15 Balloon Decoration Ideas For Your Wedding

Balloons are an inexpensive yet fun way to spruce up any occasion, whether a birthday or a wedding of any scale. After all, more people see the visual appeal of adding an array of colourful balloons in different shapes and sizes to their event. Even if you are preparing for a wedding, a handful of balloons in the right place can do a lot to change or enhance the overall mood of the event.

Considering that floral arrangements can still be quite expensive, especially if you are looking at a few large ones, balloon decorations are a great way to stretch your budget without giving up on a unique feel to your event. If anything, you might come up with lovely combinations that impress your guests or even leave them shocked at how everything comes together beautifully.

Are you interested in adding some eye-catching balloon decorations to your wedding? Our handy guide will cover 15 more popular balloon decoration ideas for weddings you will love.

Wedding Entrance Arch

A floral archway can be an elegant addition to your wedding venue but prohibitively expensive if you want something grander. You can always install a balloon arch instead featuring two to three different colours for a simple yet effective contrast. Be mindful that going overboard with the colour palette may only result in a very distracting archway that might even be disorienting to look at for a while.

You can choose to adorn the archway in its entirety with balloons, or you can take a creative edge by leaving a few sections empty. Better yet, adorn these empty spaces with small floral arrangements to create a unique, layered look that will surely captivate your guests. In lieu of flowers, you can also use ribbons or simple cutouts that spell out the couple's name to give a few examples.

Decorated Window Frames

Deck the windows with balloons too! You do not have to surround the entire frame with balloons; a few strategically placed balloons can add a bit of zest to the venue’s appearance. You can have the balloons match the venue’s colour palette or opt for a more neutral tone for a nice, clean contrast with its surroundings.

Balloon Signage

Decorating your signage is another easy way to add a touch of colour or fun and can even help guide guests to the wedding venue. You can tie balloons to strings tied to the signage or wrap a few small ones around it; make sure the balloons do not obscure the signage. You can also do the same for any signage at the venue; you can pair the signage with other balloon decor for a pleasant, bubbly look. Using balloons made from other materials can also do a lot to change the way the signage presents itself; it may not seem like much, but it can still make a good impression if used correctly.

Balloon Garlands

Floral garlands are still in, but balloon garlands—or a mix of the two—can still help to add vibrancy to each table in the venue. It helps to ensure a good contrast between the garland’s elements and the rest of your venue, such as having a balance of muted and bright tones to blend with your floral or foliage elements.

Typically, a garland stretches across the entire table, bisecting the table into two halves. You can always choose a smaller garland that flanks the ends of the table instead, giving your guests more room for food and refreshments.

Colourful Outdoor Backdrop

Do you and your partner like immortalising memorable events in photos? An outdoor backdrop is an excellent addition if you want to take an assortment of pictures with your family and friends, and you have plenty of options to choose from. Go with a simple single-colour backdrop flanked with a few balloons, or rent something more opulent for a more exquisite photoshoot.

Balloons for the Reception Table

Even the reception table can be given a facelift with balloons and flowers, creating an ambience befitting a wedding. Add a few balloons to the table to add some height and even provide an interesting contrast between the simplicity of the balloons and the table’s design. Oversized balloons would fit the bill for the reception table, denoting the importance of the table and those seated there.

Table Adornments

If you prefer something other than garlands, or if the tables lack the space to mount a full garland, other balloon adornments are still viable. For example, you can place small balloons at the corners of a table and pair them with some (natural or artificial) foliage for a garden-esque look. You can also replace the foliage with small bells or shiny ribbon knots if you prefer.

Balloon Wall for Social Media Shoots

Everyone wants to post a glam shot while looking their best, especially at a merry event like a wedding. Plus, the opportunity to take photos with the bride and groom is always welcome. A pretty balloon wall with a few props can offer a fun space for photo-taking sessions throughout the wedding event. If you do not need a photo booth area, you can use a balloon wall to highlight refreshment tables or places where guests can leave gifts for you and your partner.

Hanging Decorations

Adding colours through balloons can help to instil a more cheerful ambience during the wedding proceedings, and hanging balloon installations are an excellent way to do just that with minimal fuss. You can choose a structured shape for a unique vibe (rainbows, in particular, are pretty popular) or spaced-out multi-coloured balloons hanging from fixed points at set distances.

Oversized Balloons

Large, oversized balloons can serve as contrasting elements or amusing decorative pieces that accompany other items or elements in the venue or stand out on their own. For better results, you can place a few other balloons of varying sizes to accompany the larger ones and even employ transparent balloons, filling them with glitter or confetti for bonus style points.

Floor-to-Ceiling Balloons

Do you prefer not to clutter the venue’s ceiling with too many balloons? A more manageable solution is to place a few floor-to-ceiling-height balloons at key areas around the wedding venue, typically where people are bound to walk past. Better yet, go for a moderately sized floor-to-ceiling installation instead for a more artistic touch to the wedding; you can find a wide variety of designs to choose from and even pick out the colours you would like for the installation.

Aisle Markers

Flank your walk down the aisle with beautiful balloons to the left and right, either positioned on their own with weights to hold them down or as part of existing decor to add a light touch of muted elegance or even colourful whimsy. Whichever it is, these aisle markers will make for a unique, if not grand, look as you and your partner eventually walk down the aisle while your guests look on with much joy.

Table Markers for Guests

An amusing way to add extra merriment is to use balloons as table markers that tell guests where they will be seated. Be sure to include proper instructions to help guests distinguish their table based on your choice of balloon, or have the registration table help them with the process by giving helpful hints or immediately directing them to their table. How you want to execute this idea will be up to you, but try to infuse some fun if you can.

Greenery and Balloons

You may have already noticed that we provided a few suggestions for adding greenery to your balloons. There are plenty of other ways to have these two complement their respective differences harmoniously, including setting up floral balloon bouquet stands along the venue’s walls. You can pick flowers that match the wedding’s theme, go with neutral tones for a simple contrast, or opt for something livelier, preferably with the advice of an expert to help you pick the right flowers for the occasion.

Balloon Chandelier

If the venue does not have an exquisite chandelier as the centrepiece, you could always set up a balloon version instead. You can even make it from balloons with a shiny metal sheen to add a brilliant sparkle instead of the typical matte flatness on standard balloons. You can also set it above the designated dance floor for an even more energetic experience as everyone busts a move!

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