Browse Gallery • 01) Wonderful Weddings • 02) Birthdays and Anniversaries • 03) Bar and Bat-Mitzvahs • 04) Corporate Milestones • 05) Theme Ideas • 06) Floor Based Arrangements • 07) Table Top Bouquets and Centerpieces • 08) Stage Décor • 09) Grand Entrances • 10) Trade Show Booth Décor • 11) Wall and Backdrop Décor • 12) Arches • 13) Columns • 14) Ceiling Treatments • 15) Dance Floor Décor • 16) Balloon Drops • 17) Balloon Releases • 18) Custom Balloon Imprinting • 19) Megaloon Giant Letter and Number Balloons • 20) Table Top Balloon Sculptures • 21) Large Balloon Sculptures • 22) Parade Decorations • 23) Outdoor Décor • 24) Homecoming and Proms • 25) Dance Floor Canopies • 26) Confetti Cannons • 27) Costumed Singing Telegrams • 28) What’s New in Balloons?! • 29) Balloon Floor Décor • 30) Balloon Clouds • 31) Seasonal Balloon Displays • 38) Cloud Buster Balloons • 39) Advertising Balloons • 40) Hot Air Balloon Sculptures • 41) Tent Décor • 42) Air-Filled Balloon Décor • 43) Photo Balloons • 44) Link-O-Loons • 45) Sign-in-Boards

< Back to Gallery Home Photo Category : Top > 09) Grand Entrances Showing 1 - 55 Of 55 “Gumball” Topped Spiral Pattern Balloon Column. Balloon columns are towering versatile decorations built with an inner support structure which make them ideal for both inside and outdoors. They are created in a variety of styles usually with huge top balloons. Columns make great entrance, stage, and dance floor decorations; and, they are typically about ten feet tall. Tropical Fish and Bubbles Table Top Sculpture Features Diamond Clear “Bubbles Our Clients often strive to transcend their favorite color schemes and have parties with unique themes and creative décor. Often, with a brilliant table centerpiece design, no other decorations are needed. (Can you tell that we like this one?!) Elegant Wedding Column featuring “double bubbles” and fancy ribbon accents. This stunning column was designed by British balloon artist Christopher Horne while visiting our local Qualatex Balloon Network chapter. Snow Storm Balloon Floor Entrance Décor Let your guests get their kicks with entranceways, dance floors, and swimming pools filled with balloons. Stairway to Tragara Restaurant-A simple way to welcome your guests. Here is a simple yet elegant example of how to dress up a stairway. Single Helium balloons at alternating heights, small bouquets, and even arches can span the stairway as the guests make their way to the main event. “Airship” Entrance. These wild tall balloons are also available for custom imprinting. These are the latest inspiration from "animal" balloons, the original long skinny balloons used for twisting into balloon sculptures. While these balloons are too fat for making balloon animals, they can be filled with Helium or air. You can float them or even weave them together. GOP Heaven. Republicans rocked this inaugural ball with “Magic Arch” brand entrance columns. These columns are made with the Magic Arch brand balloons. They are made of foil (Mylar) so they float and shine for days! Arches can also be made with these balloons. Warner Theatre “Walk of Stars” Dedication Washington, DC Entrance décor can truly set the tone for your event. It may be as simple as having individual balloons lead the way in; or, it can be as festive as bouquets, columns, or arches. Flamingo Road Balloon Columns Even columns can be created for any theme. This home based new year's eve party was all about flamingos! “SDS” Interlocking Hearts Balloon Mural With Designer Bruce Walden The SDS system for designing balloon walls, murals, and backdrops is the most versatile in the industry. Patterns and logos may be created in the panels or may be over-layed on the surface. Twin Star Balloon Walls @ The Hyatt Regency, Bethesda, Maryland Be sure to click on this picture to enlarge. These balloon walls decorated the Grand Hyatt ballroom in high style! KCA Gala with Custom Vinyl Monogram @ The Hotel Washington Description Coming Soon Royal Entrance with Three-Foot Giants and Fabric Description Coming Soon JCC of Greater Washington Dinner of Champions Custom Columns and Arch Advertising balloons are no longer limited to hot air balloons and blimps. Clients may now choose from those standards as well as Megaloons, Photo Balloons, as well as Custom Imprinted balloons, footballs, and other trinkets. Outdoor Megaloon Arch @ The Macklin Towers Howard University Description Coming Soon Acrylic and Mirror Custom Sign-In Board for Parkdale H.S. Homecoming Custom Sign in boards are a top shelf way to welcome guests to your event. Paint pens are provided for signing. Any theme can be created. Fort Belvior Army Base, New Chapel Dedication The packed garland balloon arch is the “Grandaddy” of all the arch styles. You can customize the pattern from spiral, zig-zag, or rainbow, to name a few; and, you can even create your own design! Bally Total Fitness Kentlands Grand Opening Foil Garland Arch Balloon arches have long been the most popular way to decorate with balloons. This popularity has driven those in the industry to new heights of creativity. Some arch styles are: Strand of pearls, double, fishbone, garland, “Megaloon”, and “Magic-Arch”. Howard University Residence Life Framed Tent Arch Tents by their very nature truly need dressing up. You can have the tent entrance decorated with an arch or columns. The outside may have clusters of balloons attached around the top perimeter; and, inside, a wide variety of ceiling treatments work well. Clarendon Ballroom Entrance Décor Balloon “Clouds” are clusters of balloons that are somewhat randomly twisted together to look like clouds. They are suspended from the ceiling; and, they are often accompanied by hanging foil start and/or moons. Bethesda Marriott Spiral Garland Dance Floor Arch Nearly all events with music and dancing are enhanced by dance floor décor. From twin displays for each side of the DJ or band set up to crossing arches, ceiling treatments, or canopies, the dance floor is a great place to decorate with balloons 0Tunnel of Arches at the Former Mobil Oil Headquarters Balloon Drops, the classic New Year’s Eve midnight event, offer ceiling decoration for a variety of events. The drops may be star-shaped, heart-shaped, or in the traditional oblong nets. Martins Crosswinds Garland Entrance Arch Balloon Drops, the classic New Year’s Eve midnight event, offer ceiling decoration for a variety of events. The drops may be star-shaped, heart-shaped, or in the traditional oblong nets. Inaugural Ball 2001 Garland Arch and Crew Nearly all events with music and dancing are enhanced by dance floor décor. From twin displays for each side of the DJ or band set up to crossing arches, ceiling treatments, or canopies, the dance floor is a great place to decorate with balloons Heart-Shaped Walk Through Arch Balloon Drops, the classic New Year’s Eve midnight event, offer ceiling decoration for a variety of events. The drops may be star-shaped, heart-shaped, or in the traditional oblong nets. Framed Spiral Entrance Arch and Column Framed arches are made using air-filled (non-floating) balloons. They work fantastically outdoors because they are weather resistant. Inside, framed arches are perfect to decorate areas with low ceilings. Single Strand Cocktail Hour Foyer Arches Balloon “Clouds” are clusters of balloons that are somewhat randomly twisted together to look like clouds. They are suspended from the ceiling; and, they are often accompanied by hanging foil start and/or moons. Mardi Gras Mask in New Orleans The packed garland balloon arch is the “Grandaddy” of all the arch styles. You can customize the pattern from spiral, zig-zag, or rainbow, to name a few; and, you can even create your own design! Can’t Touch This! Columbia Country Club, Chevy Chase Balloon arches have long been the most popular way to decorate with balloons. This popularity has driven those in the industry to new heights of creativity. Some arch styles are: Strand of pearls, double, fishbone, garland, “Megaloon”, and “Magic-Arch”. Class of 2004 Graduation Celebration Columns Designed by Claudia Gee Giant 40-inch Megaloon topped columns are a great way to customize your event. Here we have the class of 2004. Other ideas include spelling out the guest of honor's name or a corporate acronym. Typical Cost $140.00 per Megaloon topped column. Palm Tree Winter Themed Dance Floor Décor This design, created by Amazing Designs by Gee just "SCREAMS" winter.....and, yet, its a palm tree which usually brings to mind balmy west coast summers. The typical cost is $150.00 each. Shooting Stars Balloon Columns by Claudia Gee This is one design you simply must enlarge to fully appreciate. Here, you can appreciate two elemental functions of design. Note that the balloons are sized from larger to smaller as you travel up the column. The asymetrical curve topped off with the star just gives this column an awesome feel. This column is generally over twelve-feet including the bend and the star. The typical cost is $200.00 each. Christmas Candy Cane Sculptures Designed by Claudia Gee Here we give balloon columns a whole new twist and making them look good enough to eat! Candy cane columns typically cost $150.00 each. Giant Walk-Through Star Arch Created by Claudia Gee Arches don't always have to be rounded arcs! Here is a great example of a star-shaped "Walk-through" arch. Ballroom Balloons also makes large heart-shaped walk through arches. FedEx Kinkos Grand Opening at Beltway Plaza This arch was created using air-filled balloons and an inner support structure so that the design would last for a couple of weeks at the newest Fed Ex Kinkos location. Topiary Style Modified Column Here is a new take on a balloon décor classic design. The inner support structure is covered at the top and bottom; but, the rest of the pole and even the balloons are decorated with ribbon, tulle, and confetti. Lighted Balloon Columns What a difference a little light can make! These columns have that extra special touch that creates a true elegance for the décor and the venue. Who let the Genie Out?! This awsome sculpture absolutely blew the competition away at the 2006 Ballooniversity large sculpture competion, easily taking first place and helping the artists win the coveted designer of the year award. Designed by Jodie Norris and Dee White of Essex, England, this fabulous creation should be in the balloon decorator's dictionary as THE definition for excellence. The attention to detail is only outshined by Jodi and Dee's creative genius. Holiday Party Décor at Capital One 2006 This spiral garland arch was the main entrance décor for the Capital One holiday party in December, 2006. Best Buy Grand Opening Wheaton, Maryland 2006 This forty-foot spiral pattern balloon arch was created for the new Best Buy store in Wheaton, Maryland in October, 2006. The three-foot giant balloon display in the center of the arch is a great option for getting extra lift and catching the eye of passers by. 0246 Image, Title Coming Soon This photo was added on 02-28-2009. Please check back soon for an updated description or contact us for more information. 0251 Image, Title Coming Soon This photo was added on 02-28-2009. 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Free Floating Column at Verizon Center We call this style of big bouquet a "free floating column" because it mimics the style of columns that are built with an inner support structure. Palm Tree Sculpture Ten-foot tall pearl azure blue palm tree sculpture with silver fronds at Martins Crosswinds, Greenbelt, MD for South River High School Senior Prom