You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on fresh flowers when you can wow your guests with a beautiful balloon arch. The latest trend in party decor from bridal showers to birthday parties or New Year’s celebrations, these globular designs are eye-catching and practical. Add dimension and a pop of color to any event with balloon arches or bundles. They are a great way to fill space and will naturally draw guests as a go-to spot for photos.
Set The Stage is an Atlanta-based balloon artist and event planning company that specializes in balloon arches and decor to level up your special event. These 3D structures can last days at a time, especially if your balloons are filled with air instead of helium. You can get creative with placement and have balloon arches, half arches, and tons of other shapes on table tops or hanging from the ceiling.
Types of Balloon Arches and Designs
Full Balloon Arch
A massive, full balloon arch is one of the easiest and most colorful ways to draw eyes, but don’t be afraid of neutrals. Even if you opt for an all-white design, it creates a beautiful cloud-like aesthetic. This is the perfect accessory for a baby or bridal shower. Place your arch at the entryway, or over the dessert table to create a focal point. Depending on your budget and the event space, you can work with your designer to customize your balloon arch. Typically, balloon arches are made of stacks of four. You can opt for the “string of pearls” look which is just one ballon deep, or stick with a more standard three or four-balloon arch using varying sizes.
Specialty Balloon Arch
A classic balloon arch features a rounded top, sort of like a rainbow, but you can also request a specialty balloon arch in another shape. A squared-top balloon arch might be more fitting based on your venue. You can also choose special shapes like a star, heart, animal, or tree for a fancy sculpted balloon arch design. An illusion balloon arch takes two large columns of balloons and bends them towards each other, though they aren’t touching or connected at the very top. This balloon arch design is ideal for large auditoriums or stages.
Organic Balloon Arches
Organic balloon arches don’t refer to organic balloons but rather a combination of a balloon arch with organic materials. The arch is typically constructed using a variety of sizes to create a more natural shape and feel. This design is a beautiful altar for a wedding, with greenery and florals integrated into the balloon arch shape.
Contact Set the Stage Events if you need help finding the perfect balloon arch or decor for your event.
Half Balloon Arch
For slightly smaller venues, a half-balloon arch might be just the right thing. Sort of like a balloon column, but slightly curved, or a regular arch just cut in half, it creates a beautiful half-moon shape. This balloon arch design is still enough to draw your eye, and looks wonderful next to a photo wall, hanging neon sign, or over your food table.
Hanging Balloon Arch
Hanging balloon designs also work to make your space feel fuller, in a good way. Sometimes, ultra-high ceilings can make a space feel stark and too big. Hang balloon arches with fishing twine, or dangle individual clusters at different heights directly over your tabletop for art in motion.
Table Top Clusters Balloon Arch
A simple cluster of balloons atop your tables is an affordable and pleasing way to add color and texture, instead of or in addition to fresh flowers. Simple clusters of three to five balloons work for small, cocktail-style tables. For longer tables, a collection of different-sized and colored balloons fastened together makes a lively table runner or centerpiece.
Balloon Columns
Create something out of nothing with hand-crafted balloon columns. These designs are a wonderful way to frame an area or break up an open-concept venue. There are so many ways to stack, layer, frame, and tier balloons for any design you wish.
Special Balloon Options
For any balloon arches and other designs, don’t forget that you can choose between hundreds if not thousands of unique colors and patterns. Plus, there are tons of fun specialty balloons in different shapes from hearts and stars to full animals or funky spirals. These special balloons make any balloon arch or tabletop design extra special and customized to your event.
The experts at Set The Stage have years of experience turning empty rooms into the most elegant party you’d want to attend. No event is too small to celebrate, and their team of artists works tirelessly to create the perfect balloon arch for your occasion. Reach out today for a flawless event experience from start to finish.
