Leis For All Occasions

The Hawaiian Islands have always been known for their open-armed friendliness, welcoming guests with garlands~necklaces made of beautiful fresh flowers, which are bestowed on the recipient with a traditional kiss and speaks of the island philosophy of kindness and love. Leis represent Aloha (love) and a wish for luck.

It is said that you will experience good luck by passing your lei on to someone in return. Visitors leaving the Islands, toss their leis onto the harbor waters. The leis eventually drift to shore symbolizing that the visitor will someday return, thus the romance and mystique of Hawai'i. You can add that romance to your special occasion, wedding or function by adding or presenting a lei.

"I have been making fresh flower leis by hand, fashioned with aloha for many years. You too can enjoy the fragrance and beauty of the islands at your next special function or occasion, or just to say "I love you" to your favorite huapala. Fresh tropical orchids, available in Portland Oregon, ready to be made into your special arrangement or lei, for your wedding, graduation birthday or anniversary.

The following photos are examples of the exquisite fresh floral leis available by contacting me at the bottom of this page~ "Mahalo, Bettyjean & Manny Fernandez, in Portland Oregon"

	< Dendrobium (den-dro-bee-um) Fresh Orchid flower leis are beautiful and fragrance free. Orchid plants are grown as air plants who's flowers are ideal for use in leis because they are strong and durable. They withstand being worn for long periods of time, and if care is given to place in a cool area/refrigerate when not being used they can be enjoyed for several days! IN GREEN, WHITE, LAVENDER AND PURPLE---DOUBLES OR SINGLES Fresh Orchid leis are exquisitely hand strung to add that touch of traditional Hawaiian theme to any celebration. They are perfect for all your special events, or just to say “Aloha” They can be of a single color, or a mix of colors. Our single (shown) Fresh Leis are ready to be custom made for your wedding, graduation, birthday or anniversary upon order. *Specialty or exotic leis are available upon request. The Cymbidium Orchid > is a beautiful Orchid for you hair~ Hawaiian tradition states "If worn on the right, it means you are "Available" if worn on the left, above your heart, means you are taken!" As such with the ribbon of a lei as worn.	Click on Cymbidium orchid photos (used as display only)
	available for cluster grouping on tables for that touch of tropical elegance. Imagine the beauty of orchids floating in your pool for that outdoor summer party.
	Wedding Lei < Double White Dendrobium Lei Say "Congratulations!" at a wedding with an exquisite freshly picked, hand made white Dendrobium orchid lei. < A White Dendrobium lei is a traditional symbol of purity and honor. What better way to enhance your special day?
	Double Carnation Leis, Variety of colors available for various festivities. Colors to match your occasion, school graduation, or special function. Make your daughter, son, or grandchild's graduation a very special occasion with the symbol of Hawaiian Pride of Accomplishment by bestowing them, a very special lei. A double carnation lei can be made in your school colors or can coordinate with your special occasion. Party leis of multi-color carnations always match traditional muumuu's your guests may wear to your luau and follow thru with the theme/meaning. A celebration of a wedding, anniversary, birthday and the ever popular baby luau~and celebration of life. ~Surprise your hostess with a fresh flower lei for her special event.~
Double Carnation Leis all one color, or your favorite	All leis individually Handmade in Aloha, with Aloha By Bettyjean and Manny K. Fernandez
	In place of or in addition to a lei worn around the neck, is the very popular and beautiful Haku headpiece
	Exotic Floral Arrangements for all occasion table settings at weddings, graduations, formal dinner parties. They instill glamour and elegance, with just a couple of simple tropical stems adding a sophisticated touch to a room or table for any occasion.