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Enchanted Events & Balloons

2011-08-23T02:47:00.001-07:00

I just thought i would share some things that are going on with me at the moment..

Things are a bit quiet on the home front,

but there are a few things in the air...

I am in the process of opening up a shop in Gunnedah.

Ive been operating my business Back to Balloons for 8 Years

and Wedding Elegance for 6 or 7 Years from home.

Its been really great!

Ive been home for when my kids get home from school

and we have all shared so much time together.

It was a wonderful business to do from home, with plenty of money coming in and no overheads.

But now Emelia is away at school and Josh is working,

Im really looking for some more stimulation.

So i decided to take the next step and move into the CBD.

At the moment, Im still gathering quotes and things on shop fit out.

There is another lady coming in with me to share the premises..

She has a Beauticians, so that's really awesome!
No excuses any more for that way ward monobrow!!! haha

Its a slow process though, its like 2 steps forward 1 1/2 steps back

but surely its all going to come together soon.

The new venture will be called Enchanted Events & Balloons.

I cant wait, I can see it all in my head and it looks AWESOME!

I decided today that i want to do a Zebra Print feature wall!!! Hehe

How groovy is that!!!

Watch this space, will share more as it happens!!

Adorable Topairies

2011-04-10T01:39:00.000-07:00

A family recently organised a Surprise 50th Birthday

for their Mum

And they had these gorgeous Topiaries for centerpieces

Made from lavender, purple and silver balloons

Two per table

In the newly renovated Green Room at the Services Club

It looked so lovely & feminine

There are very affordable

starting at $12 each for a base model

up to $30 for a decorative Box Base and beads.

Bringing Smiles to little people....

2011-02-15T21:20:00.000-08:00

Back to Balloons was given the opportunity to help Kindy Kids

have a great first day of school

by providing these balloons columns!!!

And how awesome is that we made the paper!!

Photo: Courtesy of Gunnedah Independent

Valentines Day 2011 Monday February 14th

2011-02-03T16:58:00.000-08:00

HUGE RANGE OF BALLOON BOUQUETS

AVAILABLE NOW FOR

VALENTINES DAY....

CLICK HERE FOR BOUQUETS & PRICING

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RANGES OF BALLOONS TO CHOOSE FROM

RING TODAY TO PLACE ORDER: 0429421566

OR EMAIL ME: j_dolbel@bigpond.net.au

OR YOU CAN EVEN MESSAGE ME ON FACEBOOK.

Some recent functions

2011-01-16T22:28:00.000-08:00

December is the time for celebrations

and Gunnedah Businesses certainly did that!!!

Here are some photos...

3 x Chritmas Balloons on weights

$8.50 a bunch

The Bowling Club was the place to be this festive season...

These bunches at the services club were brilliant

made up of different christmassy characters

Gingerbread house..

Rudolf

Santa

The above bunches range from $27.50 - $37.50 a bunch

Balloons on the ceiling are great for the dancefloor...

Complete with a Santa Air Walker..

$30

Here is a function that was run by the Aboriginal Council

2 plan balloons on a weight $5 a bunch

Here are some simple columns that we do up for the South School

$40 each and these usually stay there for a week or two

Rainbow theme for the Public School Year 6 Farewell.

And finally

Mum loves penguins

so this balloon was perfect for her for Chrissy

2010 Christmas Balloons now available for order.....

2010-11-28T01:54:00.000-08:00

Click here to view range and Prices

Lots of wonderful, fun and long lasting designs avaible...

Get orders in early!!

WAY TOO CUTE!!

Engagement Arch and Bouquets

2010-11-12T00:33:00.000-08:00

This is a function i did today at the Gunnedah Bowling Club

BBQ Area...

They had bunches of 3 balloons on and weight

and a simple arch along the wall...

Very effective!

For different arch designs

see here

Gunnedah High School Year 12 Presentations 2010

2010-11-11T00:15:00.000-08:00

Its that time of the year again...

Year 12 Presentation Dinner

I do this event every year, and just try to make it a little different.

Here is what it looked like this year.

There are balloon centrepieces on the tables

a set of 8 5" balloons.

Then we have the four helium balloons up high

from the centre...

We also had four balloon columns with

a giant 38" Star at the top with

Year 12

Class of

2010

on them

There were also Vases on each table

some were the Fish Bowl Vases with small candles

and yellow acrylic rocks

on a 10" Mirror

And others were the Hurricane Vase

with the large green candles

Yellow acrylic rocks

on the 10" Mirror.

We just add a little greenery too just to add some interest

The presentation table

has been done with the green skirt

complete with LED Lights and Ivy...

If you would like

BACK TO BALLOONS

to consult on your next school presentation

please just ring me.

Im happy to give special prices to the schools

and also further discounts

when Students chip in with the labour.

Want to add sparkle to your event??

2010-11-04T21:40:00.000-07:00

This product has been around for a little while now.

I have used it myself for my 40th Birthday party.

I added it to my Topiary Balloons.
So i thought i would share come images i found at the new

Qualatex Sparkle Website

that really highlight the potential of these great lights!!

This Sting of Peal arch has Sparkle Collars on each balloon to really make it POP.

This String of Pearl Arch has Sparkle Ribbons hanging from each balloon.

This topiary balloon has a balloon collar in the topiary itself

with sprakle sprays at the base.

Balloons on the ceiling can be really awesome

but how much more awesome will they look with sparkle ribbon hanging from each balloon!!!

WOW!

Topiary Balloon with Sparkle Collar

Cluster balloons with Sprakle Sprays throughout...

Topiary Balloon with Everything!
Sparkle Collar

Sparkle Ribbon

and Sparkle Sprays

Topiary Balloon with Everything...

If your having an event at night

think about adding some sparkle.....

Just request this when you order.... Sparkle products start from a little $2.50 each

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T03:02:00.001-07:00

What do the local kids get when they come trick or treating to the balloon ladies house??
Balloons of Course!!!

Gunnedah's Annual Porchetta Day - A Touch of Italy

2010-10-05T20:47:00.001-07:00

I was asked to do some balloons for the

Annual Porchetta Day here in Gunnedah

See here for details

They wanted to have a sea of colour....

So there were 20 bunches of balloons spread all around

the area...

Creating a great carnival atmosphere.

The day was hugely successful

with nearly 3000 people sampling the tastes of Italy!!

The Dorothea Mackeller Awards 2010

2010-09-27T01:32:00.000-07:00

Its Poetry Time again in Gunnedah....

and i was asked to do the decorations.

We did the same thing as last year, why fix what ins't broken!!

Looked Good!!

A Weekend of Arches............................

2010-08-27T18:27:00.000-07:00

Last weekend i had two events that required arches....

So funny, in that usually i will have only a couple of functions a year with arches...

The first one was a gold themed 60th Birthday

at the Bowling Club Restaurant...

The arch is from two simple stands

with a 60 in the centre...

With bunches of 5 balloons to complement it...

The second was a 50th Purple and Gold theme

at the Gunnedah Services and Bowling Club

With a simple helium arch

and the 50 in the centre..

Complemented with bunches of 3 balloons....

Very effective dont you think...

21st Function - Black & Blue Theme

2010-08-11T00:12:00.000-07:00

A few simple balloons can make all the difference to a function centre...

Here is the local School Hall

Done up for a 21st Birthday

Fairly simple

with 2 x 21st Balloons and a blue balloon

on a simple foil weight...

People can walk in and know there is a party going on.....

This was the cake table bunch

A little more "Fancy"

With the Double Bubbles

and the Balloon Base with foam 21st Spangle...

New Balloons from Qualatex - Birthdays

2010-08-09T18:22:00.001-07:00

Note: As these balloons are new releases, please be sure to order at least a week ahead of time to allow me to get the balloons in.

I just my new Qualatex Brochure

and it has some great new ideas for birthday bouquets...

Remember, that all bouquets can be made with any age. But to avoid disappointment, allow me at least a week to order anything in.

Prices quoted include decorative base and delivery unless otherwise stated.

"Reach for the Stars"

$40

"Birthday Boy Blast Off"

$85

Deep-Sea Birthday Delight

$50

Fairytale & Flowers

$30

"Friendly Fish Birthday Wish"

$60

"Happily Ever After Birthday"

$40

"Out of this World Birthday"

$65

"Party Like a Princess" Column

$60

"Sea Creature Surprise"

$60

Try something awesome for your next birthday gift!!

Some fun balloon arrangements

2010-08-07T02:44:00.000-07:00

I usually do the same old same old

with balloons......

But this last two days i got to do a couple of fun things.....

This one was for a little girls sleepover Birthday tonight!!
Isnt it awesome!
The whole thing is made from balloons!!!

These ones were for some Sports Carnival Fun!!

The Flying Fish!!!

And the Frog on a little pad....

Kinda big lilly pad but that's what i am calling it anyway!!!

Winter Wonderland GS Kidd School Fund-raiser Cocktail Party

2010-08-03T03:40:00.000-07:00

I was asked to assist with decorations for this

wonderful event....

The theme was

Winter Wonderland

With Black, White & Silver colour scheme

We made these huge columns which are about

7 foot high....

with long balloons featured in the column

and fairy lights up the centre.....

We had these funky balloons as a feature where the band will be playing....

With a canopy of fairy lights and snow flakes

which were a hire item from Back to Balloons

And the columns around the room

made for great atmosphere for this wonderful event....

Note: As this was a fund raising event for an important charity in Gunnedah, Back to Balloons did not profit from this event, all proceeds went to GS Kidd School.

Balloon People

2010-07-25T21:25:00.000-07:00

You can do some amaising things with balloons!!!

Its just up to your imagination!!!

First we have some simple balloon walkers

Filled with Helium and air

these will walk around the room

and sneak up on you.....

If your not keen on your balloon people walking,

than we also have these adorable couples...

Bride and Groom Columns

made to suit your wedding theme...

Then if you really want to get carried away...

This balloon angel is awesome!!!

Standing about 7 foot high

she will delight anyone who sees her....

All the way from the Middle East

we have an Arabian Knight!!!

Complete with an Onion Dome Temple...

It takes hundreds of balloons to make these guys

but are awesome to see

The Knight is about 7-8 foot

and the onion dome about 10 foot!

And a waiter...

This bloke is made from all latex balloons...

He can stand at the front of your function

to welcome all your guests...

With the amount of time and the balloons involved in making these guys,

they aren't cheap!

But they certainly bring the WOW factor!!!!

The air walkers are $60 a pair,

the balloon bride and Groom $120 pair

The Angel in $80

The Arabian Knight & waiter are around $300-$400

depending on your individual requirements....

But all well worth every penny!!

Kissed By Snowflakes Débutante Ball

2010-06-29T04:11:00.001-07:00

I was part of the organising committee for the

Catholic Débutante Ball this year

And it was with great pleasure that i was able to

bring my creative style to this event....

By using the Balloon Arch

and Columns

It was a really great way to express the theme of the event

being "Kissed by Snowflakes"

and also create that soft atmosphere

through the use of colour....

What a perfect way to frame an entrance....

See here for all the photos

Recent Corporate Events

2010-06-12T01:53:00.000-07:00

Specsavers recently opened its doors in Tamworth

And i was luckily enough asked to supply

the balloons for opening.....

These Balloon Towers were displayed at the front of the shop...

They should still be there actually!!!

And were done for the Opening Day Photo Shoot

And Woolworths Gunnedah

celebrate 25 Years

with over 120 previous and current staff members

celebrating their achievement!!

Engagement Party Arches & Columns

2010-05-17T02:46:00.000-07:00

I did a function up at the RSL over the weekend

for an engagement Party......

Light Pink, Lavender and Clear Happy Engagement Balloons

I really love these columns.

I think the twisty balloons look awesome.....

Maybe this might be a great way to decorate your next function!!

Ring or email me for a quote

A Brand New Baby Boy

2010-05-14T05:21:00.000-07:00

I just love this bunch.....

I made it for Nate Jaeger...

the long awaited for son for Steve and Janice...

Its got a blokey tip truck at the top

rather than a panzy teddie!!! lol

So cute

Skin Solutions Mineral Makeup Promotion Night

2010-05-06T21:40:00.003-07:00

Alisa down at Skin Solutions

was having a Mineral Makeup Promotion recently

and i did some decorations for the shop..

Some fairy lights for around the window..

Silver, White and Black balloons for the ceiling....

And Twinkle lights on the counter

And this cute little Topairy with fairy lights...

These are great little decorations

and are very good value at only $40

More Balloons...

You need lots of balloons for full coverage...

There were 150 balloons on the ceiling believe it or not!!

A Valentines Day Sneak Peak

2010-02-14T00:36:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day being a Sunday this year

wasn't as busy as years past...

But it was still quite a busy morning....

Here are a sample of a few of my favourite bunches

I love this ruffle heart balloon!!!

I love this giant balloon too!!

The Hot Air Balloon is always very popular!

This is the first year ive used these

24" latex Balloons!
They are huge!

This is my favourite bunch for the day...

One of the cheapest too

at only $30

This is what i gave my hubby!

He is into Jaffas at the moment..

So there are Jaffas on the base

Hope everyone had a great valentines day!

All New Valentines Day Balloons Ready to Order

2010-01-28T22:17:00.000-08:00

I ahve some Awesome new Balloons

Ready for Valentines Day Deliveries

Click here

to view more options and all pricing

New Baby Balloons

2010-01-28T21:53:00.001-08:00

I have some awesome new balloons

for Baby Showers

New Mummies

and New Babies

For more details on Bunches

and pricing

press this link here

Australia Day Awards 2010

2010-01-25T23:16:00.000-08:00

The PCYC was again decked out

with balloons for the

Australia Day Awards

If you want to have a look at some more photos

click here

Baby Shower Balloons with Giant Dummy

2010-01-22T23:02:00.000-08:00

Isn't this awesome!!

A giant Dummy

Baby Shower Foil

with 5 printed latex

on a balloon base

$35

Outdoors 21st

2010-01-16T02:15:00.000-08:00

Today Mum and I did this 21st Birthday Party

We decorated the outdoor pergola

They are placing covered chairs

with purple sashes and the cake

table under here for the formalities..

We had the arch at the entry

And some balloons in the pool...

The balloons actually have lights inside them..

How cool is that!

Engagement Topairy Balloons

2009-10-29T18:21:00.000-07:00

Arnt these Topairies Awesome!!

They were for an engagement party....

These are jsut the sinple topairy design

with 12 5" Balloons

on a celophaine base with ribbons

$15 each!!

Bargain!!

Some Bouquets

2009-10-21T23:57:00.000-07:00

Here are some bouquets i have done recently...

Huge Impact

and

Great Value!!!

"Celebrate" $45

"Celebrate 21"

This one has a 21 and a spring pick on the base

$70

"Baby Shower"

$25

"Happy Birthday Insider"

$50

Dorothea McKeller Awards

2009-09-04T01:43:00.001-07:00

Here is a gorgeous Arch i made for the Dorothea McKeller Awards today!!!

Isnt it spectacular!!

And not as expensive as you would think!!!

New Balloons from Qualatex

2009-08-05T23:49:00.001-07:00

My Balloon Supplier has bought out a heap of new balloons to be used in

Bouquets and as decorations for functions....

Take a look!!!!

Look at this cute Duck...

This can be used in a new baby bunch or a novelty birthday bunch...

This bunch including the cute balloon duck base

would be about $70.

There is the giant shape balloon, two foils, two printed and base balloon.

This is a wonderful bunch for a girls 21st!!

Thats a giant shape 21st balloon with 6 printed latex on a balloon present base...

This bunch would cost

$55

I love the new giant polka dots balloons....

Here they are used with a giant shape cake foil balloon

two 20" insider dots balloons with four printed latex balloons

$60

Here is a great bunch if you really like your boss!!!

Onviously i dont provide the potplant on the base, but i can do something up..

But for the giant shape crown, two foils and four latex. No fancy base

$55

I reacon this birthday candle column is awesome!!
What a great gift for someone...

No cheap though.....

$70.00

These champaigne bottles are actually inside the balloon!!
How great is that!!!

Then the bottle on the base

Great for celebrations...

$50

Isnt this Happy Birthday Bouquet awesome!!!

$40

New Baby with teddy bear base

$50

More New Baby Balloons

with a giant dummy!!!

$50

Get Well Bouquet

$60

Giant Shape Birthday Bouquet

$70 with base

Happy Birthday Bouquet with cute base

$30

Isnt this the cutest thing yourve seen!!!!

$70

Also, my coleague Vicki from Inverell made these awesome 21st bunches

Some wonderful ideas for decorations...

A Weekend of Arches...................

2009-07-19T18:11:00.000-07:00

Click here for more picutres

Donovan 21st Birthday

2009-05-09T03:20:00.000-07:00

To check out all the photos for this function

Click here

A Backyard 18th Birthday

2008-12-13T21:05:00.000-08:00

A Backyard 18th Birthday

Click here to view all the pcitures

Year 10 Formal - Gunnedah High School 2008

2008-12-09T21:49:00.000-08:00

Gunnedah High School

Year 10 Presentation & Dance

Class of 2008

To view photos click here

YEAR 12 FORMAL DECORATIONS

2008-12-05T00:38:00.001-08:00

These were the decorations for the Year 12 Formal Dinner

Gunnedah High School

Balloon Columns with Star toppers saying

Class of 2008

Also the presentation table was decorated by Back to Balloons with

Ivy and fairy lights and candelabras

These cetrepieces are a favorite with the high school

The four balloons on long strings from the smaller balloon and floral base.

More Columns

Insider Balloons

2008-08-20T01:56:00.000-07:00

Hows this for a great custom made bunch of balloons.
This is for a horse lover into pink!!! Isnt it great!!!
The giant shape horse, and two balloons with lots of other balloons inside it.....

On a base of heart balloons, smaller balloons and great spiky things...
Here is a closer view....
All for the bargain basement price of $65.........

NAIDOC Deb Ball 11th July 2008

2008-07-11T04:36:00.001-07:00

I did the decorations for the NAIDOC Deb Ball today.....
Welcome sign ficu tree with fairy lights

Balloons around the room

Staging with Ficus trees and fairy lights and candelabra

Pink and Lavender Backyard 40th!!

2008-07-02T01:48:00.001-07:00

How great does this look!! A backyard full of arches.

This big balloon ontop of the coloumns contain fairy lights that will light those balloons up beautifully once the sun goes down!!!

This whole backyard was $300.00

A few more designs

2008-04-18T04:36:00.000-07:00

Here is an arch that we made for a Harvey Normal promotiom... Self standing and very long lasting
These lovely balloons, featuring the very much talked about insider balloons, with a foil star were made for a ladies 80th birthday.
CHeck out that cake!!! Talk about detailed... But these balloons are just an normal 5 balloon bunch featured a printed star altex in the middle.

The room
These were the balloons featured at the entrance to my 40th birthday party!! The round balloons at the top has led lights indside those balloons the lit up in the dark and were spectacualr!!!

Year 10 Formal 2007

2007-12-12T19:09:00.001-08:00

Lighting also provided by Back to Balloons

Baby Boy Balloons Bouquet

2007-12-12T19:08:00.002-08:00

Rainbow Arch - Lala Dance Studio

2007-12-12T19:08:00.001-08:00

Mary Brown's Awesome 50th Birthday

2007-12-12T19:06:00.001-08:00

All decorations including the Canopy from Back to Balloons

Baby Girl and Bear Balloon Bouquet

2007-12-12T19:05:00.001-08:00

Cool Piggy Balloon

2007-12-12T19:04:00.000-08:00

Bride & Groom Balloons

2007-12-12T19:03:00.000-08:00

Cool Froggie Balloon Bouquet

2007-12-12T19:02:00.000-08:00

Year 12 Formal 2007

2007-12-12T19:01:00.000-08:00

Balloon Wedding....

2007-09-29T04:27:00.001-07:00

See more photos here

$25 50th Wedding Anniversary Bunch

2007-09-15T03:41:00.001-07:00

You would agree that $25 for this gorgeous bunch to decorate the table is a bargain!!!

5 Balloon Bouquets

2007-09-15T03:40:00.001-07:00

This was for an Engagement Party at the PCYC

$11 per bunch

Archway

2007-09-05T01:20:00.000-07:00

Try a great balloon arch to brighten up any event.......
You can also have words or initials in the centre.......
The above is $100.

Balloon Arch

2007-09-03T21:44:00.000-07:00

A balloon arch is a great way to create instant presence...... You know there is something special going on when you see one ot these guys.......

This arch using plain balloons is $180, or printed balloons $220

FATHERS DAY DELIVERIES

2007-09-01T20:08:00.000-07:00

What a better thing to give the retired farmer dad..... a big balloon cow!!! This bouquet is a bargain at $55. It includes 1 foil, 8 printed latex and a giant shape balloon..... Heaps of shapes to chose from...

Balloon Wedding - 1st September 2007

2007-08-31T22:52:00.000-07:00

People often say, "who knew you could do so much with balloons". Here is a wedding I did this weekend.

Please see Wedding Elegance Blog for pricing details:

The room

Handmade Lilly from Balloons

Mullaley Matrons Ball - 31st August 2007

2007-08-31T01:00:00.000-07:00

Mullaley Matron Ball this year themes is 50th Anniversary.

Gold, Black & Ivory theme.
50th Anniversary printed latex balloons.
Bunch of three balloons - $6.50 each (No weight)