The Balloon Babe was a delightful serendipity for Ashley McCoy. After moving to Florida two and a half years ago with her family, Ashley, who left a corporate medical sales career to stay home with her young children, found herself navigating the challenges of a new town and two babies under two. When her daughter Clara’s first birthday approached, Ashley decided to take on the task of DIY balloon decorations. Her friend’s encouragement led her to turn this newfound passion into a business. Within a week, she had an LLC, a brand identity, and a business plan. Thus, The Balloon Babe was born.
The Balloon Babe caters to a wide array of events, including corporate gatherings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, baby showers, bridal showers, and weddings. While primarily serving Sarasota County and surrounding areas, Ashley has also created stunning designs for clients in Fort Myers, Naples, and Tampa.
Ashley’s work spans a diverse range of themes, with Disney-inspired designs being a favorite. A memorable project involved creating balloon and backdrop displays for characters like Rapunzel, Cinderella, Elsa, and Ariel at UTC Mall’s Disney princess day.
Beyond balloons, The Balloon Babe offers an extensive inventory of rentals, including metal and wooden backdrops, sequin shimmer walls, floral walls, peacock chairs, rugs, and more. Ashley emphasizes the importance of booking at least two to three months in advance, though she strives to accommodate last-minute requests whenever possible.
Ashley’s favorite part of the job is connecting with clients and industry experts, enriching the community with her unique, hands-on approach to event design and personalization.
The Balloon Babe: Quick Facts
- Owner: Ashley McCoy
- Specialties: Custom balloon art, party planning, bounce house rentals
- Services: Balloon garlands, event consulting, rentals
- Experience: Nearly 20 years in event planning and design
- Location: Southwest Florida
- Quality: Premium, hand-crafted balloon designs tailored to each event
- Client Focus: Affordable, personalized décor solutions for birthdays, weddings, corporate events, and more
- Extra: Bounce house rentals starting at $450
- Social Media: Follow for inspiration and updates
- Consultations: Free 30-minute planning consultations available
- Packages: Custom packages to fit various budgets
- Reviews: Highly rated for creativity and professionalism
- Eco-Friendly: Uses eco-friendly balloons and materials when possible
- Booking: Simple online booking process
Visit their website: https://theballoonbabe.com/
Instagram: @the.balloon.babe, https://www.instagram.com/the.balloon.babe
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theballoonbabesarasota/