The world’s longest lei (1 mile long!), haku lei contest, investiture of the court are some of the activities for this once a year Lei Day festivities. Check out some of the images at Honolulu Star Bulletin.

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Girls,

After you figured out the dresses, the make up, the hairs, and the accessories, etc, flower selection will be quite easy for you. You can either give your date a maile lei or a boutonniere.

The maile lei will be elegant and simple by itself or you could add some color to by doing a rose twist. The color should compliment your dress color or match you flower bouquet. Make sure it is a Cooke Island maile. The other variety is cheaper for a reason.

If you choose to present your date with a boutonniere, make sure it will match the theme, style and color the bouquet or wristlet your date is getting you. Let your date know if you would prefer a wristlet or bouquet, which mainly depend on what kind of dress you’ll be wearing. Tell him what kind of flowers and what color you like. It could be roses, calla lilies, stargazer lilies, tulips etc. Let him know what kind of dress or what color it is. His florist will be able to help him on choosing the right bouquet. If you want to be specific, send him a picture of the dress to show his florist. Some boy may be shy on asking all this information and you don’t necessary want to be over control, hint him on what kind of boutonniere you’ll be getting him, his florist may know how to compliment that. Some dresses are nice with a wristlet, and some dresses are better with a bouquet. Ask your mom and dad for their opinion. Or bring a picture of the dress to the florist for help.

Some florists may have a “pair special” where both of your flowers are from the same florist. For examples a “maile lei and red rose hand tied bouquet set” or a “white Orchid boutonniere and Orchid mix Spring bouquet set” Your flowers will sure to be coordinated without a glitch. That’s why wedding flowers arrangement are always so together because all the flowers are from the same florist – the bride, the groom, groom’s men, bride’s mate, the parents, etc. Do consider the proper size of the bouquet and wristlet. Make sure it does not overpower your dress and is not too heavy to carry around that night. Already have a bouquet, do consider an upper arm corsage to use at the dance floor. Ask for the price and ask to see if it could be discounted since you will be getting the bouquet from them.

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Guys

you’ll need to do some investigation on what kind of flower to get their date. Find out early what kind of flowers and what colors your date like. What color and style of dress she will be wearing that night. Be suggestive. she would be impressed when she see that you know the different between a calla lily and a stargazer lily. Cut out pictures of a bouquet or wristlet that will go well with her dress and see if she like that. If it is too embarrassed, ask her friends to ask her. But make sure you let her know what you’ll be getting her a couple week before the prom or dance. She need to know when she order your boutonniere or the roses color in the maile lei.

Something extra specials for you prom date? How about adding butterflies, fancy chiffon ribbons, rhinestones or glitter on the roses? How about a flower accesories for the shoes or a upper arm corsasge?

What’s the different between a hand tied bouquet and a cascading bouquet? Does it mater if the bouquet is in a holder or tied? What about wristlet? How early should I order the flowers? Those are all good questions for teenagers who are preparing for their school prom.

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Belows are a few popular types. They may have different bouquet names but let’s use the easy names.

Hand-tied bouquet = stems are wrapped with ribbons. More and more people like it because of its casual and natural look.
Cascade Bouquet = arranged on a holder. It has a cascade and more formal look.
Fan Bouquet = arranged on a holder that shape like a fan.
Wand Bouquet = bouquet on a stick with ribbon tail like a magic wand.
Arm Bouquet = presentation bouquet wrapped in cellophane. Similar to what ice skater or pageant winners receive.

Don’t let peer pressure get the best of you. Be yourself and exchange your flowers with confidence. Flowers and lei are exchanged as a gesture of affection at prom night or formal school dance. It is not necessary important what you give your date, but how have you considered your date when you choose your flowers. Is it important to have the bouquet be hand-tied, wand, cascade or arm bouquet? in holder or tied? roses or mix bouquet? Like Wedding bouquet, we suggest to teenage girls to choose something that they like and that will compliment their dresses in color and style. Never color match the flower with the dress, since it would blend right in with your dress and you’ll never see the flowers when you take the prom photos. Use flowers that will contrast your dress instead. For example a White calla lilies hand-tied bouquet would go well with a dark red summer dress; a lavender color roses cascade bouquet will go well with a white long dress. Do use ribbons that will match or compliment the dress. If you are making alteration to the dress, use a piece of the dress to shop for flowers. The florist will have a better chance choosing flowers to compliment your dress.

You should shop around for good prices, but more importantly for good service and product. Most florists have a book of arrangements for you to choose from. And if you want something extra special, bring pictures so your florist know what you’re looking for and price it accordingly. Work with your overall budget rather than picking the cheapest flower shop. Flower may not be the biggest items on the expense list which may include prom dress, shoes, tuxedo rental, limo rental, after prom activities. Imagine a saving in limo rental or shoe accessories budget can increase your flower budget. It’s okay to let your florist know your budget. They are flexible on picking the flower and the arrangement to meet it. They also will let you know if your budget can archive an effective bouquet or wristlet. Unlike a Wedding bouquet, which is used almost the whole day from church ceremony all the way to reception, a prom bouquet is used only for a few hours. So make sure you take a lot of photos, with you date, with your friends and tilt that bouquet forward so it show on the pictures. Don’t just lay it on the table all night. With an open end boquet, you can place it in a vase and enjoy it for a few more days. You can also hang dry the bouquet. Just tie it upside down in a cool and shaded place.

Since multiple prom and dance happen on the same day, order your bouquet early, most florists will turn away customers if they max out on their orders. It may not be okay to buy a bunch of flowers from the supermarket because you have not consider your date.

Flower delivery to areas anywhere between Hanauma Bay and Aloha Stadium. So what is really in between these two Oahu landmarks? Let’s see. There is Marinerâ’s Ridge, Mariners Cove, Portlock, Kamiloiki Valley, Kamehame Ridge, Kalama Valley, Hawaii Kai Drive, Queens Gate, Hawaii Kai, Hahaione Valley, Kaalakei Valley, Kuliouou, Hawaii Loa Ridge, Nui Valley, Aina Hina, Wailupe Peninsula, Kahala, Kaimuki, Wilhelmina Rise, Maunalani Heights, Palolo Valley, Waialae Nui, Kalani Valley, Waialae Iki, Kapahulu, Diamond Head, Waikiki, Manoa, Saint Louis Height, Makiki, Kapiolani, Moiilili, University, Punahou,McCully, Kakaako, Ala Moana, Ward, Punchbowl, Downtown, Beretania, King, Plama, Kailihi, Liliha, Iwilei, Pauoa Valley, Pacific Height, School Street, Sand Island, Nimitz, Airport, Salt Lake, Moanaloa, Aiea and Pearl Harbor. I think that’s about it.  Not all Honolulu but most.

Other online Florist Locators
findaflorist.com is part of the teleflora network. They think Honolulu is one area.
locateaflowershop.com also thinks Honolulu is one area.
flowershopnetwork.com has a little better break down by neighborhood. Below is their Honolulu district catagory.
Kaimuki, HI – Hawaii Florists
Moanalua Salt Lake, HI – Hawaii Florists
Waipahu, HI – Hawaii Florists
Kaneohe, HI – Hawaii Florists
East Honolulu, HI – Hawaii Florists
Pearl City, HI – Hawaii Florists
Salt Lake, HI – Hawaii Florists
Kalihi, HI – Hawaii Florists
Kahala, HI – Hawaii Florists
Pearl Harbor, HI – Hawaii Florists
Moanalua-salt Lake, HI – Hawaii Florists

We often deliver funeral and cemetery sympathy flower to the following funeral homes

Borthwick Mortuary 1330 Maunakea St (808) 522-5200
Diamond Head Mortuary 535 18th Ave (808) 735-2872
Mililani Downtown Mortuary 20 S Kukui St (808) 538-6207
Hosoi Garden Mortuary 30 N Kukui St (808) 538-3877
Kukui Mortuary 2233 Nuuanu Ave (808) 537-5548
Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary 2233 Nuuanu Ave (808) 537-5255
Ultimate Cremation Svc-Hawaii 2162 Nuuanu Ave (808) 528-3441
Williams Funeral Service 931 Hausten St (808) 949-0022

sympathy baskets and funeral flower easels

Our frequent delivery locations:
Hale Ho Aloha Icf
Hale Malamalama Icf
Hale Nani Rehabilitation
Hausten Gardens
Hawaii Kai Retirement Community
Hilton Hosoi Garden Mortuary
Kahumai Golden Age Day Care
Kaiser Medical Center
Kalakaua Homes
Kapuna One
Keola Hoonanea
Kewalo Apartments
Korean Care Home
Kukui Gardens
Kukui Tower
Lanakila Meals On Wheels
Lanihuli Hale
Liliha Healthcare Ctr
Lunalilo Home
Makua Alii Senior Ctr
Manoa Elder Care
Manoa Manor
Manoa Senior Care
Maunalani Nursing Ctr
McCully Circle Apartments
Mililani Downtown Mortuary
Moanalua Hillside Apartments
Nuuanu Hale Hospital
Oahu Care Facility
Old Vineyard
One Kalakaua Senior Living
Pauahi Elderly Housing
Pualani Manor
Puma Care Home
Queen’s Medical Ctr
Rehabilitation Hospital
Respite Hale Inc
Royal Towers
Shriners Hospital For Children
St Francis Hospital
St Francis Medical Center
Straub Clinic & Hospital Inc
Visting Angels Senior Care
Westlake Apartments
Winston Hale

Nursing home list from hawaii.gov

2100 Kalakaua
Ala Moana Hotel
Ala Moana Center
Ambassador
ANA Kalakaua Center
Aqua Aloha Surf
Aqua Bamboo & Spa
Aqua Coconut Plaza
Aqua Continental
Aqua Island Colony
Aqua Marina
Aqua Palms & Spa
Aqua Waikiki Wave
Aston Honolulu Prince
Big Surf
Breakers
Canterbury Place
Century Center
Colony Beach
Colony Surf
Continental Surf
DFS Galleria Waikiki
Discovery Bay
Doubletree Alana Waikiki
Eaton Square
Foster Tower
Hale Koa
Helekulani
Hawaiian Monarch
Hawaiiana
Hawaii Convention Center
Hawaii Polo Inn
Hawaii Prince
Hawaii Yacht Club
Hilton Diamond Head Tower
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Hilton Kalia Tower
Hilton Rainbow Tower
Hilton Tapa Tower
Holiday Inn Waikiki
Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Ilikai Marina Condominiums
Imperial Hawaii
Inn on the Prk
Kaimana Villa
King Kalakaua Plaza
Kuhio Village Resort
Marc Waikiki Royal Suites
Marc Suites Waikiki
Marc Diamond Head Beach
Marine Surf
Miramar
Ocean Resort
Ocean Tower Hotel
OHANA East
OHANA Islander Waikiki
OHANA Maile Sky Court
OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber
OHANA Waikiki Malia
OHANA Waikiki Surf East
OHANA Waikiki West
Outrigger Reef on the Beach
Outrigger Luana Waikiki
Outrigger Waikiki
Outrigger Waikiki
Pacific Beach
Park Shore
Queen Kapiolani
Radisson Prince Kuhio
Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki
Royal Garden at Waikiki
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Royal Kuhio
ResortQuest Coconut Plaza
ResortQuest Pacific Monarch
ResortQuest Waikiki Banyan
ResortQuest Waikiki Beach
ResortQuest Waikiki Beachside
ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower
ResortQuest Waikiki Circle
ResortQuest Waikiki Joy
ResortQuest Waikiki Sunset
Sheraton Moana Surfrider
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Sheraton Waikiki
Waikiki Beach Marriott
Waikiki Business Plaza
Waikiki Gateway
Waikiki Grand
Waikiki Landmark
Waikiki Parc
Waikiki Park Heights
Waikiki Resort
Waikiki Sand Villa
Waikiki Shore
Waikiki Town Center
Waikiki Trade Center
Waikiki Yacht Club
Wyland Waikiki Resort & Spa
Yacht Harbor Towers

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