{"id":722,"date":"2026-07-15T06:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/?p=722"},"modified":"2026-07-15T06:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:06:18","slug":"graduation-lei-style-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-lei-style-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick a Graduation Lei That Matches Your Ceremony Style?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation only happens once for each achievement. The lei you wear that day ends up in nearly every photo, tucked into hugs with grandparents and draped over gowns during the walk across the stage. It deserves more thought than grabbing whatever is left on the shelf a week before the ceremony. Formal ceremonies call for a different look than a relaxed high school event, and family traditions shape things even further. This guide walks through how to pick a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/types-of-graduation-leis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation lei<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that actually fits your ceremony, your budget, and your style.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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Your Ceremony?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-lei-style-guide\/#Choose_the_Right_Graduation_Lei_Based_on_Ceremony_Style\" >Choose the Right Graduation Lei Based on Ceremony Style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-lei-style-guide\/#Match_Your_Graduation_Lei_With_School_Colors\" >Match Your Graduation Lei With School Colors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-lei-style-guide\/#Graduation_Lei_Ribbon_vs_Flower_Lei_Which_Should_You_Choose\" >Graduation Lei Ribbon vs Flower Lei: Which Should You Choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-lei-style-guide\/#Personalize_Your_Graduation_Lei\" >Personalize Your Graduation Lei<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-lei-style-guide\/#Creative_Lei_Ideas_for_Graduation\" >Creative Lei Ideas for Graduation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-lei-style-guide\/#Coordinate_Your_Graduation_Lei_With_Other_Graduation_Accessories\" >Coordinate Your Graduation Lei With Other Graduation Accessories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-lei-style-guide\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_When_Choosing_a_Graduation_Lei\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Graduation Lei<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-lei-style-guide\/#Tips_for_Ordering_a_Graduation_Lei_Online\" >Tips for Ordering a Graduation Lei Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-lei-style-guide\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-lei-style-guide\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Your_Graduation_Lei_Should_Match_Your_Ceremony\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Your Graduation Lei Should Match Your Ceremony?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting into colors or flower types, it helps to step back and look at the bigger picture. The tone of your ceremony sets the direction for almost everything else you end up choosing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A university commencement usually looks formal, with structured seating and traditional gowns. A high school graduation is expected to feel more relaxed and more colorful. Your lei should carry that same energy instead of fighting against it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few things worth thinking through first:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How formal the ceremony actually feels, not just how formal it sounds on paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your school has its own lei traditions or restrictions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the lei will photograph on stage, and again later at dinner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to keep it once the day winds down<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get this part right early, and the rest of the decision gets much easier. Skip it, and you end up choosing colors and flowers with no real direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_the_Right_Graduation_Lei_Based_on_Ceremony_Style\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the Right Graduation Lei Based on Ceremony Style<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the general mood of the ceremony is clear, the next step is matching that mood to an actual graduation lei style. Formal, casual, and cultural events each pull in a different direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formal University Graduation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formal ceremonies call for something polished. Elegant flower leis in neutral tones tend to work best here. White orchids, cream roses, or a simple ribbon lei in a soft shade keep the outfit balanced instead of competing with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/blog\/graduation-regalia-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">academic regalia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that already carries a lot of color on its own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ribbon leis hold up well in these settings, too, and that matters more than people expect. They keep their shape through hour-long ceremonies and endless photo lines afterward. Heat from a packed auditorium does not wilt them the way it fades out real flowers by the second hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High School Graduation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High school ceremonies welcome color and personality in a way formal events rarely allow. Bright ribbon leis, candy leis, and money leis show up constantly, and these styles let students show off school spirit or fold small gifts right into the design itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students end up wearing several at once. Friends and family each bring their own, and by the time the ceremony wraps up, the graduate is stacked with color from neck to waist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural Graduation Celebrations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some families turn to Hawaiian traditions or their own cultural customs when honoring a graduate. Multiple leis, gifted by different relatives, show up often in these settings, and each one usually carries a story of its own that goes beyond the graduation lei itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your family follows a tradition like this, talk to relatives ahead of time. It saves everyone from showing up with the same gift.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Match_Your_Graduation_Lei_With_School_Colors\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match Your Graduation Lei With School Colors<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Style is one thing, but color carries its own weight. School shades often say more about you at a close look than the lei&#8217;s material ever could.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School colors represent your department, your graduating class, or an honor you worked hard to earn. Matching your lei to those colors pulls the entire look together in a way that appears intentional rather than unplanned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few color sources worth checking before you order:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your school&#8217;s official colors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colors tied to your specific department or major<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honor society ribbon colors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fraternity or sorority colors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team colors, if you played a sport during school<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the shade right, and people can tell which school or program you belong to from across a crowded room, long before they read your name within the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graduation_Lei_Ribbon_vs_Flower_Lei_Which_Should_You_Choose\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation Lei Ribbon vs Flower Lei: Which Should You Choose?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With colors settled, the last big decision usually comes down to material. That means deciding between fresh flowers for the day itself and a ribbon design built to last well until graduation.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ribbon Lei<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flower Lei<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lasts for years as a keepsake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh and fragrant on the day<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to personalize with names or charms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feels traditional and natural<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holds up well in school colors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers a soft, elegant look<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple to store after the ceremony<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best suited for same-day wear<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personalize_Your_Graduation_Lei\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalize Your Graduation Lei<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A generic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lei_(garland)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lei<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looks fine in photos. A personalized one tends to mean a lot more once the day is over and the pictures are all that is left of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can work on details like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your name or initials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your graduation year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A school logo or mascot charm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small photo charms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your favorite flower or color combination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short message tucked into the ribbon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These small touches are what turn a simple accessory into something worth keeping. Many of the graduates hang a personalized ribbon lei on a mirror or bulletin board at home, not because it is practical but because it still means something years later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creative_Lei_Ideas_for_Graduation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative Lei Ideas for Graduation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalization covers the small details, but sometimes graduates want the entire design to appear different from anything their classmates are wearing that day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few ideas worth trying:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double ribbon lei in two school colors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ribbon lei mixed with fresh flowers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orchid lei for a classic, elegant touch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rose lei for something softer and more romantic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunflower lei for a bright, cheerful look<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candy lei filled with favorite treats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money lei as a practical graduation gift<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo of Lei with small printed pictures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mascot charm lei for school spirit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LED ribbon lei for evening ceremonies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combining two or three of these usually gives the best result, especially when family members split the work of putting one together instead of leaving it all to one person the night before.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coordinate_Your_Graduation_Lei_With_Other_Graduation_Accessories\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate Your Graduation Lei With Other Graduation Accessories<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wonderful lei can still look incomplete on its own, so it helps to think about the rest of the outfit and the keepsakes at the same time, rather than treating them as separate purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider pairing it with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation tassels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honor cords for academic achievement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate holders to protect your diploma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma covers for long-term storage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation folders for keepsakes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinating these pieces gives the day a finished look and keeps everything organized once the ceremony wraps up. Order your diploma cover and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/diploma-holders.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certificate holder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along with the lei, and you will receive everything in one package, not three separate packages over two weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_When_Choosing_a_Graduation_Lei\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Graduation Lei<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even with a solid plan, a few small missteps can ruin the entire look. These are mostly easy to avoid once you know what to look for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch out for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something too heavy or bulky for hours of wear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial flowers at a formal ceremony that calls for real ones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring your school&#8217;s rules on lei size or style<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ordering at the last minute and hoping it works out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colors that clash with your gown or school colors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lei that does not match how formal the event actually is<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quick call to your school\u2019s graduation office can also confirm in advance if any restrictions apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Ordering_a_Graduation_Lei_Online\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for Ordering a Graduation Lei Online<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve made your choice of style, colors, and personalization, ordering online is usually the easiest way to pull it all together, provided a few basic checks are made first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few steps to keep the process smooth:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See what options for customization are actually possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check delivery dates against your actual ceremony date, not a rough estimate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about flower lei freshness guarantees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colors are carefully matched to the exact shades of your school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider bulk pricing for groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out recent reviews from other alumni before you commit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the measurement so it fits comfortably over your gown.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These small checks allow enough time to fix anything that looks odd before the big day actually arrives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, the right choice comes down to what seems true to you and fits the tone of your ceremony. Fresh flowers, a personalized ribbon design, or some mix of both\u2014all of it becomes part of how you remember this milestone years down the line. Once the ceremony wraps up, pair it with keepsakes like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomacovers.net\/diploma-covers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diploma covers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and certificate holders. Those pieces protect the memory long after the flowers fade and everyone has gone home for the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I choose the right graduation lei?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match it to the formality of your ceremony, your school colors, and your personal style. For formal ceremonies, elegant flower or ribbon leis are fitting, but more casual ceremonies can be bolder with the colors and styles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I wear more than one graduation lei? Yes.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the graduates wear several at once, especially when family members or friends each want to give one of their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are ribbon leis better than flower leis?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither wins outright. Ribbon leis last longer and work well as keepsakes, while flower leis give a fresh, traditional appearance that only lasts for the ceremony itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What colors should my graduation lei be?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your school colors are a safe starting point. 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