Welcome back to part two of Shasta and Guard’s Garden Soiree!
After the ceremony, guests gathered next to the vineyards for an afternoon of high tea.
Kristen Harrison Catering created gourmet treats for the guests to enjoy, placed on vintage crockery.
Guests enjoyed wine from the venue’s (Neudorf Winery) vineyard
Paper bags from Poppies For Grace were filled with TraidAid fair trade chocolate bars from and TradeWinds Papua New Guinea coffee beans.
Shasta and Guard escaped to the vineyards for a few photos.
Guests tried a spot of croquet.
Shasta and Guard decided to finish the formalities early and held their speeches during the high tea, paper lanterns hung from the trees.
They also cut their cake. Shasta’s mother baked the wedding cake and it was decorated by Shasta’s cousin.
Shasta’s favourite wedding photo is of her and Guard with the “Just Married” sign made by her bridesmaid Elizabeth and Elizabeth’s father.
After the formalities, guests hopped on a bus and were driven to the dinner reception, held at the Smokehouse Cafe in Mapua
The couple had a few photos taken on the wharf at sunset before sitting down to enjoy a feast with their guests!
Thank you Shasta and Guard for sharing your wedding day with Polka Dot Bride! I wish you a lifetime of happiness and beautiful moments together!
Photos by Viera Photographics
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July 15, 2009 at 6:42 pm
What a gorgeous set of photographs!
July 16, 2009 at 6:47 am
I love the parasols!
July 16, 2009 at 9:37 am
This has got to be the best wedding featured here. I love the vintage crockery and the whole feel of it! Moves me to tears.
July 17, 2009 at 7:06 am
these photos are absolutely gorgeous!! the sky looks so amazing in every photos and the wide angle shots are beautiful too!