How To Host An Unforgettable Horse Racing Theme Event

Horse racing events like the Kentucky Derby and the Grand National are widely popular and synonymous with splendid outfits, impressive cocktails, enchanting galas, and of course, exciting races. The strong sense of style attached to these events makes horse racing an excellent theme for various occasions.  Here are some of the best ideas to host the next unforgettable horse racing theme event in town.

Pick The Right Venue

Venue choice significantly influences how exciting events are, and your horse racing theme event is no exception. Consequently, it would help if you looked into hotel receptions, sporting arenas, and historic homes, as these locations make fantastic venues for such events. You may also need to find somewhere with enough outdoor space if you intend to include any large-scale entertainment or if you want your design to really come alive.

Put Effort Into Decorations And Design

Thankfully, there are many decorations that you can use for your theme event, including riding crops, horseshoes, and jockey outfits, and you can easily incorporate these into your event using posters, props, and prints. Use string curtains, drapes, and chandeliers to give your event a regal aura. For furniture, consider choosing classic tableware, staging, and seating options. Additionally, opt for bright entranceways to give your event an enchanting and welcoming aura that attendees will undoubtedly find interesting enough to talk about for days on end.

Cocktails

Cocktails are vital to horse racing events, whether it’s a Kentucky Derby Mint Julep or Pimm’s at the Grand National. Therefore, you need to invest in cocktails to keep your bar lively.

Prioritise Colour Scheme

Green felt should be your go-to option as your dominant colour for such events, as this is evocative of the racecourse. However, you can try other colour schemes to great effect. Pastel colours with a touch of gold or bright colours inspired by Jockey colours work well here, so keep this in mind.

Lighting

Lighting is one aspect of your theme event that you can put great effort into to dazzle your guests. Opt for lanterns, candle-style bulbs and festoon lights to create a luxurious vibe on the party grounds. You may also want to invest in some form of dynamic lighting to complement any dancing or other entertainment you have planned.

 Have An Oustanding Centrepiece

Your choice of a centrepiece is undoubtedly crucial to how well your party is remembered, so feel free to go all out to secure the most enchanting centrepieces available. You can select a prop or statement piece that matches your horse racing theme, like a horseshoe. You can also opt for a more elegant centrepiece that has little to do with horse racing. Consider investing in custom centrepieces that you can light up in different colours for a truly memorable event. This way, you can be in charge of your atmosphere and create a unique event that will dazzle from start to finish and continue to linger in attendees’ minds long after it is over.