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The Wedding Wombat

Margie McCumstie

43 episodes

5 months ago

Hi everyone and welcome to another edition of The Wedding Wombat. Last week I travelled for a destination wedding. The couple were from Newcastle but chose the beautiful Kangaroo Valley as the spot for their glorious wedding. I was very honoured to be chosen to be their celebrant and MC and help them create the most perfect day. Ebony and Danielle had a great love story and the weather was perfect! Today’s episode is a must listen if you are planning a destination wedding or if you are lookin...

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Hi everyone and welcome to another edition of The Wedding Wombat. Last week I travelled for a destination wedding. The couple were from Newcastle but chose the beautiful Kangaroo Valley as the spot for their glorious wedding. I was very honoured to be chosen to be their celebrant and MC and help them create the most perfect day. Ebony and Danielle had a great love story and the weather was perfect! Today’s episode is a must listen if you are planning a destination wedding or if you are lookin...

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Religion & Spirituality,

Society & Culture,

Performing Arts,

Episodes (20/43)

The Wedding Wombat

Planning a Destination Wedding with Wildwood

Hi everyone and welcome to another edition of The Wedding Wombat. Last week I travelled for a destination wedding. The couple were from Newcastle but chose the beautiful Kangaroo Valley as the spot for their glorious wedding. I was very honoured to be chosen to be their celebrant and MC and help them create the most perfect day. Ebony and Danielle had a great love story and the weather was perfect! Today’s episode is a must listen if you are planning a destination wedding or if you are lookin...

3 years ago

22 minutes

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Forever Captured on Film

In this episode of the Wedding Wombat, we are talking with Paul Godden from Angel Wedding Videos. Angel Wedding Videos is an amazing wedding videography business providing wedding video services and they believe in ‘Preserving ALL the special moments of your wedding day for a lifetime'. Paul is a professional videographer with 20 years of experience and is passionate about what he does and why you should have a videographer for your special day. You can contact Paul at Angel Wedding Videos i...

3 years ago

49 minutes

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Linton Gardens: An Experience to Remember

Welcome back! This new episode of The Wedding Wombat includes a great chat with Charlie and Ashleigh from the amazing Linton Gardens. Linton Gardens has established an excellent reputation for friendly & professional service and value for your wedding on the Central Coast. They have been doing exciting renovations and are having a Bridal Fair to celebrate including a $6000 wedding giveaway! Lots of info and ideas in this episode plus a new segment- Rapturous Readings! To contact C...

3 years ago

31 minutes

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Short Speeches, Big Impact

On this episode of The Wedding Wombat, we chat with Eddie Rice about his newly released book "Short Speeches, Big Impact" and get the best tips and tricks to help parents, bridal parties and couples navigate the reception speeches with ease! Grab your pen and paper because this episode is practical and supportive or better yet, grab a copy of Eddie's book which is a veritable goldmine for anyone giving a toast anywhere- including weddings! Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Toast...

3 years ago

29 minutes

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Geeky & Gorgeous!

In this episode of The Wedding Wombat, we explore options for unique weddings with a geeky bent! Yes, that's right if you love Star Wars, Dr Who or a Trekkie, this is the episode for you! Or maybe you love your Joss Whedon or are a fantasy fiend- there is something for every geek in this episode... and if I miss your particular passion, let me know and I'll include options in a follow up episode. I share some of my favourite readings and quotes for including in your wedding to add extra perso...

3 years ago

25 minutes

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The Relationship Circle

This special Valentine's episode of the Wedding Wombat is all about relationships. All relationships have times when they are HOT and times when they are NOT... so in this episode, we talk about how to have healthy relationships- even during the wedding planning process and how to make sure your marriage is happy and loving. Margie McCumstie from Metamorphis Ceremonies talks with Beck Thompson. Beck is an award-winning Dating & Relationship Coach, number 1 international best-selling auth...

3 years ago

35 minutes

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Shedding for the Wedding?

To shed before you wed.... or not? This month we discuss the pressure to lose weight to fit a dress on the day and our podcast guest is the fabulous Stel Coombe-Heath from Wholesome Lifestyle Project. Stel is a binge eating and emotional eating recovery specialist and the #1 authority in helping busy women stop binge eating. She is on a mission to help a million women have a better relationship with food and their body. Stel struggled with a disordered relationship with food and her bo...

3 years ago

38 minutes

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Top Five of 2020 and 2021

Hello my friends and welcome to another episode of The Wedding Wombat and the last one for the year 2021! It has been another tough year for everyone planning their weddings and equally for all of us working in the wedding industry! In this episode, we are looking back at the last two years and counting down the Top 5 most popular episodes and some of the wisdom from each. To work this out, I looked at all the listener stats and downloads and divided each by the number of months t...

3 years ago

15 minutes

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Married. Now what? The Nuts and Bolts of Name Change and Insurance.

Welcome back after lockdown and restrictions! Weddings are back and so are we! This is a bumper episode with not one, but two great guests! This episode we speak to the charismatic Wayne Lennan. Wayne is a specialist in advising, creating and servicing Risk Insurance Programmes (Life Insurance, Income Protection, Keyman Insurance, Partnership Protection) for individuals, families and businesses. He is the owner of Insurance for Living located in Newcastle but servicing people Australia wide. ...

3 years ago

38 minutes

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Wine pairs nicely with good friends

In this episode, we chat with Julie Newman from award winning business Hunter Valley Tours, who run affordable and accessible tours in the Hunter Valley... and so much more! We had a few audio technical issues with this episode but persevere- especially if you are planning a pre-wedding event in the Hunter Valley or need transport on your wedding day. Visit them at https://www.hvtours.com.au/ Phone Julie on 0456737888 or email to enquire about booking availabilities and pricing at info@hvto...

4 years ago

22 minutes

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Top 10 Ceremony Exit Songs

In 2020, one of the most popular and listened to episodes was my 25 entry songs worth considering. So many of you loved the collection of entry songs and reached out wanting a follow up episode of exit songs… so here it is! Here’s the link to my playlist with all 25 songs- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73yoQixTUgiBNRmYVsvQ3L?si=38oaTuLkRMWLG7Xh7zbExQ Contact Margie directly on phone- 0424041212, email – margie@metamorphis.com.au or via Messenger through the facebook page www.facebook.co...

4 years ago

20 minutes

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Top Five Budget Friendly Wedding Favours (Under $2)

In this short but sweet episode of the Wedding Wombat, we are exploring options for bonbonierre or wedding favours for the budget conscious bride. Is it possible to have a special little gift for your guests without breaking the budget? My answer is yes! And each of the Top 5 come in UNDER $2! Here's the links mentioned in the show- http://www.wholesaleweddingsuperstore.com.au https://www.weddingstar.com.au https://www.kmart.com.au https://www.theweddingemporium.com.au https:///ww...

4 years ago

9 minutes

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A Hidden Gem- Micro Weddings at North Arm Cove

Hello and welcome to the first episode back in 2021 after a well earned break! So much has happened since we last chatted and we will get into that in today’s show. Plus, we talk with 3 wedding vendors who have joined with me to create something rather special- today’s episode has some big ideas about micro weddings. We made it 2021 and things look to be improving. Trump is gone and covid 19 seems to be on the decline. Dancing is allowed again and wedding restrictions are being lightene...

4 years ago

27 minutes

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Celebrating National Celebrant's Day

We celebrated National Celebrant's Day in the Newcastle are with a fancy breakfast with guest speakers and networking, prizes and lots of fun! It was a great chance to catch up and celebrate our work and passion for what we do after such a hard year. In this episode, I catch up with a few of my Celebrant friends for a chat and we give advice for couples for their big day! Thanks Fiona, Rhonda and Jeremy- you guys rock!

4 years ago

15 minutes

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Today, Tomorrow and Always

In this episode, we chat with Allison Ockenden from Today, Tomorrow and Always. Allison is a DNA artisan and creates jewellery, wedding rings, memorial objects... and so much more! Today Tomorrow & Always was officially launched on September 18, 2018 by accredited artisan and mother of four, Allison Ockenden. After experiencing the loss of her fiancé, Allison founded Today Tomorrow & Always in his honour - letting him live on in her heart and hands as she crafts each precious and ent...

4 years ago

32 minutes

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Speeches. The Scariest Part of a Wedding?

In this episode, we explore something that scares a lot of people- Public Speaking! Speeches are a part of most wedding receptions, but they can seem pretty scary! They don't have to be. Host of the Wedding Wombat, Celebrant and MC, Margie gives some easy to follow tips to make wedding speeches a breeze! Margie is an award winning Celebrant, MC and Speaker and loves her role, being passionate about celebrating love in meaningful, memorable and magical ways! Contact Margie directly on phone...

5 years ago

24 minutes

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Do We Need A Rehearsal?

Wedding Rehearsals. Are they really necessary? Well, yes. And no. In this episode of The Wedding Wombat, we look at rehearsals and help couples work out if they need one or not. Looking for a unique celebrant who will help you feel relaxed and comfortable so you can enjoy your special day? Contact Margie from Metamorphis Ceremonies today. Phone: 0424041212 Web: http://www.metamorphis.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MetamorphisCeremonies Instagram: http://www.instag...

5 years ago

18 minutes

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Smash the Patriarchy!

In this episode of The Wedding Wombat, we look at traditions in the lead up to a wedding and whether we need to consider their patriarchal influences. Keep, embrace, question or smash the patriarchy? Your choice- but whatever you choose, this is an important conversation to have and consider. We mostly focus on heterosexual couples in this episode as same-sex couples already navigate these questions to suit them already, whilst straight couples have tradition and expectation to potentially r...

5 years ago

20 minutes

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Taste Me with a Gem on the Coast

In this episode, we chat with Gillian Hollingsworth from Taste Me Creative Catering and reveal a gem on the Central Coast. The Wedding Wombat loves discovering special services and venues- especially if they aren't as well known. Gillian does all the catering and functions at The Lakes Surf Lifesaving Club in Budgewoi and rarely does any advertising because it is a special place shared by word of mouth. Well, the secret is out today on The Wedding Wombat! Here's how you can get in touch with...

5 years ago

23 minutes

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To change or not change?

In this episode, we explore the issues surrounding whether you should change or not change your surname. I share an insightful article by Soraya Kishtwari that she wrote for HuffPost. The original article can be read here- https://www.huffpost.com/entry/getting-married-bride-changing-name_n_5f457611c5b64f17e13562a0?fbclid=IwAR2Wh3IlWD96HcwCfcxkkMIbsz0jaG3OO727J2_5BjTY6ios8gYxxB63Sfc and I share TWO Top Fives this episode- the Top 5 Reasons TO change your name and the Top 5 Reasons NOT to...

5 years ago

22 minutes