Polo Gold Cup wedding reception for Fernhurst couple

It was an extra special occasion for a Fernhurst couple when they arrived at Cowdray Park polo grounds for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup final this afternoon (Sunday, July 17)
Bridegroom Dom De Vitto  with his bride Tascha McIntyre HallBridegroom Dom De Vitto  with his bride Tascha McIntyre Hall
Bridegroom Dom De Vitto with his bride Tascha McIntyre Hall

For Tascha McIntyre Hall and Dom De Vitto were celebrating their wedding with 85 guests in a marquee beside the polo lawns.

They were married at 1pm today in Capron House at Midhurst and drove the short distance to the polo grounds for their reception at the prestigious polo match.

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“I am horse mad,” said Tascha, “and this event is so much fun, we thought it would be great to have our reception here.”

Yapton couple Clive and Susan Lillywhite  with their Labradors Ollie, Ruby, Pippa and GeorgeYapton couple Clive and Susan Lillywhite  with their Labradors Ollie, Ruby, Pippa and George
Yapton couple Clive and Susan Lillywhite with their Labradors Ollie, Ruby, Pippa and George

After the match the couple and their guests went on to their evening reception at The Lickfold Inn.

They were treated to some fast action and nail-biting moments in the Gold Cup final between Midhurst based La Indiana and the Thai team King Power Foxes who were defending their title of British Open Polo Champions having won the cup last year.

The match was played in front of a crowd of some 15,000 people, picnicking on the grassy slopes beside the polo pitch in sweltering heat.

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Patron Michael Bickford led La Indiana playing with seven goaler Nic Roldan, Julian De Lusarreta (six goals) and eight goaler Agustin Merlos.

Spectators enjoying a glass of bubbly at the Gold Cup FinalSpectators enjoying a glass of bubbly at the Gold Cup Final
Spectators enjoying a glass of bubbly at the Gold Cup Final

The ten goaler Pieres brothers Gonzalito and Facundo showed why they are arguably two of the best players in the world and with team mates Hugo Lewis and Tal Srivaddhanaprabha (son of patron Vichai) they eventually won the match 9 goals to 5 retaining the coveted cup. Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live.

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Thouands of picnickers enjoy the sunshine at the Gold CupThouands of picnickers enjoy the sunshine at the Gold Cup
Thouands of picnickers enjoy the sunshine at the Gold Cup

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