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Meet John and Johnna

Up, Up & Away!'s whimsical balloon artistry is created by John and Johnna. Click HERE to learn more.

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It’s not “just balloons.” When you choose Up, Up & Away!, we are here to make balloons easy for you. We’ve got the skills and knowledge to not only make amazing balloons but also be aware of all of the details that come with installation and enjoyment of your celebration!

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A lovely entrance to a Garden Party wedding reception. It was a joy working with @whiteponyflowers on this arch to welcome guests and set the tone for an unforgettable celebration.

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Happy Blue October! Let’s bring the crown back to Crown Town! 💙👑⚾️

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Giant Orbs, you love them, you really, really LOVE them!

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In our Summer Feelings today, not ready for the pools to close for the season and the giggles with friends to be over! One more look at our Lisa Frank inspired pool party…

Photography by @janamariephotos
Floral Artistry by @becoflowers
Cake by @thebabybirdbakery
Macarons by @sugarfold
Balloons and Giant Orbs by @upupandawayballoons

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Sep 2

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You asked for more from the Lisa Frank-inspired pool party and we’ve got MORE! The magic of a well-designed event creates connection and memories, it’s about the people you love having fun together. These pics are some of our very favorite people, it’s no surprise they are colorful and full of laughter. ❤️

Photos by @janamariephotos
Balloons by @upupandawayballoons
Floral artistry by @becoflowers
Cake by @thebabybirdbakery
Macarons by @sugarfold

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Aug 26

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When the pool party is @lisafrank inspired and you get to work with an absolute dream team of event pros, magic happens! 🌈🐬🐯🦄❤️🫧

Photos by @janamariephotos
Balloons and Giant Orbs by @upupandawayballoons
Floral Artistry by @becoflowers
Cake by @thebabybirdbakery
Macarons by @sugarfold

There were so many adorable details and pretty people having fun, we can’t wait to show you more photos this week!

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Aug 20

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Let’s get this party started!! This series of bouncing arches, anchored with our giant mirror orbs* welcomed guests and drew them toward the cocktail hour of @kcpetproject’s gala. ❤️

*We aren’t kidding when we say “giant.” Our giant mirror orbs are available in sizes from a tiny 2’ to an enormous 10’!

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When your event deserves an ENTRANCE MOMENT, we’ve got it covered! ❤️

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Aug 14

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Wow, the Balloon Studio is full this week! We are so THANKFUL for all of you who cheer us on and make this dream of ours a reality. ❤️

P.S. The rumor that we lost a Balloon Crewmember in the sea of balloons is true. She has been located and went right back to work. We are mission focused over here. 🤣

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Summertime and Swim Team Celebrations. 💚🐥💚

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Celebrating the Olympics! We’ve been creating rings from 8’ wide to an enormous 20’ wide set suspended in a cavernous gymnasium and torches in several fun styles, including some with illuminated “flames” on top. You all are in full on celebration mode for Team USA!

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Where are our Disney fans? Check out these not-so-hidden Mickeys!

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Saying goodbye to Qualatex…
(For our customers, Qualatex was the world’s oldest balloon manufacturer. It was announced this week they will no longer be made. Zero impact to your events, a bit of sadness for balloon artists.)

We have @qualatex to thank for setting our business off on solid footing. In the mid-1990’s Johnna worked at a flower shop that received their Balloon Images magazine. Her manager would toss it, Johnna would dig it out and study it, while her manager declared no one would ever want elaborate balloon artistry. Well, here we are!

Qualatex gave us many educational opportunities, covering not just the basics of balloon design but business and marketing and even safe rigging. They created a certification and put us through our paces to gain it. They created a network of artists connecting us internationally and more importantly with our local colleagues, some who spent an evening in a hotel room in Las Vegas with John practicing tying knots for the next day’s practical exam to become a Certified Balloon Artist. Along the way, lifelong friendships with our balloon peers formed, some became family. Qualatex has had a big hand in this. Conventions, sometimes with over 1,000 balloon artists, are like family reunions. (Cont’d in comments…)

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Jul 8

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It’s ok, go on, you can swoon about the prettiest color collection for this sweet first birthday party!

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