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Kentucky Derby inspired wedding

May 3, 2013
Kentucky Derby inspired wedding invite | photos by Jessica Antola | 100 Layer Cake

There are a whole lot of things happening in the upcoming few days/week. Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and then there is the start of the Kentucky Derby this weekend. Enter Biz + Micah’s Saratoga Springs wedding. Their derby-esque wedding was beautifully designed (hello, Cherry Berry Paper wedding invitations), there wasn’t a detail left untouched by pretty calligraphy or a pretty pattern, and simply put, the photos by Jessica Antola completely caught our eye after sneaking a peek in Martha Stewart Weddings that we just had to share.

Kentucky Derby inspired wedding | photos by Jessica Antola | 100 Layer Cake Red bridal bouquet | photos by Jessica Antola | 100 Layer Cake horseshoe cuff links | photos by Jessica Antola | 100 Layer Cake fred carnation boutonnières | photos by Jessica Antola | 100 Layer Cake gold confetti ceremony toss | photos by Jessica Antola | 100 Layer Cake Kentucky Derby inspired guest tote | photos by Jessica Antola | 100 Layer Cake

Oh, you guys know how much we love a guest tote bag. This one (ordered through Bagmasters) went hand in hand with the theme and welcomed guests with a handful of goodies like a newsletter of all the best spots to check out in the area, Saratoga chips & water, tickets to the races, and a booklet of betting tips.

Kentucky Derby inspired cocktails | photos by Jessica Antola | 100 Layer Cake Ribbon escort cards | photos by Jessica Antola | 100 Layer Cake

Ribbons as escort cards were a must, and we love how classic and big they looked in various b&w patterns.

Red, white and black wedding decor | photos by Jessica Antola | 100 Layer Cake Kentucky Derby inspired cocktails | photos by Jessica Antola | 100 Layer Cake

Here’s an idea you’re going to want to steal! They served up their signature cocktail, a “Dark & Stormy”, in keepsake glasses with the cocktail recipe on the back. Um, genius!

See more from this fab wedding over on Martha Stewart Weddings. Happy Friday!

Photographs by Jessica Antola. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings. Copyright © 2013.