August Newsletter

Written by: Balloon Bar YQR

Summer Ain't Over Yet

Don't let it slip by without proper celebration. 

Your latest cabin reading just dropped (and no, it's not Donna's diary). Balloon Bar YQR's Monthly Newsletter  is your one-stop-place for all things party, business, and community! "Gimme Gimme Gimme" a legendary last month of summer (with one some legendary balloons of course).

Make Back to School Cool

Whether you're a student, teacher, or uni survivor, the first day of school is absolutely worth celebrating! Make it special with a one of our Custom Balloon Wands! Customize the message, choose your favourite colour palette, and add tassels or confetti for a fun touch! 

Photoshoot Fun

September 8, 2024

On September 8, we're transforming BBYQR into photo studio heaven. Summer birthdays, engagements, and other milestones? We've got you covered. Celebrating the beginning of a new school year? We've also got you covered. With a custom set up, foil numbers, and lots of confetti, a BBYQR photoshoot is the perfect way to commemorate a big moment!

Photos by Zak Neilson from our June Milestones Photoshoot

Product Feature

Fringe Walls

We spent a good chunk of July taming fringe, so please, appreciate these beauties! Fringe Walls are an AMAZING photo backdrop, a great way to fill up a blank wall, and a not-so-subtle way to highlight your brand colours! Take a look at some of our fringe favs below featuring Hilllberg and Berk's Homecoming and Dress for Success!

July Highlights

Summer Valentine Wedding

When: July 2024

Where: Gravelburg, SK


Love was (literally) in the air this wedding season! With a foil arch, floating wall, AND fringe photo op, this sweet summer install hit all the right marks.

Barbie Birthday

When:  July 2024

Where: White City, SK


3's never looked so good! We pulled out all the stops (and all the pinks) for this Barbie Birthday. Foil accents and lights made the photo ops pop, and we will NEVER say no to bringing out the Barbie Box!

National Auntie and Uncle Day

When:  July 26

Where:  In Shop Collab

Last month, we teamed up with The Everyday Kitchen  and City Street Farms  to create adorable gift sets to celebrate National Auntie and Uncle day! Each set included a foil balloon with a sweet message, a coffee card, a fresh bouquet, and an "All About My Auntie/Uncle" fill in the blanks sheet! Here's to the fun aunts, cool uncles, and best babysitters around!


Coffee and flowers are our two favourite things maybe ever. The Everyday Kitchen and City Street Farms are top-tier local businesses. Check them out, get someone you love a treat (and get yourself one too!), and support local this summer!

Fun Fact: Did you know our very own co-founder/owner/balloon queen, Tanna, is also the world's best auntie? Proof below:

Staff Love

Thank you Mercedes!

On August 10, one of our very own is moving on from her BBYQR days! Mercedes has been with us for over a year and a half, and we could not be more grateful for her hard work and incredible attitude. She's AMAZING with clients, our go-to-front-liner for engaging with people at markets, and our resident comedian. As she leaves to pursue her studies and career in business, we're so grateful to have had her on the BBYQR team (and to have her forever as part of our BBYQR family). 

The Author: Jen Fong

Jen Fong is BBYQR's Communications and Special Projects Coordinator. She holds a BA in Visual Art and a Certificate in Communications and Public Relations from the University of Regina. She's a big believer in community-focussed business practices, supporting local, and throwing excellent parties. 

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