Wedding decorations have always been a priority. It’s not just a thoughtful colour scheme or carefully arranging beautiful flowers; it creates and sets your stage for the event and create atmosphere. As one of the best emerging wedding trends in wedding décor at present moment, balloons can add a massive hit factor to your wedding day bringing your theme together and transforming your wedding venue into your fairy tale dream scene. And the best part is, the right choice of balloons can turn your wedding décor into a super stylish event without being heavy on your pocket.
Balloon decorations have become a huge trend in various wedding décor ideas like backdrop decorations, outdoor wedding decorations etc. creating statement areas throughout the wedding venue including table décor, dance floors, tables or entrance, even they can be used for stylish and fun photoshoot props. Even small venues can house beautiful balloon focal points. Why not decorate your wedding cake table or tabletops at the wedding venue by combining balloons with flowers giving that fine touch to your traditional Indian wedding decoration.
From the coolest and funniest to super glamorous and chic, here are 31 inspiring wedding balloon decoration ideas for your big day. Include these to your Indian wedding ideas & become topic of talk among your group.
We have been using balloons as birthday props and decorations but using them in the wedding will bring a touch of elegance to your wedding decoration. Nowadays balloons are being used to add a wow factor to different types of events. Be it a bridal shower or engagement party or your wedding day, wedding balloon garlands are all for them. Hang these garlands from the ceilings of the venue, place them on the dance floor or use them to make an arch for your wedding ceremony..the sky is the only limit.
Using balloons at the entrance archways can be a fantastic idea and every wedding needs a dynamic entrance archway to set the scene of the event. Instead of using those usual flowers at the entrance, use balloons matching with your wedding theme or season, like pastel colours for spring or dark red/blue for winter weddings. You can also consider using greens like ivory to add a touch of elegance to your traditional Indian wedding decorations.
Aside the entrance arches, arches can also be a great option for guest & dinner tables to frame the celebrations of your big day. Remind you again, use balloons reflecting your wedding theme or season. Let us give you some example:
This food table has a vibrant look and feel to it with these pretty coloured balloons incorporated with pretty flowers. It gives the whole look a colourful touch and vibrance.
Look at this stunning balloon arch giving this cake table a beautiful, sophisticated feel with the use of muted colours and leaves.
A wedding décor is incomplete without a table centerpiece. Why not replace those old flower methods and use balloons as a part of your table decoration? Balloons add visual appeal and if placed at a height they draw the eye movement upwards & by this way you will be able to make the most out of the wedding venue spaces with high ceilings.
A balloon backdrop is a fun and unique way to add to your wedding decoration. Stick to your wedding theme or season, either use pastel colours, bright colours or a standout balloon wall backdrop. Use the balloon backdrop behind your cake, behind your reception stage or as a photobooth background or even create walls of different coloured balloons as theme throughout your wedding.
While our Indian weddings are often associated with redder coloured palette, don’t feel afraid to embrace rainbow colours. Use rainbow coloured balloons and garlands for your wedding stage backdrop & it will surely be admired by your guests for days. It will frame the venue in such a pleasant way to make your photos totally up for the gram.
Hosting a wedding dinner or enjoying a brunch in the pre-wedding functions, you surely need a charismatic atmosphere. So, you can use the option of a balloon chandelier with photo frames of the bride, groom or family members to give it a personal touch. It will show your creativity at the best level and will provide a visual interest to your guests. Hang all the balloons to the ceilings with photographs and enjoy a beautiful view with your loved ones.
Invest some thoughts in choosing the colours for your perfect floor-to-ceiling balloon décor. Use it near the dessert table to bring the focus to the delicious sweets or use it as the perfect photo backdrop for some of your wedding pictures. Add shades of bright colours like orange, yellow & red for your summer-spring weddings. You can also try to incorporate this wall idea in a lounge area or outdoor cocktail party.
Balloons in your wedding decoration don’t need to just stick to the wall. The dance floor at your wedding venue can really make a great use of the balloon drop. Hang balloons in some net over the dance floor and release them over the guests or the couple while dancing and give a fun twist your Indian wedding decoration.
Wall display is an exquisite backdrop for your wedding photos, and balloon displays will take your photos to another level giving you a break from the regular traditional fabric backdrops used in Indian wedding decorations. Look at this amazing display using pastel coloured balloons along with a hoop & neon lights creating a stunning display that would be perfect for the wedding couple & guests to be photographed in front of.
For those couples who want to add a little tinge of fun to their wedding day, balloon sculptures would be a great option. Balloons can be used to create sculpture of anything, giving you a perfect option for theme wedding. So, ditch those fruit carved swans and try something new with balloon sculptures.
If you have got a wedding venue with ample space and a high ceiling, use balloons as a part of your wedding decoration to help you to fill up the space looking fully decorated. Helium balloons will be a great option to decorate your high ceilings as they will float above the party space, or they can be put together in specific clusters for some pointed effect.
Just imagine would-be-brides, walking to your wedding mandap which is decorated with giant balloons and flowers or looking at your guests who are have balloon decorations as their centerpieces- memorable, right?
Balloon lanterns will surely be an out-of-the-box idea for your wedding decoration & will specially be a nice option for an evening or outdoor wedding. Use regular lanterns with balloons tied underneath them either in train or with tassels for that beautiful effect. Get giant size lanterns for you & your partner or stick them to stick and voila!!! Enjoy your big day.
Time for you to walk your wedding’s red carpet, we have got you an elegant & attractive wedding ceremony backdrop idea. Put on display a giant light marquee letters of your initials & add balloons floating at various heights.
If you have planned to incorporate balloons throughout your wedding decoration, make it even better by adding them to your getaway car. Tie them behind the car or at the front with “Just Married” sign and add an elegant touch instead of using those old flower ideas.
Give your wedding dinner table a hike by adding oversized balloons in the middle. You can also tie the balloons with the chairs of your table. It will look simple & elegant and will add a charm to your dinner time.
Reception is as important as the wedding ceremony & you should always invest some time in thinking about it. Try filling your reception venue & dance floor with balloons, using different colour shades according to your theme.
Giving a smart & elegant look to your cocktail party, balloons will give your party that chic edge. Decorate your place with giant balloons covered in dark colour tulles and place them at different heights. What a romantic arrangement, isn’t it?
These giant number balloons will surely make a hit among your guests. When they will enter the venue and find their tables marked with these, it will surely give a beautiful look.
It’s time for you to ditch those regular wedding photo poses & take your wedding portraits on a different level by posing with bunch of balloons in your hands. You can use the “Mr & Mrs” sign balloons or train of coloured balloons for some gorgeous pictures.
We have always seen the wedding rings coming in a flower plate, but wouldn’t it look much cuter when a cute little girl will come over carrying a giant balloon with the rings. It can be a great alternative because children might not like flowers but who will say no to a giant balloon.
How about creating a shooting zone game for the wedding couple after the wedding ceremony? It will surely add some more fun to the wedding activities.
Kids always look forward to family functions as they get money as blessings from elders. How about you do something different in your wedding? Kids always love balloons, why not give them some small useful gifts with a small balloon tied to it.
The summers are coming and what can be a better idea than a bachelorette pool party with friends. A simple yet perfect idea is to decorate your pool party with some white balloons and having an open bar. Consider adding some floating candles or lamps so your place brightens up after the dark.
How about decorating the Groom’s baraat vehicle with balloons instead of those traditional crystal chandeliers? It will give an illusion of prince charming coming on floating clouds to take away his princess.
Concept of using balloons in Mehendi is still new to some people, but if incorporated well it can give you a stunning look and atmosphere for your function. Add some tassel strings to them and hit the dance floor to enjoy.
The usual wedding return gifts given to guests in Indian wedding are those sweet boxes, but not everybody likes them. Do something unique and give some useful gifts and tie them with some small balloons to give them a cute look.
These luminous balloons are perfect for your bachelor’s party or sangeet ceremony as it will give a vibrance to your event by glowing in dim or dark. You can add these balloons upside down from the ceilings to give an illusion of light canopy.
We know that flowers are the ultimate favourite of everyone, but we can also use some confetti filled balloons for some fun and excitement. Why not tie them up above the engagement stage and burst them while the ring exchange.
Sending the bride away with tears is one of the favourite things to do in the Indian weddings. But do something different and set example for others to do the same. Lanterns, sparkler exits, or fireworks have become popular nowadays, but we personally love the idea of releasing colourful balloons in the daytime and luminous balloons at night for celebrating the big day of the couple.
