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