Balloon Mania: Balloon Decor Is Hot and Affordable

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By Mia Bolaris-Forget

Remember how much you loved balloons and balloon shapes as a kid? Well, balloons are fun for kids of all ages and they are a wonderful, inexpensive way to create some affordable ambiance at your party.

Available in most colours and all shapes and sizes, balloons today can even be customized to your celebration.

* Entrance Whimsy: Make a magical entrance with a relatively inexpensive archway made of eye-popping balloons in majestic hues or in colours that compliment your celebration day theme.

* Creative canopies: Balloons in lieu of flowers is always an option when it comes to creating a fanciful canopy to let guests know where the" action" is taking place. Consider adorning your wedding archway with balloons or invest in a canopy that covers the dance floor. Remember it's all in good taste and in good fun.

* Table Markers: Balloons are fun, and fabulous seating locators. Use them to hold down place cards to assign each table a balloon colour to help guests find their seats. You can use different colours for each table or add number, letters, etc. for a little whimsy to the traditional.

*Balloon Cloud: Ideal for an indoor party. Consider flouting literally hundreds of beautiful balloons (without strings) to create an a colourful cloud overhead. In fact, it's a great way to make a large room feel more cozy and intimate.

* Balloon Sculptures: Who doesn't love a handmade balloon creation? Masterpieces in and of themselves these fun fabrications offer a "trendy" touch of fanfare to your celebrations....and they can be made into almost any shape and size your heart desires. Plus, they make great "parting gifts".

* Hot Air Balloons: For the more adventurous of spirit and heart...consider making your grand exit or entrance in a hot air balloon. For those who have the money...how about some hot air balloon rides at your party, especially if it's outside.