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Why You Should Consider Hiring Pros For Your Balloon Decor

DIY kit or professional install? Here's the honest breakdown of the tools, the time, and the cost — and why letting the pros handle your balloon decor is worth it.

Melinda Durham
Melinda Durham · Founder
April 2025 · 4 min read
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Balloon garlands and arches have become an increasingly popular trend for parties, events, and special occasions. Decorating with balloons can bring a fun, colorful, and festive vibe to any space an are especially fun to match a theme. There is an ongoing debate on whether it's worth it to hire professionals or go the DIY route, creating your own garland. In this blog, Party on Butler will share the benefits of using a professional service for your balloon decor.

Doing It Yourself

Creating your own balloon decor may seem like a good idea, but it can be a lot of work. DIY balloon garland kits from stores like Party City, Amazon, or Target may seem like an affordable option, but they often result in sparse and short-lived garlands. To create a more impressive display, you'll need to invest in high-quality balloons, an electric balloon pump, and proper hanging equipment. Without these tools, the process can be time-consuming and exhausting.

Installed organic balloon garland in graduated colors
A professionally built organic garland — dense, layered, and secured to last the whole event.

Leaving It To The Pros

At Party on Butler, we are experts in balloon decor. Our goal is to make your party planning experience as easy and stress-free as possible, letting you focus on other details while we handle the decor. We offer both pickup and delivery services, and our delivery includes full installation. Our balloons are made from high-quality materials and are designed to last. We have the proper equipment to ensure that our balloon structures are secure and properly hung, and we are always open to communication to ensure that the balloons are exactly as you want them to be. In addition, we offer extra add-ons such as helium balloons, mylar numbers and letters, florals, and greenery.

Custom two-tone balloon arch installed as a photo backdrop
A custom two-tone balloon arch — the kind of anchored, camera-ready moment a DIY kit rarely delivers.

Price Differences

While hiring professional balloon artists can come with a hefty price tag, it is worth considering if you want to save time and energy. It all comes down to convenience. The price tag includes high-quality decor, delivery, and installation, and eliminates the hassle of doing it yourself. By no means are we against DIY if that's the best option for you and your event. DIY is still a great option, it might just take a bit more time and effort to get the look you're hoping for. But if you're able to splurge, the convenience and quality of professional balloon decor is worth the investment.

30-foot corporate balloon arch installation
Large-scale installs like this 30-ft arch need pro tools, rigging, and a team — well beyond a store-bought kit.
"The price tag includes high-quality decor, delivery, and installation — and eliminates the hassle of doing it yourself."
— PARTY ON BUTLER

Ready To Skip The Hassle?

Find out how you can transform any venue into the perfect event getaway with Party on Butler's stunning balloon installations today! Send us your date and vision and we'll get you a quote — high-quality decor, delivery, and full installation, all handled for you.

Melinda Durham
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Melinda Durham

Founder of Party on Butler — Pittsburgh's go-to custom decor studio, with 200+ celebrations styled and installed.

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