Straight answers on balloon arch prices around Arlington — what a half arch, full arch and arch-with-columns usually cost, what pushes the price up, and how to get the look you want on your budget.
In the Arlington area, most half arches start around $200, full organic arches around $300, and an arch with a pair of balloon columns around $400. Big installs — 20 feet and up, ceiling work, or anything at a large venue — are quoted custom. These are typical local starting points, not a fixed menu: your quote is itemized so you can see where every dollar goes.
| Size / style | What it covers | Typical starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Garland swag, 6–10 ft | Top or one side of a dessert table, a mirror, a stair rail | about $200 |
| Full organic arch, 12–16 ft | A standard front door, a backyard photo spot, a small stage | about $300 |
| Arch + balloon column pair | Venue entrances, quinceañera and wedding walk-ins | about $400 |
| Garland by the foot | Long runs on walls, tables or fences | $20–30 per ft |
| 20 ft+ arch, ceiling or multi-piece install | Banquet halls, churches, corporate lobbies | custom quote |
Prices are typical Arlington-area starting points and can change with the season and the date. Your written quote is what counts.
A garland swag over the dessert table or a full arch at the front door usually lands in the $200–$350 range. Add a foil number for the age and you have the photo spot covered.
Most showers pair a half or full arch with a few accent pieces for the gift or cake table — often $300–$450 total. See our birthday and baby shower balloons page for package ideas.
An entrance arch with columns, plus a backdrop behind the head table, commonly starts around $600–$900 depending on size and venue rules. Ask about balloon garlands and backdrop walls.
A storefront arch in your brand colors typically starts around $400, with full entry packages around $750. More on grand opening balloon decor.
Online kits run $30–$80 and work for a casual party if you have three or four hours, a balloon pump and some patience. What you don't get is the structure: a frame that holds the shape all day, balloons sized to fill gaps, and someone who handles setup, anchoring and teardown while you get ready for your guests. If the arch is the photo backdrop for the day, a pro install is usually worth it.
Text (682) 424-8271 or use our quote form with four things: your date, the venue or address, the space you want to fill (a doorway, a wall, a table), and a photo of a look you like. We'll send back a design idea and an itemized quote, usually the same day. Want the full picture of styles first? Start on our balloon arches in Arlington page.
Most balloon decorators hold your date with a deposit and collect the balance before or on the event day. Your quote spells out the deposit, the balance and the cancellation terms before you pay anything.
On-site installs in Arlington include setup. Travel to farther cities in the service area, stairs, or long carries can add a small fee, which is listed on the quote.
Latex balloons can't be reused, so every arch is built new. Some frames, backdrop panels and stands are rented as part of the setup, which is why teardown is offered with every install.
Balloon count, balloon quality, color finishes and how full the arch looks all change the price. Ask any decorator for the length, the balloon sizes and what's included so you're comparing the same thing.
Send the date, the venue, and a photo of the look you want. We'll text back a design idea and a clear, itemized quote — usually the same day.
