• 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Personalise your Balloons

    Personalised balloons are another trend that is not going to go away. Going back just a few years, a personalised balloon involved actually writing on to the balloon with specialised pens or glue and glitter. But now balloon professionals like me have invested in all the right equipment, to help make the job as easy as possible. And now we use cutting machines and vinyl to personalise your balloons. Which is so much easier!! There are lots of reasons & celebrations to personalise your balloons. Here are my top 7: Birthdays Whatever age you are a personalised birthday balloon is…

  • Blue & Red Wedding

    Read all about Catriona’s & Roberts Blue & Red wedding day. Catriona & Robert wanted to add a fun to their wedding day and chose to have a superhero themed wedding. From the grooms bow tie to the brides garter every little detail had a nod to a superhero. Whether they were from Marvel or DC legends, they were included. Room Décor After the church service in Streatley, the wedding reception was held at The co op club in Luton. With the help from Catriona’s sister they made their own table centrepieces. Each one featured a different colour that went…

  • Arches of fun!

    As a balloon decorator, Balloon arches are such a huge big part of our business. If you are looking for an element to take your next celebration to the next level, whether you’re hosting a birthday party, welcoming a new baby or celebrating a hen party, a balloon arch is just what your party needs and I can create just about anything for you! Balloon arches are such a wonderful way to set the scene, bringing attention and colour to any event. When used outdoors, they work fabulously well for sporting events, the opening of new shops or businesses, and…

  • April Showers

    April Showers  Rain is one of the biggest worries for brides-to-be. Although it’s an old wives’ tale that rain on your wedding day means good luck, waking up to drizzle and stormy skies can make any bride feel far from lucky. As Alanis Morissette once sang, “It’s like rain on your wedding day”, but there are plenty of ways to prepare for a wet wedding, and some cool ideas too! While it’s something you can’t control, what you can control are your plans to make the very best of a wet-weather day. Take a look at our top tips for…