Monday Mashups: 5 Ways to Use Fruit as Event Decor

Fruit-filled cocktails and dishes are a welcome addition to warm-weather events. But why stop there? Event designers are using oranges, bananas, and more in increasingly innovative and eye-catching ways. Here are some memorable examples of event decor that incorporates fresh fruit as inspiration for your next summer soiree.

Go Bananas

For a private corporate event on Ellis Island in New York, design firm Tinsel created Cuban-inspired decor and catering ideas. The center of the bar showcased a giant tower made from bananas; pink lighting created a unique, artsy effect.

When Life Gives You Lemons

Earlier this month, Mike’s Hard hosted an Instagram-friendly pop-up in New York. Dubbed “Bright Side,” the space took on a lemon theme meant to evoke happiness. A step-and-repeat made of greenery housed lemons and bottles of Mike’s Hard.

Floating Fruits

For Svedka’s Rio Carnival summer party in Los Angeles, event producers BMF Media Group used a variety of colorful fruits to decorate the space. Fresh fruit decorated an eye-catching logo that floated in a pool at this outdoor event.

Everything is Better with Chocolate

At a Godiva product launch in New York, a custom table that continued up a wall featured artfully arranged truffles along with fresh fruit, nuts, and spices, all set in a bed of melted chocolate.

Eye-Catching Arrangement

Spanish gin brand Gin Mare celebrated its U.S. launch by bringing its international Med Rooftops series to New York. Produced and designed by BMF Media Group, the party featured a wall of wooden crates that showcased the Gin Mare bottles paired with fruit and greenery. The giant installation also served as an unconventional step-and-repeat.

When you have fresh fruit at your fingertips...go bananas and devour the details of fun summer event decor with the help some perfect produce!