Balloon Arch 101
A balloon arch is ideal for a wedding arch decoration. But before we delve into the "how to" instructions, let's cover some basics first. Balloon arches can be helium or air filled. To find out which type is best for you, you should answer the following questions:
A helium filled arch, especially a so-called "String of Pearls", is the easiest and less time consuming solution. As the balloons float, you won't need any sturdy construction. The balloons are simply attached to a fishing line. This also works for a multi-balloon arch made of balloon clusters of three to five balloons each. 
A simple variation of a single line arch is the so-called "Link-O-Loon" (or Linkaloon) arch. Link-o-loons have special ends to tie the balloons to each other. All you have to do is inflate the link-o-loons
with helium and knot them together with these ends. You can get a huge
variety of
If you attach clusters of four 5" balloons in contrasting colours between each link-o-loon, you get the beautiful result as shown on the picture. The downside of every helium filled decoration is their relative short life span of about 12 to 24 hours and the cost of the helium. In summary, helium filled arches are best for indoor events that last a single day or evening. Wedding balloon arches would be a good example for the use of helium filled designs. If you need a decoration for more than one day, or for an outdoor event, you will be better off with air filled decors. An air filled arch needs two supportive elements:
Air filled arches take some time and effort to prepare. However, you can do this well in advance, and you can re-use both the frame and the bases. Now let's take a closer look how to make balloon arches, whether helium or air filled.
This elegant "String of Pearls Arch" is ideal for framing the head table at a wedding or to highlight the entrance to your party. Click here to go to String of Pearls Arch,part I Click here to go to String of Pearls Arch, part II
Have you ever wondered how Spiral Balloon Arches get their nice pattern? See our example to find out. Click here to go to Spiral Arches
Walking through this majestic Star Balloon Arch might really feel like entering heaven. That's why it's called "Celestial Arch". It is one of our featured balloon decorating kits, and comes complete with metal frame, pearl white balloons and instructions.
Celestial Balloon Arch With Balloons Each
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