Balloon Words and Sayings | Party Decorations Ideas by a Pro

the idea

Decorate walls, dessert/buffet tables and bars, or make garland banners spelling out phrases, lyrics, or sayings with small letter balloon words and sayings

Too Late to Die Young spelled out with small balloons as birthday party dessert table backdrop decorations

Balloon words and sayings: You've Got a Friend in Me spelled out with small letter balloons as party decorations

the how

These smaller balloons allow you to create longer phrases, song titles, lyrics, quotes, and poems
Ships flat and needs to be inflated with air
These smaller 16″ balloons do not float with helium
Best fixed directly onto walls or made into garland banners by threading string through the tabs at top

Ideas include:
Too Late to Die Young
Awesome Since 1972
Party Like Gatsby
Straight Outta My Thirties
It Took 60 Years to Create This Masterpiece
Made in 1982 All Original Parts
May the Forties be With You
Making 40 Look Good
50 & Fabulous
Looks 18, Feels 14, Acts 8 = 40
Aged to Perfection
176 Cat Years Old
Slayin’ Since 1982
Not Just a Pretty Face (graduation)
Well That Was Expensive (graduation)
The Man, The Myth, The Legend
You’re Dead to Us (retirement)
We Never Liked You Anyway (retirement)
Congrats Now Get a Job (graduation)
The Legend Has Retired (retirement)

216 Cat Years Old spelled out with small letter balloons and a Cat face balloon for birthday party decorations

3 girls standing in front of Slaying Since 1997 spelled out with small letter balloons as birthday party decorations

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

Lindsey's Final Fiesta spelled out with small letter balloons for bachelorette party decorations

Graduate standing next to Congrats Dr Sturm Class of 2020 spelled out with small letter balloons for graduation party decorations

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

I'm bringing Sixty Back spelled out with small letter balloons as birthday party decorations above a dessert table

Welcome Home Frank Family spelled out with small letter balloons for party decorations

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

Married for 10950 Days spelled out with small letter balloons as anniversary party dessert table backdrop decorations

Best Hubby Ever spelled out with small letter balloons as birthday party decorations

this idea

Special occasions should feel special; generic ‘off the shelf’ decorations are lazy and unimaginative
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
Unique; expresses the person’s sense of humor
Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or unexpected decorations
Surprise; a great way to surprise the guest of honor
Unusual; a less common party idea to impress guests

The Legend has Retired spelled out with small letter balloons as retirement party decorations

Legendary Since 1946 spelled out with small letter balloons as birthday party decorations

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“Remember, these need to be inflated with air. These smaller 16” balloons do not float with helium.

They’re best fixed directly onto walls or made into garland banners by threading string through the tabs at 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!”