Paris312

What Paris312 does

Paris312 is a Chicago-based direct-to-consumer party decor and gift delivery company founded in 2018. The company designs, produces, and delivers pre-inflated balloons, floral arrangements (marketed under the Les Fleurs sub-brand), and themed party decor to residential and corporate customers across the Chicago metropolitan area and 100+ surrounding suburbs. Its core value proposition, branded "Ready-to-Party," centers on delivering decor fully assembled and inflated, removing the DIY step typical of national balloon and party-kit competitors. Operations are anchored by two Chicago facilities: a retail showroom in Lincoln Park at 701 W Armitage Ave and a production/distribution center in West Loop at 1900 W Hubbard St.

Revenue is generated through three streams: product sales spanning individual balloons at $9.50 up to complete themed setups above $2,278; a flat $12.99 delivery fee with premium window upgrades; and a White Glove premium service tier priced at approximately $238–$378+ that includes delivery, install, and teardown for surprise setups. The model is transactional with no subscription or recurring contract layer. Customer segments span individual consumers (children's and adult birthdays, weddings, baby showers, graduations, romantic occasions, get-well, engagement) and a B2B corporate client base whose logos include Google, Meta, Nike, Uber, Deloitte, McDonald's, Pepsi, Four Seasons, Lululemon, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, RPM Restaurants, PayPal, HydraFacial, Slack, and others.

Distribution runs primarily through an owned e-commerce storefront backed by in-house delivery drivers, supplemented by the Lincoln Park retail store and a dedicated corporate sales channel for branded event decor. Marketing leans on SEO-optimized occasion-specific landing pages, organic social under the #partypeace banner, and a rewards/loyalty program. No funding rounds, acquisitions, AI capabilities, patents, or formal partnerships are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Paris312

Legal name

Paris312

Website

https://paris312.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paris312 is a Chicago-based party decor and gift delivery company that designs, inflates, and delivers balloons, floral arrangements, and themed decor to consumers and corporate clients across the Chicago metro area. Founded in 2018, it offers same-day delivery and a white-glove premium setup service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Decoration & Gift Delivery Services

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942)

akta.pro primary industry

Balloon Decor & Installations (HSACAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG), Seasonal, Holiday & Party Home Décor Retail (CRAIACAD)

Keywords

• Balloon decor delivery
• Event decoration services
• Floral arrangement delivery
• Party supply delivery
• Gift delivery service

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time purchase revenue from balloons, florals, party supplies, and gift products. Products range from individual items ($9.50) to elaborate bundled setups ($2,278+). Revenue is transaction-based with no subscription component.
2. Delivery Services: Standard delivery fee of $12.99 per order. Upgraded delivery windows available: 1-hour window (+$25), 30-minute window (+$45). No additional same-day delivery surcharge.
3. White Glove Premium Service: Premium full-service offering for surprise setups including delivery, professional installation, and event teardown. Pricing starts at $238 for themed setups and ranges up to $378 for anniversary surprise setups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paris312 designs, assembles, and delivers DIY-free balloon, floral, and gift decor for personal and corporate celebrations across Chicago and 100+ suburbs. All products arrive pre-inflated and ready-to-display, with same-day delivery available for orders placed by 1 PM CT and optional white-glove service covering delivery, installation, and teardown.

Product overview

Paris312 is a single, unified balloon, floral, and party decor delivery service operating in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The core offering consists of DIY-free balloon and floral arrangements (Les Fleurs), gift deliveries, and surprise setup services with white glove installation. Products are organized into occasion-specific sub-categories including Graduation Decor, Prom Decorations, Pride Decorations, Kids Birthday Gifts, Adult Birthday Gifts, Get Well Gifts, Romantic Gifts, Engagement Gifts, Baby Shower Decor, Wedding Decor, and Corporate Events. The company offers same-day delivery service and white glove setup/teardown as premium add-on services. All products are Ready-to-Party (pre-inflated) and delivered to homes, offices, venues, and event spaces across the Chicago metropolitan area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Balloon Delivery & Decor DIY-free helium and air-filled balloons, balloon bouquets, arches, garlands, columns, walls, and letter/number balloons delivered inflated for all occasions across the Chicago metropolitan area. Targeted at consumers and corporate event hosts needing pre-assembled decor for homes, offices, venues, and event spaces.
• Floral Arrangements (Les Fleurs) Fresh, modern floral arrangements for tables and celebrations, including rose bloom boxes, bouquets, and centerpiece sets. For consumers seeking table decor, romantic gifts, and event centerpieces.
• Gift Delivery Balloon gifts, bouquets, and combined gift sets delivered for birthdays, graduations, engagements, romantic occasions, baby showers, get-well wishes, and other celebrations. For individual gift-givers and corporate clients.
• Surprise Setups with White Glove Service Full-service surprise party installations including delivery, professional setup, and tear-down for adult birthdays, kids birthdays, graduations, proposals, bridal suites, bachelorette parties, and anniversaries. Pricing starts at $238 for kids themed setups and ranges up to $378+ for anniversary surprise setups.
• Same-Day Delivery Same-day balloon and decor delivery service for orders placed by 1 PM CT Monday–Saturday and 12 PM CT Sunday across the Chicago service area, with no additional same-day surcharge.
• Corporate & Branded Event Decor Bespoke branded balloon decor and party setup services for businesses, including office parties, retirements, bridal showers, baby showers, and branded celebrations, ordered via Request-a-Quote. Enterprise clients include Google, Meta, Nike, McDonald's, Deloitte, Pepsi, Lululemon, Four Seasons, and the Chicago Bears and Cubs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day delivery available for orders placed by 1 PM CT
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FTD: Established national floral and gift delivery network with affiliated local florists. Comparable as an incumbent in floral and occasion gifting, though primarily a marketplace/network model rather than vertically integrated production and delivery like Paris312.
• Teleflora: Floral delivery network connecting customers to local florists for same-day hand-arranged bouquets and gift delivery. Comparable as an incumbent in the floral delivery category, though operating as a network model versus Paris312's vertically integrated production.
• Edible Arrangements: National franchise-based fruit bouquet and gift delivery brand serving occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate gifting. Comparable as a multi-location gift delivery brand targeting the same consumer-occasion use cases, though focused on edible gifts rather than decor.
• 1-800-Flowers.com: National multi-brand gifting platform (1-800-Flowers, Harry & David, Shari's Berries) covering flowers, gifts, and gourmet items with broad delivery and corporate gifting programs. Comparable as an incumbent in the broader gift/floral delivery space, with overlapping occasion-based demand though much wider category scope.

Direct peers

• UrbanStems: Direct-to-consumer floral and gift delivery brand with curated bouquets, plants, and occasion-based gifting. Comparable as a modern e-commerce-first flower and gift delivery brand targeting similar design-conscious urban consumers and corporate clients.
• The Bouqs Co. Online floral delivery company offering farm-to-door bouquets, plants, and gift bundles on a subscription and one-off basis. Comparable as a digitally native floral/gift delivery brand with similar target customer and occasion-driven gifting model.
• Balloon Kings: Specialty balloon delivery and decor company producing custom balloon bouquets, arches, and installations with delivery across major U.S. markets. Closely comparable product mix (balloon decor as core), with delivery and custom installations similar to Paris312.
• 1-800-Balloons: National balloon and gift delivery service offering same-day and scheduled balloon decor for birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events. Directly comparable as a balloon-focused delivery competitor with overlapping product categories and customer use cases.

Emerging players

• BloomNation: Online marketplace connecting consumers to local florists for bouquet delivery, with a focus on supporting independent designers. Comparable as an emerging digital floral/gift channel serving similar consumer occasions, though differentiated by its marketplace rather than owned-production model.

Regional players

• Luxe Bloom: Premium floral and event decor provider in major U.S. metros delivering high-end arrangements and installations for weddings, corporate events, and luxury occasions. Comparable as a regional premium floral/decor provider with similar product positioning (luxury arrangements, white-glove events), though operating in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/shopparis312

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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