Wedding Budgets, HoneyFunds & The Real Cost of “I Do” with Honeyfund Founder Sara Margulis

In this episode of For Real, I Do., Brittany Cole sits down with Sara Margulis, Co-Founder & CEO of Honeyfund, to unpack the financial realities modern couples are navigating right now, from destination weddings and guest count strategy to honeymoon planning, registry trends, and why experiences are officially outweighing physical gifts.What began as Sara’s personal solution to fund her own honeymoon has since grown into Honeyfund, a mission-driven platform that has helped nearly 1.6 million couples receive more than $1 billion in wedding gifts toward travel, experiences, future homes, and financial freedom. Featured on Shark Tank, BRIDES, and The Today Show, Honeyfund has become the #1 honeymoon and cash gift registry trusted by couples around the world.With a background in psychology and digital marketing, Sara leads Honeyfund with a deeply human-centered approach to both business and relationships. Many may recognize her from her memorable Shark Tank appearance, where she secured an investment from Kevin O’Leary after sharing her vision for a company rooted in love, generosity, and helping couples begin marriage on stronger financial footing.Together, Brittany and Sara discuss:• Why guest count impacts your budget more than almost anything else• The shift from traditional registries to flexible cash funds• How destination weddings can actually help couples stay within budget• Why honeymoons matter more than couples realize• The rise of experience-driven celebrations• Wedding budgeting advice every engaged couple needs to hear• The financial pressures 2026 couples are facing right nowWhether you’re planning a multi-day destination wedding or a more intimate celebration, this episode is filled with honest perspective, practical advice, and reassurance that you are not alone in navigating the cost of modern weddings.1-Page Wedding Plan from HoneyfundFor more wedding planning inspiration, follow along at:Instagram: @eventricswTikTok: @eventricsweddingsYouTube: @EventricsWeddingsABOUT EVENTRICS WEDDINGSEventrics Weddings is an award-winning team of experienced wedding planning and management experts, specializing in large-scale Indian Weddings & Fusion Weddings in Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, and destinations worldwide.Thirteen years ago, we were asked to steady a multi-day celebration for five hundred guests. While the venue and vendors were chosen, the families needed a presence on site - someone to ensure calm, clarity, and care. We were welcomed into homes, met with aunties and uncles, listened to many voices, and watched two families become one. It felt less like a service and more like being entrusted with a legacy. Word traveled from that weekend, and the work found its home.We’ve remained committed to the same idea ever since. Weddings of cultural depth deserve planning that feels human - quiet, precise, and deeply respectful - so newly forged families can be fully present, together.