Large Number Balloons | Party Decoration Ideas by a Pro

the idea

Dress walls or draw attention to buffet/dessert tables and bars with large number balloons celebrating the guest of honor’s age, anniversary, or year of birth

giant number 50 balloon decorations above a party dessert table

large number balloons used for 30th birthday party decorations

the how

Decide whether to spell out their age, anniversary, or year of birth
Choose from gold, silver, or rose gold
Ships flat and needs to be inflated
Can be filled with air or helium
Comes with tabs at top and bottom for hanging or tying down

giant number 2021 balloon decorations stuck to a wall at a party

woman holding giant number 40 balloon decorations at a party

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

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Number 18 giant number balloon decorations above a party 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

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giant number 60 balloon decorations above a party 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

man holding giant number 30 balloon decorations at a party

giant number 75 balloon decorations above a party dessert table

the why

this idea

Budget-friendly; provides large decorations for low cost
Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for the guest of honor to pose with
Inexpensive; a cost-effective party idea that won’t blow your budget

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“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!”