How well do you know balloon weights?

You’re planning the perfect party…the menu is perfect, the decorations are beautiful but something is going on with your balloons!  They are tipping over every time somebody walks by…ugh!  Did you know that there are different size balloon weights?  The balloon type, size and amount will determine the balloon weight size you will need.  I’ve put together a little chart to help you out…

• 9″, 11″ & 12″ Latex Balloon or 18″ Foil Balloon – 8 Gram Balloon Weight
• 16″ Latex Balloon – 15 Gram Balloon Weight
• 22″ Bubble or Square Foil Balloon – 35 Gram Balloon Weight
• 32″, 36″, 40″ Foil or Shaped Balloon – 65 Gram Balloon Weight
• Small Balloon Cluster (3-4 Balloons) – 65 Gram Balloon Weight
• Large Balloon Cluster (7-9 Balloons) – 100 Gram Balloon Weight

Balloon weights may or may not be identified with the grams by stores.  Instead they may be identified as regular, heavy, etc.  Here is a cheat sheet to help you determine the right size balloon weight.

• Regular Weight – 8-10 Grams
• Heavy Weight – 15-17 Grams
• Extra Heavy Weight – 30-35 Grams
• Compact Jumbo Weight – 100-110 Grams
• Jumbo Weight – 130-135 Grams

Hopefully this provided you with a little more insight on anchoring down your balloons.

 

Happy Party Planning!
~Kiki

Help!! My wedding colors don’t match.

Selecting wedding colors that reflect you, your fiance, and the season can be a difficult task!  Wedding magazines provide you with the hottest colors for the season but doesn’t provide you with coordinating colors.  I’m here to help…I’m providing you with the top 5 wedding colors for 2017 AND the perfect colors to mix in!

AQUA

Aqua is a greenish-blue color.  Some refer to this color as cyan.

Want a feminine & romantic look to your wedding?  Pair Aqua with pastel shades of pink, lilac, peach and yellow.  Want to make your wedding more bold or masculine?  Choose shades of gold, dark green, navy, plum or black. Aqua is a great color to use for any season.

Photo courtesy of Pinterest

BLUSH

Blush is a medium tone red-violet color but most refer to it as a pale pink.

Blush is such a pretty color but can easily be “washed out” with other colors.  The best colors to match with your blush colored wedding are: Navy, Chocolate, Olive, Black & Burgundy, Teal and Emerald. Blush could be used during any season.

Photo courtesy of Pinterest

CORAL

Coral is in the pink family with hints of orange.

Coral really pops with teal, grey, white, ivory and yellow. Coral makes a great color palette for spring or summer weddings.

Photo courtesy of Pinterest

FRENCH BLUE

French Blue is a beautiful deep grey blue.

I am in LOVE with this color! This color pairs well with many colors but I would recommend peach, blush, purple, white, grey, black and gold. This color will suit a fall or winter wedding perfectly.

Photo courtesy of Pinterest

SAGE

Sage is a greenish gray color resembling that of dried sage leaves.

Sage is the perfect color for those planning a rustic or country themed wedding.  This color pairs well with rust, dark green, charcoal, brown, cream and tan.  Sage looks great at fall weddings.

Photo courtesy of The Knot

Bottom Line…be creative and have fun with your colors.  The wedding process is demanding and draining at times, enjoy every moment and don’t stress yourself.  It will all work out in the end and most importantly you are marrying the person you love!

Happy Wedding Planning!
~ Kiki