10/03/09

LifeSavers x2

by iBuy

I called last minute for a special wrist corsage for my daughter's last minute notice event. She needed to have a purple and green flower color and I knew Rainforest would be able to do it.

I discussed the possibilities with the designer, Michael over the phone and after he suggested over ten options, I just left it up to him. When I picked up the wrist corsage, I was amazed how beautiful he made it.

Just as I was about to view his other arrangements, I soon was choking to death. Michael gave me a bottled water and after drinking it, I was back to normal. He refused to accept money for the water as I offered to pay for it.

He saved my daughter's life as well as mine. Now that is a super florist!

• Pros: Fast service
• Cons: not open 24 hours, no cons.

10/03/09

Freshest Flowers

by Green Girl

I am a regular flower buyer and always try and keep fresh flowers in my home. I have purchased flowers from KCC open market with big disappointments. Anthuriums only lasting a few days. Rainforest anthuriums arrive fresh weekly and I have kept them lasting for three weeks! I have purchased gerbera daisies, roses and assorted flowers from Whole Foods only to be disappointed by having them last less than two days. Until I shopped at Rainforest, I didn't realize these flowers could last so long. I used to believe that flowers lasted for just two days or less. Now I buy everything from Rainforest and have been amazed at how long they can last. Gerbera daisies lasting well over two weekends, roses lasting as long as fifteen days, mixed flower bouquets lasting close to three weeks. I have read that their arrangements are to die for. I don't know of anywhere else where you can select from so many varieties of flowers than at Rainforest. They seem to carry all of the colors that are unusual and different. I have selected from over thirty different kinds of anthuriums, so many colors of roses I do t know what to get, and gerbera daisy colors I didn't know existed. They have a large selection of orchids and so many novelty flowers. If you're seeking to get a specific flower or color, I suggest you shop here first.

I once needed a mixed bouquet of flowers to take to a friend's wedding shower and her colors were lime green. I became the hit of the party when I walked in with my mixed bouquet of so many kinds of green flowers. The bride didn't even realize this place existed until I passed my card to her. She said the only green flower she could get was green spider mums, but I had brought green spiders, green roses, green orchids, green lilies, green berries, plus an assortment of variegated leaves and green pods.

Try them and you'll never regret it. Just because we live in Hawaii, doesn't mean we have to make sacrifices for pretty flowers!

• Pros: Conveniently located
• Cons: I can't think of any

09/26/09

The best little flower shop in all of Hawaii!

by Theressa

I'm the kind of shopper that don't know what I want. Walking into Rainforest was a sensory experience. It smelled lovely and visually stunning. Interesting photography on the walls, well designed and functional florist. Staff is friendly and easy going, with a goal to please.

Talk about a "green" store, Rainforest is the greenest of them all. Recycled boxes converted into art forms for you to carry out your arrangements safely and without spillage in your car. I've never seen anyone else wrap a lei and roses in ti leaf like they do. When I gave my flowers to my recipient, she was thrilled after receiving many numerous cello wrapped roses and sported lots of leis. In the end, she carried my ti leaf wrapped roses leaving all the cello wrapped ones on the table. I was thrilled.

They also start early and I have used them when needing that special small arrangement for my secretary at 7 in the morning. They will also custom create a look based on the recipient's birth sign/date. I was amazed how on it they were when they suggested what they would like based on a birth sign. Try them for a visually breath taking experience.

• Pros: Always something different
• Cons: Closed on Sundays

05/14/09

Mother's Best Friend

by MissKnowItAll

I needed a special flower arrangement for my mom for Mother's Day. The usual florist which I have been doing business with for the past ten years said they no longer do Mother's Day any more. Being stunned from their stand not to do Mother's Day, I frantically called several florists until I came across the nice reviews I read here. All of them said they could not help me, but Rainforest said they could but would charge more for having extra delivery people on that day. I said my mother was worth it and I decided to go with them spending about $50 more than I would normally spend.

To my surprise, my mom called me early Sunday to say she received the flowers and she loved the composition of the piece. She just sounded really thrilled. I was so glad that she was happy.

About four days later, I got an email from her with a photo of the arrangement she had gotten and it showed every flower in full bloom. I was amazed how large the arrangement was since her arrangements in the past hadn't looked so full as this one.

She just couldn't stop thanking me for such a beautiful arrangement and went onto to say that all of her friends were jealous that her arrangement was prettier than what they received. She also told me that she was going to take more photos and make Christmas cards out of them. Boy that $50 difference in price was sure worth it. I later called Rainforest to thank them and asked what they used and discovered that they used imported tulips, fancy garden roses, peonies, lilacs, bearded iris, and a bunch of other things I can't recall, but emphasized that no carnations, baby's breath and carnations were used in the making of this bouquet.

Even under holiday stresses, this florist came through in shining colors!

• Pros: Answered phone, returned my phone message, prompt, courteous
• Cons: None that I can think of

04/01/09

Best Flowershop Award

by iShop

Finding a good flower shop these days is difficult. With so many shops being succumb to mass flower sales in super markets, open markets and trucking vendors, it is ice to know that when you visit Rainforest you can always get something different that doesn't make you look like you dropped into Safeway and get a generic bunch of flowers. Their packaging is unique and always draws attention when I'm walking with them, they have a good set up with excellent parking and easy location.

Not your florist if you are just wanting carnations and baby's breath, but chocolate roses, calla lilies, fragrant gardenias, exotic tropicals and much more. Plus they have ready to go arrangements from $25 and up. They will pack them for safe car travel and provide free enclosure cards and envelopes. Check out their website so full of useful information and photos: rainforesthawaii.

Can't say enough good things about them. They speak English as their first language, no translation mix-ups/issues like some other florists, they can do so much. They should advertise or mention that they do stunning weddings, and parties are their specialty. Each visit I learn new things that I pass along to my friends and clients when I give them their flowers.

• Pros: Environmentally conscious florist with good communication
• Cons: none

03/21/09

Best Florist in Honolulu

by BestofHonolulu

After speaking with several florists on the phone, I had experienced poor communication skills, kept me holding for more than five minutes, or couldn't understand basic English until I called Rainforest. I was surprised at how familiar they were with their stock on hand. It wasn't just a dozen varieties but dozens of varieties in each category, some much more. They had flowers I have never heard about. I was so bedazzled that I just left it up to them.

When the recipient called to thank me, she told me that she had received over fifteen arrangements and she only kept two of them in her office. The two arrangements both came from Rainforest and were so different from one another, unlike another large florist that sent two identical arrangements to her from two different senders. She had already told her receptionist that they will be using Rainforest exclusively from now on. She also called the florist to thank them and was further educated about their business and how they are really into saving the planet, beginning with Hawaii and then onwards. Thus, having been called Rainforest, not only because it sounds exotic, but because they are environmentally aware and makes their customers aware as well.

It is such a nice gesture to receive a thank you card with the photo of the arrangement I sent her with high acclaim handwritten in it. Most people can't get her autograph, I got a handwritten note with her photo with the flowers taken with her.

As you can tell, I was blown away and have used them many times since and every person receiving flowers had said it was their most breathtaking bouquet that they have ever seen.

• Pros: Best flowers in all of honolulu, no comparison at any price
• Cons: Closed on Sundays

10/13/08

Awesome flowers!

by PeggyKemp

This is the first time I have written a review. I have ordered flowers delivered many times from different vendors, and the people at Rainforest do an exceptionally good job. The flower arrangements are creatively designed, promptly delivered, and last a long time. Their customer service is excellent - they send a picture of the arrangement in email and fax the receipt. They are really friendly and helpful. Love them!

• Pros: Service, selection
• Cons: none that I know of