Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is the common name for a tropical plant and its edible fruit, which is actually a multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries. It was given the name pineapple due to its resemblance to a pine cone. Besides being produced for consumption, it can be grown as an ornamental or houseplant, obtained from the crown of a supermarket fruit. Some sources say that the plant will flower after about 24 months and produce a fruit during the following six months, while others indicate a 20-month timetable. Pineapple can be consumed fresh, canned or juiced and can be used in a variety of ways. It is popularly used in desserts, salads (usually tropical fruit salads, but it can vary), jams, yogurts, ice creams, various candies, as a complement to meat dishes and in fruit cocktail. The popularity of the pineapple is due to its sweet-sour taste. The core of the pineapple is continuous with the stem supporting the fruit and with the crown, a feature unique among cultivated fruits. Unlike commonly thought, pineapple is used for many other things aside from consumption. In the Philippines, pineapple leaves are used as the source of a textile fiber called pina. This fiber can used in a variety of ways such as a wall paper and a component of furnishings.

This tropical themed wedding reception was a lot of fun! Traditional decor was infused with bright colors to create stunning displays with balloons, fabric, lights and flowers. The huge 12 swag canopy over the dance floor was created using strings of brightly colored lights. The beautiful and unique cake, created by Cynthia's Cake World, was highlighted with our lighted Crystal Arch accented with tropical flowers. Balloon topiaries were hung throughout the reception hall to add even more color. This is one of the most fun and unique weddings we have had the pleasure of decorating!