What is the cost for balloon-twisting or costumed character performance?

• Rates are dependent on several factors and average approximately $100 per hour (more or less).
• General pricing information is provided in the Services section.
• Please contact me for a free formal written quote for your specific event.

What will I need to know when planning and booking a performance?

• Please refer to the Event Planning section for details as to what information I will need about your event.

How much time will I need to book for a balloon-twisting event?

• One of the things to consider when planning your event and looking to incorporate a balloon twister, is the amount of time that will be needed to provide balloon animals/figures for everyone attending your event.
• Obviously the most important factor is the number of children that will be present: 10 children, or 25 children, or 100 children, will all need significantly different amounts of time for balloons to be created for everyone.
• The amount of time needed also depends in part on the types of balloon animal/figures that are made. Each balloon creation takes it's particular amount of time: some designs may only take a minute or two (examples: swords, monkeys, butterflies), while other designs may take 3 or 4 minutes (examples: superheros, mermaids), and other designs can take several minutes (examples: princesses, fairies, unicorns) to complete. On average, considering a general mix of faster & slower creations, roughly 15-20 balloon figures can be made per hour.
• Also remember that a certain amount of time is spent in speaking with each child to identify what kind of balloon animal they would like, what balloon colors they want, and just interacting in general.
• Please refer to the Event Planning section for additional information to help you plan your event.

When do I need to pay for the booking?

• Full payment for the event is generally required within 3 days of booking the performance.
  (This is similar to shopping on Amazon: you pay when you place your order.)
• The payment will be designated as two components: a retainer deposit and a performance balance prepayment
• A formal contract provides complete details concerning the payment, refund terms, etc.

How will I know what services will be provided for my event?

• A formal contract is prepared for ALL bookings for event performance services.
• The contract is meant to ensure both parties understand one another's obligations. It includes:
• details of the client's event, including date, time, and venue/location,
• details of the performer's duties, including specific costuming requirements,
• details of the financial arrangements, including cancellation obligations of BOTH parties:
• plus complete terms & conditions for non-refundable deposits AND performer financial penalties.
• General terms & conditions also include:
• PHOTOS - YES, of course you are free to take as many photos of the performance as you wish!
• Privacy Issues - the performer has NO control over guests' use of photos taken at the event.

What happens if my outdoor event has to be cancelled due to the weather?

• The contract provides information regarding performances at outdoor events, including alternate venue arrangements.
• Rain, hail, lightning, or powerful winds have the potential to create a number of serious safety issues in addition to performance problems. This is particularly important for balloon-twisting events, as rain or strong winds will put an end to outdoor balloon work.
• Please refer to the Cancellations & Special Considerations sections of a example contract for details regarding outdoor events.