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25 Creative Ways to use Balloons in your Wedding Decor

Author: Emily Perry

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Balloons are becoming a trendy way to decorate any wedding venue, with everything from balloon arches to table decorations, the options are endless. Confetti balloons, foil balloons, themed balloons, and even feather balloons are all popular options for decorations on the big day.

Using wedding balloons is also a great cost-effective idea for carrying on the coloured theme of the wedding or adding that extra special unique touch to the day. They come in various sizes and can be adapted to decorate a wedding cake table or create a beautiful archway ready for the aisle.

To add some inspiration to your wedding plans, here are 25 creative ways to use balloons in your wedding.

A Romantic Sign

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This white balloon and foliage archway could be a gorgeous way to invite your guests into the ceremony room. Adding an LED sign in the middle could also brighten the archway and add a lovely unique touch.

Decorative Swing

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A great way to encourage photographs on your special day is to decorate any outdoor features on the day. This can create a great photo opportunity and a nice space to sit for guests to create memories. Latex balloons are a great option for decorations and withstanding extra windy weather.

An Entrance to Remember

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A unique and glamorous way to walk into the reception room could be decorative balloons for that extra wow factor. A bride will look glowing walking past these white and gold confetti balloons.

Golden Backdrops

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A creative backdrop for guests to admire and take photographs on the day. How gorgeous do these four colours look together? Accessories wedding balloons with golden streamers for the perfect photo opportunity.

Decorate Your Signage

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Celebrate your day with collections of balloons over any signage throughout the venue. This will not only draw more attention but also add a lovely decorative touch. The search for the bride and groom won’t take long.

A Dazzling Ceiling

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Choose rose gold and white to create an elegant touch in a high ceiling white room with plank wood. Perfect for the happy couple to become married underneath. The colour choice can add to a plain background.

An Instagram Opportunity

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Ditch the bunting and spend time with your guests creating picture-perfect memories. Your friends are sure to love this floral and balloon Instagram backdrop.

Decorative Doors

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White and gold latex balloons cover the entrance to your wedding venue. A next-day delivery could be the best option for any last-minute unexpected weather. The colour could also be altered to the door and venue exterior.

The Bridal Shoot

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Looking for creative ways to add to the bride’s photographs? Bigger size balloons can add glam and decorative effect. For a unique shoot, try alternating rose gold and clear balloons.

A Silver Reception

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A glamourous and sophisticated evening with silver streamer balloons. Foil balloons can add that evening wow factor to any party. The perfect wedding decorations for any wedding reception. These are party supplies not to miss off your list!

Mini Garland

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Decorating your table? A good conversation starter could be the decorative garland running down the table. Balloons of any different colour could work for this idea and complement the tableware. Don’t forget mini balloons are perfect for this!

The Night Glow

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Reusable and decorative? This will make any Friday wedding the talking point. Start the evening party with these LED balloons which will create a fabulous backdrop for those evening’s pictures.

Rainbow showers

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Brighten up the wedding day with rainbow-coloured balloons, a fun and creative way to decorate the wedding breakfast room with no need for filters! Think purple, red, orange, green, the list goes on.

The First Look

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Create a romantic backdrop for your first look pictures with heart-shaped balloons. A unique way to capture that special moment. Newlyweds can capture the picture and look back on a special day. Think outside the box with this one.

A Helium Display

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Manor houses and tall ceilings create an elegant opportunity to add silver and white balloons. They don’t take too much away from the decor and add the perfect amount of decoration. Who said balloons were just for birthdays?

A Bright Entrance

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Signpost your venue for all your guests to see with a brightly coloured display of wedding balloons. The wedding party will be sure to find your venue and in the meantime, it creates another great photo opportunity.

Try a Floor Ceiling Balloon Display

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Add a touch of colour to the room with the theme of the wedding using coloured balloons. No filter is needed for this venue. Foil balloons will also help reflect the light and create a bigger and brighter space.

DIY Barn wedding

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Going outdoors shouldn’t put you off a balloon decorative idea, add single balloons to hay barrels or wooden tables to decorate the outdoor space. Keep it simple and sweet.

Summer Night Marquee

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Mix lanterns into balloons and your marquee for a summer night’s dream. The use of pastel colours and fairy lights will help lighten the space and create a lovely theme.

The Dessert Table

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Signpost your dessert table with balloon wording in gold and huge rings. A fun way to add personality to the day and step away from the usual wedding balloons. Matching the tableware to the theme could also blend nicely.

Mr and Mrs Wedding Balloons

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A great way for newlyweds to leave the party is with Mr and Mrs balloons. These add character to the day and will create a great opportunity for the last photo of the night.

A Decorative Crate

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Style an outdoor wedding with a range of coloured balloons or white. A mix of balloons is a great way to decorate your outdoor wedding.

Foliage and an A-Board

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A-boards can create a gorgeous rustic look with the use of alternative frames and stands. Adding balloons can help to add extra height to the signage so nothing is missed by the wedding party.

An Arch Entrance

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Leave a beautiful lasting memory of the day with a colourful archway. This can be created with an array of colours and different sizes. A great way to decorate a wooden door or high-ceiling venue.

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Written by

Emily Perry

Emily is our Sales and Marketing Assistant! She has a Degree in Fashion Promotion BA (Hons) and a Masters in Event Management (Msc). In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, drinks with friends and exploring new places.

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