Vintage Derby Day Wedding Inspiration

With Derby Day this weekend, I just had to share this charming vintage inspired Derby shoot from Maggie’s Misc Events and Shalese Danielle Photography. The soft pastel palette is perfect for an outdoor spring farm wedding. And the horse looks to dapper in his wreath!

“A Day at the Derby” is a vintage inspired Kentucky Derby shoot with dashes of charm and whimsy. The idea was to show couples that they can incorporate rustic features into their wedding without going overboard, keeping the overall feel of the event charming and sweet. Maggie’s Misc Events chose a soft color palette with touches of gold to add to both create depth and stay true to the time period. The setting features a real farm and stable, Liberty Farm, which added just the right amount of masculinity to the overall feminine and airy feel of the shoot. Each piece was selected with thought and care as we found inspiration from thrift stores, Maggie’s momma’s attic, and photos from Kentucky Derby’s around the turn-of- the-century.

Derby inspired invitation | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

vintage Derby wedding inspiration | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

vintage Derby wedding inspiration | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

vintage Derby wedding inspiration | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

vintage Derby wedding inspiration | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

vintage Derby wedding inspiration | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

vintage menu | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

vintage Derby wedding inspiration | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

vintage Derby wedding inspiration | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

gold leaf cake | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

romantic bouquet | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

vintage Derby wedding inspiration | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

horse with garland | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

vintage Derby wedding inspiration | Shalese Danielle Photography | Glamour & Grace

Photography | Shalese Danielle Photography | Event Design + Coordination | Maggie’s Misc Events | Venue | Liberty Farm | Florals | One Sweet Day in May | Rentals | Paisley & Jade | Cake | Cakes by Graham | Paper Goods | English Tea Paperie | Dress | Tiffanys Bridal | Hair and Makeup | His or Hers Salon