasion
  • Economical; can be used sparingly if majority of decorations are clustered around a main feature wall / display area, such as a dessert table and backdrop
  • Intimacy; helps define the party space and envelope guests to create an intimate atmosphere

as table décor

  • Enhances; adds height and fullness to bars, food stations, and occasional tables to create larger displays
  • Value; can be used instead of a traditional fabric backdrop for dessert / buffet tables and bars
  • Focal points; decorating bars, food stations, or occasional tables encourages mingling by creating destinations for guests to explore
  • Visibility; tall / large decorations are easier to see when the room is full of people
balloon garland party decorations draped around a number 50 marquee sign
balloon garland party decorations arranged around the entrance to a party tent for a backyard party

the why

this idea

  • Memorable; guests remember big, bold, wow-factor decorations
  • Elegant; lends your decorations an elegant and sophisticated touch
  • Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media
  • Inexpensive; a cost-effective party idea that won’t blow your budget
balloon garland party decorations hanging over restaurant tables set up for a party
balloon garland party decorations draped around the entrance door to a party at home

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

Matt James professional event planner

“Keep in mind, balloon garlands are a fair bit of work. There’s a lot of balloons to inflate, then you have to tie each one to the strip, so allow plenty of time and rope in some helpers.

I’d also strongly advise investing in an electric balloon pump (under $20 see button below) as a hand pump involves a lot of energy!”

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Matt is a professional event producer with 27 years experience.

Clients include Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, Stella McCartney, Kevin Spacey, and more.

He is the winner of 30 industry awards and author of 'Become an Event Planner: Secrets for Getting Hired from Employers, Recruiters, and Event Professionals'

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