Breakdown & Pick Up

When the party’s over, we keep it effortless. Team Poppy Babe — Styling & Production can return to safely remove your balloon décor, pack rentals, and leave your space clean and photo-ready. Prefer to pop and toss yourself? We’ve got guidance for that, too.

Ready to Book Breakdown & Pick Up?

Choose Luxury Breakdown in your proposal, or tell us your preferred pickup window in your HoneyBook portal. We’ll handle the rest—fast, careful, and Poppy-perfect.

    • 1) Client Self-Breakdown (Included)
      Most balloon décor is disposable. You may pop and dispose of balloons after your event. Please do not release balloons outdoors.

      2) Luxury Breakdown & Pick Up (Add-On)
      White-glove teardown by Team Poppy Babe:

      • Safe deflation/removal of balloons

      • Adhesive removal from approved surfaces

      • Packing and pick up of Poppy Babe rentals (backdrops, shimmer walls, pedestals, neon signs)

      • Eco-friendly disposal, with donation/reuse when possible

    • SSmall (single garland up to ~12 ft or 1 install, no wall): $150–$225

    • Medium (2–3 installs, or wall up to 8×8 + props): $250–$400

    • Large (10×10+ wall, multi-zone installs, or complex venues): $450–$800+

    After-Hours Pickup (9:00 pm–7:00): +$75–$150


    Tight Window (exact pickup within 30 min): +$50


    Waiting Time (if space isn’t ready): $120/hr, billed in 15-min increments


    Travel: Free within 25 miles of Richmond, TX; then $2/mi

    Final pricing depends on install size, venue rules, access, and timing. You’ll receive an exact quote in your proposal.

    • Choose a pickup window during booking (same-night or next-day).

      1. Confirm venue rules (quiet hours, loading dock hours, security escort, COI).

      2. Share on-site contact for pickup (name + mobile).

      3. We text on approach, complete teardown, and return rentals.

    • Breakdown add-on fees are non-refundable within 14 days of your event.

    • If your venue changes pickup rules/times after booking, additional fees may apply.

    • Ask about our Deposit Protection option to keep flexibility if your timeline shifts.

    • Save one parking spot/loading access near the venue.

    • Keep the install area clear of guests during pickup.

    • Secure pets/kids away from ladders and tools.

    • Set aside non-Poppy items you want to keep (signage, florals, gifts).

    • Ensure on-site contact is reachable.

    • Balloons are a choking hazard; children under 8 require adult supervision.

    • We never release balloons outdoors.

    • We follow ladder and rigging safety standards; access limitations may change our pickup method or timing.

What’s Included

Included with Luxury Breakdown

  • Balloon removal and bagging for disposal

  • Removal of adhesives/ties from approved surfaces

  • Packing and loading of Poppy Babe rentals

Not Included

Not Included (unless quoted)

  • Venue cleaning services (floors, confetti, trash outside balloon debris)

  • Removal of third-party vendor items (unless arranged)

  • Paint/paper repair or touch-ups to walls/ceilings

  • Electrical/AV disconnections

Surfaces, Paint, and Adhesives

We use venue-friendly methods whenever possible.

  1. Adhesives may lift delicate or uncured paint. We cannot install or remove on fresh paint (<30 days).

  2. By booking, client/venue accepts responsibility for surface choice and pre-existing conditions.

Sustainability & Donations

We never do balloon releases.

  1. Latex is biodegradable; we dispose responsibly.

  2. When viable, we donate/repurpose select décor to local children’s centers or nonprofits—just ask!

Rentals & Property Care

Backdrops, shimmer walls, pedestals, and signs are Poppy Babe property.

  1. Client/venue agrees to safekeeping until pickup.

  2. Lost/damaged rentals are billed at replacement cost. A security card on file may be required for large installs.

How Long Does Teardown Take?

Small installs: ~30–45 minutes

  1. Medium installs: ~45–90 minutes

  2. Large/walls/multi-zone: 1.5–3+ hours
    Exact timing depends on venue access, elevators, distance to load-out, and complexity.