Kentucky Derby Wedding Ideas | Faux Wedding

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Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder

The Kentucky Derby is still a few days away, but we couldn’t wait any longer to share this romantic inspired shoot with you! Mint juleps, fancy hats, roses for days… what a perfect place to draw inspiration from. Says Krista from Blue Eyed Yonder, “Inspired by the beautiful, iconic imagery of the Kentucky Derby, this Run for the Roses look blends classic Derby elements with a soft, romantic mood and a color palette of creamy blush, textured neutrals, and a pop of rich, emerald green.”

Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder

Serenbe Stables provided the perfect backdrop for this equestrian themed wedding shoot.

Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder

Emerald green accents, including this floor-length pleated bridesmaid dress, added richness to the otherwise color palette of soft blush and cream.

Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder

For dinner, Allison Leuker, head chef at Sun In My Belly, created a menu of benne seed biscuits with country ham and grain mustard, pickled shrimp in cucumber cups, cheese straws with bourbon pecan crust, and rosemary and garlic crusted lamb chops with golden beet grits, pan roasted okra, and caper berry remoulade. And signature mint juleps of course!

Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder

Vintage silver trophy cups were the perfect choice for a Derby-themed centerpiece!

Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder

As an ode to the infamous large hats of the Kentucky Derby, Jessica Gallo of Fine and Fleurie created a hand-crafted statement bridal hairpiece from blush-colored silk.

Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder
Ali Harper and Blue-Eyed Yonder

Inspired by the tradition of the winner’s blanket given out each year, floral designer Lindsay Coletta created a luxurious blanket of over 1,000 blush roses.

A big thanks to Ali Harper for sharing these gorgeous photos! Now we’re all ready for this year’s Kentucky Derby – and hopefully we’ve inspired some Derby weddings, too!

 

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Photographer: Ali Harper / Design, Styling, Props: Blue Eyed Yonder / Venue: Serenbe near Palmetto, Georgia / Floral Design: Lindsay Coletta Designs / Videography: Artworks Wedding Cinema  / Hair, Makeup: Claudia Mejerle / Food, Drink: Sun In My Belly / Stationery: Buzzy Craftery / Wardrobe Stylist: Molly K. Web / Wedding Dress: Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta / Bridesmaid Dress: Neiman Marcus / Silk Floral Headpiece: Fine and Fleurie / Silver Trophy Cups: Chicken and the Egg / Linens: Pottery Barn  / Horses: Mia and Peyton of Serenbe Stables
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    30 April 2013
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