Are you planning a large family celebration, would you like to organize your own wedding or surprise the children with a theme party? With colorful decorations, they are guaranteed to create a happy atmosphere. Balloons are ideal for this: they can be staged effectively both as soloists and in an ensemble. We'll show you some ideas on how you can decorate festively with balloon arches and balloon garlands. Let your imagination run wild and welcome your guests in a creative way.
Whether you want a balloon arch or a balloon garlandwant to do it yourself, you need the following materials:
- The balloon book
- Balloons. Creativity is required here: combine several colors, shapes, transparent models or balloons with confetti.
- Upon request: Additional decorations such as real flowers, fabric garlands
- Accessories: sewing thread, needle, balloon pump, double-sided tape or cold glue gun
Directions:
1. First inflate the balloons to different sizes, tie them and put them aside.
2. Cut a piece of sewing thread at least 3-4 meters long, then thread the thread into the needle. Pull the needle through the knots of the large balloons, threading them together.
3. Attach one end of the garland to the wall or ceiling. Optionally, you can wrap the garland around the balloon arch. Always leave a gap between the individual balloons.
4. Divide the medium and small balloons into small groups and attach them first to each other and then to the large balloons using double-sided tape or the cold glue gun.
5. If desired, decorate the finished balloon garland with flowers, fabric and rhinestones.
Variants for family celebrations
These decorative elements are not only a stylish addition to the festive atmosphere, but also prove to be very practical. With balloons, for example, the room can be better structured and visually divided into different areas. Instead of spending a lot of money on decoration throughout the restaurant, you can, for example, just decorate the buffet festively. Or you can use balloons and flowers to create a beautiful background for family photos. When decorating, just make sure the balloons don't get in the way.
If you need to organize a family celebration, balloons are a cheap alternative to flowers. A voluminous balloon garland is a real eye-catcher that enhances the festive table. At the same time, it takes up little space and is also ideal for family celebrations that take place in a small circle in your own home or garden.
Colorful decoration for the wedding
If you are planning a wedding and the ceremony will take place outdoors, then you need an alternative to the altar. Traditionally, flower arches are built, but they are expensive and time-consuming. A balloon garland or balloon arch is a practical option that can withstand even rain and wind.
If the wedding reception is taking place indoors, you can use balloons, flowers and a vintage chest of drawers to create a beautiful corner where guests can write their congratulations in the guest book and also take photos with the bride and groom.
Balloon arch as a surprise for a child's birthday
Children especially look forward to balloons and will certainly appreciate the decoration with a balloon garland. When decorating, make sure there is enough free space for play.
Balloons are also ideal as decoration for a first birthday. However, babies should never play with them without parental supervision as they can injure themselves.
The rainbow balloon garlands are particularly suitable for children's birthdays and baby showers. Simply string purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red one at a time to create this colorful decoration.
Make your own heart-shaped balloon garland
If you are planning an engagement party, then you can make the decoration with a heart-shaped balloon garland. For the heart you need floral wire from the florist shop, which you can bend into the desired shape with pliers. Tie or glue balloons of the same size around the wire. You can buy single-color balloons or attach two colors alternately to the wire.
Voluminous balloon garland for the garden party
Are you planning a garden party? A voluminous balloon garland is guaranteed to please guests. You can place the garland as a soloist next to the garden table or display it effectively together with other decorations. We'll show you some ideas that are sure to attract everyone's attention.
A puristic white balloon garland fits harmoniously into the vintage decoration.
A balloon arch in pastel colors adds a modern touch to the decoration.
Pink, nude and peach nuances create an attractive ensemble for a garden party in spring or early summer.
The maritime color palette is suitable for a garden party in midsummer: blue, white, sand and beige.
If the family celebration takes place in late summer, you can opt for soft pastel colors.
In autumn, the colors gold, mauve and blue-green bring variety to the interior.
And in winter the color white is considered an absolute classic.
No matter what occasion you want to make a balloon garland or balloon arch yourself, the possibilities are simply endless. However, it is definitely worth starting with a smaller project first and then building larger installations. Be inspired by our suggestions in the photo gallery below and maybe you will find an idea that you would like to try.
