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#party budget4 guides & ideas

Everything in the Party Box journal about party budget — plus the designer arch kits that make it easy.

Royal Gold balloon arch: champagne gold chrome and ivory balloons with white roses, eucalyptus and gold starburst accents around a round Party Box sign Buying Guides

How Much Does a Balloon Arch Cost in 2026? Kit, DIY and Decorator Prices

The honest answer is “it depends” — so here are the numbers it depends on.

4 min read → Tropical Luau balloon arch: teal, mango, coral and yellow balloons with monstera leaves, pink hibiscus and pineapple balloons Party Planning

How Much Food for a Party? A Simple Per-Guest Calculator

Never run out, never waste. The per-person numbers caterers use, simplified.

4 min read → Enchanted Garden balloon arch: sage green, blush and cream balloons draped with trailing greenery and pink roses, with lanterns and potted plants Party Planning

Party at Home vs Venue: The Real Cost (and When Each Makes Sense)

Venues save cleanup. Homes save money. Here’s how to decide — and how to make home feel like a venue.

4 min read → Birthday Bash balloon arch: bold primary red, royal blue and yellow balloons with confetti-filled clear balloons and gold stars beside a gold number one balloon Party Planning

Party Budget Breakdown by Guest Count: 10, 25, 50 & 100 Guests

How much should you spend on food vs décor vs cake? Here’s a sensible split for any size party.

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Ready-to-build kits

Arch kits for party budget

Royal Gold balloon arch: champagne gold chrome and ivory balloons with white roses, eucalyptus and gold starburst accents around a round Party Box sign Royal Gold 5–40 ft · from $68 Shop this arch → Tropical Luau balloon arch: teal, mango, coral and yellow balloons with monstera leaves, pink hibiscus and pineapple balloons Tropical Luau 5–40 ft · from $68 Shop this arch → Enchanted Garden balloon arch: sage green, blush and cream balloons draped with trailing greenery and pink roses, with lanterns and potted plants Enchanted Garden 5–40 ft · from $68 Shop this arch → Birthday Bash balloon arch: bold primary red, royal blue and yellow balloons with confetti-filled clear balloons and gold stars beside a gold number one balloon Birthday Bash 5–40 ft · from $68 Shop this arch →