A boutique party studio

beautifully designed balloon installations
custom backdrops for memorable experiences
grab & go balloon garlands
personalized helium

Based in North San Diego - Coastal Carlsbad
Serving all of Southern California

We believe in

the big things, little things,
and everything in between.

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Client Experiences

  • "10/10 would ABSOLUTELY recommend!"

    10/10 Would ABSOLUTELY recommend! Anna was wonderful to work with! She delivered exactly what we were looking for and then some. She was quick to respond, provided lots of info and was BEYOND accommodating. The balloon build was the focal point of our event, everyone commented and wanted pictures of it. It was the exact amount of extra flair that we needed to make our event POP. - Kellie C.

  • "The balloons were unique, the highest quality, lasted the entire weekend and made our celebration so special."

    I cannot recommend Gather & Pop enough! I was flying in from out of town, and Anna went above and beyond to make everything as seamless as possible. She was a complete joy to work with, and her designs were absolutely stunning. The balloons were unique, the highest quality, lasted the entire weekend and made our celebration so special. I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! - Kara P.

  • “From start to finish, my experience with Anna of Gather and Pop was phenomenal!”

    From start to finish, my experience with Anna of Gather and Pop was phenomenal! She was so easy to work with and extremely helpful when it came to creating and executing my vision. Not to mention incredibly patient and responsive throughout the process. Anna is just the sweetest and truly an artist. I can’t recommend her enough!!!! - Debbie Z.

  • “The most beautiful balloons- all done so meticulously and with close attention to details.”

    I’ve had the best experience with Anna and her services! She creates the most beautiful balloons- all done so meticulously and with close attention to details. She is also super sweet, reliable, and passionate about her business. I’ll be using Anna for every celebration! - Amy J.

  • "Detail oriented, has an amazing vision and makes everything look beautiful!!!"

    Anna is so kind and sweet and easy to work with. She is detail oriented, has an amazing vision and makes everything look beautiful!!! She has done more than one event for me now and each time just such a pleasure to work with!!! - Inna J.

  • "Gather & Pop is amazing!!! ...beautiful balloons to add that special touch to your party."

    Gather & Pop is amazing!!! Anna has now helped me with making my daughters 1st and 2nd birthday balloon installations and also helped with my high school graduates party. I love her work and she is very professional. It definitely takes the pressure off knowing you are going to have beautiful balloons to add that special touch to your party. Looking forward to working with her for the years to come! Thank you Anna! - Leslie S.

  • "An absolute delight to work with! Easy to communicate with and super talented."

    Anna was an absolute delight to work with! She's easy to communicate with and super talented. Her balloon installation was such an amazing addition to my bridal party. The colors we selected matched perfectly with my theme and were the perfect backdrop for pictures. I can't recommend her enough! - Amanda P.

  • "Created the most BEAUTIFUL balloon creation... It made the whole weekend!!

    Anna and Derek created the most BEAUTIFUL balloon creation for my daughter’s bachelorette party! It made the whole weekend!! My daughter was thrilled and so were we!!! Can’t wait to use your skills again!!! - Eve J.

  • "Kind and professional. Very grateful to have found such talented artist."

    Kind and professional. Created such a special, fun vibe for my daughters birthday. Very grateful to have found such talented artist. - Becca C.

  • "Professional and timely and just the sweetest soul! Can’t say enough great things."

    Anna was absolutely incredible for our event. She helped create the most beautiful white ballooon display that everyone absolutely loved. She is professional and timely and just the sweetest soul! Can’t say enough great things about Gather & Pop and can’t wait to work with Anna again in the future! - Christian C.

  • "Simply the best! We received so many compliments"

    Anna and her team are simply the best! My daughter’s first birthday party was complete once their balloon creations were installed. We received so many compliments and the pictures were extra special because of the amazing decor. The colors were exactly what I hoped for and the installation was seamless and easy. Hire Gather and Pop for your next party. You won’t regret it! - Stephanie M.

  • "I won’t go anywhere else for my balloon garlands!"

    I won’t go anywhere else for my balloon garlands! Anna from Gather & Pop is the sweetest and she really knows how to make your vision come to life! I have used her for my kids birthday parties and for baby showers and she always over delivers! She is professional, communicative, and so great to work with! I can’t recommend Gather & Pop enough for your next event! - Jennifer W.

  • "I look forward to having many more of their dreamy balloon decor moments at all of my future parties!"

    If I could give a 10 out of 5, I would… They make the most unbelievable balloon creations and have excellent taste… great attention to detail. They have executed two of my daughter’s birthday party balloon installations and the results were flawless. Their team is extremely professional, responsible, creative, and fun! I really cannot say enough great things about my experience with Gather and Pop. I look forward to having many more of their dreamy balloon decor moments at all of my future parties! - Taylor C.

  • "My daughter won't stop talking about her mermaid balloon garland!"

    Anna is so amazing to work with and I would highly recommend using her services to family and friends. She makes the process easy and provides the best advice and tips to help create the best party ever! My daughter won't stop talking about her mermaid balloon garland - and over a week later we're still enjoying the balloons! Anna helped make my girl's 3rd birthday vision come to life! If you're looking for balloons at your next party, use Gather & Pop! - Marissa P.

  • "The best I’ve ever seen!"

    Anna was so easy and fun to work with and made our day so special. The balloons are amazing and her set up is the best I’ve ever seen! Happy to use her for every party! - Heather F.

  • "Everyone loved the balloons and wanted to take cute pictures!!"

    Highly recommend this place!!! Anna was awesome! I wanted balloon garlands for my sister’s baby shower and she DELIVERED! Everyone loved the balloons and wanted to take cute pictures!! But Anna was so flexible to work with as well!- Kayla C.

  • "Highly recommend her for any and all of your balloon needs."

    I've worked with Anna from Gather & Pop for a couple events now and not only is she super kind and professional but her craft is both well done & beautiful! …I highly recommend her for any and all of your balloon needs, she does not disappoint. Thanks again, Anna! - Ashley L.

Learn about our services

  • Our beautiful Grab & Go balloon garlands come ready-to-hang and are available for either pick-up or front porch delivery. This is a great way to have a Gather & Pop creation at your event if we are already booked up for installations on your date, you only need a little POP at your party, or you would love to save a bit on budget!

  • Installations allow us to build a statement-making, custom creation on-site at your event. Balloons on walls, ceilings, trees, or one of the beautiful backdrops in our rental inventory - We’re here to bring your vision to life (or help you create one)!

  • Personalized and tied with a bow - Our helium jumbo balloons make a grand statement (and a very pretty present). We also offer helium balloon bouquets for pick up or delivery in San Diego.

  • Our Balloon Bubble House is the newest party trend and first of its kind in California. A unique and exciting experience bursting with fun and doubling as the perfect photo-op! An inflatable bubble filled with balloons - and inevitably, LOTS of laughter and joy!

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