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Kentucky Derby Wedding Inspiration with Pretty Ponies

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Bride gently rests head on horse at outdoor wedding

We love all the pretty ponies and so when we found out that Ashely Helen Photography and Kyla Mary Events & Design has created a derby-inspired wedding inspiration we were all in! Not only is it chic in that “oh-so-refined” sort of way but yes there is a guest appearance by Kaley the Palomino. 

So quit horsing around, keep scrolling to find out more and then be sure to hoof it over to the full gallery where there are even more lovely photos to be enjoyed. Saddle up, You’re going to love it!

Elegant wedding invitation suite with floral wreath designSave the Date card with floral wreath and horseshoe decor

Romantic outdoor dining table set in a lush garden setting

Wedding table number twelve card centerpiece decorElegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece

Elegant wedding tablescape with groom place setting

Two tier wedding cake with white frosting and flower decorWhite cake on antique table with floral garland outdoors

Elegant wedding table setting with gold rimmed china

From Ashley Helen Photography

Designing a wedding that speaks to your interests doesn’t have to be overly themed or cliche. By choosing a few key elements that speak to your theme, you can then choose more subtle touches that unify a refined style and romantic aesthetic, while still enhancing the overarching motif.

Exuding southern charm and pastoral elegance, this inspirational wedding shoot was designed for the equestrian couple. Subtle nods to the derby were infused through the laurel wreath invitation suite designed by Red Clay Paper, Blanton’s Kentucky Bourbon, trophy cup vases, and touches of brass and iron. Kaley, the beautiful Palomino mare from Rosewood Equine, was draped in a stunning victory wreath and was the absolute sweetest and most fun part of this inspiration shoot.

Man with whiskey shots on a wooden tray at wedding

Blantons bourbon bottle with horse stopper held in handBride groom and flower garland horse at outdoor wedding

Bride groom and horse with floral wreath at wedding

Elegant horse wearing a floral wreath around its neck

Bride in wedding dress on floral rope swing outdoorsBride on swing, adorned with delicate floral arrangements

Bride and horse with floral garland in garden

Allrose Farm wedding venue; a white barn with a couple at the entrance

@rosewoodequine: Rosewood Equine
Event Planning & Design: Kyla Mary Events & Design
Flowers: In Bloom Weddings & Events
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Premier Hair and Makeup
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Little Postage House
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Red Clay Paper
Photographers: Ashley Helen Photography
Rentals: Inspiration Rental
Venues: Allrose Farm

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