Fun Ways to Use Balloons as Party Decorations

Decorating your party with balloons is inexpensive and can have a huge impact! It’s one of my favorite party decorations for any gathering. They instantly bring a smile to your guest’s faces and they are pretty darn easy to create something truly memorable with. These ideas will help inspire you to use them for your next get together.

A collage of balloons used to decorate parties.

Balloons are the Best Party Decoration

You guys. I love balloons. I mean, I actually don’t because I hate when they pop but they really are the perfect party decoration. They are usually inexpensive, they can bring a ton of color in a big way and they are way more versatile than most people even know.

Whether you’re looking for DIY party decorations or just something super simple that will make the space feel more festive, this list has some fun and easy ideas.

So grab a helium tank or some balloon sticks and decorate that party!

Fun Ways to Use Balloons at a Party

Big Balloons

The bigger the balloon the better! This was a huge trend a while back but with helium being harder to come by (is there still a shortage?) you may not be able to use more than one or two.

Big balloons work great as a photo prop or to place by the entrance so there is no mistaking where the party is. While some balloons are around 3 feet large, I found that 17″ balloons were just right.

17″ balloons are easier to work with but come in tons of colors and have a great impact on the look of a party.

Balloons as Party Signs

Using balloons as party signs is quick and easy! There are several ways to do this so you can pick the method that works best for your party and you craft skill level.

From writing on the balloons to adding printed letters, there is sure to be a method that you think will work for your party.

Here are a few examples of balloons as party signs. (And don’t forget to look at the collage at the beginning of the post).

This balloon sign uses cut out letters made from printed napkins (because they are light in weight) to let everyone know where the bar is.
This Papel Picado style balloon decoration uses the balloons to hang a banner from.
Use the string of the balloon, like I did for this Baby Shower Balloon decoration, to share a message.

Decorate with Balloons

You can use balloons in several ways to decorate your space.

A balloon chandelier or cluster looks so cute above a bar cart or food table.
For holiday parties, make Snowflake Balloons.
Rainbow Balloon Columns are so cute and super simple with link-o-loons.
Mix a sign and themed balloons to make the room extra cute.
Here’s how to add a photo to a balloon. This is great for Mother’s Day, baby, and bridal showers!
Balloons taped to the wall even look cute!
A small balloon looks really fun as a balloon cake topper!

Make Gifts Stand Out

Add a balloon to a Father’s Day Basket.
Make a Balloon Bouquet and attach it to a DIY Lavender Sachet.
A balloon bouquet attached to gift cards is a great graduation gift idea.

Image credits for collage above: 1 : Black Balloon with Writing, 2 : Balloon Chandelier, 3 : Balloon Garland, 4 : Balloon Message, 5 : Balloon with Flair (This image was removed from the source years ago).