Our very simple to follow descriptions will aid you make up your mind what balloon decorations are the best pick for your special occasion.
Once we kicked off with balloon decor, we felt confused with the huge selection of displays we came upon. Yet along our learning process, we figured out that it all boils down to three fundamental designs:
Balloon Bouquet
Mainly used as a centerpiece for counters, the balloon bouquet truly is the heart of a balloon display. Between two and nine balloons, linked to twisting ribbons, are arranged in different heights and secured to a table support.
A balloon centerpiece may be made from latex OR mylar (also referred to as foil) balloons OR you can combine them.
As the balloons have to be helium filled this choice determines the lifespan of your balloon decorations. Whereas mylar balloons will float around 14 days, even the greatest quality latex balloons would not keep up longer than for about 12 to 24 hours. However, by using a product called 'hi-float', it's achievable to make them survive 10 to 25 times as long!
Balloon Arch
Generally, balloon arches carry out their function best when you can walk through them! They are excellent balloon decorations for an entrance or exit. Often they are also utilized to frame the head or cake table at a wedding event or to create an incredible stage decor.
Unlike with bouquets you have the choice between helium or air-filled balloon arch.
A hovering arch is composed of single helium-filled balloons aligned like pearls along an unnoticeable nylon string, hence the name "String of Pearls". The two ends are fixed to bases, very similar to the table bases for bouquets, just a bit heavier and typically standing on the floor. A brick or sand filled up balloon will do the job and can easily be decorated quite nicely.
With a "String of Pearls" - oftentimes used for wedding balloon arches - you produce an incredible result with relatively little effort. The only problem is the short life-span, due to the nature of helium-filled latex balloons, as discussed above.
You could either use mylar balloons alternatively of latex or you go for an arch with air-filled balloons if the decor for your specific event should last a lot check here longer.
With these kinds of balloon decorations, there is a bit more constructional effort involved, as an air filled balloon arch requires some supporting components:
a frame constructed from a strong, flexible material like conduit, PVC piping or aluminium rod and
a stable foundation at either end to secure the arch.
The conduit or rod is formed into the actual arch and the balloons are connected to it, primarily in sets of three to five balloons. By utilizing a variety of colors and placing the balloons in an unique way you'll get this wonderful spiraling effect presented on the photo. Do not panic, we'll describe in detail and with lots of photos how to do that!
Basing on the size of the arch you'll have to blow up plenty of balloons! Get your family and friends ready! As an alternative you may use a hand pump or even rent or buy an electric pump. This investment, obviously, only makes good sense if you are preparing to do a lot more balloon decorations.
A much simpler way to create an air filled balloon arch is by utilizing so named 'Link-o-Loon' balloons.
Balloon Column
Placed as superb eye-catchers at each side of an entrance or head table at a wedding and reception, balloon columns are ideal for wedding balloon decorations. They also make excellent balloon decorations for defining an area of your wedding venue, for example the dance floor or the stage decoration.
As columns are generally crafted from air filled balloons, supporting materials are needed:
a strong metal or plastic pole and
a stable base as support for the stick.
The balloons are tied to bunches of normally three to five balloons and fixed to the rod, layer after layer. Utilizing bigger balloons for the bottom and the top, and smaller sized balloons in between, the balloon column takes the characteristic contour of its model in the "real" world. To crown your work you could position a stuffed giant balloon above the balloon column.
Like with the air filled arch, the two of these balloon decorations mean you'll have to blow up a great deal of balloons! Getting an inflator would certainly be a good idea, particularly for blowing up the giant balloon that crowns your column.
Additionally you might fill only the balloons at the bottom with air and the rest with helium. This way you will not need a sturdy base and a pole, as the balloons will support themselves. Utilize a nylon line to connect the balloon clusters to.
If you need the display only for one night, a helium filled balloon column will do fine. It saves you the hassle of building a frame and renting an inflator. On the other hand, helium costs more than air and the life-span of the balloon decorations will be much smaller.