We suggest reaching out 14 days before your event.Need a simple arch or columns? Call us the day before to setup delivery or pickup!

Herstory Balloons creates interactive balloon activations for corporate, nonprofit, fundraising, and community events in Chicago. Our best-selling activation is the Balloon Thermometer™, which began as a custom concept for AIDS Foundation Chicago. We also collaborate with clients to create custom experiences that align with an event goal, campaign, audience, or theme.

Herstory Balloons specializes in corporate events, nonprofit fundraisers, galas, grand openings, award celebrations, anniversaries, and other large-scale events in Chicago. Our work is designed for planners who want polished event décor and interactive experiences that feel intentional and appropriate for the occasion.

Yes. Herstory Balloons creates custom balloon décor and event activations that can reflect an organization’s mission, campaign theme, brand colors, or visual standards. For First Tee Greater Chicago, for example, we created custom golf-bag sculptures using the organization’s brand colors.

Herstory Balloons works with both nonprofit organizations and corporate clients throughout Chicago. Corporate services can include employee events, client events, company celebrations, brand experiences, and interactive activations. Chicago Sport and Social Club, for example, has hired Herstory Balloons for a corporate field day for two consecutive years.

Herstory Balloons designs interactive event activations that encourage guest participation. Recommendations are developed around the event agenda, venue, guest count, audience, and event goal so the activity fits naturally into the overall experience.

The Balloon Thermometer™ is a large-scale installation that visually tracks progress toward a goal in real time.

Herstory Balloons can incorporate photos, sponsor branding, QR codes, donor stories, employee milestones, signage, vinyl, banners, and custom printed elements into event décor and activations. For more photo-focused storytelling, the Balloon Gallery™ can display images inside clear balloons as part of an interactive visual installation.

Herstory Balloons provide individual balloon decor items and rentable activations that can be ordered for under $1,000. Options include a single balloon arch, a pair of balloon column towers, and sets of table decorations. You may also be able to order a single balloon sculpture at this price point.

$3,000 is the starting budget recommended for the level of event décor typically created for corporate, nonprofit, and fundraising events. Custom packages at this level can include multiple décor areas, custom sculptures and additional design services.

Balloon arches and columns work best for entrances and "stations." Centerpieces and table towers are great for guest tables. Balloon walls and sculptures draw attentions to focal points like the "stage" or photo booth.If the space is very big, consider ceiling decorations to help fill in the space!

Yes, of course!Although Herstory Balloons specializes in corporate events, private and social events are still close to heart. Contact us as soon as you can to confirm calendar availability.

Yes! In fact, we are happy to involve students in the decorating to help save the school money on delivery and installation costs.

Within 30 miles of Chicago, 60607.We partner with decor venues in Ravenswood, Oakbrook, Elmhurst, and Downtown. We happily serve all 77 of Chicago's local neighborhoods from the West Loop area.

We recommend booking at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability and allow time for customization.

Most balloon decorations and activities are build on reusable framing. The tear down and retrieval plan for your event will be outlined in you Client Service Agreement. If these items are removed without our consent, lost, stolen, or damaged, you may be charged a replacement fee.

If you let us know of a postponement as early as possible, we may be able to reschedule your delivery date.

We can work from an event floor plan. Visiting the venue is still needed because a floor plan doesn't explain building access, parking, or the path from door to venue room. No worries, we can work directly with your venue POC to coordinate the logistics.

Yes, we'd be happy to help! Once you've looked through our Gallery and Design Catalog, give us a call when you have a free 10 minutes, and our design experts will give you the best recommendations.

Herstory Balloons specializes in custom balloon decor and installations, including balloon arches, garlands, columns, backdrops, walls, centerpieces, sculptures, ceiling décor, and interactive activations.