Custom Giant Balloons

the idea

Create a unique dessert table / party backdrop or decorate large areas with a cluster of helium-filled custom giants balloons

giant clear balloon with custom text applied spelling Happy Birthday Linh for a backdrop to a 31st birthday party cake table

giant clear balloon with custom text applied spelling Class of 2023 for a graduation party

the how

Choose balloon color, custom text, and font
Text is provided as a sticker that you need to apply yourself after inflation
Choose different text for each balloon or spread a single phrase over several balloons
Text could be traditional, such as Happy Birthday Chris, or funny phrases, such as ‘Too Late to Die Young’ etc
Inflate with helium at a local party store or order a small tank online (see below)
36″ (3 ft) balloons need to be fully inflated to float with the weight of the sticker and tassel
Requires 8 cubic feet of helium for full inflation
Remember to buy balloon weights to anchor and ribbon/twine

giant pastel custom giant balloons with custom text applied spelling Baby Anderson 2022 for a baby shower party

giant blue balloon with custom text applied spelling Isabella Class of 2022 at a graduation party

the why

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
Size; 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
Intimacy; helps define the party space and envelope guests to create an intimate atmosphere

giant clear balloon with custom text applied spelling Happy Birthday Taylor

giant white balloon with custom text applied spelling Future Mrs Rinderle for a bridal shower party

the why

as a backdrop

Value; allows you to create a large, eye-catching, feature wall / display
Maximize budget; by concentrating decorations around one larger display rather than dress entire room
Impact; a backdrop creates a strong visual impact, turning a bar / food table into a display
Special; a dessert / buffet table with no backdrop can look a bit sad, lacking, or underwhelming
Visibility; backdrops help identify the location of bars and food stations in large or crowded rooms
Focal points; more visible bars and food stations encourage mingling by creating destinations for guests to explore
Versatile; a backdrop to a dessert / buffet table or bar can double as a photo booth backdrop later in the evening

giant beige balloon with custom text applied spelling Baby Boyan is a.... for a gender reveal party

giant white balloon with custom text applied spelling 97 days till I do for a bridal shower party

the why

this idea

Easy; no backdrop stand, fixings, or hanging necessary
Personalized; customized decorations are more special and show you made an effort
Dramatic; makes a big and bold display to wow guests
Elegant; lends your decorations an elegant and sophisticated touch

giant pink balloon with custom text applied spelling Congrats Leah for a graduation party

giant clear balloon with custom text applied spelling Custom Text Here

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“Custom text balloons often work best if you use them as an accent in larger clusters of giant balloons; one or two per cluster is usually sufficient and the rest can be plain.

Alternatively, you could spell out longer messages by applying one word to each balloon, such as such as ‘Too Late to Die Young’.

You can also use custom giant balloons as a creative alternative to signage, to communicate instructions, such as “please sign the guest book” .

Or float them over tables, bars, food stations, and activities to help identify their locations in large or crowded rooms with simple words like “Table 20”, “Cheers”, “Eat”, or “Dance”.

To make the balloon strings a little more decorative, consider dressing them with tassels or artificial flower garlands / vines (see links and preview images below).”

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