• A useful guide to the different styles of balloon arches

    This months blog follows on from my last blog – What is the difference between a balloon arch & a balloon garland. So you have decided you want a balloon arch for your special occasion. But did you know there are quite a few different styles available? This guide will show you the different styles of balloon arches that you can have. 1. A single helium balloon arch These traditional balloon arches are helium filled and the most common when people think about balloon arches. They are not really suitable for outdoors as they will blow around a lot. Until…

  • What is the difference between a balloon arch and a balloon garland?

    Did you know, a balloon arch and a balloon garland are two completely different things? A lot of people actually do think they are the same thing. And make the mistake of asking for a balloon arch, when in fact they are looking for a balloon garland. So let me explain the difference….. Balloon Arches Balloon arches always need framework – (unless you are using helium). Whether you are having a half arch, a full outdoor arch or a small indoor table arch, they all have framework for support. And this the reason you will be quoted anywhere between £100…

  • Ideas for your elf blog

    Four ideas for your Elf this year (2020)

    Do you need some new ideas of what to do with your Elf this year? Here are four ideas that I can help you with. Balloon Arrival Get you Elf to arrive On the 1st of December in a balloon. Your child then has to pop the balloon, to get him out. I have been supplying these for the last few years. Balloons can be personalised with your Childs name and then can say I’m Back if he has been on previous years or I’m here to help you get ready for Christmas, if you have never done it before.…

  • Three Reasons Why People Love Giant Wedding Balloons

    Here are my top 3 reasons why people love giant balloons on their wedding day. If you love balloons and want them to feature in your wedding day, why not go full out and have giant wedding balloons?! 1. Decorations Everybody’s reaction is always the same when they see giant balloons – WOW look at how big them balloons are!! You will be grabbing everyone’s attention straight away, as soon as they walk into the room. Whether you choose to have them as a backdrop to your top table or as your décor on every table. Your wedding balloons will…

  • How To Have a Happy Halloween This Year

    As with everything, that we have done for the last 6 months, we need to do Halloween differently too. This blog gives you some great ideas, on how you can still have a happy Halloween this year. You’ve Been Booed I absolutely love this idea, and wish I had know about it before. You’ve Been Booed is a fun Halloween tradition where you secretly deliver treats to your friends or neighbors. You put treats & gifts into something like a bowl or pumpkin ( my stuffed balloons would be great for this!!) make sure you include a card saying you’ve been booed. You…

  • Do you want to have an amazing blue wedding?

    Blue is becoming more and more popular as a wedding colour scheme. When pantone announced it as its colour for 2020 I know lots of people got excited. As did Mel from Mel’s Cakes and bakes who organised this shoot. From blue balloons, to a blue cake, a blue suit to blue candles, there is so much you can do if you want a blue wedding and we had it all. Mel wanted to go for a mix of dark and light blues with a hint of gold. So this is what I did with my balloons. We had decided…

  • Beautifully Wonderful Stuffed balloons. How to make your gift stand out.

    New to Creative Decorations – Stuffed balloons. You may be thinking what are stuffed balloons? Well its a balloon with gifts in it. Stuffed balloons are perfect for any occasion and are suitable for the young and old. From teddies, to sweets, to jewelry, they can all be displayed in a stuffed balloon. The recipient then has to POP the balloon to get their gift out. And yes, I can put alcohol in there too. Check out this video on my Facebook Page of this birthday gift being popped by the birthday girls daughter. How does it work All you…

  • A Guide to having a Balloon Hoop at your special occasion.

    Balloon hoop / moon gate / wreath Whichever name your prefer to call them, they are so on trend right now. The top 5 places to have a balloon hoop is: Weddings Baby showers Birthday Parties Communions Halloween Parties I offer 2 different sizes of balloon hoops – A large hoop or a small hoop. My large hoop is a hire item & will need to be collected after your event and the small hoops are your to keep. Both designs can have the balloons displayed in all different ways from, half designs, to full designs. Large Hoop Design If…

  • Garden Parties

    With most venues still being closed and people having to social distance. Garden parties are the way to go this summer for all your celebrations. Birthday parties, baby showers, anniversaries, retirement parties and anything else you want to celebrate, can be done this way. Make sure you keep up to date with all the latest guidelines to ensure you are keeping everyone safe and if you do this, you will still be able to have a great party. Once you have done this and worked out who you can have round to party, you will need to think of your…

  • Natural Barn Wedding

    Natural Barn Wedding At the end of 2019 I was asked to take part in a natural barn wedding shoot at South Farm. I had never been to this venue before, but had heard lots about it and was very excited as they have PIGS!!! The shoot was for a natural themed barn wedding, I provided balloons in nude/blush. I was to place them around Sam’s copper frame to form an arch style display. The thing with nude/blush balloons, is that they look nice, but they are VERY plain. So to add some depth, I added a few rose gold…