A photo zone made of balloons is a modern trend. And they come in different forms: chains, entire walls, with the addition of flowers. But they all have one thing in common - organizing a beautiful holiday. Newlyweds dream of making their wedding memorable and interesting. To do this, you need to think through everything to the smallest detail, including the photo zone.
Top 10 ideas for a balloon photo zone for a wedding
You can use large quantities of balls to form different compositions. The most popular options for weddings are:
Banner. An affordable and beautiful option for a photo zone. The entire banner is decorated with balloons of different sizes and colors.
Arch. A common option. Manufactured using two matching contrasting colours. The arch can be placed above the table, at the entrance to the hall, in nature. But arches should not look bulky; they should combine beauty and lightness.
Waterfalls and fountain. To create these objects, take balls of different sizes. The structure goes up, so the balls are attached to the stand so that the photo zone looks harmonious.
Volumetric figures . The balls are folded so that the intended figure looks as realistic as possible. For a big event, it makes sense to order ready-made figures.
Air struts. They can be used to decorate the entrance to a rented restaurant or a newlyweds’ banquet table. They always make beautiful photos against their background, because the stands can be of different sizes and colors.
Bathing in balls. Newlyweds often choose this option for a wedding photo shoot: two people pose surrounded by balloons that litter the entire space around them. The photos look light and fun.
Figures. A photo zone is not always an ordinary banner. You can take pictures against the background of different figures. Giant rings made of balloons, hearts, swans, angels, and figures of lovers are suitable for a wedding celebration. You can build a photo zone with balloon pigeons. It is not always possible to use real birds in celebrations.
Fairy lights. You can hang a dedicated wall for a photo zone with chains of balls. Additionally, it is worth adding decor to the photo zone: a counter, a beautiful chair or sofa.
Letters/numbers . Inscriptions made from foil balloons are used to decorate the photo zone: initials of the bride and groom, “love”, air numbers (wedding date). You can also buy balloons with inscriptions - they will also be a great addition to a photo shoot.
Glowing photo zone. LED beads are well suited for wall decoration. You can use them to create a thoughtful composition or place them randomly. Or you can use the popular “air curtains” technique. Often newlyweds are photographed among hanging threads of flowers, satin ribbons, and balls.
The idea of creating a photo zone with a balloon and a basket
This idea would be good for organizing a children's party. Kids, as well as adult children, will be happy with balloons, no matter what complex design they are assembled into.
With such preparation, you will be able to organize an exciting photo session, making it part of the game. In this case, it is very easy to motivate an interested child and get the coveted shots. To create a composition, you will need to fill each element in the balloon with helium; this is the only way it will look great and strive upward. Paper clouds and flowers will be a wonderful addition to the design of a future photo zone.
How to make your own wedding photo zone from balloons
If you want to make a photo zone out of balloons for your wedding with your own hands, then we have collected several simple but popular options for you.
Grid banner
Such a banner will be lightweight and can be moved. And after the holiday it is easy to disassemble.
- Make the frame from long beams, which are fastened with self-tapping screws with short cross beams. The result should be a rectangular structure. You determine its size yourself depending on what kind of banner you need. For reliability of the design, we recommend dividing the resulting rectangle in half and securing another beam in the middle. You can paint the frame in the color of the selected balls.
- Next, pull the net onto the frame - the tighter it is, the better. We recommend doing this in several layers. When the mesh is tightly stretched, it is easier to attach balls to it. Secure each layer on the sides with tape. You can purchase the mesh to match the frame.
- Inflate balloons of different sizes, tie several pieces.
- Attach the balls to the frame. It is better to start from the sides and top, smoothly moving to the middle. Attach the balls with threads tightly enough to each other.
Heart made of balloons
To create a heart, prepare balls of the desired colors, wire, pump for pumping, tape, and fishing line. Then follow the instructions:
- Make a beautiful and even heart-shaped frame from wire. You will need approximately 3 meters of wire.
- Inflate the balloons to a diameter of approximately 10 centimeters. Tie two balls together in pairs. Next, twist the two pairs together to make four pieces in a bunch. About 40 of these “fours” are needed.
- Now string the pieces onto the wire frame. There should be no empty space between the balls - it should fit snugly.
- All that remains is to hang the heart in a convenient place, making a loop from the fishing line.
Balloon arch
You can make a simple arch yourself.
- Start with the base for the arch. Take a rigid hose and cinder blocks (This is an option for an outdoor photo shoot). Measure the required distance and arrange the blocks, simply secure the hose to them using electrical tape for reliability. The blocks can additionally be filled with sand to make your arch more stable.
- If you are creating an arch for use at home, you can make a regular wire frame. It should be of medium thickness.
- Inflate the balloons - with air or helium, it does not play a special role. First, inflate about ten of them, attach them to the frame to estimate how many you will need in total. But remember - the balls should surround your arch tightly.
- Tie the balls to the frame. You can tie them one at a time, first connect them together in 2-4 pieces - whichever is more convenient for you. They must braid the structure on all sides.
Balloon waterfalls
In addition to classic arches and other complex compositions, compact fountains made of balls are now popular. They look especially impressive if they are a combination of latex and foil products. Depending on the method of attachment, such balloons are inflated with ordinary air or filled with helium.
Transparent balloons with confetti or foil look original and rich. Another creative solution is to use LED garland. Recently, it has been fashionable to decorate transparent balloons with long, half-length tassels in a foil or confetti shade.
Features of the design of a photo zone made of balloons
The size of the composition for the photo zone will depend on the preferences of the couple and the number of balloons available. We recommend taking into account the fact that the dimensions of the composition should fit into the frame - this is how the installation looks complete and impressive.
When space allows, you can create several photo zones. The couple will be able to take a photo either against the backdrop of a classic heart made of balloons or against the backdrop of an airy waterfall. If children will be present at the wedding, you can organize a separate photo corner for them with three-dimensional figurines of cartoon characters.
You can set up a photo zone with your own hands. But if a big holiday is planned or you want to decorate the hall with complex figures made from balloons, it is better to entrust this matter to professionals.
Original ideas for creating photo zones
To decorate photo zones, you can use scrap materials or even unnecessary things. Here are some unusual ideas that can be suitable for any holiday:
- Stand with an old clock. Symbolizes happy moments spent next to loved ones. Suitable for both birthdays and weddings.
- Open book. It would be appropriate for a photo shoot of newlyweds who are about to start their life together from scratch.
- Open doors. This theme is relevant for weddings, birthdays, and graduations. The slightly open doors represent a meeting with the future.
- In retro style. WITH a shade decorated with old newspapers will be a good addition to a themed party. And a few vintage items placed nearby will help guests “transport” to the past.
- Photo frame. This option can be called universal. Suitable for any celebration, and all you need to make is a large wooden frame.
- Photo zone with vintage furniture. Old restored wooden furniture can be useful as decor for outdoor shooting. It can serve not just as decoration, but also become a convenient element for posing. The main thing is to choose a suitable background that will harmonize well with the theme of the composition.
Making a photo zone with your own hands is quite simple. The main thing is to choose the right decor that matches the theme of the celebration and strictly follow the instructions.
Additional Tips
- When creating a photo zone from balloons, outline the desired result - sketch . This way you can decide on the type of balls that you will need to buy. Don't get confused when organizing a photo zone.
- LEDs are best used when decorating walls with balls. Then they will exude a mesmerizing shimmer. You can take individual LED lamps or single-color garlands.
- Large balls that are absolutely transparent look beautiful. You can order balloons with a wedding theme: two rings, a pair of white doves. This accessory is often filled with colorful confetti. More often, transparent balloons are filled with helium and secured to the floor using special weights.
- Attributes . Use attributes to make the wedding photo shoot fun, original and convey the mood. These could be hats, glasses, mustaches, flashlights, stickers, umbrellas, boards with wishes. But remember that the attributes should not go beyond the style, otherwise the fun will turn into bad taste.
- A color scheme. Give preference to matte white and metallic shades. Dotted inclusions of silver or gold look good.
- Balls go well with light draperies. It is not necessary to make a banner or decorate the entire wall with just balloons. You can combine them with ribbons and light openwork fabrics.
Types of balls for the photo zone
The main criterion for choosing a material is quality. If you have never encountered the purchase of this decorative element for a photo zone before, you can hardly even imagine how they differ from each other.
- Ordinary balls. They are made of latex and are cheap in price, although they are not inferior in terms of relevance of use and quality. They are often simply scattered around the room - this is how they serve as decoration. It is easy to make garlands and long complex chains from them. They can be used to decorate a wedding procession.
- Helium. The most current option. Due to helium, the balloons rise upward. Balloons under the ceiling have earned wide popularity. Beautiful and simple: by combining different colors, you can create a colorful picture. Spiral ribbons can be tied to them for greater beauty and charm. But this decoration option is not suitable for low ceilings. “Standing” balls are often placed on tables; they are tied to long ribbons so that the compositions do not interfere with the guests’ view. Typically, 1-7 balls are used - a larger number looks cumbersome.
- Foil. They are made from durable aluminum film, reminiscent of regular foil. The originality lies in the shape - it differs from the classic oval. For the wedding, choose figurines from the letters of the newlyweds’ names, rings, stars, hearts. “Foil” has a special shine - it adds the necessary atmosphere to the holiday. The balls have good strength.
- For modeling. They have an elongated “sausage” shape. It is easy to create different figures from them. The sizes are different, which allows you to make all kinds of aerial miracles. Usually entire flower arrangements are made for a wedding.
- Panoramic. The front of the balls is transparent; inside there is a design on the wall. Due to this, the balls look unusual, because the effect of a panorama is obtained. They only pump with helium.
- Self-blowers. This is a pleasant surprise for those present at the wedding. These are essentially ordinary foil balls, but there is a stick attached to the base, inside of which there is a “magic” capsule. You just need to press it and the magic will begin immediately - the inflation process will require no further action!
- LED. This is a great option for a wedding. LEDs are attached inside ordinary balls. The glow is uniform, the color depends on the ball itself. With LED balloons, the wedding is filled with tenderness and romance.
