How Much Is A Balloon Garland?

Sean Edwards • July 3, 2024

A popular Google question is “How Much Is A Balloon Garland?” 

A pink couch is sitting in front of a brick wall with balloons hanging from it.

If you ask this question, the answer is provided by YTE Events in Lutz, Florida, 15 miles outside of Tampa with a population of just over 23,707 people, 8,584 households, according to Wikipedia and a median household income of $96,792 according to Point2Homes, you should be paying “$10 - $20 depending on what part of the country you are in.”


As an Expert Balloon Decorator in Los Angeles, I can tell you: Prices range from $30 - $75 per foot for organic balloon garland. 


I find $10 - $20 per foot the lowest I have ever personally heard of garland costing and I was completely shocked. And I will tell you why!

People also ask how much does it cost to get a balloon garland made

Nothing against YTE Events. Their balloon garlands look great, but this wouldn’t be a living wage for us here in Los Angeles, CA where a single bag of balloons is $22.19 plus tax.


Many clients call us, here at THE BALLOON GUY, exhausted, having tried their hand at an Amazon Garland Kit for $14.99 saying all of their balloons popped and they were up all night and the next day trying to make a DIY Balloon Garland before little Jenny’s 10th Birthday Party.


Do yourself a favor folks, call up your local Balloon Decorator, the best one you can find in your area, and ask them how much they charge per foot for a Balloon Garland.


You will be shocked! Or hopefully not, since you are reading this article, to learn that is is probably more than $10 - $20 per foot.


Additionally, most stores charge extras for Jumbo Balloons, Stars, Foils, Mylars, Confetti Balloons, Flowers, and more add-ons shown in those perfectly-taken Amazon photos, like the one below. In fact, most of those photos, Amazon took from a Balloon Decorator’s website (sometimes without their permission.

A bunch of green and gold balloons are hanging from the ceiling

Balloon Decorators have special machines like a a Conwin Airforce 4 or Precision Air, which I might add is over $1,600 plus tax, and is used to make these intricate garlands.


These are the tools of an expert balloon artist. Good garlands will have 5”, 11”, 16”, and 24” - 36” jumbo balloons with all the added extras without being overdone.


A well styled and shaped garland can take hours to make, not including the years of practice it took to be able to make a beautiful balloon garland, and then it must be hung properly and with care.


Sometimes they require framing or a special-made structures in order to install them well.


Balloon Decorators must prepare balloon garlands in advance and then deliver to the client’s home or venue and install the garland per the clients instructions.


So don’t worry if you found it impossible to make your first Balloon Garland from that $14.99 kit from Amazon, so did most people. 


YOU ARE NOT A BAD MOTHER.


But please, do us all a favor and hire a professional, and don’t waste your money or more importantly your time and stress, when you should be enjoying your party.

A man and a woman are standing in front of a balloon arch.

Employing a Balloon Stylist means you are a job creator, supporting a small business in your local neighborhood that also employs other people in your community.


Many balloon artists have been hit hard by Amazon, Party City, and other low cost options that seem like a benefit to the consumer, but actually end up being a total nightmare.


We are just as excited about having balloons at the party as your daughter or son are and we look forward to taking this project off your hands.


So sit back, relax, and put your effort into something else, like the cocktail menu, and leave the balloons to a pro in your neck of the woods.


Sean Edwards is the Founder, Head Balloon Decorator, and CEO of THE BALLOON GUY, a full service decor and entertainment company.


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Sean Edwards is the Founder and Expert Balloon Decorator and Balloon Artist at The Balloon Guy in Los Angeles, CA.

Party Pop: Your Insider’s Guide to Event Decor & Celebrations

By Sean Edwards January 18, 2026
It’s about moments. It’s about emotion. It’s about walking into a room and feeling something special. Over the years, we’ve had the honor of helping celebrate thousands of birthdays, milestones, brand activations, weddings, and once-in-a-lifetime events across Los Angeles and beyond. From intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate experiences, our mission has remained the same: to create joy, beautifully and intentionally. That mission is what led us here. Today, I’m excited to officially introduce Joywell — a new brand born from the heart of The Balloon Guy. Why Joywell? As our work evolved, I noticed something interesting. Clients weren’t just coming to us for balloon décor. They were coming to us because they trusted us to deliver joy — thoughtfully, artfully, and reliably. They wanted: meaningful gifts beautiful presentation moments of surprise and delight something that felt personal, elevated, and memorable Joywell was created to meet that need. It’s an extension of everything we believe in — just expressed in a new way. What Is Joywell? Joywell is a modern gifting brand designed to make giving joyful, effortless, and elevated. From curated balloon arrangements and florals to thoughtful gift pairings, Joywell focuses on beautifully designed moments of connection — whether you’re celebrating a birthday, sending love, marking an achievement, or simply reminding someone they matter. It’s about the feeling someone gets when something unexpected and lovely shows up at their door. How Joywell Connects to The Balloon Guy Joywell isn’t a departure from The Balloon Guy — it’s a natural evolution. The same values guide both brands: Artistry — every detail matters Professionalism — trust is everything Happiness — joy is the goal While The Balloon Guy continues to focus on full-scale balloon décor, installations, and live experiences, Joywell allows us to bring that same sense of wonder into everyday moments. Big celebrations and small joys deserve the same level of care. What’s Next Joywell is just getting started. As the brand grows, our commitment remains the same: to create experiences that feel thoughtful, elevated, and full of heart. We’re excited to continue serving our Balloon Guy clients while also welcoming new customers through Joywell — all connected by a shared love of celebration and beauty. Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to more joy, in every form. — Sean Edwards Founder, The Balloon Guy & Joywell
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