|
BALLOONS - THE IDEAL GIFT
There are very few occasions in life where
the gift of a balloon would not be appropriate. From Weddings, Christenings and
Birthday parties to simply saying "I love you" or just to cheer someone up -
balloons are the ideal gift.
Balloons come in all shapes and sizes,
colours and designs. From plain coloured latex balloons, to multi coloured super
shape foil balloons - it would be hard to think of a balloon design that
doesn’t exist, however elaborate!
Latex balloons come in various sizes and
most colour shades, they can be the usual "round" shape or heart or flowered
shape etc. They can be filled with either air or helium and used singly or
grouped together with some skill and know how to form simple but elegant table
centrepieces or elaborate balloon sculptures. If you are hosting a small dinner
party, then a simple 3 x latex balloon centrepiece would add the perfect
finishing touch to your table. Have the balloons in your chosen colour theme to
compliment the occasion.
Wedding receptions are wonderful
opportunities for really going to town with balloon decorations - again, have
them in colour shades and designs to compliment your wedding theme. Latex
and/or foil balloons can then be arranged together as table centrepieces, archways,
cloud 9’s (a special arrangement particularly suitable for the Top Table),
heart sculptures - an ideal back drop for cutting the wedding cake- the list of
possible designs is just endless. The plainest of venues can be transformed by
the skilful balloon artist, using their skills and experience to ensure your
special day is even more memorable and your once in a life time wedding photos
are even more beautiful.
Children’s parties - another ideal balloon
occasion. Every child loves a balloon - from a simple colourful latex balloon
used for games to a foil balloon with their favourite cartoon character on it.
Why not give a balloon to each child at the end of the party in place of the
usual goody bag? The balloon will last longer than those sweets and doesn’t
contain all that sugar!
Of course, although balloons are fun and
exciting, there are safety aspects that must be considered, especially around
children. Balloons should not be blown up by young children for obvious
reasons. Adults should supervise children with balloons to ensure they are not
being put in their mouth, an obvious choking hazard. Balloons filled with
helium hold another serious safety issue. The inhalation of helium is very dangerous
as it can cause asphyxiation and death, neither children nor adults should
attempt to inhale helium. As long as these safety issues are noted and adhered
to, balloons can be a safe and fun accompaniment to any event/function.
You don’t have to have a party to give a
balloon as a gift, why not just give one to that special someone just to let
them know you care? Balloons can come decorated with all sorts of special
messages; I love you, You’re Special, Special Mum, Miss You, Get Well Soon,
Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary etc, the list just goes on and on. To make
the gift extra special, why not have the balloon delivered in a box? When the
lid is lifted from the box, the balloon and so your special message, floats up
to bring a smile to the face of the recipient.
Balloons make ideal gifts to send to people
in hospital, many wards no longer accept flower deliveries so, instead, send a
bouquet of balloons! The balloons won’t wilt in the heat of the hospital and
they will cheer up the patients and staff alike by brightening up the ward.
New Baby? Then why not send a cuddly toy
with a balloon attached, or a bouquet of balloons or even an air walker balloon
for extra impact, in order to announce the new arrival. A new mum will not have
time for arranging a vase of flowers, but the gift of the balloon requires no
effort on her part and will be remembered for a long time.
Ever heard of a "Gift-in-a-Balloon"? This
is a spectacular way of presenting your special gift. As long as the gift is
not too sharp, big or heavy, (all of which risk popping the balloon!) it can be
arranged on a bed of coloured tissue paper inside of the balloon and topped off
with a beautiful bow and cascading ribbons. Cuddly toys make the ideal gift to
go in a balloon, but other suitable gifts include chocolates, jewellery,
lingerie, small bottles of champagne, even gift vouchers, the list is as
endless as your imagination.
As this has demonstrated, balloons can be
as exciting and imaginative as you allow them to be - the simplest of venues
can be transformed to your desired theme or you can simply bring a smile to
some ones day with the gift of a balloon. Opportunities for the use of balloons
as decorations and gifts are endless. Talk to your local Balloon Artist and see
what dazzling displays can be achieved with the use of balloons. Balloons- the
perfect accompaniment to every occasion!
By Heidi Howard http://www.balloon-bouquets.co.uk
Heidi Howard is a Balloon Artist and is
also one of the founder partners of http://www.balloon-bouquets.co.uk
Balloon, gifts, birthday, love, latex,
foil, helium, sculptures, toys, weddings, party, flowers, love, balloons,
artists
Discussing the many varied creative uses
for foil and latex balloons.
|
