Graduation Leis in Salt Lake City

Graduation day in Utah means caps, gowns and leis stacked up to the chin. At Beyond the Leaf, we make custom graduation leis by hand: fresh flower leis, ribbon leis in school colors, candy leis and money leis, for high school, college and every graduate in between.


We’re 8–15 minutes from East High, West High, Highland High and Judge Memorial Catholic High School, and we make leis for University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College and every other graduation in the valley.

Graduation Leis 

Flower, ribbon, candy and money leis made in your graduate’s school colors

The lei comes from Hawaiian and Polynesian tradition, where it’s given as a sign of love, honor and celebration. Here in Salt Lake City, where many families carry that tradition, a lei is one of the most meaningful gifts a graduate can receive. Each one says the same thing: we’re proud of you.

The Meaning Behind the Lei

Graduation Lei Styles

Fresh Flower Leis

Classic leis strung from fresh blooms like orchids and carnations. Soft, fragrant and beautiful in photos. Fresh leis are best picked up the day before or the morning of graduation.

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Ribbon Leis

Braided or woven satin ribbon in your graduate’s school colors. They never wilt, so they make a keepsake that can hang in a bedroom for years.

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Candy Leis

Wrapped candy woven into a lei, for the graduate with a sweet tooth. Tell us their favorites, and we’ll build around them.

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Graduation Leis

Which Lei Is Right for Your Graduate?

The classic Fresh Flower

Lasts
⏳ A few days, refrigerated
Best for

Tradition, fragrance and classic photos

The keepsake Ribbon

Lasts
⏳ Years
Best for

A keepsake in school colors

The sweet one Candy

Lasts
⏳ Until it's eaten
Best for

Younger grads and sweet-tooth friends

The showstopper Money

Lasts
⏳ Until it's spent
Best for

A cash gift with a wow factor

Stack them up: many families give several kinds, like a flower lei from parents, ribbon leis from friends, and a money lei from grandparents.

How to Pre-Order Your Graduation Lei

  1. Call or stop by with your graduate’s name, school, colors and graduation date.
  2. Pick your style. Flower, ribbon, candy or money, or a combination.
  3. Order early. Graduation season is our busiest time of year. Order at least 2 weeks before the ceremony.
  4. Pick up the day before or the morning of graduation for fresh leis. Ribbon and candy leis can be picked up any time before.


Leis in Your School Colors

Tell us your school and we’ll match the colors, from East, West, Highland and Judge Memorial to the University of Utah, SLCC and beyond. If you’re not sure of the exact shades, we’ll get them right.

Keeping Your Fresh Flower Lei Fresh

Hang it to dry afterward if you’d like to keep it as a memento.

Refrigerate it in its bag or box until the ceremony. Don’t freeze it.

Mist it lightly if it looks dry. Salt Lake’s dry air pulls moisture from the petals.

Keep it out of the sun and a hot car before the ceremony.

Graduation Lei FAQs

  • Where can I buy graduation leis in Salt Lake City?

    Beyond the Leaf at 156 E 900 S, SLC makes custom graduation leis: fresh flower, ribbon, candy and money leis. Call  801-833-7105 to pre-order.

  • How far ahead should I order a graduation lei?

    At least 2 weeks before the ceremony. Graduation season is our busiest time, so earlier orders get the best selection.

  • Can you make a lei in my school’s colors?

    Yes. Ribbon leis are made in your school’s colors, and we can add colored accents to flower and candy leis.

  • How long does a fresh flower lei last?

    Kept in the fridge, a fresh lei stays beautiful for a few days, long enough for the ceremony and pictures.

  • Do you make leis for college graduations?

    Yes. We make leis for high school, college and university graduations across the Salt Lake Valley.

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Pre-Order Your Graduation Lei

Graduation season fills up fast. Call or stop by with your graduate’s school, colors and date.