Being that Kentucky experience is always the best it will not be fun to sit down on your own watching the rich and famous yuck it up at the crown jewel event of the Bluegrass state. Therefore, you should plan your own Kentucky Derby with your friends. By the end of this topic, you will discover more tips for planning Kentucky derby party.
You should start by setting the mood. One thing that you should understand is that traditionally Kentucky derby is not an indoor affair and you should plan the derby party outdoors. If you know that your backyard is a dud, you can check with the local parks department to find out if you can use a public park. After you have identified your location, you should send your guests festive Kentucky derby-themed invitation. In this case, you can either kick it old school or you can give your party the 21st-century touch with race-themed e-votes. Also, you should have our guests arrive two hours before the event so that they can eat, drink and merry.
The next thing is to announce the dressing code. It is essential to tell your guests to come dressed for the occasion. This is one essential thing that when you forget the derby spell is broken. Have the women wear day party dresses in bright colours and prints and men to wear day slacks and blazers in cherry hues. Besides, they should also come with those classic hats such as fedoras, bowlers, boaters, flat caps or top hats among others.
Apart from that, you should also choose a classy derby dcor. Here you will have to dress your outdoor space with elegant derby-themed dcor and skip things that look like a birthday party. You can also use floral arrangements by including roses. Besides, you should also include the best quality plasticware for eating.
Apart from that, you should serve up southern hospitality. Where you will have to cook up southern-themed appetizers and canaps’ for the guests to snack on as they arrive. Not only that but you can also serve dainty tea sandwiches, classic cucumber-on-potato bread, the five-cheese pimento cheese and Kentucky hot brown and many more. Apart from that, you should also make sure that there are also healthy foods for weight watchers.
Besides, you should also shake up some liquid fun. One thing that you need to know is that you will not enjoy Kentucky Derby party without the cocktail the mint julep, some wine as well as the beer and some non-alcoholic beverages.