The Complete Story on Hawaiian Lei Etiquette

Remember when you were a child and you had to learn the elements of a newspaper story? You had to be sure a complete story included the 5 "W"s--who, what, where, when, why. (It also really helps when I am taking an order over the phone!) Anyway, I thought it would be fun to do a post this way on the etiquette of giving and receiving leis in Hawaii.

As you read the following on lei etiquette, you will see that there really are no hard and fast rules when it comes to leis in Hawaii!

Who can wear a Hawaiian lei?

Anyone.*

What kind of Hawaiian lei can you wear?

Any kind.

Where can you wear a Hawaiian lei?

Anywhere.

When can you wear a Hawaiian lei?

Anytime.

Why do people wear Hawaiian leis?

Any reason.

*When giving lei for a pregnant woman, make sure to give an open ended lei.

*Don't give a "hala" lei to a politician as the hala fruit represents the coming of the end and a time to move on to new things.

Read more about Hawaiian Leis, and don't forget to visit us if you need a Hawaiian lei anytime for any occasion!