Yay or nay for balloons?

jenna8984 · July 2014

So our wedding ceremony is on a mountain (accessible by road). It's a private picnic area that turns off the main road halfway up to the summit. I have the whole area and parking there reserved. I plan to print up direction cards so people know where exactly to go once on that road and they don't just drive right by it heading to the summit. Here's the picture I took where they need to turn off. I was thinking since FI & I are going up there early to take all our photos beforehand that I could tie a bunch of white/ ivory balloons to this sign as an extra indicator. Do you that is cute, or do you think it's too "kid's birthday party"?

smalfrie19 · July 2014

I think its ok. I vaguely remember my aunt getting married and her colors where white and black and they had baloons EVERYWHERE!!! (I say vaguely because I was 3 and most memories are from pictures)

I think it looks fun without crossing the line into childish.

beachyone15 · July 2014

Yes! I would do it. My mom and I attended a wedding recently and the venue was heavily wooded and hard to find. She made the specific comment to me about how balloons or some other kind of marker would have helped us find the place.

theartistformerlyknownas · July 2014

Yeah. Balloons as decor would definitely be a no, but I appreciate balloons as markers.

Cookie Pusher · July 2014

I recommend doing it. I had my wedding in a large garden facility, and we marked all the turns with wooden signs and balloons so our guests wouldn't end up on the other side of the lake. It definitely helped since there is no street address for the gazebo where the ceremony was!

april&amanda · July 2014

if they are used as markers yes. Just not as decor. I personally think it would look tacky as decor. I am sure guest would like the vivid markers to get to location however!

southernbelle0915 · July 2014

First of all, I love the idea of your venue - it really sounds pretty! I'm a sucker for outdoorsy venues like this.

I think balloons as a marker are fine. However, you might want to check with the park service - sometimes balloons aren't allowed because of the risk they pose to the environment. An alternative if they're not allowed would be a big bow.

Our wedding was outside and we had a sign that said "Wedding" with an arrow. I bought one of those wood cross sections from Michael's and burned it into the wood. Then we just nailed it to a stake and put it in the ground. You could just write on it if you don't have the burning pen.

http://www.michaels.com/walnut-hollow-basswood-country-round/M10057191.html#start=28

climbingsingle · July 2014

I know this might sound crazy, but I hate balloons. I'm terrified of them. One popped in my face when I was little, and ever since, I cringe when I see them. can you put up a little sign that says "Wedding" and then an arrow?

arrippa · July 2014

I think balloons with different colors would look like a kids birthday party. I think all white/ivory ones should be fine. I think there needs to be a marker. I once had a hard time finding a wedding at a country house. There was no marker so we felt weird driving up the driveway not knowing is this was the correct house.

littlemushroom · July 2014

Yes to the balloons or something else out of the ordinary as a marker, even if you do your own sign as well.

When I am driving along, my eyes skim over things that look like they belong there. So yet another wood sign by another wood sign isn't going to be very noticeable, IMO. Balloons, streamers, or even a brightly colored (not green, brown or anything else that blends into the scenery) sign would be the most helpful in getting people to notice their turn off

l9i · July 2014

We are getting married on a college campus so we will be doing signs with balloons to direct guests to parking and which building. I think three signs total. I think a sign itself doesn't grab as much attention. We have ZERO balloons for decor for reasons previously menioned by others.

jenna8984 · July 2014

Ok awesome thanks everyone!!

ElcaB · July 2014

Another yes here. It's nice to have an indicator, just to be sure.

wandajune6 · July 2014

I bought lawn signs from Vistaprint that match our invitations as the entrance to our venue is a bit confusing. I thought I'd add a few balloons in one of our colors (maroon, black, and white) to make them stand out.

I agree with the PP's- great for markers, not so great for decor.

jenna8984 · July 2014

I never attended any weddings in the 80's or 90's but I remember like the balloon archways as decor, I guess we had them at prom too. So bad hahahah!

doeydo · July 2014

I would prefer a sign that said "Jenna and John Wedding =>" or "Smith-Doe Wedding =>" or something instead of balloons around the one sign.

JoanE2012 · July 2014

Yay. As long as the balloons just guide the way. and aren't used at your reception site as decor.

MrsMcCaw · July 2014

Balloons are fine to use as a marker.

mrsmorales2be · July 2014

I'd appreciate the marker, as I'm ridiculously directionally challenged.

bananasplit472001 · July 2014

They are fine just to signify where you are going.

SBmini · July 2014

I grew up in a relatively rural area where it was easy to get lost. Every summer we'd see a sign some where or another that said "Wedding" with an arrow and balloons attached to it at least once. I think it is totally acceptable and your guests will appreciate the directions.

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