Over the years, Charleston Balloon Company has had a few faces and names. What started as a small, home based, party planning business known as Celebrated Times, was the dream of a mother (Jill Shortreed) who loved throwing birthday parties for her children and family. After moving into a small store front on The Jersey Shore the world of balloons was introduced by the late Linda Bruce from Pioneer Balloon Company. Soon expanding not once, but twice Jill was able to create a highly successful; full service party store.

Following the events of 9/11 and her husband’s job transfer to South Carolina, Jill chose to dismantle the business and to put down roots in the Charleston area alongside her husband and 5 children (no that is not a typo, there are 5 children) She chose to reopen and continue her successful journey, in 2010 the transition to only balloons and balloon related products was made and Charleston Balloon Company has been growing ever since.

Our Balloon Shop in West Ashley is the largest retail balloon store in North America. We are a family based, woman-owned, independant small business which thrives off of our excellence in customer service, participation in charity and volunteer events, and the maintenance of core family values.  We are a facilitator of small business practicing in the Lowcountry, as well as a self-made business that supports organizations such as Support the Troops, the Make A Wish Foundation, Lowcountry Orphan Relief, and many more. Jill has created a successful business, which is internationally recognized and awarded.

We choose to purchase and support as many Made in the USA product as we can source.
If we don’t have what you are looking for, chances are it doesn’t exist.

Our mission as the largest balloon retailer in North America is to change the way the world views balloons. We plan on accomplishing this by enhancing the overall shopping expericence both in person and online. To educate the responsible usage and disposable of balloons so as not to create a negative impact on the environment. To elevate an event using balloons as a way to celebrate every occasion in someone’s life with the expectation of high quality work and creativity.

Charleston Balloon Company's goal is to become a multi-million dollar company, through hardwork, employee retention and customer satisfaction. While creating a positive economic impact in the greater Charleston region one balloon at a time.