Balloon Garlands in Boston

A balloon garland is a flowing, organic line of balloons in mixed sizes that follows the shape of your space. Unlike an arch, it does not need to stand on its own: it runs along a wall, frames a doorway, wraps a staircase railing, drapes over a bar or climbs a corner. That makes it the most flexible piece of decor we build.

WOW! Balloons has been designing and installing garlands in Boston and New England since 1990, for weddings, corporate events, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays, baby showers and grand openings. Every design is made by Mike, the owner, and installed by our own crew.

A garland is built from balloons of different sizes, usually in three to five shades, placed in a free, natural rhythm rather than a repeating pattern. Specialty balloons add texture: chrome and metallic finishes, confetti balloons, matte and pearl tones, and oversized accent balloons.

Flowers can be worked into any garland, fresh or artificial. So can lighting, either small LED lights placed inside the balloons or color changing spotlights aimed at the installation.

Behind a head table, a bar, a dessert table or a stage.
Around a doorway or an entrance frame.
Along a staircase railing, following the diagonal.
Across a wall as a photo backdrop.
Along the edge of a ceiling or a beam.
Framing a sign, a screen or a branded panel.

In rooms with low ceilings a garland is the better choice over an arch, because it does not add a horizontal element overhead.

Garlands are priced individually, because the price depends on the length, the number of shades, the amount of specialty balloons and how the garland has to be mounted. A garland running along a flat wall is simple. The same garland suspended from a high ceiling or wrapped around a railing takes longer and needs more hardware.

Our minimum order in the Boston area is from $500 and up, and from $1,000 and up in New York City. Setup and delivery is $100 on top. Prices are the same on weekdays and weekends.

To get an exact price, send us a photo of the space and tell us the date.

Indoors, in an air conditioned room, a garland stays in good shape for about a week, sometimes two.

Outdoors it depends on the weather. A garland should not stand in direct sunlight, because the balloons are likely to pop in the heat. We recommend shade. Even in shade, plan an outdoor garland for one day: morning dew makes the balloons lose elasticity and the first strong sun burns them.

Yes. We match event palettes and brand colors, and combine latex balloons with foil balloons in special shapes, letters and numbers. For corporate events we can add a logo on an accent balloon.

1. Show us the garlands you like from our gallery.
2. Send a photo of the space, or schedule a site visit with Mike.
3. We recommend the length, the palette and the placement, and give you the price.
4. You confirm the date with a deposit.
5. Our crew installs the garland on site before your guests arrive.

We usually need about three days to prepare an order. Call as soon as you know your event date, even if the design is not decided yet. Once another client books that day, we may not be able to take a second event.

How much does a balloon garland cost in Boston?
Garlands are quoted individually by length, palette and mounting. The minimum order is from $500 and up in the Boston area and from $1,000 and up in New York City, with a $100 setup and delivery fee.

What is the difference between a balloon garland and a balloon arch?
An arch is a free standing structure on a frame that you walk through or under. A garland follows a surface: a wall, a railing, a doorway or a bar. A garland is the better choice when the ceiling is low or when the decor has to hug the room.

Can a garland be used as a photo backdrop?
Yes, that is one of the most requested uses. For photos we plan the height and width around where people will stand, so faces are not lost against the busiest part of the design.

Can you add flowers or lights?
Yes, to any garland. Fresh or artificial flowers, small LED lights inside the balloons, or color changing spotlights.

Do you remove the garland after the event?
Teardown is not included by default, because most guests enjoy popping the balloons at the end of the party. If you need us to take it down, standard teardown is $200.

Do you release balloons into the sky?
No. We decline balloon release orders. In Boston, next to the ocean, released balloons end up in the water. Our latex balloons are biodegradable, and after events all decor goes to the trash, not into nature.

To get a price for your garland, call 617-201-2525 or send us a request with a photo of your space.

Not sure whether you need an arch or a garland? Read our comparison: Balloon arch vs balloon garland.