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Foil balloon arch, Harvard University, Cambridge
Blue, silver and white organic balloon garland
Green, white and blue organic balloon arch for a conference at westin
Light blue and silver organic balloon garland
Huge street balloon arch
Gold and rose gold organic balloon garland
Jungle themed organic balloon arch
Blue, yellow and white balloon string garlands
Organic Balloon arch champagne bottle
Orange and green organic balloon garland
Organic balloon arch for baby shower etc
Blue, white and gold organic balloon garland
A balloon arch is a freestanding frame that you walk through or stand under: it marks an entrance, frames a ceremony or creates a photo spot. A balloon garland has no fixed shape: it runs along a table, a staircase, a doorway or a wall and follows the room. Choose an arch when you need one strong focal point, and a garland when you want to decorate a long surface or work around the architecture of the space. Many events use both.
What Is a Balloon Arch?
An arch is built on a frame, so it stands on its own and keeps its shape. It is the classic choice for an entrance, a wedding ceremony, a stage or the main photo area. Arches come in two styles. A standard arch has an even, symmetrical shape. An organic arch uses balloons of different sizes for a softer, more natural look, often with flowers or foil accents worked in.
What Is a Balloon Garland?
A garland is a flexible line of balloons, usually organic, that can be any length. It is attached to what is already in the room: along the edge of a dessert or head table, up a staircase railing, around a doorway or a fireplace, across a wall behind a stage. Because it follows the space, a garland works well in rooms where a freestanding piece would block the way.
When to Choose an Arch
You want a clear focal point: the entrance, the ceremony or the main photo spot.
You need a freestanding piece that does not attach to walls or furniture.
The event has a ceremony moment, such as a wedding, a ribbon cutting or a graduation entrance.
You want guests to walk through or stand under the decor.
When to Choose a Garland
You want to decorate a long surface: a head table, a dessert table, a staircase or a stage edge.
The room is tight, and a freestanding arch would take too much floor space.
You want the decor to follow the architecture of the room rather than stand in front of it.
You want a softer, more casual look for a shower, a birthday or a party at home.
How Much Do They Cost in Boston?
At WOW! Balloons, a standard 10 by 10 foot balloon arch starts from $500, and an organic arch of the same size starts from about $800. Garlands have no standard size, so they are priced by length, density and how they have to be installed. Our minimum order is from $500 and up in the Boston area and from $1,000 and up in New York City, plus a $100 setup and delivery fee.
Do They Last the Same?
Yes. Indoors, in an air conditioned room, both an arch and a garland hold their shape for about a week. Outdoors, plan for one day and keep balloons out of direct sunlight, because heat makes them pop.
Can You Combine Them?
Yes, and it often works best. A common combination is an arch at the entrance or the ceremony and a garland along the head table or the dessert table in the same colors, so the room reads as one design.
What Is a Balloon Arch?
An arch is built on a frame, so it stands on its own and keeps its shape. It is the classic choice for an entrance, a wedding ceremony, a stage or the main photo area. Arches come in two styles. A standard arch has an even, symmetrical shape. An organic arch uses balloons of different sizes for a softer, more natural look, often with flowers or foil accents worked in.
What Is a Balloon Garland?
A garland is a flexible line of balloons, usually organic, that can be any length. It is attached to what is already in the room: along the edge of a dessert or head table, up a staircase railing, around a doorway or a fireplace, across a wall behind a stage. Because it follows the space, a garland works well in rooms where a freestanding piece would block the way.
When to Choose an Arch
You want a clear focal point: the entrance, the ceremony or the main photo spot.
You need a freestanding piece that does not attach to walls or furniture.
The event has a ceremony moment, such as a wedding, a ribbon cutting or a graduation entrance.
You want guests to walk through or stand under the decor.
When to Choose a Garland
You want to decorate a long surface: a head table, a dessert table, a staircase or a stage edge.
The room is tight, and a freestanding arch would take too much floor space.
You want the decor to follow the architecture of the room rather than stand in front of it.
You want a softer, more casual look for a shower, a birthday or a party at home.
How Much Do They Cost in Boston?
At WOW! Balloons, a standard 10 by 10 foot balloon arch starts from $500, and an organic arch of the same size starts from about $800. Garlands have no standard size, so they are priced by length, density and how they have to be installed. Our minimum order is from $500 and up in the Boston area and from $1,000 and up in New York City, plus a $100 setup and delivery fee.
Do They Last the Same?
Yes. Indoors, in an air conditioned room, both an arch and a garland hold their shape for about a week. Outdoors, plan for one day and keep balloons out of direct sunlight, because heat makes them pop.
Can You Combine Them?
Yes, and it often works best. A common combination is an arch at the entrance or the ceremony and a garland along the head table or the dessert table in the same colors, so the room reads as one design.
Frequently Asked Questions
An arch is a freestanding frame you walk through or stand under. A garland is a flexible line of balloons with no fixed shape that runs along a table, staircase, doorway or wall.
Many weddings use an arch for the ceremony and a garland along the head table. If you choose one, pick an arch for the ceremony and photos, and a garland if the main focus is the reception room.
It depends on size. A standard 10 by 10 foot arch starts from $500 at WOW! Balloons. A short garland can cost less, a long garland along a staircase or a stage can cost more.
Garlands are attached to what the venue allows, such as railings, frames or stands. Our structures are free standing and do not damage walls or ceilings.
Indoors, in an air conditioned room, about a week. Outdoors, plan for one day and keep them out of direct sunlight.
Send us your date, venue and a photo of the space, and we will tell you whether an arch, a garland or both will work best.
