Our Passion
Our Passion
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We at Balloon Memories and Costume Hire absolutely LOVE balloons. We can't wait to get to work every day so that we can play with our balloons, it is the best job in the world!
We became very serious about balloons in 2004 when we completed our Certified Balloon Artist course in Disneyland, Anaheim, USA.
A Certified Balloon Artist is someone who has completed a course in balloon design, going through tough theory and practical examinations to show their ability to produce quality balloon work.
Mari and Wesly Venables are the only CBA's in South Africa.
They have passed on their training to their staff so that every customer can get professional balloon advise.
Balloon Memories and Costume Hire belongs to various balloon networks across the globe so that they can bring their customers the best advise on balloon decor and stay up to date on what is happening in the balloon industry, thereby keeping their customers up to date on the lastest designs and news.
Promotions
Balloon decor can be used in a creative way to get the attention of the public for advertising, displaying products in store or celebrating a business's birthday.
We can help you make your next promotion or product launch a spectacular one with our awesome balloon decor, we will work with you hand in hand to get the best results.
Some practical ways that we can help you :
- Draw attention to an area
- Highlight the entrance
- Create a fun atmosphere
- Design big balloon sculptures
- Big logos
- Balloon printing
- Balloon releases
- Entire Store decor with a theme
Our balloons are "Green"
Here are some themes that we can do balloon decor for:
Animal
Anniversary
Autumn
Baby Shower
Bacholorette Party / Bridal Shower
Birthday
Casino
Celestial
Circus
Christmas
Elegant
Easter
Engagement
Fairytale
Far East
Garden
Graduation
Hollywood
International / Countries
Love
Mardigras
Medieval
Milestone / Ages
Money
Music
Mothers Day
New Years Eve
Latex balloons are sometimes confused with plastic items and lumped in with the plastics litter problem. Latex is not a plastic. It’s organic, made from the sap of rubber trees collected through an absolutely harmless tapping process very similar to that used for collecting the maple sap used for making syrup.
Moreover, our latex balloons are totally biodegradable — the only type of balloon used in a professionally-produced mass release. A latex balloon’s molecular structure begins breaking down with inflation and gathers momentum when exposed to sunlight and the atmosphere. Within three hours, most latex balloons released into the atmosphere rise to approximately five miles, begin to oxidize, freeze and shatter into spaghetti-like pieces. Once on the ground gases and microorganisms attack the latex, continuing the natural decomposition process — even in the dark.
Scientific research, most notably by D.K. Burchette in, “A Study of the Effect of Balloon Releases on the Environment,” demonstrates that latex balloons decompose at a rate equal to — or faster than — an oak leaf under similar conditions.
Mylar balloons are foil-like, usually silver and cost significantly more than latex balloons. Mylar is a synthetic, metallized plastic/nylon material which is recyclable, but not biodegradable. Consequently, mylar balloons are never used in a release.
Helium-filled mylar balloons do get away accidentally because a string breaks or a consumer lets go. These incidents seem to be diminishing as a result of ongoing in-store awareness campaigns to encourage anchoring these balloons with decorative weights.
Outerspace
Pirate
Religious
Retro
School
Sea
Smile
Sports
Spring
Summer
St Patrick's Day
Time
Toy
Transportation
Tropical
Victorian
Valentine's Day
Weather
Winter Wonderland
Big Names
Big Names
We pride ourselves on quality balloon decor using quality products and creative designs. This has afforded us the oppotunity to do awesome balloon decor for some of the big names mentioned below:
Algoa Toyota
Maritime Motors
Eastern Cape Motors
The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment Center
Algoa FM
Spar
St Georges Hospital
Fruit and Veg City
Makro
Pick 'n Pay
Walker Drive Shopping Center
Builders Warehouse
Coca Cola
Curtains and Linens
Metlife Plaza
Tiger Brands
VWSA
....these are a few to mention!
Balloon Deliveries
Balloon Deliveries
The magic of balloons is in the air. Our balloon bouquet deliveries brighten spirits everyday, with vibrant colors and movement balloons can make a milestone celebration extra special.You know something exciting is going to happen when balloons are delivered. We can deliver same day in most Nelson Mandela Metro locations. Our team of balloon designers and delivery people are eagerly awaiting your call to make someone’s special day an unforgettable one.
Use the Balloon Delivery Form here to book your delivery.
Please give us the following delivery information:
Date of delivery
Your contact details
Recipient contact details
Recipient delivery address
Occasion
Any special likes
Special Message
A memory maker will contact you to confirm
the booking and arrange payment.
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Special Effects
Special Effects
We can help you make your special moment extra special with our balloon special effects, whether it is a small do or a big one!
Here are some ways that you can use Balloon Special Effects to give your occassion that special attention:
Wedddings - Balloon Release on exiting the wedding ceremony
& - Balloon Exploders on entering reception
Dances - Balloon Drop on opening of the dance floor
- Balloon Exploders on opening the dance floor
Balloon Special Effects are also perfect for product launches, grand openings, competion winners, car reveals,etc
Balloon Expolders Balloon Drop Balloon Release
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Midnight Balloon Drop at Swingin' the New Year 12/31/2009 at the St. Petersburg Coliseum
