If you are like me and fed up of this dreary, cold winter weather then I have a treat in store for you. I have put together some pretty special packages for weddings in March and April only.

These offers are strictly limited and will not be repeated so get yours now.

For 50 guests we have Bronze, Silver and Gold packages.

All include 50 chair covers and sashes, 5 table arrangements and a top table decoration. The bronze package is £175, the silver package is £250 and the gold package is £450 which includes our premium designs and our sparkle curtain.

The savings on these packages range from £57.50 to £102.50 so grab yourself a bargain whilst you can!

You can add the sparkle curtain to both the bronze & silver package for an extra £150, which is a saving of £50 from our regular price.

To take advantage of these fabulous offers call me on 01709 789333 or email me Jacqui@tubcl.co.uk

Don’t worry about it 99% of newly engaged couples feel this way. The good news is that there is loads of help out there to get you started.

It’s a good time of year to be embarking on your journey as there are loads of wedding fayres taking place, where lots of wedding professionals showcase their services in a non threatening environment.

Usually held in local hotels on a Sunday, typically around 20 wedding professionals with services from wedding dresses to balloons will be there.

You can browse the hotels facilities at your leisure and usually there will be a dedicated member of staff to show you around without obligation.

To get you started some local wedding fayres that are on over the next month or so with opening times between 11am – 3.30pm  are as follows:

Sunday 15th January 2012   The Carlton Park Hotel, Rotherham

Sunday 29th January 2012   Wortley Hall, Wortley Sheffield

Sunday 5th February 2012   Tapton Hall, Shore Lane, Sheffield

You can find out a bit more about the shows here 

You can also sign up for our newsletter where I give regular hints and tips about organising a wedding here

Or you can pop in to see me at our workshop close to Meadowhall as I have more than 17 years of experience in the wedding industry and I would be delighted to help you. Just give me a call on 01709 789333 and we will sort out a time to get the kettle on.

Good luck on your new life together

Jacqui

What does 2012 hold for you?

Are you going to see 2011 out with a party?

Ultimate balloon can create magical New Year balloon decorations.

From giant 4ft numbers for 2012 to the all-important exploding balloon at midnight.

This giant 3ft balloon, filled with 100 mini balloons and 100’s of pieces of flutter-fetti can explode over your guests to welcome the New Year.

Sparkle is always popular for the New Year and Ultimate balloons can create sparkle table centre’s and how about a champagne arch to welcome your guests.

We can follow the champagne theme through with table centerpieces and even down to the table confetti.

Why not give us a call on 01709 789333 so we can chat about your sparkling New Year decorations.

Are you having a traditional Christmas party in red green and gold?

Do you want to create a party atmosphere inexpensively?

Tired of tinsel and holly?

Why not try our alternative Christmas Decorations.

We can make a 6ft Snowman or Christmas tree from balloons.

They would be an immediate talking point at your party and our trees don’t drop their needles!

You can also have Holly Wreaths & cheeky bouncy Santa’s that dance around your dance floor.

We can also deliver individual, inflated latex balloons and ribbon from as little as £1 plus a small delivery charge.

Our sculptures start from £30 and table decorations from £7.50.

Give us a call on 01709 789333 and lets talk about making your Christmas party one to remember.

Many companies are now staring to think about their Christmas party and often members of staff come up with a theme for the evening to make it more interesting.

Here at Ultimate Balloon we are often asked for ideas and one of the most popular themes is winter wonderland.

From ice blue to silver we can create a magical atmosphere for you and your guests.

Fabulous futuristic balloon columns can lead the way into your themed room that sparkles with silver shimmer balloon centrepieces, icicle ceiling décor and the ultimate exploding balloon over your dance floor.
If you would like help with planning your Christmas party décor please call me on 01709 789333 and I’ll happily talk through your ideas. We could also meet at your venue where I can show you some of our innovative designs.

Over the last few years we have been delighted to help many South Asian families create a fabulous setting for their very special day.

From weddings that had more than 6000 guests to a couple of hundred each one has received the same care and dedication that has resulted in a day to remember.

From simple balloon bouquets to more dramatic sculptures, chair covers and runners all combined to give your day that extra bit of sparkle.

Every Bride is an individual with her own ideas of how her special day should look and that is why I listen to your thoughts and ideas and then make suggestions as to what would be appropriate for the venue and the all important budget.

Consultations with me is free and without obligation, why not make an appointment to come and see me at our workshop close to the Magna Science Adventure Centre and close to Meadowhall Shopping Centre. I am open Monday to Friday 10 am to 4pm and have a late night on Tuesdays by appointment only.

Whilst I am happy to see casual callers I would recommend telephoning ahead on 01709 789333 to make sure that I am available as I travel throughout the UK creating special events.

To book a consultation call 01709 789333

Exhibitions
Anybody who has had a space at a corporate exhibition will know just how much competition there is for space and quite how hard everybody tries to bring potential customers in their direction. If you employ the standard methods of marketing to your exhibition show you will discover that you need to spend a lot of time, and normally lots of money, to truly stand out.

Advertising potential
If you are making use of helium filled balloons to help advertise your organisation then you will be immediately at an advantage. As we all know, helium filled balloons are lighter than the air around them and will float upwards. With the appropriate amount of string attached to the balloon you will be positioning your corporate identity in a space over and above the reach of regular advertising. We can also use giant 5ft balloons or create sculptures depicting your logo or organisation ensuring that you stand out from the crowd.If your competitors are not doing the same, you will have that space to yourself.
Just like printing your logo or company message onto carrier bags or other packaging, branding onto balloons offers a mobile marketing space that you don’t have to carry around yourself. Every time you hand out a printed balloon to a visitor at the exhibition, you are effectually giving out a promotional item for your firm that will be relocatingaround.
Another great benefit of using printed balloons as a corporate advertising application is the price tag. No matter what condition the overall economy may be in, firms are continually looking for the most cost-effective ways to promote themselves, and printed balloons are undoubtedly one of these methods. For a relatively low fee you can get hold of a good number of balloons, all printed with your bespoke message.

Balloon printing options
There are two primary kinds of balloon that can be printed on; latex balloons and also foil balloons.
Latex balloons are the most common type of balloon. They are the teardrop shaped balloons that are slightly rubbery in texture. They nowadays come in a broad range of colour options, and you can even get balloons that are semi-transparent or have a metallic finish. All latex balloons can be printed on but it is well worth bearing in mind the base colouring of the balloon when creating a design.
Foil balloons are actually made from mylar, and instead of being formed of one single piece of material they are more typically made by sealing two individual pieces together. This hemming process allows for a wide range of different designs, including stars and hearts. Combined with their glistening finish, foil balloons have become very popular for printing personalised messages for special events.

The environmental impact
Balloons are a consumable item, therefore people are often concerned about the effect they have upon the environment. The good news is that balloons are actually quite an eco friendly product and using them will not have a detrimental effect on the natural world. Many studies have been carried out that support this view.
Latex balloons are made of a material called natural rubber latex (NRL) which is collected from trees in tropical regions. The trees are simply tapped for their rubber rather than chopped down, and the cultivation of rubber tree plantations actually helps to avoid rainforest deforestation.
They are also biodegradable and can even be used on the compost heap! Latex balloons will decay at different rates depending on the circumstances they are left in, although testing has shown that they will usually decompose entirely within 6 months. This is the same period of time as oak leaves take to decompose.

Get your own printed balloons
I hope this article will have pointed out a few of the scenarios that printed balloons are well suited to, and perhaps you are already thinking about an upcoming occasion where balloons would make a great statement.
If you would like to learn more about getting your own customised printed balloons, give us a call on 01709 789333 or email us sales@tubcl.co.uk for a quote and some friendly advice. Once you have seen how well balloons help to set off your party you will want to make use of them again and again!

It is true to say that the days of unlimited budgets and vanity projects have disappeared and indeed competition is greater than ever. However, this means that the events industry has to adapt to customer needs and offer innovation and value for money.

Undercutting the competition is not the answer, offering something impressive, practical and value for money is.

This is where balloons make their mark. Pound for pound there is no better decoration for filling space and adding the wow factor to your event.

If you would like to give your event the wow factor call me on 01709 789333

Shopping Centres, Hotel Receptions and even your own home can be easily and cost effectivley transformed with our fantastic balloon displays that will have your clients and guests wondering: “How did they do that?”

If you want to know “How we did that” then call us on 01709 789333 or email us jacqui@tubcl.co.uk

There’s a new, hip way to watch the Oscars and spending the night over a bowl of popcorn simply will not do.

Your guests receive the official invitation to your black tie affair. Inside the invitation is a ballot where they can confidentially vote for their favorite celebrity and film of the year. Upon arriving, a celebrity look a like greets them at the door and collects the secret ballots. Your menu is designed with a collected balance of theme and color.

Creative mixes for menu development are movie titles with traditional theatre goodies. Music is collated with the music of past Oscars. Special contests through out the evening adds a fun factor into such an affair. Best Dressed, Best Support, Best Drama, Best Performer and so on. Guests are encouraged to see the films prior to the Oscars. Oscar’s décor environment are displayed through out your affair.Oscar statues, Director Chairs, Movie Posters, Film reels and clapboards, red carpet, flowers and of course gold stars are seen and….

And the Oscar goes to !

Many award ceremonies create the perfect opportunity to role out the red carpet and celebrate their highest performers. As guest walk by all the paparazzi over the red carpet flanked with oversized potted palms, they enter into a setting which is breath taking. Formal dining tables are draped with Gold fabric.

Chairs are adorned with a star with the guests name on each. Displayed at each place setting is the ballot, with the evening menu and the programs cast of characters. Center on each table is a custom theme Oscar centerpiece. The room simply glistens with suspended stars through out the room. A black twinkle light stage curtain with a 10’tall Oscar brings the evenings heightened anticipations to reality.