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Letter Balloons

ByMatt James

the idea

Identify food tables and bars by using large letter balloons as signage or decorate large spaces by spelling out the guest of honor’s name

giant letter balloon party decorations spelling OMG 50 above a party buffet food table
large letter balloons party decorations spelling YUM above a party dessert table

the how

  • Decide whether to spell out names, such as Mary, roles, such as Mum, Dad, BFF, or short phrases, such as OMG 40 or 40 AF
  • Alternatively, use as signs for bars and food tables e.g. Bar, Fizz, Bubbles, Booze, Cheers, Cake, Eat, Yum, etc
  • Choose from gold, silver, or rose gold
  • Ships flat and needs to be inflated with air or helium
  • Comes with tabs at top and bottom for hanging or tying down
giant letter balloon party decorations spelling CAKE above a dessert table
giant letter balloon party decorations spelling LEGEND above a party buffet food 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
giant letter balloon party decorations spelling LOVE above a party dessert table
giant letter balloon party decorations spelling DAD above a party buffet food table

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
giant letter balloon party decorations spelling CHEERS above a party dining table
giant letter balloon party decorations spelling GRAD above a party buffet food table

as table décor / a backdrop

  • Value; can be used to create a budget backdrop for dessert / buffet tables and bars
  • Enhances; adds height and fullness to bars, food stations, and occasional tables to create larger displays
  • Focal points; decorating bars, food stations, or occasional tables encourages mingling by creating destinations for guests to explore
  • Visibility; large / tall / tabletop decorations are easier to see when the room is full of people

this idea

  • Personalized; customized decorations are more special and show you made an effort
  • Budget-friendly; provides large decorations for low cost
  • 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
  • Funny; quirky, lighthearted, or self-deprecating decorations will make guests smile
  • Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or unexpected decorations
  • Surprise; a great way to surprise the guest of honor

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

Matt James professional event planner

“If you’re filling these with helium, be aware they have the tendency to bob around and rotate so they work best if there’s a wall behind them.

Even against a wall, I’d suggest using double-sided sticky tape to fix the balloons to one another as this will reduce the movement.

Alternatively, fill them with air and stick directly to walls or hang with ribbon / string using the tabs at the top.

If you’re going to be blowing up a lot of balloons, consider getting an electric balloon pump (under $20 see button below) as it saves a lot of effort compared to a hand pump!”

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Matt is a professional event producer with over 25 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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