First Bridal Fair Since Covid 19- Everyone Likes Choice

First Bridal Fair Since Covid 19- Everyone Likes Choice

In this episode of the Wedding Wombat, we chat with Caroline Long, the Senior Sales & Function Coordinator for Hunter Valley Gardens, Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens and Harrigan’s Hunter Valley! Caroline is also organising the Hunter Valley Gardens Bridal Fair on Sunday 23rd, August 2020 from 10am- 2pm. This will be one of the FIRST Bridal Fairs since Covid-19 reared its ugly head and a chance for couples to come meet the region’s finest wedding vendors!

Wedding Fairs are all about choice and for the first time ever, this fair is being held simultaneously across the three venues. Each have their own unique feel and attributes and are worth checking out.

Listen in for more information and a great chat with the lovely Caroline. Come to the Wedding Fair and make sure to say hi! I’ll be meeting couples in the Shiraz room at the Mercure.

Here’s all the details:

Wedding Fair 2020

23 August, 2020

Boasting three incredible wedding venues and the Hunter’s best wedding suppliers this is a day not to be missed!

Combining resources for the first time, Hunter Valley Gardens, Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens and Harrigan’s Hunter Valley will be presenting a wedding fair like no other. Showcasing a combined total of 8 ceremony locations, 6 reception venues and endless photography options this will be a day not to be missed.

Plus, we will have an extensive selection of hand picked wedding suppliers that will show you the perfect options for your special day.

Special Offer

Book a reception at one of our three stunning locations at the Wedding Fair to receive a free ceremony valued up to $850.

Or book a ceremony on the day and receive a free round of sparkling wine for your guests.

This offer is only valid if you book on the day of the Wedding Fair. Deposit must be paid within 14 days. Minimum 60 guests for reception. T&C’s apply.

Lucky Door Prizes!

Hunter Valley Gardens, offers an array of photography options amongst our ten internationally themed display Gardens and we will be giving away three photography packages worth $450 as lucky door prizes.

Included with each package is a buggy to assist you with reaching each and every corner of our oasis, ensuring you capture an array of stunning images.*

Three individual prize draws will take place at 1.30pm. One draw at each of our three wedding venues on display.

Tickets are $5 online or $10 at the door.

Contact Caroline for more info & visit the websites-

2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
T +61 02 4998 2000
E-mail : sales@mrhvg.com.au
Website: www.huntervalleygardens.com.au
Website: www.mercurehuntervalley.com.au
Website: www.harrigansirishpub.com.au

Raunchy or Vanilla… you choose.

In this episode of The Wedding Wombat, we explore another fun idea for a hen’s party- an exploration of sex toys and body care products with the girls at a Pure Romance party with Jessica. Jessie is a fun, understanding woman who puts everyone at ease and helps women feel open to discuss and explore their sexuality and sensuality in a safe space. Jessie loves running parties for Hen’s parties as they are always full of giggles and the bride walks away with lots of goodies to spice up their soon-to-be newly married life!

Here’s how you can contact Jessica:

Phone: 0413633612

Request to join her private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2003926893043413/ Please note this group is for women only. Let her know you heard about it through this podcast.

Carly Morrison from Psychic Dreaming

I’m Dreaming of a Psychic Hen’s Night

In this episode of The Wedding Wombat, we chat with Carly Morrison from Psychic Dreaming. Carly is based in Melbourne and offers unique services for special parties- especially when groups of women come together to celebrate. Carly is a gifted Tarot reader, Grand Reiki Master and uses the Singing Bowls and Meditation techniques to give individuals and groups a special and unique experience. What a different idea for a Hen’s party!

Here are Carly’s contact details:

Phone: 0422 463 746
Website: http://www.psychicdreaming.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psychicdreaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Psychic_dreaming/

Eat ME: Catering for weddings and parties!

Today we are talking about catering with the fabulous Amanda Suffell from Eat ME Catering.

Paella, hen’s parties and so much more- on The Wedding Wombat!

The Eat ME team offers basic catering options to the whole kit and kaboodle event planning services. They can create an event your guests will be talking about for years.
Eat ME specialise in small group catering options including intimate 3-course dinners to degustation dinners with wine matching!!

Offering amazing ideas for hen’s parties with cocktail classes and able to cater for the most beautiful weddings.

Here’s how you can contact Eat ME Catering:
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/eatMECateringprivatechef/
Call 0421 502 299

My Wedding Wish

Making Wedding Wishes Come True

In this episode of the Wedding Wombat, we chat with the Founder and CEO of My Wedding Wish, Lynette Maguire. We learn about how My Wedding Wish began and about Lynette’s passion for making wedding wishes come true for couples affected by a terminal illness.

My Wedding Wish is a registered national charity that has been gifting weddings to the terminally ill around Australia since 2013.

Generous My Wedding Wish suppliers and community fundraising efforts are able to ensure that our couples can have a care and burden-free celebration without the stress of organisational challenges, time issues and limiting budgets.

Metamorphis Ceremonies is proud to be a supplier for My Wedding Wish, helping to make wedding wishes come true.

Here’s some ways to contact or learn more about My Wedding Wish and find out how you can help:

Visit https://www.myweddingwish.org/

Check their Facebook page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/WeddingWish/

Email Lynette at ceo@myweddingwish.org

Phone Lynette on 0400 595 679

Covid Couples Catch Up

Welcome friends to another episode of The Wedding Wombat!

I thought in this episode I’d catch you up on how the weddings went for the couples I interviewed about their Coronavirus weddings.

Yes, there was a register for names and yes, there was sanitiser on tap and yes there were elbows of congratulations but there was so much more- and I’m going to tell all- today on The Wedding Wombat.

Find out how Destinee and Ben’s wedding went from Episode 11 and how Cat and Jono fared from Episode 13. I’ll share about Sally and Kiel as well in this episode and give you a flavour of unique individualised ceremonies during these Covid 19 times.

Contact Leonie from Don’t Blink! Photography via email at dontblinkphotography01@gmail.com or call Leonie directly on 0484607574. The Don’t Blink website is at https://www.dbp-dontblinkphotography.com/

Contact Margie directly on phone- 0424041212, email – margie@metamorphis.com.au or via Messenger through the facebook page www.facebook.com/MetamorphisCeremonies. Metamorphis Ceremonies can also be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com/metamorphis_ceremonies/

Thanks to Braeden Osland for editing the wedding wombat podcast.

13 Ways to Remember Loved Ones at Weddings

In this episode, we are talking about ways to remember loved ones who have died in meaningful ways on your wedding day.

In my work as a Celebrant, this is a conversation I have with lots of my couples as we choose what elements are most meaningful for them.

So in this episode, I’m going to share my Top Thirteen Ways to remember and honour those who have died in special and personalised ways on your wedding day!

Contact details for Conscious Clay:
Website: http://www.consciousclay.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashesintoart/
Email: info@consciousclay.com.au

Here’s the link to Etsy to get you started looking at charms and memorial accessories too:
https://www.etsy.com/au/search?q=bouquet%20charms

Here’s my details if you want a creative and understanding Celebrant:
Phone: 0424 041212
Email: margie@metamorphis.com.au
Website: http:www.metamorphis.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetamorphisCeremonies
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metamorphis_ceremonies

Paying It Forward

Pay It Forward

Earlier this year, a remarkable woman named Karen Maree Nelson started a Facebook group called “Pay It Forward Bridal and Sell” and you can visit the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/576971226510192/

The group was created to help those who are affected by financial constraints caused by the recent virus, illness or environmental impact due to natural disaster. Members can seek assistance and members are welcome to gift anything to do with weddings or have an item which they are happy to sell at a discounted price and have approval by Admin. Wedding vendors are also welcome to assist the community who have been affected by difficult circumstances.

The group has been established with values of Honesty and integrity, Compassion and empathy and Generosity.

We speak to an active member of the group, Sandra Kaneshakarnar from DM Bridal Wear and Alterations in Sydney. Visit her facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DMbridalwearandalterations/.

25 wedding entry songs worth considering

Here Comes the Bride… 25 entry songs worth considering

In every online wedding forum, someone regularly asks for suggestions for songs to walk down the aisle to. In this episode, I share my list with a mix of popular, traditional, unique and different options. When I came up with this list- and by no means is it definitive, I decided to make sure that each artist could only appear once. Honestly, there were so many incredible songs I could have chosen and I could have easily done a Top 100 and still left great choices out!
As you may have guessed if you are a regular listener, I have a flair for the dramatic and am always happy to help my couples with chorography for walking in to create the best impact in relation to their song of choice.

So, enjoy this “labour of love” episode and let me know if it helps!

Here’s the links to my playlist with all 25 songs-
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5yykWiU14oFbwcM1o3AAAN?si=z-BGWdS-Tr-Fh8ZEqrHnaA

Contact Margie directly on phone- 0424041212, email – margie@metamorphis.com.au or via Messenger through the facebook page www.facebook.com/MetamorphisCeremonies. Metamorphis Ceremonies can also be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com/metamorphis_ceremonies/

Thanks to Braeden Osland for editing the wedding wombat podcast.

Jono & Cat Covid-19 Wedding

Why get married during Covid-19?

Who gets married during Covid-19… and why?
We find out in this episode with Cat and Jono who are getting married in June.
Get the latest info on the current restrictions and a fresh take on weddings during this time.

If you’d like more information about having a Covid 19 style wedding, I’m happy to chat.

Call me today on 0424041212.
Email me at margie@metamorphis.com.au
Visit me online at http://www.metamorphis.com.au
Or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MetamorphisCeremonies
Or on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/metamorphis_ceremonies/