Balloon Walls in Atlanta
Solid balloon photo walls that stand on their own frames
Organic, grid, framed and foil balloon walls that turn an empty wall into the photo spot of the night, built on freestanding frames so nothing ever touches the paint.
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Balloon walls in short
Balloon Arch Atlanta builds balloon walls across Metro Atlanta in four main styles: organic, grid (link), framed and foil, all on freestanding frames roughly 6 to 10 feet wide. Foil walls start at $110, grid walls at $395 and organic balloon walls at $575.
- Popular sizes
- 6×6, 8×8 and 8×10 ft
- Styles
- Organic, grid/link, framed, foil, floating
- How it stands
- On its own frame, never taped to your wall
- Lifespan
- Several days indoors when air-filled
- Used for
- Photo walls, stages, dessert tables, step-and-repeats
The basics
What Is a Balloon Wall?
A balloon wall is a solid surface made entirely of balloons, usually 6 to 10 feet across, that serves as a backdrop.
A balloon arch outlines a space and a balloon garland follows an edge, but a balloon wall covers the whole surface. It stands on a freestanding frame or grid in front of whatever's behind it, so it can be a photo wall, a stage background, a backdrop for the dessert table or a branded step-and-repeat at a launch.
Square foot for square foot, nothing in balloon decor makes a bigger statement. Walls work for birthdays, weddings, grad parties, gender reveals, holiday parties and company events, and they photograph cleanly because there's no gap for the room behind to peek through.
Wall styles
Types of Balloon Walls We Build
There are five main ways to build one. Each has its own look and its own price point.
Organic balloon walls
Organic walls cover the frame in mixed balloon sizes so the surface looks like a soft, textured cloud. It's the most lavish style and the one couples, shower hosts and milestone birthdays book most. It also takes the most balloons, which puts it at the top of our wall pricing.
Grid and link balloon walls
Grid walls are built from link balloons, which have a tail on each end so they connect into a net. The result is tidy rows you can turn into a checkerboard, a heart, a number or a simple pattern. People search for these as quick link balloon walls or balloon wall links. They're sharp and graphic, and they handle brand, team and Greek-letter colors beautifully.
Framed balloon walls
A framed wall packs balloons into a shaped frame: a rectangle, an arch-top chiara or a circle. The outline carries much of the design. An arched frame feels elegant, a square one feels clean and modern, and a round one feels playful.
Foil and mylar balloon walls
Foil walls use mylar balloons, often hearts, stars or squares in metallic finishes. They bounce light, look great on camera and contain no latex, which matters for guests with allergies and for venues that don't allow latex balloons.
Floating and lighted balloon walls
Floating walls are rows of helium balloons on ribbons, anchored so the whole wall sways a little. It's eye-catching but brief, so plan it for a few hours. Lighted walls weave in LED string lights or LED balloons for evening parties, rooftop events and New Year's Eve.
Photo ideas
Balloon Wall Ideas
Organic, grid, framed, foil and floating walls, shown the way they look in real rooms.
Organic balloon wall in ivory, pearl and gold
Grid balloon wall in lavender and white rows
Foil heart balloon wall in red and rose gold
Square framed balloon wall in bright colors
Floating helium balloon wall with ribbons
Balloon wall behind a DJ booth
Balloon wall with string lights on a covered patio
Pastel balloon wall for a baby shower
Sizing
Balloon Wall Sizes and How Many Balloons They Need
Size the wall to the photo you want. An 8×8 ft wall fits six to eight people without squeezing.
| Wall size | Suits | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 6×6 ft | Couples, small groups, a backdrop for the dessert table | Right for intown apartments and restaurant private rooms |
| 8×8 ft | Group photos, a cake table with guests around it | Our most booked size |
| 8×10 ft | Stages, head tables, step-and-repeats | Needs roughly 9 ft of ceiling clearance |
| Custom widths | Long walls, stages, shop windows | Built in sections and joined at the venue |
A grid wall of 11-inch link balloons uses about 1.2–1.5 balloons per square foot, and organic walls use two to four times that many. Check the ceiling height, and leave 2–3 ft clear in front of the wall for photos. Tall warehouse ceilings on the Westside make room for the big sizes; low basement ceilings usually call for 6×6.
Pricing
How Much Does a Balloon Wall Cost in Atlanta?
Foil walls start at $110, and a full organic balloon wall starts at $575.
| Wall | Starting at |
|---|---|
| Foil (mylar) balloon wall, 8×5 ft | $110 |
| Foil (mylar) balloon wall, 8×10 ft | $225 |
| 8×8 ft foil wall, installed | $300 |
| Grid (link) balloon wall, 8×8 ft | $395 |
| Arch-frame balloon wall (6.5–7 ft) | $495 |
| Organic balloon wall, 8×8 ft | $575 |
Delivery, setup and pickup are included in our core Metro Atlanta service area.
What changes the price: the wall's size and style (foil and grid come in under organic), the number of balloons, chrome or custom double-stuffed colors, patterns and lettering, add-ons such as a neon sign or marquee letters and numbers, the drive, and whether we strike it afterward. Send your size and colors and we'll quote it exactly.
Uses
Ways to Use a Balloon Wall
A balloon wall pulls its weight because it handles several jobs at once.
Balloon photo wall
The selfie and group-shot spot. Add a neon sign or a vinyl name and guests will queue up for it.
Cake and dessert backdrop
Behind the cake table it keeps photos clean and hides whatever's back there, from a kitchen pass-through to a fire exit.
Stage and head-table background
For toasts, DJs, awards, pastor's anniversary programs and wedding head tables.
Branded step-and-repeat
A grid wall in company colors with a logo panel, for launches, galas, conferences and booths downtown.
Room divider
Screens off a catering setup, a bar or a storage corner in a rented hall.
Gender reveal moment
A neutral wall with a hidden pop panel, or one that flips to pink or blue on the reveal side.
Occasions
Balloon Walls for Birthdays, Weddings, Graduations and Holidays
These are the events that book balloon walls most around Atlanta.
- Birthdays: walls for kids' parties and for 18th, 21st and 30th birthdays, often with the age or a name set into the wall.
- Weddings and bridal showers: ivory, white and blush organic walls behind the sweetheart table or at the reception door.
- Graduations, prom and homecoming: grid walls in school colors with the class year, plus glam walls for prom pictures and HBCU homecoming parties.
- Gender reveals and baby showers: neutral walls built for the reveal, and soft pastel walls for showers.
- Greek-letter events: grid walls in chapter colors for probates, anniversaries and step-show after-parties.
- Valentine's Day: foil heart walls in red, pink and rose gold.
- Christmas and New Year's Eve: red, green and gold walls, and black, gold and silver chrome walls for the countdown.
- Corporate events: branded walls for openings, galas and conferences.
Installation
How We Install a Balloon Wall Without Damaging Your Walls
The short version: nothing gets attached to your walls at all.
Each balloon wall we build sits on its own weighted frame. At home that saves your paint from tape and glue dots. At venues it keeps you inside the rules, since Buckhead hotel ballrooms and most event halls around the metro prohibit tape, nails and adhesive on their walls. A freestanding wall can also be shifted a few feet on the day if the room layout changes.
- 1
Measure
We confirm the wall size, ceiling height, outlets for any lighting, and the route from the loading door to the spot.
- 2
Build
Big walls are made in panels, carried in and joined on-site, then fluffed until the seams vanish.
- 3
Finish
Signs, vinyl, foil accents and lights go on last, and we check the wall from where the photos will actually be taken.
How should you hang balloons on a wall? Put them on a frame standing in front of the wall rather than on the wall itself. If you're attaching balloons directly, use removable hooks and fishing line instead of tape, and test any adhesive somewhere out of sight first.
Longevity
How Long Do Balloon Walls Last?
Air-filled walls hold up for several days indoors. Floating helium walls last a few hours.
An air-filled organic or grid wall in an air-conditioned room keeps its shape for several days and often a full week. Foil walls last longer still, while floating helium walls begin to sag within hours. For an outdoor wall in an Atlanta summer, keep it in shade, build it the day of, and remember a solid wall catches wind like a sail when an afternoon storm blows in, so it needs weight and tie-offs.
Where we work
Balloon Walls Across Metro Atlanta
From intown lofts to suburban event halls, we bring the frames and build the wall on-site.
- BuckheadHotel ballrooms and private clubs with timed dock load-ins, plus estate homes off West Paces Ferry.
- Midtown, Downtown & Old Fourth WardRooftops, BeltLine lofts and high-rises, where the freight elevator and garage parking set the schedule.
- West Midtown & the WestsideConverted warehouse venues with tall ceilings and roll-up doors, built for big walls and installs.
- Inman Park, Virginia-Highland & Grant ParkPorch arches on Victorian and craftsman homes, with tight street parking to plan around.
- Decatur, Kirkwood & East AtlantaFront-yard birthdays, church fellowship halls and backyard showers on the east side.
- Sandy Springs, Brookhaven & DunwoodyCountry clubs, townhome parties and Perimeter Center offices inside and just outside I-285.
- Marietta & SmyrnaEvent halls near Marietta Square, Cobb church halls and Braves watch parties near the Battery.
- Kennesaw & AcworthGraduation parties, lakeside pavilions and big northwest Cobb backyards.
- Alpharetta, Roswell & Johns CreekLarge family homes, country clubs and Diwali and graduation parties up GA-400.
- Duluth, Lawrenceville & NorcrossGwinnett banquet halls for quinceañeras, first-birthday dol parties and Lunar New Year.
- Chamblee, Doraville & TuckerRestaurant private rooms and banquet halls along Buford Highway, plus family homes in Tucker.
- East Point, College Park & South FultonAirport-area hotels and convention space, church halls and summer family reunions.
More balloon decor
Pair Your Wall With More Balloon Decor
Walls look great with a column on each side and a garland across the top.
Questions
Balloon Walls in Atlanta: FAQ
What is a balloon wall?
A freestanding surface covered completely in balloons, usually 6 to 10 feet wide, used as a photo backdrop, a stage background or a dessert-table wall. It can be organic, grid-style, framed or built from foil balloons.
How much does a balloon wall cost in Atlanta?
Our foil balloon walls start at $110 for 8×5 ft, grid walls at $395 and organic walls at $575 for 8×8 ft. The size, the style and any add-ons decide the final number.
How long do balloon walls last?
Several days indoors when air-filled, often a full week. Foil walls last longer. Floating helium walls last a few hours, and outdoor walls in Atlanta summer sun last only hours.
What size balloon wall do I need?
Most people choose 8×8 ft, which fits a group photo or a cake table. A 6×6 ft wall suits smaller rooms and couples, and 8×10 ft or custom widths suit stages and head tables.
Will a balloon wall damage my walls?
No. Our walls stand on weighted frames in front of your wall, so no tape, nails or glue ever touch your paint.
What is it called when balloons are linked into a wall?
A grid wall or a link wall. It's made from link balloons joined into a net, which makes rows, patterns, numbers and logos possible.
Can a balloon wall be latex-free?
Yes. A foil (mylar) wall has no latex at all, which makes it the safe pick for guests with latex allergies and for venues that ban latex.
Can you add a name or logo to a balloon wall?
Yes. Names go on with custom vinyl or a neon sign. Logos go on a panel set into the wall, or they're built right into a grid wall in brand colors.
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