Balloon Art Catalog
Since 1983, Balloonatics/BalloonsNJ.com has provided superior service to hundreds of clients, large and small. Our nearly three decades of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as the best balloon decorating service in New Jersey.
Balloonatics founder, Michael Thorpe, was a US Marine turned successful salesman when he found his calling as a balloon artist. He has been creating exciting designs for all types of parties and events and business needs ever since. His secret of success is a passion for his art coupled with the precision and discipline of a US Marine.
Our Values
Leadership: 
At Balloonatics, you receive the kind of quality and service you expect from a leader who is devoted to his art. You can rest assured that, working with Balloonatics, you will enjoy the the work of an inspired balloon artist.
Teamwork: We make it our responsibility to know you and your personal or business needs. We work closely with you to ensure that the solutions we provide are tailored to meet your unique needs and challenges. We are committed to make your event a success.
Customer Relations: At Balloonatics, our highest priority is satisfied customers. You are important to us and you can expect us to go the extra mile for your business. Superior customer service is the hallmark of Balloonatics. We are proud to serve you and work hard to earn your business.
Arches, Columns, Bouquets, Clusters
| Balloon decorating typically consists of creation of several design elements following a particular color scheme and/or theme. These elements are arches, columns, bouquets, clusters and even single balloons including themed mylar and latex balloons.
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Above are examples of packed arches. Colors can be made to band or spiral. Outdoors, wind conditions can greatly affect the viability of using a packed arch. |
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Single arches are made of single balloons on a line. They can be tightly or loosely packed depending upon wind conditions and distance the arch needs to travel and budget constraints. Tightly spaced equals more balloons equals higher costs per distance to be covered. Clusters of balloons might be spaced to cover a long distance as well. |
 Columns are balloons arranged around a rigid base to form a truncated column. These are often capped with a mylar theme balloon. |
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Columns can be connected to other columns via single arches to create a larger balloon display. |
 Balloon bouquets are a number of helium (or helium/air mixture) filled balloons tied to a weight. The number of balloons can vary. The length of the line can vary (meaning the height of the bouquet can vary from that of a table centerpiece to a floor-standing balloon "tree"). The line used to connect the balloons can vary (it is usually white or colored ribbon). The arrangement of positioning the balloons can vary to form different shapes. |
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 Generally speaking, table centerpieces are formed by four balloons connected at equal lengths to a weight that is either a theme weight, or hidden in a themed gift bag with colored gift paper reinforcing the color scheme. Then a fifth balloon, usually a mylar themed balloon, floats above the other four. |
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A balloon tree, on the other hand, is generally a weight tied with 7 or more lines with balloons positioned as the line rises to overlap color through the entire vertical height. A mylar theme balloon may be part of this arrangement. |
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Balloon clusters are generally air-filled arrangements of 12 balloons. Air filled clusters in a controlled environment may last a month or so and are a cost-effective way for businesses to decorate for holidays and sales and the like. |
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Clusters are generally hung from lines connected to the ceiling in some way. The pattern of colors used can create daisy shapes when viewed from one side. In fact, a half cluster is often connected to a railing to make a nice balloon daisy. |
| You can see many examples of Balloonatics balloon decorating at our Picasa photo album site at picasaweb.google.com/BalloonsNJ.com |
Weddings
| Balloons can be used to transform simple halls as well as grand ballrooms to match a color scheme or theme to make your vision a reality.
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| Dance floors can be defined with arches connected to packed columns.
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 Table centerpieces can be made to float above your guests and allow them clean sight lines to each other as well as the dance floor and the wedding dais and the cutting of the cake.
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 Balloon Hearts can be made to match any color scheme to be hung from the ceiling, mounted on, behind or above the dais.
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You might consider balloons for other wedding-related events like Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties, and Rehearsal Dinners.
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You can see many examples of Balloonatics balloon decorating at our Picasa photo album site at picasaweb.google.com/BalloonsNJ.com
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Proms and Formals
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Proms and Formals are big events that simply demand a party atmosphere and balloons can help everyone get in the mood. Balloonatics can transform even the largest venues to match a chosen theme. Be sure to book Balloonatics as soon as you get a date and book a venue as, we are happy to say, Balloonatics decorating service for proms is in demand and dates book early. |
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| You can see many examples of Balloonatics balloon decorating at our Picasa photo album site at picasaweb.google.com/BalloonsNJ.com
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Sweet Sixteen and La Quinceañera
Christenings, Communions and Confirmations
Grand Openings, Anniversaries and Sales Events
Popular Themes
Balloons come in many colors. Balloonatics stocks nearly all of them. But the longer notice we have for a particular job, the better the match we can make for a color scheme.
Themes, particularly for popular copyrighted subjects like Disney characters or superheroes should also come with some notice to obtain the needed pieces.
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Mylar balloons come in many sizes, shapes and themes. We can display names or numbers in various sizes (larger costs more). There are theme balloons for every event, season and holiday.
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We could an effort here to list all the possible themes covered by balloons, but it is just enormous. New designs of theme balloons come out every season, just as old designs become unavailable as production of the product ends.
Our best advice is to simply ask what theme you are most interested in and we can take a look at our catalogs and source websites to see what we can find. The longer lead time you give us, the more likely we can provide you with a choice of balloons that match your theme.
Go to the link below to see photos of themes we see regularly to give you an idea of what is possible.
