Balloons and balloon letters are some of the most festive ways to decorate an event space or party area. Spelling “Happy Birthday” and “Congratulations” with balloons creates an instant vibe and establishes a celebratory mood at any special event. If you’re unsure how to decorate for an upcoming birthday party, wedding shower, or graduation celebration, consider the possibility of using balloons. No matter the message you’re spelling out for your guests, there are many ways to decorate with letter-shaped balloons.
Hang the letters from the ceiling.
A fun way to display balloons at a party is to dangle them from the ceiling. This creates a dynamic visual effect and is relatively easy to pull off. All you need is balloons, a fishing line or thin string, and some sort of adhesive, whether it’s tape or plastic utility hooks. To add even more movement, hang the balloons at different heights to create a swooping shape. The best place to hang balloons is against a wall, a curtain, or other backdrop to discourage people from bumping into them or pulling them down.
Give each letter its own anchor or stand.
Another interesting way to display balloon letters is to start from the ground up. Give each balloon its own anchor or stand and line them up in a row along a wall or entryway. Purchase a balloon weight (one for each letter) or make your own sand-filled weight to hold the balloons in place. Inflate your balloons with helium to ensure longer float times. Balloon anchors are a great option if you’re holding an outdoor gathering—so long as it’s not too windy!
Affix the letters to a wall.
If you’d like the extra assurance that your balloons will stay in place throughout the entirety of your celebration, attach them directly to a wall. Choose a wall that is prominent enough that it won’t go unnoticed during your event. Use double-sided tape, masking tape, or removable putty to attach the inflated balloons to the wall and try inflating them to just under the full point. If the balloons are too full and round, they won’t stick very well, and one may even detach from the wall during your event—which may completely change the spelling of your letter message!
Mix and match shapes and numbers with the letters.
Add a unique touch to your display of balloon letters by intermixing fun shapes and number balloons with the letters. Perhaps you decorate with heart-shaped balloons for a wedding reception or display star-shaped balloons at a graduation celebration. Balloon numbers make fun additions to birthday decorations or any sort of anniversary. Experiment with different visual arrangements like putting balloons in a line or staggering them. Perhaps you choose a specific color like pink to feature in different hues at a Barbie-themed party or incorporate a variety of coloured balloons into decorations for an outdoor pool party.
Create a backdrop with the letters.
A backdrop made of balloons makes an eye-catching decoration at a gathering while also serving as a photo booth or framing a snacks or awards table. Guests will love standing under balloons spelling out fun messages like “oh boy” at a gender reveal party or “way to go” at a graduation celebration. If using balloons as a backdrop, you might even consider spelling out whatever it is you want your guests to notice. For example, use balloons to spell “cake” and arrange them above the table holding a wedding or birthday cake.
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