I really enjoy your videos on lessons learned from each event. So many just focus on the positive but there’s a lot of growth in the fails. Thanks god being so honest and encouraging.
Hi. I'm so glad you're discussing outdoor events and I want to run a scenario by you that is giving me anxiety and maybe you can shed some light on what we can do. My sister and I started doing balloon displays in December of 2020, so we're certainly rather new at this. We both work full-time jobs and we do these displays in the evenings and weekends. We have a customer who is requesting a balloon garland for a pool party. The problem is: The party is on a Friday, so we can't build/connect the garland the day of the event because we work. We would have to build/connect the night before. I already told the customer that it's not recommended for balloons to be outside in Florida weather all night into the next day. I told her about oxidation and how balloons expand in the heat and typically pop. I even offered her columns that we can deliver the night before and she can bring them outside before her guests arrive. I can't seem to make her understand. Should I say, "Thank you for the opportunity, but maybe you should contract someone else that can build your garland the day of your event" Most of our jobs are word of mouth and I don't want someone disparaging our work despite the fact that we made her aware of what could happen. Sorry for the lengthy message, I just want to know how to handle this type of scenario. Thank you.
Well first let me say congratulations on your balloon business! Do you mind sending me an email? I have some questions to ask and it may be better suited in email. My email address is lcousar@yeseventdecor.com. Thanks!
Thank you, you are God sent. You are really here to help us as beginners. That is why God is really blessing you and you business. You don’t hide anything. I love this channel for that. Everyone one else only show the beautiful pictures of the after. I love that you show the all from beginning to end and the middle 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️
I just love this. I appreciate you for always sharing what you learned/would do different . I started doing balloons as a side hobby and I just quit for all the mistakes you’ve talked about in your previous videos.
Your videos make me want to start back up. I read my comment over again and was like dang that sounds so sad lol. I got started because I had a daughter and wanted balloons for her party and was taken aback when I was quoted prices. I decided to learn myself and then other ppl started asking me for my services. I was undercharging for sure. It was a bit overwhelming and I totally understand why the prices for these types of things are what they are. Learning from your videos is definitely helpful. Hopefully I’ll get the courage to start up again. Thank you again for your transparency and honesty
I completely understand. Pricing is one of the biggest hurdles in this business. It’s so complex. There’s a lot that goes into it. And it’s not cheap! A lot of people want to hire an event decorator on a DIY budget. Once I came to the realization that this is a luxury service, things changed for me. I don’t chase clients who have unrealistic budgets anymore. If clients want luxury and convenience, they have to pay for it. Otherwise, they can always decorate their event themselves.
For your Throne chairs use water or sand weights to hold it down on the back legs. I definitely agree with any incidents that may occur.during the event.
Thank You So Much for these helpful tips because this girl had gave up on outdoor events LOL😂I will definitely utilize these tips soon..like my event this weekend😊
Omg I wish I saw your video before my event! My first outdoor event was a disaster. My backdrop fell over 3 times before the event ran out of time and was so discouraged. Thank God he helped me find a solution. Thank you for your tips I am now going to reconsider to do outside events 😅. God bless you!
Yeah outdoor events are not my favorite! But everyone is having them so I had to suck it up and figure it out. Lol! I’ll keep you in my prayers girl! You can do it! 🙏🏽
With drapes I learned a trick to keep them in place outdoors. Use another pole that’s heavy and role the bottom end of the drapes in. This will keep it in place
Thank you for sharing. I have a couple of outdoor events coming up and I'll definitely be incorporating your suggestions based on your learnings. Thank you again!
Good word yes girl I just experienced the same thing baby shark party backdrop blue over twice looking for cinder blocks away it down because it didn't have anything to hold it down with it was awful tablecloths flying couldn't put up centerpiece of it was horrible so I absolutely know what you mean good word good advice
I love your conclusion part which you treat failure in a positive way and share all your valuable experiences to us! I just wanna say a BIG THANK YOU for your generosity of sharing your knowledge to all of us ❤️ Take care and looking forward to more videos from you 😊
In regards to a wooden backdrop, why not prime, paint, and seal and use a removable wallpaper or something like that, like with a faux wood or faux brick finish?
@@YesEventDecor Wayfair has some really nice patterns, I was looking to cover my really ugly 1950 something walls in my bedroom. Lol but I'm sure it would work for wood backdrop walls!
My first event was indoor. A guest came and loved it and gave me a job. It was outdoor omg. It was so pretty but in TX it’s hot, it’s orotund her door, command tapes melted in the heat and it was a disaster. It fell down. I did it a 2nd time and it was the same thing. I reinforced it and the glue still melted. After that I gave up on my dreams. Well I was requested to do another event and the patio was wood and I was able to use nails and they stayed up but the balloons burst because of the heat. I’m not even doing outdoor anymore
I am SO sorry to hear that. Outdoor events are so hard. I definitely prefer to work indoors. Don’t give up on your dreams. Just pray that the Lord will send you indoor events! I’ll pray too! 🙏🏽
I LOOOOOVED these tips!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 you were so detailed and specific and have helped us immensely!!!! 🥰💕🤗👍👌 Amen to those deep words! God knows exactly what we can handle!! 🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙 thank you for such great video!!!😉❤
Omg I love your channel! Because you are so REAL! My first experience with an outdoor event was last Saturday. We had wind, sun and ladybugs lol. As the day progressed things settled down but it was stressful at first. We had issues with the backdrop and the drapes. Thank you so much for such sound wise advice❤
Every time one of my clients wants an outdoor event I immediately do an internal side eye, sigh, and eye roll 🤦🏾♀️🙇🏾♀️🙄the wind is too disrespectful.
🤣🤣🤣 in my research for outdoor event hacks this comment cracked me up! Light hearted! I'll reallu be a beautiful day until you put out 1 party decoration and then its El Niño for no reason 🤣
I'm doing my first event at the end of the month. I was thinking about using a chiara as the backdrop. Would you recommend using 50 lbs weights? Would a balloon weight hold the air balloon centerpieces down on the table?
Thank you for all this good information. I don't think I've ever heard an artist say they like outdoor events. :D ! There so many new awesome ideas and techniques that hopefully is making it easier for all of us. Can't wait to see your new outdoor events coming up.
Love, Love Love your videos❤️ very educational! I had the same experience! In fact, almost everything that you are going through, I have been through! feel like I am watching the story of my life! I love ❤️ your transparency! The lesson that I learned in my case is that clients choose the parks rather than indoor venues because they are cheaper, however this means more work for the Event Decorator fighting with the elements (wind, rain, sun, etc) YES 🙌 we should be charging more! Excellent videos! I watch them sometimes more than once! Many Blessings my sister in Christ 🙏
Thank you for sharing! I have an outdoor event in June where I will be making a balloon garland. This video was very helpful. I will be doing what you have shared. Appreciate you making these videos for us.
Dropping gems 💎..!! Great tips and tricks. Thank you for sharing your experience. I have my FIRST outdoor event booked for next week. Any recommendations for installing on brick? ..do the command hooks work?
This is so inspirational, thank you and l really understand the part when you said you are still traumatised. l did a DIY balloon for my sister birthday in the sun, balloons popped so bad we had to cancel the photoshot. How do you deal with balloons setups outdoor in the sun.
@@YesEventDecor yes ma'am just let them know up front when planning for an event outside due to rain storms etc the party could/wil be canceled due to bad weather...when I do events outside I always watch the 10 day weather forecast you will have somewhat of an ideal of how to handle the situation...Lightning doesn't care who it strike....lol
Some type of heavy duty twine or rope wrap it around your pole tie it to a yard stake or a heavy duty dog stake....you also can hide the twine/rope with balloons....
Thank you for sharing your experience. I love that you share the good and the bad. Thank you again!! 😍😍
Yeah I feel like it’s not authentic if you only show the good stuff all the time. ☺️
Yes! Weather is definitely unpredictable.
I’m thankful I’m learning these lessons & tips before I get started
Thank U.sis. 🌺
Thank you for watching! 😊
I really enjoy your videos on lessons learned from each event. So many just focus on the positive but there’s a lot of growth in the fails. Thanks god being so honest and encouraging.
I’m glad you’re enjoying these videos! Glad that someone is learning from my mistakes. ☺️
Hi. I'm so glad you're discussing outdoor events and I want to run a scenario by you that is giving me anxiety and maybe you can shed some light on what we can do. My sister and I started doing balloon displays in December of 2020, so we're certainly rather new at this. We both work full-time jobs and we do these displays in the evenings and weekends. We have a customer who is requesting a balloon garland for a pool party. The problem is: The party is on a Friday, so we can't build/connect the garland the day of the event because we work. We would have to build/connect the night before. I already told the customer that it's not recommended for balloons to be outside in Florida weather all night into the next day. I told her about oxidation and how balloons expand in the heat and typically pop. I even offered her columns that we can deliver the night before and she can bring them outside before her guests arrive. I can't seem to make her understand. Should I say, "Thank you for the opportunity, but maybe you should contract someone else that can build your garland the day of your event" Most of our jobs are word of mouth and I don't want someone disparaging our work despite the fact that we made her aware of what could happen. Sorry for the lengthy message, I just want to know how to handle this type of scenario. Thank you.
Well first let me say congratulations on your balloon business! Do you mind sending me an email? I have some questions to ask and it may be better suited in email.
My email address is lcousar@yeseventdecor.com. Thanks!
Thank you so much for posting these videos!!! All your videos are very helpful and appreciated
Awww. Thank you for watching! ☺️
Thank you so much for this advice!! Wish me luck on my outside event this Sunday.😅❤
You can do it! 👏🏽👏🏽
@@YesEventDecor ..again, THANK YOUUUUU!🙏😘💕
Thank you, you are God sent. You are really here to help us as beginners. That is why God is really blessing you and you business. You don’t hide anything. I love this channel for that. Everyone one else only show the beautiful pictures of the after. I love that you show the all from beginning to end and the middle 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️
Awww! Thank you for continuously supporting my channel! 🥰❤️
I just love this. I appreciate you for always sharing what you learned/would do different . I started doing balloons as a side hobby and I just quit for all the mistakes you’ve talked about in your previous videos.
Oh no! Sorry to hear that you quit doing balloons. Did you start back up again?
Your videos make me want to start back up. I read my comment over again and was like dang that sounds so sad lol. I got started because I had a daughter and wanted balloons for her party and was taken aback when I was quoted prices. I decided to learn myself and then other ppl started asking me for my services. I was undercharging for sure. It was a bit overwhelming and I totally understand why the prices for these types of things are what they are. Learning from your videos is definitely helpful. Hopefully I’ll get the courage to start up again. Thank you again for your transparency and honesty
I completely understand.
Pricing is one of the biggest hurdles in this business. It’s so complex. There’s a lot that goes into it. And it’s not cheap! A lot of people want to hire an event decorator on a DIY budget.
Once I came to the realization that this is a luxury service, things changed for me. I don’t chase clients who have unrealistic budgets anymore. If clients want luxury and convenience, they have to pay for it. Otherwise, they can always decorate their event themselves.
Those last 2 sentences are so on point!!
For your Throne chairs use water or sand weights to hold it down on the back legs. I definitely agree with any incidents that may occur.during the event.
Good tips! Thanks!
Thank You So Much for these helpful tips because this girl had gave up on outdoor events LOL😂I will definitely utilize these tips soon..like my event this weekend😊
Let me know how your event works out! I’ll be praying for you!
Omg I wish I saw your video before my event! My first outdoor event was a disaster. My backdrop fell over 3 times before the event ran out of time and was so discouraged. Thank God he helped me find a solution. Thank you for your tips I am now going to reconsider to do outside events 😅. God bless you!
Yeah outdoor events are not my favorite! But everyone is having them so I had to suck it up and figure it out. Lol! I’ll keep you in my prayers girl! You can do it! 🙏🏽
Keep me in your prayers too, im doing my very first outdoor event next week. Asking God to be in every detail 🙂
Omg this literally happened to me yesterday😅 I'm learning tho I'm just enjoying every stage
With drapes I learned a trick to keep them in place outdoors. Use another pole that’s heavy and role the bottom end of the drapes in. This will keep it in place
That’s a good tip!!!! Thank you!
Great idea!!!
Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you for sharing. I have a couple of outdoor events coming up and I'll definitely be incorporating your suggestions based on your learnings. Thank you again!
Let me know how it works out! I’m praying for you!
@@YesEventDecor Thank you again! You're such an inspiration. I'll let you know how everything turns out.
Please do
Please add picture examples to understand what your explaining:)
Good word yes girl I just experienced the same thing baby shark party backdrop blue over twice looking for cinder blocks away it down because it didn't have anything to hold it down with it was awful tablecloths flying couldn't put up centerpiece of it was horrible so I absolutely know what you mean good word good advice
Those outdoor events are so challenging! I have another one this weekend. I checked the weather and it’s supposed to rain. 🤦🏽♀️🙅🏽♀️
Do you think if it rains , guests will get wet under pavilion ??
I love your conclusion part which you treat failure in a positive way and share all your valuable experiences to us! I just wanna say a BIG THANK YOU for your generosity of sharing your knowledge to all of us ❤️ Take care and looking forward to more videos from you 😊
Awww! Thank you for watching! ❤️❤️
In regards to a wooden backdrop, why not prime, paint, and seal and use a removable wallpaper or something like that, like with a faux wood or faux brick finish?
I wish I could do something like that! I would love a wooden backdrop.
@@YesEventDecor Wayfair has some really nice patterns, I was looking to cover my really ugly 1950 something walls in my bedroom. Lol but I'm sure it would work for wood backdrop walls!
My first event was indoor. A guest came and loved it and gave me a job. It was outdoor omg. It was so pretty but in TX it’s hot, it’s orotund her door, command tapes melted in the heat and it was a disaster. It fell down. I did it a 2nd time and it was the same thing. I reinforced it and the glue still melted. After that I gave up on my dreams. Well I was requested to do another event and the patio was wood and I was able to use nails and they stayed up but the balloons burst because of the heat. I’m not even doing outdoor anymore
I am SO sorry to hear that. Outdoor events are so hard. I definitely prefer to work indoors. Don’t give up on your dreams. Just pray that the Lord will send you indoor events! I’ll pray too! 🙏🏽
@@YesEventDecor thank you and I listen to your vids on practicing and that’s what I’m doing now just buying dolls tree balloons and practice a lot
I LOOOOOVED these tips!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 you were so detailed and specific and have helped us immensely!!!! 🥰💕🤗👍👌 Amen to those deep words! God knows exactly what we can handle!! 🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙 thank you for such great video!!!😉❤
Hey Mrs. Enthusiasm! Thank you! Hope your week is starting off well!
@@YesEventDecor hey!! So far, so good. Can't complain! 😄👍
Omg I love your channel! Because you are so REAL! My first experience with an outdoor event was last Saturday. We had wind, sun and ladybugs lol. As the day progressed things settled down but it was stressful at first. We had issues with the backdrop and the drapes. Thank you so much for such sound wise advice❤
Lol! Ladybugs? 🤣 That must have been something. We had cicadas this past summer. That made outdoor events even harder…
Thanks for these tips. Do you find that Chiara panels are sturdy in the wind with heavy weights, or no?
That’s a good question. I haven’t used them outdoors yet! I’ll let you know when I do.
Every time one of my clients wants an outdoor event I immediately do an internal side eye, sigh, and eye roll 🤦🏾♀️🙇🏾♀️🙄the wind is too disrespectful.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I know! I do the same thing.
🤣🤣🤣 in my research for outdoor event hacks this comment cracked me up! Light hearted! I'll reallu be a beautiful day until you put out 1 party decoration and then its El Niño for no reason 🤣
What do you use to store the balloons for traveling to the event? I have an out door birthday I'm decorating for.
I put my balloons in these big plastic bags I got off of Amazon. I put the link in the description.
@@YesEventDecor ok great thank you! 😊
You’re welcome!
50lb sand bags works for me to put on my poles base. Also I dislike doing balloons outside as once that sun hits them they popping.
Thanks for the tip!
I'm doing my first event at the end of the month. I was thinking about using a chiara as the backdrop. Would you recommend using 50 lbs weights? Would a balloon weight hold the air balloon centerpieces down on the table?
Let’s discuss this more on the live session tonight! ☺️
Thanks for sharing your experience 🙂👍
Thank you for watching! ☺️
Thank you for all this good information. I don't think I've ever heard an artist say they like outdoor events. :D ! There so many new awesome ideas and techniques that hopefully is making it easier for all of us. Can't wait to see your new outdoor events coming up.
All of my events in July are indoors! Thank you Jesus!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Love, Love Love your videos❤️ very educational! I had the same experience! In fact, almost everything that you are going through, I have been through! feel like I am watching the story of my life! I love ❤️ your transparency!
The lesson that I learned in my case is that clients choose the parks rather than indoor venues because they are cheaper, however this means more work for the Event Decorator fighting with the elements (wind, rain, sun, etc) YES 🙌 we should be charging more! Excellent videos! I watch them sometimes more than once! Many Blessings my sister in Christ 🙏
Yes! They are more work for us! I’m ready for indoor events. ☺️ Many blessing to you too! 🙌🏽
Thank you so much for sharing. I am definitely going to use your tips. God bless you!
May God bless you too! 🙏🏽
Thank you for sharing! I have an outdoor event in June where I will be making a balloon garland. This video was very helpful. I will be doing what you have shared. Appreciate you making these videos for us.
I’m praying for you! 🙏🏽
Dropping gems 💎..!! Great tips and tricks. Thank you for sharing your experience. I have my FIRST outdoor event booked for next week. Any recommendations for installing on brick? ..do the command hooks work?
Congratulations on your first event! What are you installing on brick? A balloon garland?
@@YesEventDecor Yesss!! a balloon garland several feet in length...
I just ordered some hooks for outdoor events. I’ll put the link in the description.
Hey beautiful lady 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋💕💕💕 let me watch and I'll be back! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hope you enjoy it! ☺️
@@YesEventDecor I sure did!!!💕🙂👏👌🤗
This is so inspirational, thank you and l really understand the part when you said you are still traumatised. l did a DIY balloon for my sister birthday in the sun, balloons popped so bad we had to cancel the photoshot. How do you deal with balloons setups outdoor in the sun.
What kind of balloons did you use? For outside events try using higher quality balloons 💜
Hmmm, I haven’t experienced that before. Have you tried Qualatex, Sempertex, or Tuftex balloons?
And to help others
Thank you
You’re welcome!
Oan always have a plan B when doing an event outside I just choose to cancel it will save you and your client a headache....
Really? Clients cancel? I’ve never had that before. 🤔
@@YesEventDecor yes ma'am just let them know up front when planning for an event outside due to rain storms etc the party could/wil be canceled due to bad weather...when I do events outside I always watch the 10 day weather forecast you will have somewhat of an ideal of how to handle the situation...Lightning doesn't care who it strike....lol
Ain’t that the truth! I’m not setting up when there’s lightning outside! I have to add that to my contract.
@@YesEventDecor it would help you out🤷♀️
The knowledge you gain is so incredible
Once you go full-time with this business, you gain knowledge very quickly ☺️
@@YesEventDecor Yes indeed, everyday is something different.
Thank you for sharing your tips on how to make outdoor events better. I like what you said about having a plan B. Have a blessed day.
Have a blessed day!
You are such a wonderful and helpful inspiration. Love all your design work and sharing your lessons learned.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing, I've definitely learned alot from this video 😊
Glad I could help!! ☺️
Thankssss so much my wife is doin a pavilion for our gender reveal this helped her so much
Awww! Glad I could help! ☺️
Thank you so much for sharing, you really gave me some some nice suggestions😍❤
Great!! I’m glad to help. 🥰
Some type of heavy duty twine or rope wrap it around your pole tie it to a yard stake or a heavy duty dog stake....you also can hide the twine/rope with balloons....
I’ll have to try that. Thanks!
@@YesEventDecor you're welcome