Try something a little different this Christmas and have a festive balloon archway as your focal point for your Christmas party.

This striking balloon arch kit in a classic gold and black colourway would be the perfect decoration for any number of celebrations. The muted pastels next to the metallic teal and golds mean that it can fit in with a range of colour schemes and easily dressed up or down to match other party decor. Balloon arches are fast becoming the must-have party decor trend after being seen on many a celebs insta feed and high-end party event in recent years. Carry on by adding in the next largest-sized balloons, again spreading them out evenly, and stop before you add in the smallest balloons.It can even be used outdoors to welcome trick or treaters; just be sure to make sure it’s secured down! If you’re looking for a show-stopping balloon garland that would be perfect for Insta-worthy photos, this would be a fantastic choice. This would be perfect for decorating a venue for a work Christmas do or could even be turned into a door display a la Stacey Solomon and her fabulous seasonal entranceway garlands. If you don’t want to do a set colour scheme for a party, then a mixture of rainbow colours is a great alternative.

This Bumble Bee Balloon arch kit would be perfect addition to a baby shower or kids' birthday party and is available in 5 different garland lengths. Removable or semi-permanent vinyl is preferable for use on balloons as it's much easier to reposition if you make a mistake with the placement. Vinyl can be placed on to the balloons once they have been fully inflated and situated in the balloon arch; it's much easier to space out your designs to give the best effect if the balloons are already spaced out well. If you looking for ways to add a little something extra to a balloon arch, a Cricut machine is a great way to do so. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ.

It’s a great way to be able to re-use decorations you already have and an even better excuse to have brightly coloured party foods such as this rainbow layer cake. The main thing to think about when adding a banner is getting the scale correct – you don't want a big fancy balloon arch with a little banner! The smallest balloons should be added in to cover any gaps when your balloon arch has been moved into place. To secure balloons to the arch tape, you take the knot and pass it through the larger end of the hole (looks a bit like a keyhole) , then pull it across to the smaller side and secure it with some glue dots between the balloon and the tape.

The muted and neutral colours can be dressed up to suit any theme – why not add some sprigs of foliage, palm leaf paper decorations (easily made with a Cricut machine!The stunning pastel colourways of this balloon arch from Ginger Ray make it perfect for use as children's party decor. If you’re going to make a balloon arch in the shape of a rainbow, then it only makes sense to use rainbow colours! For example, they'll enable you to create bespoke vinyls for the balloons or signs within the displays. Adding vinyl decals to balloons is really simple and a great way to add a bit more personalisation or theme to a balloon arch. Why not use it to make the centrepiece for a unicorn-themed party by adding in some foil unicorn balloons and pastel party streamers.