Lin's is still there! I pass by it every morning on my way to work.

Maunaloa on the Big Island is one of the biggest suppliers of orchids so I doubt they'll be going anywhere anytime soon!

I clicked on the manunaloa website and it took me someplace different. When I clocked on the lei section, they were beautiful, but like $50... am I looking in the wrong spot?

I'd talk to someone over there about pricing as the prices on the website are retail, and not wholesale. You're looking at the more pricey specialty leis.

And it's the Maunaloa website even though it says Orchids of Hawaii. If I'm not mistaken, Maunaloa's the name of the farm -- but still part of the same company.

awesome! thanks!

does anyone have any fruit recommendations?

we used Lin's in the fall and will continue to use them. the lei's come in beautiful and you definately can't beat the price!

as for fruit....i would go ahead and stick with melon, pineapple, strawberries, etc. sometimes if you get too exotic with the food, girls are intimidated to eat it or think you might be doing TOO much to impress them. just a thought.

I have photos of the sculptures and centerpieces from Fall '03 Recruitment for Prefs (they were really nice; Rachel H did a great job as round chair). I will scan and send them to you.

Site for Hawaiian Leis
 

Try this. Tried and true - make your own and save a bundle - very easy to make:
http://www.hawaiiflowerlei.com/lei/orchid.asp

$560 for 35

has a lei making kit for $56 makes 10!!

loose flowers are $26 for 250