releasing balloons in memory?

fly_dragon_fly

i was thinking of having some balloons for photo purpose for my wedding and was then thinking that it would be a nice idea rather than let the kids suck the hellum out of them, to release them with a little message on them to all the people who couldn't be there on the day?

only thing is how can i do this safely? x

Birdie85

Found this on balloonlady.co.uk but it won't let me right click to link it!

All components in a Balloon Release must be biodegradable. We only supply 100% biodegradable balloons made from natural latex that will decompose at approximately the same rate as an oak leaf. The maximum size of balloon suitable for release is 12”.
Foil balloons are not suitable for a Balloon Release.
All balloons should be hand tied and no ribbons, string or plastic valves should be used. Labels should be attached via the hand tied balloon knot.
All labels must be made of paper, preferably recycled paper.
Only Helium gas should be used to inflate the balloons – it is an inert lighter-than-air gas. As the balloon rises, the gas expands until eventually the balloon bursts producing small fragments, which aid decomposition.
Balloons must never be knotted or tied together in bunches before being released. (They can safely be released from the release net supplied with your pack.)

Releases of over 5,000 balloons should not take place unless they have been cleared in advance with all relevant air traffic and local authorities. The Authorities must be notified in writing at least 28 days prior to the release.

RainbowDrops

Check with your venue - lots don't allow balloon / fire lantern releases.

JimmyTheWig

Consider who it is in memory of. The title suggests deceased relatives / friends. If this is the case you might want to check with those closest as to how they feel about it.

And whatever your plans, some kids (particularly those in their 20s and 30s!) will suck the helium out anyway...

I like the idea in theory, though. Would be good if you could make it work.

iamana1ias

Extremely dangerous to wildlife. Please don't do this.

Mrs_Moore_To_Be

iamana1ias wrote: »

Extremely dangerous to wildlife. Please don't do this.

here we go again!

Fly - I think its lovely - check the venue though x

sammy_wheeler

really nice idea

as everyone has said- check with the venue

i am thinking about having a little bit on the back of the order of day booklet- just saying- that i wish my aunty and grandma were here etc etc (they died about7/8 years ago)

iamana1ias

Mrs_Moore_To_Be wrote: »

here we go again!

Fly - I think its lovely - check the venue though x

At what point during the proposal does the lobotomy happen?

Why not just give each guest an air rifle and let them take shots at anything that moves? Or perhaps you could hire a hunt to rip a fox apart for your "special day".

Zazen999

Mrs_Moore_To_Be wrote: »

here we go again!

Fly - I think its lovely - check the venue though x

Here we go again...more lunatics who think that a ceremony to mark the signing of a piece of paper is more important than strangling ducks with rubber.

Lovely indeed.

Mrs_Moore_To_Be

I will clarify, if fly does all she can as mentioned in post further upto make sure they are safe then there is no harm done and a lovely idea

Now play nice!

iamana1ias

Mrs_Moore_To_Be wrote: »

I will clarify, if fly does all she can as mentioned in post further upto make sure they are safe then there is no harm done and a lovely idea

Now play nice!

They aren't safe. They can't be made safe. Game over.