Peek Inside The Birdcage Marquees // Melbourne Cup 2014

Lexus's modern birdcage marquee was filled with florals and catering from the esteemed Attica alongside a photobooth featuring world renowned Hugh Stewart who recently shot Chanel No.5's latest campaign

The Lavazza marquee featured Solange Knowles as their international DJ for the day

Emirates had the best view of the track with it's own mini-dayspa, exquisite catering and German slap dance performers all behind a grand Neuschwanstein castle exterior

The G.H Mumm marquee served celebratory Messina, on-ice canapes and turned into a big dance party at the end of the day!

Sofitel's birdcage marquee was filled with iconic French elegance, specially commissioned artworks and gold gilding whist Tabcorp gave guests special tips on raceday!

Tabcorp dazzled guests with Carrie Bradshaw fresh interiors, racetrack viewing and mouthwatering on-hand canapes

Hilton sported their iconic blue with luxury details such as concierge jockey girls and sparkling cocktails Take a peek inside that mysterious place beyond the hedges, the place where celebrities and VIPs disappear to mingle with each other whilst showcasing the best fashion has to offer. The Birdcage Marquees at Flemington racecourse have always been the place to be at the Melbourne Cup carnival from the finest catering courtesy of Australia's elite chefs and France's finest champagne to top-tier entertainment and the best views of that famous racetrack. Guests are donned in boutonnieres and provided leather-covered racebooks, it's a day like no other and Couture Caddy was on-site to bring you all the inside details!

IMAGES COURTESY OF SDP MEDIA AND MYSELF