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I'd suggest garden roses.
http://www.fiftyflowers.com/flowers/AllFlowersGardenRoses_312.htm
I was going to suggest cottage roses, we're using them in my maids bouquets cause I can't afford peonies for everyone.
Ranunculuses (ranunculi?) also have a full body and feathery petals, and they come in lots of beautiful colors.
If you're open to something that's just as full but not as cottony, you might want to check out football mums or teddy bear sunflowers.
I hope this helps!
The peony roses (subtype of garden roses) and the hot pink walzetraum are great substitutes!
Check out how lovely they are!
http://www.fiftyflowers.com/flowers/BulkRosesGardenRoses_23689.htm
i think cabbage roses are the closest to peonies?
http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/original/martha_stewart_cabbage_roses-795986.jpg
Clustering a bunch of carnations is a nice way to get the round fluffy look of peonies. I think couple posts have been done on carnation bouquets but I can't remember who.
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I believe Chrysanthemums are available in August, and they'd give the full look you want. Here's a link to commonly available August flowers:
@Mrs Bee: That is one of my floral inspiration bouquets, and anyone I have ever shown them too thought (like me) they were peonies! Thanks for clarifying... Any idea if they're more hardy than peonies?
yes i believe they are supposed to be very hardy (as roses tend to be!).
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@ Mrs. Bee - Thank you for that picture - I've never know what those are called.
Thanks Mrs. Bee. I've been trying to find that photo.
i'm getting married in october and also wanted peonies. i met with my florist the other day and she recommended the Yves Piaget rose. it looks just like a peony and even has the ruffled edges.
I am now in love with the cabbage roses! I, too, am marrying in August and my lifelong wedding dream was to have peonies (clearly I should've considered this when picking a date). THANK YOU, mrsbee!
This isn't a help but I knew I definetly wanted peonies in my bouquet so it was another reason for me to get married in June.
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I would love peonies for my bouquet but they are not available in August. I do not want to use silk. What is a different flower that would give that same full, fluffy look to the bouquet?