Believe it or not, not all couples who get married go on a honeymoon. Work, financial, and career commitments, among other things, cause couples to skip the honeymoon altogether.
While you might think that’s not a big deal, skipping the honeymoon can actually have a significantly negative effect on your marriage and your relationship.
On today’s episode, we’re talking to a real expert on the topic of honeymoons, paying for the honeymoon, and wedding registries in general.
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Unique Honeymoon Destinations And Why Taking a Honeymoon Can Save Your Marriage with Sara Margulis of Honeyfund: Episode 94
As a bride-to-be in 2005, Sara and her fiance already had everything they needed for their home, but they didn’t have the budget to take their dream honeymoon. They loved to travel and fantasized about a far-off destination like Fiji to take them away from the stress of working two full-time jobs and planning a wedding. So they asked their friends and family to contribute to a wishlist of costs and experiences that would make their dream honeymoon happen.
Their wedding guests surprised them with more than $5,000 in contributions – but even more than that, they raved about the idea and asked them if they would make something like that for other couples. The couple was aspiring entrepreneurs with backgrounds in marketing and software engineering, so they put their heads together and created Honeyfund in 2006.
The site gained traction by the viral nature of the product – everyone who signed up invited 150 of their closest friends and family to view their page. Fast forward to 2011, Honeyfund was featured by MarthaStewartWeddings.com and then chosen as one of TIME Magazine’s 50 Best Websites of 2012. In 2014, Honeyfund appeared on Shark Tank and gained a partnership with Kevin O’Leary (aka “Mr. Wonderful”). Honeyfund is now the most trusted cash and honeymoon registry in the wedding space. Nearly 1.2 million couples have created Honeyfund registries and nearly $1 billion has been gifted.
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Unique Honeymoon Destinations And Why Taking a Honeymoon Can Save Your Marriage with Sara Margulis of Honeyfund: Episode 94
This episode was packed with so many amazing tips from our guest.
- Meet Sara Margulis [03:25]
- What it was like to work with Kevin O’Leary? [05:50]
- Why should couples take a honeymoon? [08:33]
- What honeymoon trends do you see for 2024? [11:38]
- Where are less well-known honeymoon destinations? [13:20]
- Is it ok for couples to request money as a wedding gift? [14:42]
- What are the most popular and unique things couples register for? [17:54]
- Is Honeyfund really a fee-free cash registry website? [19:55]
- Advice you give to couples planning a wedding? [22:40]
- What are you excited about for the future of Honeyfund? [27:43]
- Myths about honeymooning and travel [30:22]
- Listener question: How do you ask for a honeymoon gift that’s not tied to a specific location since we don’t know where we’re going yet? [32:00]
- Listener question: Is it okay to only have a cash registry? [33:40]
Connect with Sara Margulis
- Honeyfund website
- Instagram: @honeyfund
- Pinterest: @honeyfund
- Facebook: Honeyfund
- Twitter: @Honeyfund
- LinkedIn: Sara Margulis
Links Mentioned in the Show
- Honeyfund's FREE Wedding Planning Guide to Stay on Budget
- Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist
- Wedding Budget Bundle
- Ep. 89: The Importance of Bridal Wellness and How to Scale a Wedding Business with Danielle Leilani
- Honeyfund
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