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Ask Ella: Bouquet Fillers That Won’t Break the Bank

Planning a wedding or other big event on a budget? No fear– we’ve rounded up the best fillers that balance elegance with your bank account.

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Rice Flower

If you’re looking for volume, there’s no better choice than rice flower. The delicate pink hues don’t overpower more stunning blooms, but still provide plenty of substance. Plus– because you get so much per stem– they’re a great way to stock up without exhausting your wallet. Try pairing them with cottage roses for a classic wedding look.

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Dusty Miller

For anyone planning a more woodsy wedding, dusty miller is the perfect option. Easy to find and in season year-round, dusty miller can withstand just about anything, so you don’t have to worry too much about it drying out in advance of your big event. Dusty miller works best when complemented by other soft colors, like peonies and roses, or even blue-gray succulents.

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Eucalyptus

The quintessential bouquet filler, eucalyptus is a safe bet no matter what you’re planning. For centerpieces, tall single stems of eucalyptus offer dynamic height that pair well with other tall blooms like gladiolus, stock flower, or snapdragons.  For table top arrangements, seeded eucalyptus or silver dollar eucalyptus look beautiful with full blooms like peonies.

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Thistle

If you’re anticipating your flowers sitting out for a while at your event, thistle has you covered. The ever-seasonal bloom is an unexpectedly flexible addition to bouquets; it can be a paired with anemones or air plants alike. Each stem comes with several blooms and can be split up to create volume throughout the arrangement.

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Queen Anne’s Lace

We love the look of Queen Anne’s Lace in a soft, pale green, especially when paired with peonies, hydrangeas, or dahlias. Its wide blooms are a great option for filling up space in handheld bouquets, or for any hanging installations, where they offer a lovely, dreamy shape.

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