Before you read this post, clear your mind of kid's parties and school formal balloon archways. These are not kid's party balloons.

The whole reason I started collecting images of balloons for a post was because a friend of mine was planning a backyard wedding. She asked me what to do about decorating, because, "obviously," she said, "balloons are a bit tacky".  And so of course I set out to prove her wrong.

Love heart balloons are an obvious choice, because your wedding day will be filled with and made of LURVE... Right?


Jazz Fever

Style Me Pretty

These big round balloons are very popular at weddings, because they're a beautiful shape and they are stronger than your everyday balloon making them ideal for outdoor weddings. They make an excellent (and budget-friendly) alternative to paper lanterns as well


Boutwell Photography

Little Household & Flowkery

Amy Atlas

Emmaline Bride

Grey Likes Weddings

And before you write off your everyday party balloon, remember that is all about how you use them.


Tiara Mia & Martha Stewart Weddings

Fashion Gone Rogue

Green Wedding Shoes

And of course there is always the option of throwing in a little nod to your childhood like below...


Oh Happy Day