About Us
Our story
Owner, Melissa Bertrand opened her first store, Beach Party Balloons in 2016, originally located at Walnut Beach in Milford CT. Melissa has since sold the business, but still offers balloon decorating services around New Haven and Fairfield Country from her home studio and in coordination with BPB.
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With 20 years of experience in party services, Painted You, began providing family-friendly entertainment services like face painting, balloon animal twisting, and airbrush tattoos in 2004 book at www.paintedyou.com.
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What we do
Painted You takes pride in providing friendly customer service, and unique designs created using quality, professional materials and tools. Whether you just need a small bunch of balloons for a gift or table or your whole event decorated, we can help. BPB creates balloon arches, garlands, columns, centerpieces, gifts, sculptures and more!
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FAQ:
Q: Do you sell bags of balloons or products for DIY?
A: PY does not sell bags of balloons or decor supplies, only finished product
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Q: How long will my balloons last?
A: Painted You cannot guarantee products for any amount of time after delivery/pickup. Balloons are fragile by nature, and there are many factors that contribute to how long they will last. High temperatures, direct sunlight, wind and rain will oxidize your balloons quickly. We strongly recommend helium balloons for inside use only, and advise you choose an area for your outdoor decor that is out of direct sun, especially in summer. We are not responsible for balloons that pop or deflate for any reason after they have been picked up or delivered.
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Q: I would like to order balloons for a balloon release
A: We are very sorry, but PY does not sell balloons for release, for any reason. Balloon releases are banned in CT and subject to a fine. We also are an environmentally mindful company, and believe that the intentional release of balloons or any waste is harmful to the environment.
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Q: What steps does BPB take to be environmentally mindful?
A: Bpb weights and or bags all balloons leaving our shop to minimize any accidental release. We create mainly air-filled designs on frames for outside, and discourage all clients from using helium balloons outside.
Additionally, most of the balloons we use are natural latex, which is biodegradable over 3-6 months. We do our best to educate our clients about responsible use of balloons when it comes to the environment.
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Q: My venue does not allow anything to be attached to the wall or helium balloons, what can you do?
A: PY is NOT responsible for any damage caused by balloons, adhesives/attachments, balloons not allowed in by the venue or the cost to retrieve them from the ceiling if they are removed from their weights, which we carefully secure them to. It is your responsibility to check the rules of your venue ahead of time. We offer options like framed garlands, columns and arches which do not have to be supported by attaching to the wall. If your venue doesn't allow helium balloons, please check if they make an exception for professional decorators, otherwise we have plenty of air-filled options
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Contact info
A Few of Our Clients
​Amazon, PwC, Aldi, Yale University, Sacred Heart University, Quinnipiac University,
University of New Haven, Mohegan Sun Casino, Foxwoods Casino,
Albertus Magnus College, Good Will, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Bridgeport Sound Tigers