I believe a baby shower balloon arch is the perfect choice for the 3.6 million babies born in the U.S. every year. Balloon decorations are:
● Undeniably colorful
● Fun and affordable
● Seamless additions to your decorations
Your baby shower must be unforgettable. Balloon decorations help you achieve this goal. Arches, “it’s a boy” or “it’s a girl” balloons and even letter balloons all fit the occasion well.
Young parents are on a budget – you have a lot of baby items to buy – and balloons fit into all budgets. They’re fun. Elegant. And they can be the focal point of your baby shower.
New life is blooming. Celebrate your little one on the way with balloons that radiate joy.
10 Balloon Decoration Ideas for Baby Showers in Saratoga
Balloons are universal. You’ll find dozens of great balloon ideas for your big day. But, if this is your first baby shower, you need to explore all of your decoration options.
At Balloon Bay, we’ve been part of exciting baby showers and recommend the following ideas for your shower:
1. Balloon Arch
I’m a fan of the baby shower balloon arch. Arches act as doorways to your event, or they can make a blank space elegant. A popular choice is the half arch with the words “Baby boy” or “Baby girl.”
2. Gender Balloons
Announce the gender of your baby to the world with balloons that say:
● It’s a boy
● It’s a girl
3. Animal Themes
Add a section of decor to your baby shower that includes animal themes. Small bears, hedgehogs, deer, rabbits, tigers, cats and any other critters you like can be added.
If you’re skilled at making balloon animals, you can create a stork carrying a basket.
4. Prince / Princess
You’re giving birth to a little prince or princess. Simple lettering on your balloons is one option. Another popular choice going into 2025 is balloon columns with little crowns on top.
A few options include:
● Pink balloons for the little princess
● Blue balloons for the little prince
You’ll be amazed by how small differences in color shades can make these decorations really pop.
5. Balloon Wreath
Simple. Elegant. Always in style. Ballon wreaths are a great choice for any baby shower. Add varying shades of pink to make a circular wreath for her and shades of blue for him. You can also make neutral wreaths with pastels, gold or any color you wish.
It’s your baby shower, so have fun with it.
6. Balloons with Bears
Baby bears are adorable and remind parents-to-be of their little cub on the way. Balloons with this theme are always a big hit. Imagine an oversized teddy bear with balloons hanging from its paw as part of your decorations.
The bear can even incorporate some of the other ideas on the list.
You can include balloons that mention the baby’s gender or future name as well.
7. Color Themes – Pastels are In Style
Themes are always a safe choice for any occasion. Color themes can revolve around the baby’s gender – blues and pinks – but we’re seeing a lot of pastels this year.
If you don’t like pastels, the theme can be anything:
● Sage green
● Dusty blue
● Rainbow colors
● Anything you like
8. Balloon Columns
Create large columns out of balloons. Use the columns to build a gateway into your shower or highlight your main table. For example, if you’re sitting in front of the room, place two massive columns around the table to make yourself the focal point.
Columns are a good choice if you want to place decorations on top, such as:
● Crowns
● Moons
● Bears
● Stars
9. Names With Balloon Letters
Add balloon letters to your decorations to spell out anything you like:
● It’s a boy
● It’s a girl
● Baby on board
● Baby girl
● Baby boy
Have you settled on a name for your little one yet? Use letter balloons to spell out their name for all of your guests.
10. Balloon Bouquets
A balloon bouquet – or multiple ones – is always a fun choice. The idea is that you’ll make a large bouquet out of balloons. Place them on tables throughout the space or anywhere you like.
Add a baby shower balloon arch or column, or create an animal theme with your balloons. If you need help with decoration ideas, we can help you decorate. We’ll show you how you can benefit from the versatility and cost-effectiveness balloons bring to every event.
4 Benefits of Using Balloons for Your Baby Shower
Parents and event planners can transform a baby show with the help of balloons while staying on budget. It’s easy to overlook the benefits balloons bring to every big occasion, including:
1. Cost-Effectiveness
A baby shower can cost $100 – $2,500+. Parents-to-be can keep costs low by:
● Cooking the food versus catering.
● Asking friends or family to chip in on costs.
● Holding the event at someone’s house.
Balloons offer an affordable decorative option that helps keep every baby shower on budget. And with the right balloon boutique, you’ll save money without skimping on your decor’s aesthetics.
2. Versatility
Balloons offer the versatility other decorations cannot match. Add fun colors to the space to liven it up, vary the size and shape of balloons and more.
Want the event space to look classy?
Add monochrome balloons. Whimsical looks are easy to create with a pastel balloon arch for baby shower. Spaces are a blank canvas when you can instantly change the vibe and feel with the right balloons.
3. Instant WOW Effect
Large, open spaces need a wow factor. Balloons can help. Add balloon garlands, floral-inspired arrangements or arch designs to create a focal point in any room.
It’s all about colors.
Pastels work great for an elegant look, as do monochrome. If you want to have a little fun, multi-color balloon arrangements also create a memorable space.
Creating a WOW effect is hard without the right team by your side.
Contact us and we’ll recommend the right balloon decorations for your event.
4. Create Photo-Worthy Spaces
Photo-worthy spaces fill Instagram, Facebook and TikTok after baby showers. Friends and family of the expecting parents want to share the event with the world. But, there needs to be a space that is perfect for photos.
Balloons with bears (we mentioned it a bit earlier) are a go-to option for many baby showers.
If you have all of your decorations planned out already and want to use balloons to add to the look, below are a few examples that you can follow.
Examples of Using Balloons for Decorations
Instagram and Pinterest are two great resources to find examples using baby boy shower balloons or balloons for baby girl shower.
You can decorate your space however you like, but a few ideas that always work well are:
Add Balloons as Entrance Decor
Arches are a good option for decorating entryways. Blue or pink entryways showcase a baby’s gender in a fun, subtle way. If you want to keep the gender a secret, multi-color balloons or monochrome colors are good options.
And arches are just the start of the decorative ideas you can choose.
Columns on each side of a doorway also add pizazz to entryways.
Create a Balloon Photo Zone
Guests want to take pictures with their babies, mom-to-be and dad-to-be. Balloons make it easy to create this space. Dedicate a corner of the room with hanging lights, arches or columns to add a budget-friendly photo zone.
Large blocks spelling out the word “baby” add to the space even more.
Gold backdrops behind the balloons or any complementary colors can complete the look.
Incorporate Fun Table Decorations
Small teddy bears holding a handful of balloons make for fun table decor options. You can swap out the teddy bear for:
● Racecars
● Dolls
● Baby blocks
● Disney character dolls
● Anything you like
Elegant table decor is easy to create by attaching the balloons to LED candles, vases or baby blocks.
Build a Magical Space for Mom to Sit
Make Mom the star of the show by adding balloon arches and columns around her seat. This will create the perfect, photo-worthy place for her to open her gifts.
You can use gender-colored balloons or stick to a neutral color scheme. If you have a theme for your shower, you can add little decor elements as well. For a winter-themed shower, snowflakes and silver balloons would be a gorgeous combination.
The key is to frame her chair using a combination of half-arches and columns covered in vibrant balloons.
Whimsical Balloons With Lighting
Add a touch of magic to your baby shower by wrapping fairy lights around your balloons. Start with a bouquet of balloons. Slowly envelop each balloon with a string of lights, working your way down to the base of your display.
Try grouping together balloons with vibrant colors and varying shapes. With the right lighting, your decor will really pop.
Tips for Choosing Balloons and Designers
A baby shower is such a special and momentous event. You want everything to be perfect, especially the balloons. But how do you find the right ones?
Here are some of my top tips:
- Choose the Right Material
- Most of us are familiar with latex balloons (the classic choice). But you can also find foil (or Mylar) balloons.
Here’s the difference:
● Latex is more environmentally friendly. These balloons come in vibrant colors — from neon pink to pale periwinkle blue. But there’s just one problem: they don’t last long. Because they’re porous, helium can escape more easily.
● Foil balloons are more resilient. They have a metallic coating that keeps air inside.
If your baby shower is an all-day affair, then foil balloons are the perfect choice. They’ll keep their shape and fullness for hours.
Keep the Size and Shape in Mind
Choosing the right material is so crucial – but what about size and shape? Contemporary balloon boutiques offer so much more than the traditional round balloon shape.
Many offer a wide variety of styles, including:
● Hearts
● Stars
● Geometric shapes
● Clouds
I’ve seen some creative designs that blend all of the above styles together. But a classic mix of small and large round balloons creates so much depth and will give you more flexibility when decorating entryways or photo areas.
If you have a vision in mind, you’ll find it much easier to narrow down your size and shape options.
Consider Float Time and Longevity
Many years ago, I built balloon arches for baby showers of friends and family. At the time, I never considered the quality of the balloons or their longevity. Within hours, my gorgeous arches had deflated and became giant eyesores.
If I could go back, I would have made float time my top concern. You should, too.
Foil balloons will have the longevity to last the entire baby shower. But you can also find latex balloons that have been specially treated to increase their float time.
I recommend weighing the pros and cons of both options carefully. You can also use a mix of the two if you want.
Consider Hiring a Pro
I know how difficult it can be to choose balloons for a baby shower. In my experience, it is almost always best to hire a professional.
They can help you choose the perfect balloons for your event and even set up your decorations. You’ll save so much time and frustration if you go this route.
Final thoughts
Balloon decorations for baby showers are a perfect choice for all budgets. Wow your guests with a baby shower balloon arch, adorn an entryway and more. You can even make photo backdrops with the right designs.
But if there’s one thing that I could recommend to any expecting parent planning a shower, it’s to hire a professional.
At Balloon Bay, we know just how special and important this day is for you and your family. Our design team is ready and waiting to make your baby shower unforgettable.
Call +1 (650) 297-0568 and we’ll make your baby shower the talk of the town.
