Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about bringing The Wedding Balloon to your celebration. If you can't find your answer here, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about bringing The Wedding Balloon to your celebration. If you can't find your answer here, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about bringing The Wedding Balloon to your celebration. If you can't find your answer here, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Something Blue
Some wedding moments are simply unforgettable. With The Wedding Balloon, your celebration gains a spectacle like no other.
A beautiful tethered hot air balloon that lifts your guests into the sky, provides a stunning backdrop for your photographs, and makes your day truly one of a kind.
The Experience
What is a tethered hot air balloon?
A real hot air balloon, secured to the ground by three tethers attached to our vehicles. It rises up to 50 feet and gently returns, giving your guests the thrill of flight without leaving your venue.
How high do guests go?
Up to 50 feet, high enough to see your venue and its grounds from a breathtaking new perspective. (Weather depending)
How many guests can fly?
Around 20 to 30 guests every hour, depending on group sizes and conditions.
How many people fit in the basket?
2-3 guests per hop, plus our pilot.
Is there an age or height limit?
Children must be tall enough to see over the basket and accompanied by an adult.
Can guests with limited mobility fly?
Guests need to be able to get themselves in and out of the basket. There are foot holes on the basket wall, and our crew are on hand to assist where required. Please contact us if you have any specific queries and we will see what we can do to help!
Is it safe?
Your guests’ safety always comes first. Every hop is flown by an experienced pilot, and the balloon remains tethered at all times. Our tethered flights are conducted by Westward Ballooning Ltd, who are fully insured and regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (UK.DBO.520).
What is the Night Glow?
As dusk falls, the balloon glows like a giant lantern against the evening sky, lit in time with the burner. It’s included in our two-hour packages and above.
Your Venue
How much space do you need?
A flat, open area of around 50 x 50 metres, clear of overhead cables and trees. We will conduct a site survey before and confirm with you whether the site is suitable.
Do we need permission from the venue?
Yes. We're happy to speak with your venue directly to confirm everything is in place.
Do you need any vehicles or equipment from us or the venue?
No. We bring all three tether vehicles and every piece of equipment needed. There's nothing for you or your venue to arrange.
Where do you travel?
We're based in Somerset and travel throughout the South West and beyond. Our packages include up to 75 miles of travel, and venues further afield are welcome at an additional milage charge.
Booking
How far in advance should we book?
We can only attend one event per day, and summer weekends are reserved early. We recommend enquiring as soon as you’ve confirmed your date and venue.
How much does it cost?
Our packages start from one hour. Complete our short enquiry form and we’ll send our brochure with full prices and confirm availability for your date.
How do we secure our date?
A 50% deposit reserves your date, with the balance due 30 days before your event.
Do you offer weekday rates?
Yes. Weekday events are available at special rates. Contact us to find out more.
Can we take a proper balloon flight too?
Absolutely. Our sister company, Westward Ballooning, offers private hot air balloon flights across Somerset and Devon. Every guest who flies at your event also receives an exclusive Westward offer.
Do guests get their own photos?
Yes. Before flying, each guest registers on our tablet with a quick photo, so we can send them their own photos and videos afterwards. No hunting through hundreds of pictures.
What is the Guest Book?
A beautiful hardback album featuring every guest who flew at your celebration. It’s included in our one and a half hour packages and above.
The Experience
What is a tethered hot air balloon?
A real hot air balloon, secured to the ground by three tethers attached to our vehicles. It rises up to 50 feet and gently returns, giving your guests the thrill of flight without leaving your venue.
How high do guests go?
Up to 50 feet, high enough to see your venue and its grounds from a breathtaking new perspective. (Weather depending)
How many guests can fly?
Around 20 to 30 guests every hour, depending on group sizes and conditions.
How many people fit in the basket?
2-3 guests per hop, plus our pilot.
Is there an age or height limit?
Children must be tall enough to see over the basket and accompanied by an adult.
Can guests with limited mobility fly?
Guests need to be able to get themselves in and out of the basket. There are foot holes on the basket wall, and our crew are on hand to assist where required. Please contact us if you have any specific queries and we will see what we can do to help!
Is it safe?
Your guests’ safety always comes first. Every hop is flown by an experienced pilot, and the balloon remains tethered at all times. Our tethered flights are conducted by Westward Ballooning Ltd, who are fully insured and regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (UK.DBO.520).
What is the Night Glow?
As dusk falls, the balloon glows like a giant lantern against the evening sky, lit in time with the burner. It’s included in our two-hour packages and above.
Your Venue
How much space do you need?
A flat, open area of around 50 x 50 metres, clear of overhead cables and trees. We will conduct a site survey before and confirm with you whether the site is suitable.
Do we need permission from the venue?
Yes. We're happy to speak with your venue directly to confirm everything is in place.
Do you need any vehicles or equipment from us or the venue?
No. We bring all three tether vehicles and every piece of equipment needed. There's nothing for you or your venue to arrange.
Where do you travel?
We're based in Somerset and travel throughout the South West and beyond. Our packages include up to 75 miles of travel, and venues further afield are welcome at an additional milage charge.
Booking
How far in advance should we book?
We can only attend one event per day, and summer weekends are reserved early. We recommend enquiring as soon as you’ve confirmed your date and venue.
How much does it cost?
Our packages start from one hour. Complete our short enquiry form and we’ll send our brochure with full prices and confirm availability for your date.
How do we secure our date?
A 50% deposit reserves your date, with the balance due 30 days before your event.
Do you offer weekday rates?
Yes. Weekday events are available at special rates. Contact us to find out more.
Can we take a proper balloon flight too?
Absolutely. Our sister company, Westward Ballooning, offers private hot air balloon flights across Somerset and Devon. Every guest who flies at your event also receives an exclusive Westward offer.
Do guests get their own photos?
Yes. Before flying, each guest registers on our tablet with a quick photo, so we can send them their own photos and videos afterwards. No hunting through hundreds of pictures.
What is the Guest Book?
A beautiful hardback album featuring every guest who flew at your celebration. It’s included in our one and a half hour packages and above.
The Experience
What is a tethered hot air balloon?
A real hot air balloon, secured to the ground by three tethers attached to our vehicles. It rises up to 50 feet and gently returns, giving your guests the thrill of flight without leaving your venue.
How high do guests go?
Up to 50 feet, high enough to see your venue and its grounds from a breathtaking new perspective. (Weather depending)
How many guests can fly?
Around 20 to 30 guests every hour, depending on group sizes and conditions.
How many people fit in the basket?
2-3 guests per hop, plus our pilot.
Is there an age or height limit?
Children must be tall enough to see over the basket and accompanied by an adult.
Can guests with limited mobility fly?
Guests need to be able to get themselves in and out of the basket. There are foot holes on the basket wall, and our crew are on hand to assist where required. Please contact us if you have any specific queries and we will see what we can do to help!
Is it safe?
Your guests’ safety always comes first. Every hop is flown by an experienced pilot, and the balloon remains tethered at all times. Our tethered flights are conducted by Westward Ballooning Ltd, who are fully insured and regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (UK.DBO.520).
What is the Night Glow?
As dusk falls, the balloon glows like a giant lantern against the evening sky, lit in time with the burner. It’s included in our two-hour packages and above.
Your Venue
How much space do you need?
A flat, open area of around 50 x 50 metres, clear of overhead cables and trees. We will conduct a site survey before and confirm with you whether the site is suitable.
Do we need permission from the venue?
Yes. We're happy to speak with your venue directly to confirm everything is in place.
Do you need any vehicles or equipment from us or the venue?
No. We bring all three tether vehicles and every piece of equipment needed. There's nothing for you or your venue to arrange.
Where do you travel?
We're based in Somerset and travel throughout the South West and beyond. Our packages include up to 75 miles of travel, and venues further afield are welcome at an additional milage charge.
Booking
How far in advance should we book?
We can only attend one event per day, and summer weekends are reserved early. We recommend enquiring as soon as you’ve confirmed your date and venue.
How much does it cost?
Our packages start from one hour. Complete our short enquiry form and we’ll send our brochure with full prices and confirm availability for your date.
How do we secure our date?
A 50% deposit reserves your date, with the balance due 30 days before your event.
Do you offer weekday rates?
Yes. Weekday events are available at special rates. Contact us to find out more.
Can we take a proper balloon flight too?
Absolutely. Our sister company, Westward Ballooning, offers private hot air balloon flights across Somerset and Devon. Every guest who flies at your event also receives an exclusive Westward offer.
Do guests get their own photos?
Yes. Before flying, each guest registers on our tablet with a quick photo, so we can send them their own photos and videos afterwards. No hunting through hundreds of pictures.
What is the Guest Book?
A beautiful hardback album featuring every guest who flew at your celebration. It’s included in our one and a half hour packages and above.
Guest Entertainment
Almost everyone has a hot air balloon somewhere on their bucket list, and at your wedding they get to tick it off!
As the burner roars and the basket gently lifts, your guests rise up to 50 feet above the ground, where they'll see your venue and its grounds from a new perspective.
Contact Us
Still Wondering? We'd love to talk through your plans.
Contact Us
Still Wondering? We'd love to talk through your plans.
@theweddingballoon
© Copyright 2026. The Wedding Balloon. All Rights Reserved.
In association with Westward Ballooning Ltd.
CAA Approved UK.DBO.520
Contact Us
Still Wondering? We'd love to talk through your plans.
Breathtaking Backdrop
Towering over your venue, the balloon gives your photographer and videographer a setting that's truly one of a kind.
Whether it's a portrait beneath the envelope, a candid moment with your guests or a sweeping shot of the whole scene, it's a backdrop that turns beautiful photos into unforgettable ones.
In association with Westward Ballooning Ltd.
CAA Approved UK.DBO.520
@theweddingballoon
© Copyright 2026. The Wedding Balloon. All Rights Reserved.
In association with Westward Ballooning Ltd.
CAA Approved UK.DBO.520
@theweddingballoon
© Copyright 2026. The Wedding Balloon. All Rights Reserved.