Would it be better to use the thick floral ribbon to attach balloons to or would it be just as good to use the thinner curling ribbon for an outdoor display?
Doing balloon centerpieces outside is always a bit tricky. You should make sure that the display is in a calm, windless area to protect the balloons from ending up in an unattractive jumble. If you do so, using normal curly ribbon is fine.
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