Best Ballon Party Decorations

Balloon party decorations are all over the internet.  They make any occasion look festive and fun. You might be asking yourself is it worth the time? Can you actually pull off that balloon arch that you saw on Pinterest?

Here are some tips and tricks to help you create the best balloon party decorations for your next event.

SIMPLE BALLOON DECORATIONS

There is a time for grand balloon decorations and there are times when you just need a simple balloon idea to spruce up your party. These easy balloon party decorations are totally doable.

Balloon stands are a quick and easy way to decorate. You can put them as table centerpieces or you can place them on the ground around the serving table or gift table.  It only takes a couple of minutes to assemble the stands and they can be reused for multiple parties.

 You don’t need to buy helium balloons, and the stand holds 6 balloons. You can add more balloons with adhesive to the bottom if you would like. These beautiful balloon bouquets are the perfect easy balloon decorations. They are simple and will work perfectly for your next purposeful gathering.

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Other simple balloon decorations are mylar numbers or letter balloons. These balloons come with a straw, simply insert the straw and blow. The balloons stay inflated for several days and come with a string to hang them together.

You can find a variety of different sizes and different words such as Happy Birthday and Happy Graduation. There are also stand-alone letters that you can use to make the name of the individual you’re celebrating.

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Tip: This balloon pump is the secret to simplifying your balloon decorations. This pump can fill up a 12’ balloon in just seconds. No more getting light-headed as you huff and puff to blow up all the balloons.

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HELIUM BALLOONS FOR A PARTY

Check out your local dollar store for helium-filled balloons. Ours has a variety of mylar or latex options available. You can tie a helium-filled balloon to each party favor bag.

It’s a cute idea and a pop of color for the party favors table and will double as a gift. Everyone loves to take home their own balloon at the end of the party.

Tie long mylar or paper-fringed streamers to the ends of each latex or mylar balloon as you let them float to the ceiling. Use balloon dots to stick the balloons together so they stay in formation during the party. This can be a great photo backdrop or the backdrop to the serving table.

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You can get a home helium tank if you would like to blow up your balloons at home for a helium balloon party. Helium balloons can really make a statement. They float perfectly above your guests.

You can tie them down to the back of the chairs. They work well for your party balloon arches to help keep them in an upward pull. Helium balloons for a party are a great way to keep things looking up.

SIMPLE BALLOON TABLE DECORATIONS

Blow up small balloons with names written on them to serve as simple balloon place cards. There are lots of different options to display them. You can tape it to the table, or put it on a small balloon stick. I love the idea of sticking the balloon stick into the dessert cookie or cupcake.

Balloons tied to vase centerpieces are a fun idea helium balloons tied to flower vases add a beautiful height to the centerpiece.

A small balloon garland makes beautiful balloon centerpieces and you don’t have to worry about having the wall space to put it up. It’s easier to add extra fillers like greenery while it’s placed on a flat surface. Buy a roll of balloon decorating strips to hold the balloons in place on the table for a beautiful table runner.

Make sure your balloons are small so your guests can still see each other over the runner. Look at Balsacircle’s beautiful balloon runner.

PARTY BALLOON ARCHES

Making a successful party balloon arch starts with the base. Having the right tools with help your balloon arch party decorations stay in place. This balloon arch is made of heavy-duty materials. It takes two people to bend into the balloon arch form, so extra hands are helpful.

You can hook both sides to the sides of a table for a beautiful tabletop party balloon arch. It comes with balloon clips to keep the balloons in place.

It makes a great statement piece over the serving table. This kit doesn’t come with balloons so you can choose whatever colors will fit your party theme. Go for black and gold-colored graduation balloons or different shades of blue balloons for a baby boy baby shower.

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An arch garland is a balloon arch party idea that is beautiful. This is less rigid than a party balloon arch, which allows it to be more customized around your party space. You will need to blow up each balloon and then attach it to the arch strip.

This kit comes with clear balloons you can add confetti to the inside of the balloon. If your garland has many balloons your will need to add extra balloon adhesive dots to hold the balloons up. The garland can get heavy and you don’t want it to fall during your event.

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Tip: To hold the garland strip to the wall add 3M clips to your wall. They are strong and won’t damage your wall or paint when you remove them.

We made this fun garland balloon arch for a mermaid birthday party. It was so simple, the balloon arch strip is so easy to use.

Round Arch

I think my favorite balloon arch party idea is the round arch. I love adding dollar-store greenery to the balloons to add some texture. It will get blown over in the wind so make sure to weigh it down or tie it to stakes in the grass with fishing line. This is a great addition to any party.

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Classic Arch

This classic balloon arch makes a beautiful statement. It’s fun to get to walk under a big balloon arch at a party. This one has water weights that the pole connects to, for securing for outside use. If it is a windy day, you may need the extra weight or to tie it down with a fishing line and stakes.

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Balloon Columns

Balloon columns are a statement for any party. These come with balloon clips to keep the balloons in place. It is best used inside but if taken outside make sure to weigh down the bottom.

To keep the poles sturdy, you can tape the connectors to insure they won’t come apart with outdoor use. I love the way the balloons look gathered in a column. They work great at the entrance to corporate events or school dances. The balloon stands are reusable.

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Add mylar balloons filled with helium to finish a balloon column. Grab a balloon that fits the theme of your party. If you are having a Frozen birthday party, make your balloon column of different color blue balloons and a mylar balloon of Elsa and Anna at the top.

I love mylar cactus balloons. What a fun way to top off a column for a fiesta.

BALLOON BACKDROPS

 Mylar curtains are a great start to any balloon backdrop. Choose the mylar curtain that comes with an adhesive backing. Simply pull off the paper and stick to them where you want your backdrop. Then add balloons to the side or top to complete your backdrop.

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If you have a large area to cover get creative. You can use a tablecloth or a shower curtain as a backdrop.  Then add balloons to the center or sides.

If your party is outside try positioning your serving table near a tree and use that as an anchor point for your balloon garland. You can use a fence as a neutral wood backdrop also.

Backdrops are helpful to make your space look clean and ready for your balloon creations. You can add a simple row of balloons to the top, or make a balloon garland to really have a statement piece. Tie an extra balloon ribbon to each balloon to add color and texture. You can curl the balloon ribbon by running the edge of your closed scissors down the ribbon.

AT-HOME-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY BALLOONS

These Amazon kits for themed birthday balloon decorations can’t be beaten. You get everything you need to decorate a themed party at home. There are so many party balloons to choose from. Many of the kits come with over 100+ balloons so you can fill your next party with balloons.

Balloon Party Kits

These Mickey Mouse-themed birthday party decorations are perfect. I love the different textures, colors, and shapes that come in this set. It’s great to get all your party supplies in one package.

They have a variety of mylar and latex balloons. The Mickey Mouse balloons are made out of one large balloon and two smaller ones.

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This unicorn kit is adorable. What perfect happy birthday balloons. I love the large mylar unicorn balloon.

This kit comes with premium balloons so you won’t have to worry about popping them while you fill and design. It comes with glue dots which are a must to hold your garland in place.

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Planning a black light birthday party? This is the kit for your special event. These neon balloons and garlands are so fun.

Grab a few glow sticks and you are ready to party! You can also put a glow stick in the balloon before blowing it up for some balloon lighting.

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This balloon kit would be perfect for your end-of-year football banquet party. The perfect array of latex and mylar balloons. It comes with a balloon strip so your garland can be shaped to fit your party space.

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This sweet as-can bee party set has everything you would need to decorate for a bee-themed birthday party. Pick and choose which balloons will fit in your balloon garland. It even includes a tablecloth.

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DIY BALLOON ART DECORATIONS

I love the clowns that make you balloons. Every year at our local fair we wait in line with our kids as they decide on which balloon creation they want – a sword, a hat, or maybe a dog or pig.  Here are a few easy ones you could make.

These can be used as decoration or as an activity during your party. Try your hand at being a balloon artist.

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The dog is a classic balloon animal. Here are step-by-step instructions by The Spruce Crafts.

These are a little different than clown twisting balloons but I love the different shapes you can create by clustering certain colors of balloons together. You can draw or paint on them to turn them into your own creation.

 UNIQUE BALLOON CREATIONS BY COLOR

Red- Create a ladybug by taping pipe cleaners to the balloon for antennas, drawing with a sharpie or paint spots, and a little smile to create a fun ladybug balloon.

Orange- Draw or paint a face on the balloon for a jack-o-lantern pumpkin balloon. Tape a cluster of orange balloons to a wall with a few green ones on top to create a balloon pumpkin wall art.

Yellow- Cluster yellow balloons together as a base with a few green long balloons for spikey leaves to make a pineapple balloon. Draw a few stripes, a face, and an antenna on your yellow balloon to create a bee.

Green- I love cacti. Simply draw a few “spikes” on your balloons, and attach a few smaller balloons for cactus arms and a few pink pom-poms for flowers. You can make a circle of green balloons and add a few small red balloons for a perfect Christmas balloon wreath.

Blue- You can attach four blue balloons together and add a smaller yellow balloon in the center for a daisy balloon look. These daisy flower balloons are a fun addition to any party.

Purple- Cluster purple balloons together at a base and add a few greens for a stem for grape-inspired balloon decoration.

Pink- For a farm-themed birthday party a bunch of cute pink pigs would be a fun unique balloon DIY decoration. Just use your sharpie to color eyes a piggy nose and don’t forget two triangle ears.

WHITE AND BLACK BALLOONS

White- To make ghost balloons simply draw two classic ghost circles for eyes and one for a mouth to create a spooky ghost balloon. Stack 3 white balloons together and build a snowman. Don’t forget a scarf and pipe cleaners for stick arms. When you don’t have real snow, try instead to make a balloon snowman with your best friend.

Black- Spider balloons are easy to create with pipe cleaner legs taped on. Bat balloons can be created with paper wings cut out and taped to each side.

OTHER BALLOON IDEAS

You can make ice cream cone decorations with any color balloon and a piece brown of cardstock or construction paper. Check out this post for more ice cream party ideas.

 You can also dress up any simple clear or colored balloon by adding pom-poms and tying tulle around the balloon.

UNIQUE BALLOONS

These adorable balloon animals are great for a safari or farm animal-themed party. Tie the balloon ribbon as a leash and they are no longer a decoration but a party toy favorite.

The kids will enjoy choosing an animal to take on a walk. I love the variety of choices. What a unique way to incorporate balloons into your party.

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Balloon stuffed numbers are an eye-catching and unique balloon decoration idea. These 4ft mosaic frames are made out of foam board. You hot glue them together and then stick different sizes of balloons inside with balloon glue dots.

What a fun statement piece to celebrate an important birthday. They also have letter options available.

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LED-wrapped balloons are one of the creative ways to add unique lighting to your party. Pump up the balloon and then wrap the small string of led lights to the balloon and hang. These are memorable balloon decoration options.

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Transparent balloon boxes are a fun stand-alone balloon decor. The pre-folded boxes come ready to assemble quickly. You can then place the sticker letter on the box and fill it with balloons of your color choice.

I love how they look like toy blocks, what a fun and unique decoration for a baby shower.

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BALLOON FILLER OPTIONS

Balloon archways, centerpieces, and garlands are beautiful when made with different color shades and sizes of balloons but adding a pop of a different filler can really take it up a notch. These filler options will help create a unique balloon party decoration.

Adding springs of greenery is a cute idea. It gives the party balloon arch an added dimension and sophistication.

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Faux feathers are another great option for adding flair to your party balloon arch or garland. You can go with neutral tan feathers with a rose gold balloon arch for a boho feel. Or you could go for colorful faux feathers to add to a children’s bright-colored birthday party.

Paper fans, tissue paper honeycomb globes, and streamers are another great way to add dimension and fillers to your balloon garland and arches. The fans, globes, and streamers come in so many different color options there is sure to be one to contrast your balloon colors. These will add new dimensions to your balloon party decorations.

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Tip: If you are looking for a way to keep your drinks cold, freeze water balloons for added décor in your coolers.

BALLOON CEILING DECORATIONS

 Balloons on the ceiling can be an eye-catching balloon party decoration. If you don’t have helium but would still like to cover your ceiling with balloons you can use glue dots to stick them to your ceiling.

Blow up each balloon and tie a balloon ribbon to each. Then attach glue dots to each balloon to position them on the ceiling.

A creative way to decorate a ceiling is to have a balloon bag or balloon net attached to the ceiling. You fill the net with balloons and when you’re ready pull the string and all the balloons come cascading down. This is a great decoration idea for a New Year’s Eve party. Counting down to the new year with a balloon drop at 0 is so fun.

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An extra would be to put notes, candy, or a small prize inside each balloon. When the balloons drop everyone can have a little surprise in the balloon that they catch.

A balloon chandelier is a statement piece. You can attach balloons to your existing chandelier with balloon glue dots or you can make a chandelier out of balloons. This is a great tutorial on how to make your own balloon

CONCLUSION

There are so many fun and creative balloon party decorations. Whatever balloon party decoration you decide on will be unique. You can’t go wrong with balloons they always add a fresh feel of fun to any party.

Have fun creating memorable moments and special days. Remember to be purposeful about your party. The balloon decorations are sure to be a hit but the connections made during your party will be the reason all the effort is worth it.

Party on!