With my client, we took time to discuss what they wanted to achieve with the décor, making sure that it followed the clients brief, matching their brand colours and creating an eye catching, funky entrance to their company dinner and dance.

I knew exactly the room it was taking place in and what suited the layout. I was able to liaise with the venue staff (thank you S.I.V for all your help) and the décor was installed with the minimum of time and fuss. Not one balloon burst and the funky columns looked quality.

Contrast with my first job of the day. Opening décor for a large furniture retailer.

I was given the job late Thursday afternoon, with the minimum of instructions, ‘they want a 25ft helium garland arch and 20 floor standing arrangements and oh it needs to be in place by 9am on Saturday morning. We will send you the balloons and ribbon etc you just provide the helium and labour’.

Ok I thought, shouldn’t be too much of a problem, I knew where the store was as I had passed it the week before, I had a job in Sheffield anyway, so why not?

I arrived at our workshop at 6.50am along with a colleague and we set about inflating the garland arch and 20 floor standing arrangements. Pop, pop, pop not a sound I am used to as I use the finest balloons in the world in my décor, Qualatex. They may cost more but they are worth every penny. You achieve consistent results with the minimum of popage, I have used these balloons my entire career and normally I wouldn’t be seen dead using anything else. But because of the short notice I had to use the balloons I was provided with.

We eventually completed the arch, making it slightly longer at 30ft, loaded everything into the van and we arrived at the store at 8.35am ready to install. We had to wait because they wanted a photo shoot with the GB Volleyball team outside, ok, no problem. We took the floor standing balloons inside as it was blowing a gale and in my opinion would be better served in the windows inside.

Eventually we were able to get the garland arch out, I went to put it inside the door and was told they wanted it outside. I challenged this as I have just said it was blowing a gale and we were in a wind tunnel. But they were the clients technically and I always try to exceed expectations. We put it outside and were told they wanted it bigger. We had to take it back in and extend the arch, no mean feat once its made! We added an extra 10ft and took it back outside and we nearly took off as the wind lifted the arch and beat it about. I explained to the PR guy that as a professional I couldn’t do this, it was a hazard and I would prefer to take it away and come back with 2 big columns that they could place in their entrance. All the time the balloons were popping and I was so embarrassed, this is not what I do. He agreed and off we went back to the workshop.

We swiftly made 2 columns on our metal poles and topped them off with lovely balloon inside a balloon. We took them back to the superstore and put them inside the doors, they looked much better. We were also surprised to see that the balloons that we had put outside were still there, but we had wrapped them around the plants and buried the weights in the soil for extra support!

The moral of this story is, always use quality balloons, make sure that you know where the balloons are going and that they are appropriate for that situation. They then look fantastic and add to the occasion.

Ultimate Balloon can create beautiful, long lasting displays that decorate a pub room, your lounge, function suite at a hotel; in fact anywhere that you choose to hold your christening celebration can be enhanced with our beautiful balloon décor.

Out popular balloons inside balloons attached with tulle in pink or blue decorate the guest tables and larger displays can be made for the cake table or buffet table.

We can even spell the babies name in giant letters and make it into an arch over the buffet table.

Also popular are custom printed banners that can include a photo of your baby and can be customised with whatever message you wish. These are great keepsakes as you can roll them up afterwards and put them with your keepsake box.

We can even put cute teddy bears inside a balloon for a gift.

Polka Dot Christening balloons

If you would like to add that very special personal touch your babies christening why not give me a call on 01709 789333 or email me Jacqui@tubcl.co.uk and we can discuss how we can work together to make it very special.

We can create table balloon displays of red white and blue latex balloons or foil balloons with the union jack pattern on perfect for those tea parties.

If you are having a gala in your town or village why not have a swirl garland arch over the entrance to the event, a perfect place to have your photograph taken to mark this momentous occasion.

If you would like bunting and flags including the small hand waving union jack flags we can also provide these.

If you would like to blow up your own balloons we can supply both latex and foil balloons, ribbon, weights and the all important helium to inflate them with.

For prices or advice then give me a call on 01709 789333 or email me 0779000166.

To celebrate Her Majesty’s 60 years on the throne are you having a street party, village gala or parade then Ultimate Balloon can supply everything you need to make it a colourful occasion.

We can create table balloon displays of red white and blue latex balloons or foil balloons with the union jack pattern on perfect for those tea parties.

If you are having a gala in your town or village why not have a swirl garland arch over the entrance to the event, a perfect place to have your photograph taken to mark this momentous occasion.

If you would like bunting and flags including the small hand waving union jack flags we can also provide these.

If you would like to blow up your own balloons we can supply both latex and foil balloons, ribbon, weights and the all important helium to inflate them with.

For prices or advice then give me a call on 01709 789333 or email me 0779000166.

Union Jack Boy & Girl Sculptures

Having a party at home and want to celebrate with balloons, banners and bunting. Then why not give me a call on 01709 789333 as we can supply red, white, blue latex balloons and helium.

If you don’t fancy blowing up your own balloons then we can supply ready inflated latex balloons from just £1, which includes ribbon. With weights from £1 we can supply everything you need to make your party go with a bang.

If you would like some hand waving flags and/or bunting then we can also supply these as well. For longer life than a latex balloon we do have foil balloons in patriotic colours of red white and blue and also the cross of St.George and the Union Jack.

If you are worried about how to get the balloons home, then as a rough guide you can get approx. 70 inflated balloons in a family hatchback car (minus passengers/car seats/gold clubs etc)

Give me a call on 01709 789333 to discuss your plans.

Different Foil Balloon Designs

In August 2012 the greatest show on earth comes to London, The Olympic Games.

What are you going to do to celebrate this once in a lifetime event?

The Ultimate Balloon Company has lots of ideas to help you celebrate this fantastic occasion.

From arches to simple balloon displays, or how about an Olympic flame made from balloons or a huge 2012 with Union Jack Balloons.

If you are having a gala dinner to celebrate then why not walk through an Olympic Arch at the entrance go through to the ballroom with Olympic Torches leading the way, and if you have permission to use them inside the room we could hang the 5 Olympic Rings.

The tables could have simple red white and blue balloons as centrepieces or we could create a bespoke arrangement that you could auction off at the end of the evening.

Ultimate Balloon have loads of ideas to make you the gold medallist why not give us a call on 01709 789333 or email me Jacqui@tubcl.co.uk to schedule a consultation to discuss your Olympic Dream.

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.