Mark your calendars. It is not too early to begin planning your Triple Crown parties.
Kentucky Derby - May 1, 2010
Winner: Super Saver
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Calvin Borel
Preakness Stakes – May 15, 2010
Belmont Stakes – June 5, 2010
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- A Day at the Races Theme Party Invitations
- A Day at the Races Theme Party Table Linen
- A Day at the Races Theme Party Centerpieces
- Fun Day at the Races Theme Party Table Decor
- A Day at the Races Theme Party Napkin Ties
- A Day at the Races Theme Party Place Cards and Place Card Holders
- A Day at the Races Theme Party Favors
- A Day at the Races Theme Party Candles
- A Day at the Races Theme Party Paper Goods
- A Day at the Races Theme Party Decorations
- Horse Racing Home Accents
- A Day at the Races Food and Drink Ideas
- Entertainment
- Out of Town Guests
- Freshening Baskets/ Emergency Kits
- Sign in Boards & Books
- Party Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories
- Books
- Make the Day Last a Year
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A Day at the Races Theme Party Invitations
Choosing your invitation is the equivalent of the title of a paper … it sets the tone for the entire party! There are so many great horse racing theme invitations, Party Idea Pros had trouble picking just one. Here are our favorites …
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Kentucky Derby Wedding Invitation
Did someone say mint julep? This refined, letterpress design takes its cues from the grand ‘ole Southern celebration for which it is named. A bouquet sets the stage for the graceful lettering to follow on this wedding invitation. Formal type gives way to romantic script announcing the couple’s names in this traditional look befitting an unforgettable wedding celebration. Fonts shown: Caslon Small Caps, Shelley Volante Script
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Remember you may also need to order any or all of the following: : Save the Dates, Let’s Celebrate Cards, Reply Cards, Reply Envelopes, Stamps For Invitation, Stamps for Reply Card, Thank you Notes, Welcome Letter for Out of Towners, Directions, Menus, Thank you for joining us tags. (More concrete ideas and suggestions coming soon!)
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Elegant Return Address
The custom embosser is all about sophistication. Now you can easily add some elegance to everyday stationery or as an elegant alternative to having your return addresses printed on your party invitation envelopes. They also make wonderful gifts. You will be surprised at how often you use your new embosser.
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A Day at the Races Theme Party Stamps
Personalize your stamps by using Zazzle custom postage. Before purchasing any postage, please be sure to bring a complete invitation, including all inserts, to a local post office to determine exactly how much postage is required.
‘Race of A Lifetime’ (open sky) SMALL stamp
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Personal Party and Event Websites
Have you always wanted a friends and family web page? Set-up an event web site to improve communication, and keep your guests. informed This is a fun extra. If you are on a tight budget and have computer savvy friends and family, you might even want to save money by foregoing invitations and instead send invites via your website.
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A Day at the Races Theme Party Table Linen
A Day at the Races! With this theme your options are limitless. Your final decision should be based on two factors: the physical characteristics of the event room and your guest of honor’s personal style.
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Party Idea Pros recommends sticking with greens or natural colors: hunter bengaline, hunter classic, Grass Twist, Buckskin Suede or Natural Yuma. You can create a racing silk look by using different color napkins at each place setting or keep the linens simple and add pizazz with your centerpiece.
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If you want to save some money, use a classic solid linen or most venues will supply complimentary white or cream linens. Either will work — although you may want to use colorful napkins. Likewise, if you are hosting a racing party at your house I would stick to neutrals or the green family. In fact, placemats will also work great, and to tell you the truth, individual sheets of scrap booking paper work great and are adorable. Choose a any neutral or green colored paper: Green Day. If you are feeling creative and have lots of time, you can even create a layout highlighting your guest of honor. Alternatively, use your place mats as place cards by creating a page for each of your guests. Laminate it and tie with personalized ribbon for a complete favor anyone can enjoy. Or rather than make your own, just purchase these racing place mats.
Just a note on chair covers: chair covers may not be necessary if the chairs supplied are fairly neutral and in ok condition. In fact, I tend to not use chair covers at any of my personal parties. Having said that, if your budget permits, the overall look of certain rooms is enhanced if chair pads are used. Match your cloth.
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If you are having a fairly large party, don’t forget to include your place card table, your gift table, buffet tables, and any ceremonial tables when determining your linen count. Also, if you chose to use more ornate linens, do not use them for the cocktail hour; they will have a greater impact as your guests enter the dining room.
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A Day at the Races Theme Party Centerpieces
The Kentucky Derby has become synonymous with red roses. Each year a garland of 554 roses is presented to the winner! So think roses, roses, everywhere. Use different sizes on different tables.
24 Long Stem Red Roses with Silver Vase
12 Long Stem Red Roses with Silver Vase
Spectacular Six Foot Rose Bouquet
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We generally prefer red roses for this theme, but we must admit these elegant julep cups filled with assorted roses and flowers work well, also.
Martha Stewart`s Perfect Rose Bouquet
Martha Stewart Vibrant Bloom Bouquet
Martha Stewart Fresh Scent Bouquet
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Consider DIY if you prefer to stick with a more classic derby look. Simply add red roses to these lovely julep cups or horse and jockey vases.
Arthur Court Churchill Downs Metal Mint Julep Cup
Horse and Jockey Straight Vase
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The Preakness Stakes, on the other hand, is associated with Black Eyed Susans. Since Black Eyed Susans are not readily available, consider using simple yellow daisies as a nod to the real thing.
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Jockey Centerpieces
This Arte Felguerez Jockey sculpture looks great on its own, but looks even better when elevated and surrounded by flowers. We still have ours sitting on the fire place hearth nine years after we used it as part of a centerpiece!
HORSE AND JOCKEY CENTERPIECE DECORATION
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Other fun looks …
Mini Rosebud Paper Flower Bouquets – Group of 6 Bouquets
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Now Make It Move
These centerpieces are just too darn cute to stay still. Place them on this revolving base to add movement and pizzazz to your table.
Lots of options …
Rotating Display Base with Mirror Top and Mirrored Mosaic Sides
Large Rotating Display Base Has Mirror Top And Will Hold Up To 44 Lbs.
Rotating Display Base with Mirror Top and Lighted Center Uses AC or Battery Power
Rotating Display With Mirror Top And Color-Changing Lights Enhances Your Favorite Collectibles
Rotating Display Can Hold Up To 8 Lbs. and Will Run Up To 3 Months on a Fresh Set Of Batteries
Rotating Display Can Hold Up To 2 Lbs.
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Each revolving centerpiece base requires 1 D Battery.
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Fun Day at the Races Theme Party Table Decor
Includes over 960 double-sided 1″ photos mingled with 1/2″ and 3/4″ colored accent pieces. Choose up to 10 of your favorite photos of the guest of honor. For the 3 accent colors, Party Idea Pros recommends Azalea Shimmer, Flame Orange Shimmer, Lagoon Shimmer, Punch, Fairway Shimmer, and Vista Blue
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A Day at the Races Theme Party Napkin Ties
Just wrap these necklaces or around your napkins or slip the napkin through the horsehoe . Another great option is to simply skip the napkin rings altogether. Instead use roses or suckers as napkin decor. Just fold your napkin beautifully and place adornment in the pocket. All can do double duty as party favors.
KY KENTUCKY DERBY NECKLACE JEWELRY
Sucker Large White Chocolate Horsehead
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A Day at the Races Theme Party Place Cards and Place Card Holders
Assign each table a jockey silk or hat and then write your guests’ names directly on the silk with a metallic pen. Both the coasters and the larger hats can work — it is a matter of preference. Out of the 3 options, we would probably go with the jockey hat coasters.
JOCKEY HAT OR CAP DRINK COASTERS PK OF 8
JOCKEY HAT OR CAP DRINK COASTERS PK OF 8
HORSE RACING PARTY FAVOR OR HAT/HELMET W/ JOCKEY GOGGLES
Personalized two tone place cards
Use a fine point or paint marker to write your guests’ names on your place cards.
Set of 5, Sharpie Markers in Assorted Colors, Fine Point
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How many of you have been to the Kentucky Derby? Would love to hear about your experience.