STYLE
HOME O N
T H E
M A R K E T
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION $11.99 million Seal Beach
WISDOM
Jolie Dionisio is the owner of Wild Child Party, an event and styling company that also creates balloon installations.
FROM
a party-planning expert
WHY DID YOU BEGIN OFFERING BALLOON INSTALL ATIONS?
I started event planning before I opened the store. People wanted custom balloons for their parties, and you really couldn’t find them anywhere. That’s what prompted me to open the store for specialty supplies and balloons. We taught ourselves to (make balloon installations) seven years ago.
42 ORA NGE C O AST • September 2021
WHAT DO THE INSTALL ATIONS LOOK LIKE?
They can cover the whole front of a house, climb up a wall, or climb over a doorway. We always try to keep it really organic and flowy and not too formed or structured or stiff. People know when they see a really large installation it’s done by us because we’re known for that. They can add Mylar balloons, confetti, fringe, flowers.
HOW MANY BALLOONS ARE T YPICALLY USED?
It all depends on the size—it can be anywhere from hundreds to thousands. The great thing is even if it’s just a couple hundred balloons it still looks really big and impactful. We have always wanted our balloons to be (accessible) for someone who wants to spend a couple hundred dollars to $50,000.
P R O P E R T Y P H O T O G R A P H S B Y T O B Y P O N N AY; H E A D S H O T C O U R T E S Y O F W I L D C H I L D PA R T Y
8,646 square feet 6 bedrooms 9 bathrooms This custom-built home sits on a double lot. Of note: Entertain in the backyard, complete with a pool and spa, surround-sound speakers, and access to the beach. 308 Ocean Ave. Tim Smith, 949-678-1070
