Willy the Wombat is a new recruit of ours who has been far exceeding our expectations and pitching in wherever he gets the chance! From inflating balloons and prepping decor pieces to time to breakdown, he’s no slacker! Originally from Australia, Willy the Wombat was introduced to YTE Events during a mutual event that took…
Believe it or not, summer is the BEST time to start planning your holiday corporate event. This first Saturday of December is our most requested holiday party date, and New Year’s Eve is our busiest day of the year! So NOW is the time to save your date. Contact us today to start planning. Here…
Balloon Artist Makes Dreams Come True Tampa balloon artist, Jonathan Fudge of YTE Events and Balloon Decor, just returned from Balloon Wonderland, created inside the Hyatt Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida between July 10-16 and helped to raise money for Give Kids the World. The team was able to raise over $52,000 so far. This…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A local Tampa balloon artist is headed to Orlando next week to help create a giant, immersive balloon wonderland for the Give Kids the World charity in Orlando. Jonathan Fudge, owner of YTE Events and Balloon Decor, was selected to be a part of the team to create the experience,…
What does YTE stand for? We show up. We are professional. We do amazing work. These are the pillars on which our business stands. We run a business on integrity, honesty, and transparency. What does the YTE mean in YTE Events and Balloon Decor? YTE stands for Your Total Entertainment and is a callback to…
We made it! With all the craziness this past year, many of our dearest loved ones have been unable to spend time with their families. We recognize this and are working to provide a way for all of us to honor our seniors and to share some love with our #AdoptAGrandparent campaign. Simply…
It’s your balloon guy, Mr. Fudge! It’s been a while since we’ve worked together or interacted via phone or email and I just wanted to personally reach out to let you know what we’ve been doing during the current situation. We’ve been doing touchless delivery of balloons and recipients have been super grateful to be…
Now 28, Fudge started making shapes 20 years ago and has been working events since he was 16. It’s taken him to places like Belgium, China, and Japan. He’s also turned his love of entertaining into a larger, thriving business.
Award Winning Author – Alexandra Zayas is an award winning writer who wrote an article about my balloon business in Tampa a few years ago. It wasn’t until most recently when I figured out just how many awards she had really won! I remember her as a kind, fun-loving reporter sitting at our kitchen table…
A Message from the Balloon Council Education Network on Environmental Protection Originally posted on the Balloon Council Website in reference to Environmental Concerns: The balloon industry operates with an eye on the environment. Manufacturers try to ensure both organic materials harvested and the production processes are environmentally sound. Retailers — mostly family owned and operated…