Welcome back to part two of Shasta and Guard’s Garden Soiree! See part one here.

After the ceremony, guests gathered next to the vineyards for an afternoon of high tea.

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Kristen Harrison Catering created gourmet treats for the guests to enjoy, placed on vintage crockery.

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Guests enjoyed wine from the venue’s (Neudorf Winery) vineyard

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Paper bags from Poppies For Grace were filled with TraidAid fair trade chocolate bars from and TradeWinds Papua New Guinea coffee beans.

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Shasta and Guard escaped to the vineyards for a few photos.

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Guests tried a spot of croquet.

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Shasta and Guard decided to finish the formalities early and held their speeches during the high tea, paper lanterns hung from the trees.

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They also cut their cake. Shasta’s mother baked the wedding cake and it was decorated by Shasta’s cousin.

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Shasta’s favourite wedding photo is of her and Guard with the “Just Married” sign made by her bridesmaid Elizabeth and Elizabeth’s father.

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After the formalities, guests hopped on a bus and were driven to the dinner reception, held at the Smokehouse Cafe in Mapua

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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