The Oaks, the Derby and Martha
We just got back from a long weekend of mint juleps, hats, and horse racing, so I don’t have time to write much but I thought I’d share some photos with you!
The weekend started off bright and early Friday morning, when hubs, some friends and I loaded a bus to make the drive from Nashville to Louisville. Once we gathered the rest of the group there, it was off to the Oaks at Churchill Downs.
I was on the lookout for Bobby Flay since he had a horse running that day, but the only place I ever spotted him was on a TV screen. However, I did run into another celebrity….
Yes folks, that is me chatting it up with Martha Stewart!
You might notice, she does not have a hat. Odd, huh? You’d think she would’ve crafted one special for the occasion.
That night we had a fabulous dinner at Jack Fry’s, then followed up with a few more drinks at a local bar where I ran into some old college friends. Finally, about 3 a.m. we called it a night.
As you can imagine it took a little extra coffee, some mimosas and a bloody mary or two to get us all going again Saturday morning.
Saturday morning on our bus on the way to the Derby
But we made it!
Another day full of betting where I won a whopping $18 (luckily others in our group fared much better).
The view of winner’s circle from the 6th floor
There’s nothing quite like the Kentucky Derby. It was definitely a marathon weekend, and despite the fact that I’m still exhausted, it was completely worth it!
Looks like such a fun weekend!! These pictures made me even more excited about Steeplechase this Saturday :)
I know, me and my hat are ready for Saturday!
EEEE! I still can’t believe you meet Martha! And look at you in those awesome shoes! ;) Looks like you had fabulous weekend!
*sigh*
The Martha.
You win. Like, forever.
Love, love, love the hats!
You look gorgeous, as always! So happy to see that your toe was better:) I had the BEST time at the Oaks and think I will make it a yearly event. Thanks for sharing your fun!
Thanks sweetie! My toe survived, although it is not happy with me ;-)
Isn’t the Oaks great? I think I may like it even more than the Derby! Glad you had a wonderful time!!
I see nothing about The Whitland Cup????
Don’t you worry, it’s going to get it’s own blog post! Just need you and the Mr. to give me some details so I’m sure to get the recipe correct :-)
Looks like you had a great weekend! Love the hats and dresses!
Gorgeous pics Beth!! Love love love your dresses & hats btw. And especially your nude heels! Sounds like a fabulous trip you’ll never forget.
What a thrill to meet Martha Stewart! Little surprised she wasn’t wearing a hat…and a cocktail dress. Pantsuit? Odd. But still, must have been wonderful to chat with her. Hope y’all had a blast!
Thanks Ally! We had an awesome time and I still can’t believe I got to meet Martha!
How great that you got to meet Martha Stewart! Also, love your navy & turquoise Derby dress!
–Kim
Thanks Kim! I found that dress when I was on vacation in September and knew it would be perfect for Derby. Of course, at that time I didn’t even know if I would even be going to Derby, but I bought it just in case! ;-)
What a great experience! You did such an awesome job documenting it with great pics. It’s my first time visiting your blog; I’m glad I found it!
Thanks Tiff, and welcome!
Cute Derby outfit!!
ah the yellow hat! gorg!!! And Martha, so chic in her scarf. I’ve got to get to the Derby next year!
Fun! And fantastic pictures–you ladies look fantastic!
Thanks Lesley! We had a blast!
Love these pics. All of you look gorgeous! And Martha! I would’ve been so verklempt!
I know, crazy huh? Can’t believe I met the Queen Bee in person ;-)
Love, love your hats! Especially the pink one.
That husband of yours is not bad either! :-)
Martha!…that’s so cool! Was she nice?
Thanks! She was actually very nice. I was a little nervous she wouldn’t be after things I’ve heard!
Love the hats! Let me know if they ever make it to a Bridges “yard sale” as I will be right on those hot items…seriously! Can’t find those babies around here ;) Love reading about your feasts but really like the fashion photos too.
haha! if you ever need to borrow a hat, I’ve got your covered. I’ve even got another one for this Saturday’s Steeplechase here in Nashville!
I love your blog and was so excited to see pics from the Derby! Can you ID the yellow dress? It’s so hard to pull off that color but my sister would die for it.
friend dropped it off at dry cleaners and she isn’t sure of brand, but she got it at Neiman Marcus!
I.am.so.jealous! But you look fabulous, and glad to hear you recovered from the foot injury enough to wear your shoes!
Oh my goodness this looks like such an awesome trip!! All of you all look so pretty!!
Girl, you made Martha’s blog, too! Check out picture 36 :) http://www.themarthablog.com/2011/05/my-good-luck-at-the-kentucky-oaks.html
oh my gosh, no way!!! (too bad my eyes are closed!) ;-)
LOVE this post! You look GREAT in that turquoise and navy dress!! And the hat is perfect with the outfit!
Thanks Lindsay! I love my hat :-)
what a fabulous weekend! LOVE love love your hat and dress combo.
always wanted to go to the kentucky derby!
annnd meet martha stewart!
You dressed to perfection!! love it beth – you look so beautiful!!
aw, you’re so sweet! thanks Sarah!