Kentucky Derby Party 2016 - 1st Annual Event

5-7-16

As part of the Bowie PTA Fundraising Auction, we joined a group of fun families to host a Kentucky Derby Party.  Parents paid a donation to attend our party, and we were so excited when the day finally arrived.  We all got dressed up in our fanciest outfits complete with hats on the big day.

The hostesses posed for a picture before the party kicked off.  These ladies are the best!!  Loved hosting with Cheryl, Beth, Hilary, Rachel, and Jen.  Special thanks to the Hamilton family for volunteering their home. 

My friend group posed for a pic too.  Kate, Erin, and Amy joined Beth and I for the big day.  We look fancy!!  (Kate's fun hat was made by Nana, of course.) 

The main beverage station was full of the Derby theme . . . Mint Juleps and Oaks Lilies.  Super yummy! 

Chef Kristin didn't let us down on the food.  Amazing charcuterie board. 

We had gift baskets to draw for guys, gals, and a take home for kids.

There aren't enough words to describe Cheryl's décor.  She worked some major magic with the photo backdrop out front, and the grass covered horse on the buffet table was a show-stopper. 

This post will be updated soon with so many candid photos from the event.  Google photos and my computer aren't really agreeing right now.  But so many fun photos to come.