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Giant Balloon Backdrop

the idea

A cluster of giant helium-filled balloons is an easy way to create an original dessert table / party backdrop or to decorate large areas

giant helium filled balloons arranged behind a birthday party dessert table to create a backdrop
giant black helium filled balloons arranged in a cluster

the how

  • Purchase a number of 36″ (3ft) giant balloons
  • Inflate with helium at a local party store or order a small tank online (see below)
  • Remember to buy balloon weights to anchor and ribbon/twine
giant white helium filled balloons arranged behind a party dessert table to create a backdrop
giant blue helium filled balloons arranged behind a party dessert table to create a backdrop

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 dรฉcor
  • 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 white helium filled balloons arranged behind a party dessert table to create a backdrop
colorful giant helium filled balloons arranged behind a 30th birthday party dessert table to create a backdrop

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 pink helium filled balloons arranged at either end of a baby shower party dessert table
giant white helium filled balloons arranged at either end of a wedding party dessert table

the why

this idea

  • Easy; no backdrop stand, fixings, or hanging necessary
  • Personalizable; can be personalized with a custom text balloon decals or name sign (see below)
  • Dramatic; makes a big and bold display to wow guests
  • Elegant; lends your decorations an elegant and sophisticated touch
  • Inexpensive; a cost-effective party idea that wonโ€™t blow your budget
giant black and gold helium filled balloons arranged behind a party dessert table to create a backdrop
giant white helium filled balloons arranged behind a party dessert table to create a backdrop

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

Matt James professional event planner

“I think these look best when you use eight balloons arranged in a cluster at varying heights and depths (as shown in main image above).

Arranging four in a row, at the same height, as in some of the other images above, can look a bit sparse.

You can personalize these these balloons by applying a custom text decalCheck out my separate post about balloon decals here.

Alternatively, you can personalize with a custom name sign or bannerCheck out my round-up of creative party signs here or preview some in the images below.

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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giant white helium filled balloons arranged behind a party dessert table to create a backdrop
giant white helium filled balloons arranged behind a party dessert table to create a backdrop

where to buy

SHOP giant balloons

  • For more info and prices check out the links below


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CUSTOM PARTY SIGNS

  • Check out my separate page of creative party signs that can help personalize backdrops
girl standing in front of a birthday party backdrop with a custom neon sign spelling Abbi
Custom wood name sign saying Happy Birthday Ellia on a kid's birthday party backdrop
marquee sign spelling Bar at a party bar
giant letter balloon party decorations spelling LOVE above a party dessert table

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faux flower garlands & vines

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
artificial green leaf and pink rose garland
artificial purple wisteria garland
artificial green leaf and white flowers garland
artificial magenta floral garland

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