60th Birthday Columns in gold and white, flanked by four 8-balloon trees. The room is the nice Jackson Mills FD banquet room.

A few times now we have had clients specify “Google Colors” when asking for balloon decorations.   This combination is qualatex colors of dark blue, spring green, goldenrod and red.  Was very well received.

Client had a color scheme of maroon, purple, yellow, orange and, for contrast and pop, white.  It was for a members event for a health club.   

The maroon is a challenge in balloon colors and the closest is a jewel burgundy.   The “jewel” indicates it is translucent.. see-thru.  This might be called “crystal” in other brand balloons.

So I shifted all the colors to “jewel” colors adding citrine yellow, Mandarin orange and quartz purple. On top of the columns I used a diamond clear to represent “white”. 

 All balloons oxidize and will cloud over and develop a matte finish over time.  How long it takes depends largely on sunlight, heat and humidity but it happens indoors in climate controlled conditions as well.  

These colors can be used to represent stained glass or candy.

Client wanted a rainbow arch, emanating from clouds, but wanted subtle color shifts instead of just standard ROYGBIV (red orange yellow green blue indigo and violet).  Including several shades of white in the clouds there are 37 different balloon colors used in this arch that spans about 18 feet at the base.  And I can think of a couple more I could have used!

Big driveway and 3 backyard 15×15 party tents decorated in blue and orange balloons for a graduation party.

Balloon cluster arch in bright and tropical colors over a pool in a backyard.  Arch is anchored to trees the yard.  Width covers about 70 feet with 20 clusters.

Even moderate winds can affect what kinds of balloon décor can work outdoors.   In decorating the Hunterdon County Arboretum gazebo for a birthday on a windy day I limited the decorations to daisy clusters tied to trees, posts and fencing.  I also tied a balloon column to a stair railing.

Pastel colors were desired and this lent itself well to the use of balloon daisy clusters.   On those clusters I alternated the center balloons between solid white and polkadot prints in pink, purple and clear balloons.

So you are wondering what the difference is between gray and silver balloons.  I recently did a 69 table prom at the gigantic Skylands at Randolph in black, silver and gray.

Photos at Shezan in Edison NJ.

Two versions each of Mickey and Minnie Mouse balloon centerpieces with wide balloon ribbon white weight.  The room had low ceilings so the double arch had to be a little flat.   Featured are pink polkadot, rose polkadot, ruby red with both white and black polkadots and sold wildberry (a hot dark pink), black, ruby red and yellow.

The 2016 version of the balloon arch for the Eric Legrand Walk to Believe is in Ruby Red and Ivory with some star top-print Ruby Red highlights.  Heavy rain was predicted and the weight of the water could drive the arch to the ground.  When the shower passes, the water can be shaken off and the arch should rise again if the ground hasn’t popped too many.

Here is a banded colors balloon arch for a charity event.  These hold up well to light rain or mist due to the collective lift of all the balloons.  A single 11 inch balloon filled with helium has a lift of just over 0.3 ounces.  Not much.  But 240 of them is 80 ounces (5 pounds).  I know what you’re thinking.. but what about the movie “UP”?   Well, let’s just say that it wasn’t a documentary or that those were magical balloons.  Even if he had enough balloons to lift his house, probably 12-18 hours later he would have landed as helium left those balloons.  Definitely magic involved.

To whom it may concern:. We got Mickey and Minnie.  If Goofy doesn’t hand over Pluto in 24 hours we are not responsible for what happens.  There maybe severe tickling involved.

The trainer at Lifetime Athletics in Berkeley Heights have challenge events to help motivate people to meet their fitness and health goals.

Some balloon décor, gel-treated to last 3 days or more, helps alert members that a new challenge event is beginning.

This is tall columns and number arch in Caribbean blue, yellow and white with supporting balloon trees.  It is notable that the columns are air-filled and, indoors in a controlled environment, they could last many weeks.

Had the pleasure of decorating Colts Neck HS prom at Arianna’s Grand in Woodbridge.  Very nice place and spotless hours before the event was to begin. 

It was 31 tables of 5-balloon centerpieces done in onyx black with stars-a-round print with white and silver.  We used glitter star weights to reinforce the color and print scheme.

With the light marble tile floor and the up-lighting and marbled mirrors around, it was a very nice look.   Hope everyone is going to have a great, and safe, time. 

Columns and Arch and tulle in lilac and silver. This can be sized to a small table or chair to a larger table and to even a stage size arch. The column start at about 4 feet without the topper and go to 8 feet or more without the topper.

50th birthday at the Grille at Spring Brook Golf Club in Morristown. The client outdid herself hanging streamers and such while I made the balloon décor. Featured are gold and silver columns as well as some featuring black. Balloon trees about the room plus a few table pieces with balloons placed beneath spot lights. Nice effect.

Just a small pack arch and some balloon trees in rainbow colors: red orange yellow spring green periwinkle blue and violet.

Columns and double arch in white, rose and pink with large cross foil.  Supporting balloon tree as well.  Location is upstairs at Nauvoo in Fair Haven.  Nice place.

Small indoor/outdoor event at Roxiticus in Mendham to support the charity work of its members.  Well done Roxi Ladies!

This was in Rosedale Park in Mercer County.  The BBQ pavilon was ringed with air-filled balloons as was the picnic table pavilion.  The picnic pavilion also had air-filled clusters hanging overhead. Lastly, we had a couple cluster line arches marking the path from parking to the party.  Tropical colors with an emphasis on purple and magenta.

The main theme balloon here is called “Happy Mermaid” and the general design is by our client who wanted a lot of clear bubbles both below and above the mermaid and fish foil balloons.

Here is a 40foot+ packed arch in onyx black and Pearl Ruby Red (qualatex colors).  The name JAGUAR is done in 40 inch silver letters, air-filled and sitting on a ledge with some doubled tape on the back to help them cling to the glass divider.  This was for a corporate event and party.

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