Non-eucalyptus garland centerpieces

I don't know much about other greenery since we're going with eucalyptus, but have you considered fake greenery? Hobby Lobby has some $20/6' and they frequently do 50% off sales for their florals.

I thought about it but I'd really like to use fresh if I can. Even if it's a different kind of greenery or other option to fill the tables.

Baby's breath with or without a few blooms could be really cute around the lanterns

Sam's Club has reasonably priced eucalyptus garlands. Don't have to be a member to buy them. They will deliver as well. No worries about receiving them a day or two before the big day, they guarantee their flowers and I personally have never had a single bouquet from there start to wilt before 7-10 days.

Sam's club is $200 for 25 feet. Times that by 4 and that's $800, which is over half of my budget. Just trying to find an option that's a little more affordable!

I totally get what you're saying as I am kind of dealing with the same issue.

I think you'll be hard-pressed to find fresh eucalyptus at a better deal than Sam's, which is why I am actually planning on going to my local craft stores and peeping at their fake stuff to see if it will work. Most of the big-box stores have coupons for single items so if you plan ahead, you could cut your price more than in half vs. the fresh. I know I hated the idea of going with fake at all at first, but money talks and I've gotten a little warmed up to the idea since my flowers will still be fresh.

I also don't think the loose stems would look bad- perhaps buy enough to make a mock-up and see if you can make it work!

Its not eucalyptus but this might work!

https://www.costco.com/6'-Wedding-Runner-4-pack.product.100424770.html

I was set on eucalyptus too, but I think we are going to do this instead!