What decorations do I need?

When you're planning an event there are several important things to consider. The answers to these considerations will impact what we are able to create for your event.

• Will your event be inside, outside, or both?
• Are you decorating a large space or a small space?
• If your event will be inside, are the ceilings of your venue tall or short?
• How long before your event starts will you have access to your venue to setup decorations?
• What feeling are you hoping to convey through your decorations? 
• Do you have a large space and you want to make sure it doesn't feel empty?
• Are you looking for a ‘WOW’ item/display to get your guests attention when they enter the room?

How long do balloons last?

Air-filled decorations can last up to 2-4 weeks when kept in an air conditioned space, protected from direct sunlight and sharp objects. Latex balloons naturally become less shiny over time but in most cases we can apply a treatment to prevent this oxidation and keep your display shiny for much longer.  For very long installations, we provide a refresh service where our team comes back one or more times during the life of your display to replace any balloons that have lost air and reapply the shine treatment to keep your display looking great!

A standard helium balloon will float for 18-24 hours without any treatment. When balloons need to float longer than 18 hours we add a special treatment called Ultra Hi-Float that can help balloons to float up to 10x longer. Please let us know when you order if your balloons will need to float more than 18 hours.

Can balloons be used for outdoor events?

Yes, we create balloons for many outdoor events each year but there are a few things to consider when planning to use balloons outdoors in Florida.  

First, it is best to avoid direct sun exposure if possible. Direct sunlight will cause your balloons to oxidize (become less shiny) faster and more importantly it can heat the air inside the balloons causing them to expand and potentially burst. 

Another thing to consider is wind, especially if your event will be near a lake or open field. We use sturdy framework with heavy bases for all of our outdoor displays but if your event will be held in an especially windy area we can also add tie down straps in an attempt to keep your display from being blown over.  

We take several other precautions to help outdoor displays last as long as possible such as under inflating the balloons to allow room for air expansion without popping and applying a treatment to the balloons to prevent oxidation if desired. In spite of these precautions, due to the intense nature of Florida weather, we are not able to guarantee how long an outdoor display can or will last.