Lily Lou Co

Lily Lou Co *NEW PAGE* It's us! Central IA balloon and event stylist & tent party magic maker! We help make your events magical and unforgettable ๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŽˆ
(1)

We are back!! Thank you thank you thank you to all that graced us with time this last month to deal with so much! The li...
06/18/2024

We are back!!

Thank you thank you thank you to all that graced us with time this last month to deal with so much! The list is so long ๐Ÿ˜Ÿand has been rough to navigate but creating brings me joy and I just love the Fourth of July so much that I couldnโ€™t not create something since we are still in the 641 for at least the next month it looks like now!

I remember begging for these as a kiddo at Adventureland and the State Fair and feeling like pure joy when I was able to wear one around!! Added in a throw back photo because I canโ€™t be the only one who loved seeing this stand ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜‚

My picture taking isnโ€™t the best quality for these but truly are magical! They have ribbon, tulle and sparkles mixed in that are hard to photograph inside (todays wind is not allowing outside photos ๐Ÿ˜†)

You can order:
Blue, Red, Silver or mix star topper! โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

$5/each or add in a balloon wand (will be red white and blue!) for $12.50 bundle!

They can easily be adjusted to any age at home.

Pickup anytime starting tomorrow in Grinnell for halos only, if adding in a balloon wand- pickup closer to date of wanting it (4th week).

Comment how many youโ€™d like and Iโ€™ll message you all the details I need from you! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ’™

These past few weeks have been rough for our family and have some sad news to share. My grandma passed this week peacefu...
05/22/2024

These past few weeks have been rough for our family and have some sad news to share. My grandma passed this week peacefully at Mahaska Health Serenity House. Many of my clients got to see her or hear the stories about her as she was my amazing seamstress for so many of our backdrops. There was nothing this lady couldnโ€™t fix for me (especially when I ordered the wrong size a few too many times in a pinch for time).

Owning a business is hard but owning one while going through a heartbreaking time is even harder. Luckily I am blessed with the best clients that have given me grace and worked with me on event setup timing and so much more these last few weeks so I could spend as much time with her as possible.

Weโ€™ve been busy bees still here and have so much to share of these fun graduation setups and deliveries that have been going out but we will still be pretty silent here for the next week as we get though her services this weekend.

If you have immediate attention needed from me, itโ€™s best to call or text my phone number at 641-990-8062 as messages are sparingly being looked at. Thank you! โ™ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿชฝ

Itโ€™s always bittersweet doing family setups ๐ŸคCanโ€™t believe Ashlee is officially done with high school ๐ŸฅนTomorrow we get t...
05/10/2024

Itโ€™s always bittersweet doing family setups ๐Ÿค

Canโ€™t believe Ashlee is officially done with high school ๐Ÿฅน

Tomorrow we get to bring a graduation balloon wall to help the rest of the MHS graduates celebrate! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐Ÿ–ค

Happy Grand Opening event to Pow.Co. Studio + Boutique!! They have so many fun items happening there tonight, itโ€™s a mus...
05/10/2024

Happy Grand Opening event to Pow.Co. Studio + Boutique!! They have so many fun items happening there tonight, itโ€™s a must to attend!!

Motherโ€™s Day is quickly turning into my favorite holiday to create magic for! ๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’›
05/10/2024

Motherโ€™s Day is quickly turning into my favorite holiday to create magic for! ๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’›

Such a fun one to see come together!! Love all things unique and this one has me wanting to take selfies with it as well...
05/07/2024

Such a fun one to see come together!! Love all things unique and this one has me wanting to take selfies with it as well ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŒบ๐Ÿชฉ๐ŸŒฟ

Your friendly reminder this week is Teacher Appreciation week! Spoil those amazing individuals in anyway you can ๐Ÿ’•โค๏ธ
05/05/2024

Your friendly reminder this week is Teacher Appreciation week! Spoil those amazing individuals in anyway you can ๐Ÿ’•โค๏ธ

I love a monochromic look sooooo much. Especially all white ๐Ÿค๐ŸฉทHappy graduation party day, Laykin! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’•
05/04/2024

I love a monochromic look sooooo much. Especially all white ๐Ÿค๐Ÿฉท

Happy graduation party day, Laykin! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’•

Another gorgeous giant went out this morning for a fun dance recital! I loved this theme so much. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ–ค๐ŸŽธ
05/04/2024

Another gorgeous giant went out this morning for a fun dance recital! I loved this theme so much. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ–ค๐ŸŽธ

If youโ€™ve been with me since the beginning you know how much I love to gift items to the schools around the area. Iโ€™ve d...
04/29/2024

If youโ€™ve been with me since the beginning you know how much I love to gift items to the schools around the area. Iโ€™ve done many giveaways that help bring magic to the schools and I have ONE more to do in this area before we leave in a few months.

I found this inspiration photo while scrolling through Pinterest this morning and thought what a fun idea to get some kiddos even more excited during the last week of school! I of course will be putting my own twist on the idea but I just love it so much!!

To earn an entry for your school:
Like this post
Comment your schools name
Share with your community

Schools eligible (40 mile radius from Grinnell)

Last day to enter is Friday!

Want to earn extra entries for your school and cross off a teacher appreciation gift? Each cup will give your school of choosing 10 extra entries! I have added in the option to leave school name on form but will reach out to the individuals already ordered to ask their school of choice ๐Ÿฅฐ

Order Cup/see details here!

https://forms.gle/YgWuLHmKGsw3GPAE9

As always we will confirm with school before announcing the winner! Will announce next Monday โ˜€๏ธ

DO NOT CLICK ANY LINKS that respond to your comment on here- this is not that type of giveaway, will be going to the school directly to let them know and make a separate post.

Soon Iโ€™ll be sharing this love in Indiana but a final goodbye to my hometown area is needed ๐Ÿ’— Very curious to see if Montezuma will pull off another one ๐Ÿ˜‚ Make sure to spread the word for your school! The last few winners have had some very adamant people in their community making sure the votes were coming in!

I loved these colors together so much! Such a fun grab and go from a few weeks ago. One day Iโ€™ll be caught up on photo s...
04/29/2024

I loved these colors together so much! Such a fun grab and go from a few weeks ago. One day Iโ€™ll be caught up on photo sharing ๐Ÿฉต

Anniston had her ๐ŸชฉFirst๐Ÿชฉ Concert!! This was so fun to play with and wish I would have gotten more/better photos but I ju...
04/29/2024

Anniston had her ๐ŸชฉFirst๐Ÿชฉ Concert!!

This was so fun to play with and wish I would have gotten more/better photos but I just loved everything about this! ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ

Teacher appreciation week is next week and I played around with a fun idea this afternoon for it!! Still perfecting it b...
04/28/2024

Teacher appreciation week is next week and I played around with a fun idea this afternoon for it!! Still perfecting it but wanted to share and open up ordering ๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’›

These are fun by themselves or add in a gift card, your own candy/snack, mini lotion/etc!! The possibilities are endless.

I can see the excitement the littles will have bringing this in for their teachers ๐Ÿฅน

Pickup in Grinnell anytime May 4th-9th

Link to order:

https://forms.gle/RvrXVMegkrCM62pv9

A little ๐Ÿฆ‹Butterflly๐Ÿฆ‹ is on her way ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿค
04/28/2024

A little ๐Ÿฆ‹Butterflly๐Ÿฆ‹ is on her way ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿค

Now that April recitals are officially doneโ€ฆMay recital orders are OPEN. (For now ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ™ƒ)These can also be ordered for gradu...
04/28/2024

Now that April recitals are officially doneโ€ฆ

May recital orders are OPEN. (For now ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ™ƒ)

These can also be ordered for graduations as well! Please include that in the comment section if ordering for that purpose ๐ŸŽ“

Pickup in Grinnell! Will possibly travel if there is enough orders for a certain recital for parking lot pickup so help spread the word for your community/recital ๐Ÿฉท

Order here:
https://forms.gle/yNxAAMAErBUTncnA6

Tonightโ€™s MDA deliveries include this big & beautiful bunch and Iโ€™m in love ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’Had to throw in the water bottle for size...
04/27/2024

Tonightโ€™s MDA deliveries include this big & beautiful bunch and Iโ€™m in love ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’

Had to throw in the water bottle for size comparison because this thing is massive ๐Ÿ˜‚

This will be a fun surprise for someone later tonight ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’—

Got to sneak in a tent party today and love these fun colors!!! ๐Ÿฉท
04/27/2024

Got to sneak in a tent party today and love these fun colors!!! ๐Ÿฉท

Night 1 recital bouquet orders for MDA dancers are almost ready to be loaded and headed that way! Minus the ones who alr...
04/26/2024

Night 1 recital bouquet orders for MDA dancers are almost ready to be loaded and headed that way! Minus the ones who already picked up the last few days. ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿฉท

Now to get all the cups to photograph as well ๐Ÿชฉ

Remember we will be at the high school for pickup starting at 5:45-6:30 then back again about half hour before recital ends to 15 minutes afterwards. We will try to text anyone who needs a reminder & will bring back any leftover the following night!

And before anyone asks, yes my fingers do hurt ๐Ÿ˜‚ plus fun fact- I can only do about 4 stems per half hour not including assembling/bows! Only throwing that out there because the hot mess express is probably who is going to show up to pickup tonight ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜‚

See you all soon!!! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿผ

Current MDA recital orderers please read below as well. Today only we will take on extra orders for MDA dance recital!! ...
04/25/2024

Current MDA recital orderers please read below as well.

Today only we will take on extra orders for MDA dance recital!! I have an extra set of hands to help me this afternoon and that means I can spread more magic if wanted/needed ๐Ÿ’•

We can only add additional orders to be picked up at the actual recital Friday or Saturday night. No other pickups can be ordered as our schedule is still very tight to accommodate any other recital orders to grab at our pickup location.

Order here if you would like!
https://forms.gle/MCWkHmGp7EyGTwkG8
We will send a payment request to let you know we received your order, if you do not see one by end of the night please reach out to us.

Those that have ordered already to pickup:

We will be at recital from 5:45-6:30 for those that want to grab before recital begins. For bouquet orders (especially the larger ones) we do suggest to grab AFTER recital if you have to have them sit next to you in the auditorium. They are on the larger side! We will be back about 30 minutes before recital ends and stay for 15 minutes after it ends for those that want to come grab once recital is over with. This is for both nights!

Can't wait to see all the MDA dancers and the show they put on! Good luck everyone!!

๐ŸŽˆ **Important Announcement! ๐ŸŽˆ**Dear Grinnell and surrounding communities,This is going to be a shock for many but I can ...
04/22/2024

๐ŸŽˆ **Important Announcement! ๐ŸŽˆ**

Dear Grinnell and surrounding communities,

This is going to be a shock for many but I can no longer put this offโ€ฆ

It is with a mix of emotions that I share this news with you all. After much contemplation and heartfelt consideration, I want to let you know that I will be relocating from this wonderful area in the middle of summer. Grinnell has been more than just a place of business for me; it's been a community that has supported me as I pursued my passion for balloon artistry and tent party planning. You have allowed me to learn so many things about running this type of business and let me figure out what works and doesnโ€™t , what fuels my passion and so much more and I will forever be grateful to everyone who has worked with us, given me love via social media and out in public ๐Ÿ’•

I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to have served you all. Your support, encouragement, and patronage have meant the world to me. Each event, each smile, and each celebration shared with you have been cherished moments that I will forever hold dear. One year with you all in this business has not been enough ๐Ÿ˜ญ

Please know that while I'm leaving, All current bookings and commitments will be honored beyond my departure, ensuring that your events continue to be as magical as ever. However, any new bookings will only be available until the middle of June (mostly). Any credits/gift cards will be honored as well throughout the summer and possibly longer if willing to plan ahead! I will be back often and will take many excuses to come back and see my family/friends so if you are a planner, please feel free to still inquire about future events if you wish!

As I embark on this new chapter of my life, I am filled with bittersweet feelings. Relocating to Plymouth, Indiana, my husband's hometown area, marks the beginning of a new adventure for me and my family. While I'm sad to bid farewell, I am also filled with anticipation and excitement at the prospect of serving the Plymouth Indiana and surrounding areas soon.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. Your support has allowed me to pursue my dreams, and I am forever grateful. I look forward to creating new memories, spreading joy, and continuing to serve you in the future in the ways that I can.

Starting middle of May I will be posting more towards gaining the Indiana attention so the page may get a little confusing throughout this transition but I will try my best to make it as seamless as possible!

Now for the ending, I am sooooo very hopeful that I have possibly inspired someone to start doing something like this in this area and keep the services going as it is much needed! I would love to talk to anyone who is interested in taking something like this on. It is a great nights/weekends side hustle or even full time if willing to commit. I will share everything that I have learned and answer any questions anyone might have. And I have many opportunities to come tag along on a couple events as well as we are very busy with so much happening in May! Feel free to reach out to schedule a time to talk if interested. I will be taking the entirety of my business with me but can give so many pointers to you on how to start!

Life is extremely chaotic right now with the move and our busiest schedule yet but will be getting back as quick as I can to messaging!! This weekends messages will be answered soon and they are so bittersweet to see all the possible events that may be some of my lasts here in my hometown area ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ˜ญ

Plymouth area people feel free to start reaching out for events/creation starting July 1st! (Might be able to sneak a few pickups in starting in June as we are making the many trips back and forth to the area from now until then!)

Mollie ๐ŸŽˆ

Iโ€™m pretty sure the Grinnell College Country Club is by far the spot Iโ€™ve been to the most with setups and Iโ€™m so lucky ...
04/22/2024

Iโ€™m pretty sure the Grinnell College Country Club is by far the spot Iโ€™ve been to the most with setups and Iโ€™m so lucky because its one of my favorites!! Last setup of the weekend. โ™ฅ๏ธ I have a weeks worth of photos to share from all the fun had the last few days and I canโ€™t wait to show you all!

We needed to keep this backdrop latex free but still bring the fun balloon element in, so starbursts for the win!! I love being challenged to try something new โ˜บ๏ธ custom logo, shimmer wall and starbursts might be my new favorite combo to do โค๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค

I dont know where to begin with all the fun we got to be apart of this weekend! Is this not the cutest Chick-Fil-A 1st b...
04/20/2024

I dont know where to begin with all the fun we got to be apart of this weekend!

Is this not the cutest Chick-Fil-A 1st birthday party ever?! Mom and dad did so good with this and loved being able to add some fun into it as well โค๏ธ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿ–ค

Number stack and garland by yours truly, the rest by the rockstar parents! ๐ŸŽ‰

My part was so minimal into this setup for North Mahaskas promenade but I love the way our shimmer wall and arches add t...
04/20/2024

My part was so minimal into this setup for North Mahaskas promenade but I love the way our shimmer wall and arches add to this beauty they created!! The team who worked on the draping and the hoops/design should be so dang ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸปPROUD๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป of themselves. Hope everyone has a blast today!!

Today started with this fun โ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฃ๏ธCasinoโ™ ๏ธโ™ฆ๏ธ theme for HLV prom this weekend! I just love the way they have their space lo...
04/19/2024

Today started with this fun โ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฃ๏ธCasinoโ™ ๏ธโ™ฆ๏ธ theme for HLV prom this weekend! I just love the way they have their space looking, those kids are going to have such a fun night!!

Thank you Warriors for having us back โค๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿค

Gosh this is so exciting but so hard at the same time! Iโ€™m fully booked for the next three weeks. I have been slowly pic...
04/17/2024

Gosh this is so exciting but so hard at the same time! Iโ€™m fully booked for the next three weeks. I have been slowly picking away at responding to messages today and will hopefully have them all answered by end of day tomorrow but we cannot take on anymore creations.

Unfortunately this means recital orders. All April recital pickup preorders are sold out!! My little fingers can only do so much in a short time period ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿฉฐ

This goes for any type of event. And May is looking like itโ€™ll be completely full here soon as well! May recitals I will be posting an order form hopefully this week to get those on the schedule!

There is a baby about to ๐ŸŒธBLOOM๐ŸŒธ We got to travel to Chariton today for this setup and what a charming town ๐Ÿ’ Thank you ...
04/13/2024

There is a baby about to ๐ŸŒธBLOOM๐ŸŒธ

We got to travel to Chariton today for this setup and what a charming town ๐Ÿ’

Thank you Taylor for having us come down!

Today is the last day to get super savings or a B1G1 deal for graduation!! I wonโ€™t be able to communicate much today but...
04/13/2024

Today is the last day to get super savings or a B1G1 deal for graduation!! I wonโ€™t be able to communicate much today but will follow up tomorrow ๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŽ“

Thank you to all that have ordered! So excited to add some more excitement to the fun memories ๐ŸŽ‰

Such a fun first night at the Be Brave dance recital! Thank you to all that ordered bouquets tonight! Canโ€™t wait to brin...
04/13/2024

Such a fun first night at the Be Brave dance recital! Thank you to all that ordered bouquets tonight! Canโ€™t wait to bring more fun tomorrow.

Unfortunately we are unable to take on any more orders, I will be getting back to all the messages soon and my heart is hurting knowing I have to tell people this. Saying no is very hard for me ๐Ÿ™ƒ but love to see all the excitement that was had tonight from all the littles receiving a bouquet or one of our many cups that I failed to take photos of ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’•

Channeled my inner Daisy Buchanan for this fun Great Gatsby inspired backdrop! I hope everyone have a blast stepping int...
04/12/2024

Channeled my inner Daisy Buchanan for this fun Great Gatsby inspired backdrop! I hope everyone have a blast stepping into the roaring 20s for a night ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿพ

Enjoy your senior prom Grinnell College students! So happy to be apart of the fun memories you will make tonight ๐ŸŽ‰

Getting to do so many fun things this weekend ๐Ÿฅฐ

I hope the kiddos find as much joy as I did putting this together for New Sharonโ€™s dance recital tomorrow ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ๐ŸฉฐThank yo...
04/12/2024

I hope the kiddos find as much joy as I did putting this together for New Sharonโ€™s dance recital tomorrow ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿฉฐ

Thank you Maddie for asking us to come back this year! ๐Ÿฉท

Address

Grinnell, IA
50112

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lily Lou Co posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Videos

Share

Category


Other Grinnell event planning services

Show All