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Will these balloons ruin my wedding?

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Plickers · 16/05/2025 14:17

I am getting married in a historic, landmark in Aug. The venue has been quite strict on the things they will allow. It has been annoying at times but it’s a compromise we have to accept.

I want to add a fun element to the disco. I have found these balloons and think they are perfect. I showed the venue wedding coordinator and they said they’ve had bad experiences with balloons (wtf?) in the past so “they wouldn’t”. I feel this is overly dramatic. How hot can it get? It’s a medium sized period room (enough space for 85 people to dance).

The party room is going to be very low lit with up lights. I think the led balloons will be just right.

Do you think the venue is being ridiculous?

Will these balloons ruin my wedding?
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RumAndDietCoke · 16/05/2025 14:54

I think they’re naff as hell. Honestly, save your money. No-one is going to be gushing over your balloons in years to come.

Hadjab · 16/05/2025 14:53

Just a word of caution OP - it’s extremely difficult to get the lights to look nice and even.

LostMySocks · 16/05/2025 14:53

I suspect the issue is people inhaling the helium or taking them outside which depending on the venue could be an issue if they then fly away (eg risk to wild/zoo/farm animals)

Danioyellow · 16/05/2025 14:50

ParmaVioletTea · 16/05/2025 14:48

Your going to put that sort of tat in a beautiful historic room? Why not just have your reception at the local village hall or pub?

Because not everyone had the same opinion and tastes as you? I think they’re pretty. And I must be super tacky as I prefer the multi coloured ones :)

NamelessNancy · 16/05/2025 14:48

Not what you're asking but are they reusable? Never seen led balloons before. Awful for the environment surely if not?

ParmaVioletTea · 16/05/2025 14:48

Your going to put that sort of tat in a beautiful historic room? Why not just have your reception at the local village hall or pub?

Theseventhmagpie · 16/05/2025 14:48

I love these balloons and think the venue is being overly precious.

YoungSoak · 16/05/2025 14:46

Are the leds a fire hazard I wonder? Feeling old and sensible with that question

Todayisaday · 16/05/2025 14:45

I like them. I would think the only reasonable excuse is fire hazard. Ask them what the bad experiences were?

Jk987 · 16/05/2025 14:44

I like them but if the venue say no it’s a no.

Talipesmum · 16/05/2025 14:42

Plickers · 16/05/2025 14:35

They said they’ve had bad experiences in the past with the heat. But people have balloons in Texas in Summer, surely

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Guaranteed venues in Texas would have AC in the summer. Does she mean they’d pop, or sink down?

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Plickers · 16/05/2025 14:41

ThatShyRoseViper · 16/05/2025 14:38

That’s the vibe of every disco.

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Well not every wedding reception. Some people have regular lighting. I want it to be VERY dramatic

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wowwhataday · 16/05/2025 14:41

Saying it kindly, maybe you’ve gone for the wrong venue? Sounds like something more modern would’ve been better and more accommodating

JDM625 · 16/05/2025 14:40

Surely its a health and safety thing?

I've seen videos of similar, helium balloons and when they got to the ceiling, they set off the fire sprinkler system!

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Plickers · 16/05/2025 14:39

Danioyellow · 16/05/2025 14:36

Where did she ask your opinion? Did your mother not teach you any manners?
Op I think they’re lovely, I would ask what the issues are exactly if they’re advising against them

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I honestly don’t mind. I am leaning into that disco/club vibe. I want the room to be very dark with fun lighting. I’m happy with my choice! We will have fun light accessories too. The horror!

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Olika · 16/05/2025 14:38

I like balloons like that as long as they are stylish looking ones. The ones in the first pic are not nice looking.

IkeaMeatballGravy · 16/05/2025 14:38

Balloons are generally seen as the sort of thing you would see at a village hall or social club weddings rather than historic venues. It's a bit like putting a 'honk if you're horny' bumper sticker on a brand new Ferrari. That's why they are uncomfortable about them but not being forward about why.

Personally I think they are pretty, but I am not fancy.

ThatShyRoseViper · 16/05/2025 14:38

Plickers · 16/05/2025 14:27

This is the vibe.

That’s the vibe of every disco.

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Plickers · 16/05/2025 14:37

https://www.lightinthebox.com/p/2m-string-lights-30-leds-warm-white-blue-purple-waterproof-decorative-christmas-wedding-decoration-aa-batteries-powered-1pc_p6963956.html?currency=GBP&sku=221_3079%7C224_37356%7C282_26528&country_code=GB&litb_from=paid_adwords_shopping&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17744850145&adword_mt=&adword_ct=&adword_kw=&adword_pos=&adword_pl=&adword_net=x&adword_tar=&adw_src_id=3516490533_17744850145__&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17417281617&gbraid=0AAAAAD7vwYe-bwyJmKBM8tWceesFUzDQn&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJvBBhDuARIsAGUgNfg7sjxzCC25JAzndOO28SN6ZXk1hfcQgMX9hILAHazcEFydRcYs5O8aAoY6EALw_wcB

I like this. Do you think I should buy it?

https://www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/2m-string-lights-30-leds-warm-white-blue-purple-waterproof-decorative-christmas-wedding-decoration-aa-batteries-powered-1pc_p6963956.html?adw_src_id=3516490533_17744850145__&adword_ct=&adword_kw=&adword_mt=&adword_net=x&adword_pl=&adword_pos=&adword_tar=&country_code=GB&currency=GBP&gad_campaignid=17417281617&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD7vwYe-bwyJmKBM8tWceesFUzDQn&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJvBBhDuARIsAGUgNfg7sjxzCC25JAzndOO28SN6ZXk1hfcQgMX9hILAHazcEFydRcYs5O8aAoY6EALw_wcB&litb_from=paid_adwords_shopping&sku=221_3079%7C224_37356%7C282_26528&enrd=1

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Plickers · 16/05/2025 14:37

I bought some to test and had no problem whatsoever. I obviously can’t replicate a room with 80 people giving off body heat in Aug

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Danioyellow · 16/05/2025 14:36

PorkyMcChubbington · 16/05/2025 14:19

They're doing you a favour, those balloons are super tacky

Where did she ask your opinion? Did your mother not teach you any manners?
Op I think they’re lovely, I would ask what the issues are exactly if they’re advising against them

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Plickers · 16/05/2025 14:36

Amba1998 · 16/05/2025 14:36

I quite like them in the white not the multi coloured LED though

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I prefer the white too

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Amba1998 · 16/05/2025 14:36

Plickers · 16/05/2025 14:30

I’d want a tonne at ceiling level. Thats my vision.

I quite like them in the white not the multi coloured LED though

Minnie2012 · 16/05/2025 14:36

I got married in 2024 and considered these - decided against it when I came round to buying them as there were so many negative reviews online - the LEDs only working for a few minutes, balloons popping, etc. Maybe that’s what the venue meant?

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Plickers · 16/05/2025 14:35

Lapidarian · 16/05/2025 14:34

Ask them why they’re not keen.

They said they’ve had bad experiences in the past with the heat. But people have balloons in Texas in Summer, surely

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